TRY A PACKAGE OF OUR SUPER DAHLIA SEED 
CITY OF JACKSON (Inf. Dec.) “Cronberger”—Color picric yellow, gradually blending 
into a coral pink, a dwarf but strong vigorous growing plant that naturally branches 
very easily from the bottom, these are held at a forty-five degree angle, on good 
stems, and in great profusion. Should be planted early for best results. Height three 
to four feet. Roots, 50c 
CITY OF JAMESTOWN (Form. Dec.) “Siebrecht”—A large flower, color a picric 
yellow, with reverse of petals a deep bronze, heavily suffused with a golden sheen, 
the blooms are held proudly aloft, and well above the foliage of the tall growing 
plant on long stiff cane-like stems, the foliage is heavy and insect resistant, and the 
plant an early and prolific bloomer. A plant of this in bloom, makes a wonderful 
sight in any garden. Height six to seven feet. Roots, $2.00 
CITY OF WELLSTON (Form. Dec.) “Blamer”—This is what I believe to be the greatest 
flower of its color ever put out. Color rhodamine purple, reverse rose purple, the 
flowers are bourne in abundant profusion from early Summer until the plant is killed 
by frost, the blooms are held facing sideways, with centers that are always tight and 
perfect, on long strong stiff stems well above the foliage, with heavy insect resistant 
foliage. A single plant of this will supply the home with plenty of blooms through- 
out the season. A strong vigorous grower, and good root maker. Have an ex¬ 
ceptional large stock of roots, and for that reason am selling it at this price. Plant 
about 5 feet in height. Roots, 50c 
CLARA BARTON (Inf. Dec.) “Cordes”—A gorgeous dahlia of good size, depth and 
color. A bright lavender, shaded orchid, the petals are long and twist slightly near 
the ends, in a most enhancing and graceful manner. The flowers are held facing 
sideways on strong cane like stems, high and well above the large heavy insect 
resistant foliage. A strong rugged growing plant, that is always in bloom. Height 
five feet. Roots, $5.00 
CLOUDLAND GEM (Form. Dec.) “Mastic”—This large, deep dahlia with its high 
rounded center opens creamy white, deeply tipped mauve pink, as the blossoms 
mature, they change to an exquisite shell pink, the form changing also, the petals 
become crinked, and the under petals fold back toward the stem, it is a question 
which form is the lovelier. The blooms are held facing sideways on exceptionally 
long stiff stems, well above the foliage of the medium to tall growing plant. A free 
and incessant bloomer, and ideal for cut flower purposes. It has size, beauty, poise 
and everything else that goes to make an ideal dahlia. It was originated in the 
mountains of Tennessee. Height six feet. Roots, 75c 
CONGRESSMAN WOLVERTON (Inf. Dec.) “Peacock”-—A beautiful shade of Rose 
cream, shading to salmon pink. The blooms are not very large, averaging about 
7 inches, and are held at a forty-five degree angle, on strong, long, stiff stems. When 
the buds first start to open, they show a bright empire yellow, and then develop 
into a luminous pink, and finally to its rose cream and salmon pink, and truly a real 
beauty. The plant is a rugged, as well as tall growing in habit, and is an early, free 
and incessant bloomer, and a great keeper as cut flower, and will keep for a week or 
more as a cut flower. A single plant of this variety will supply your home with 
plenty of blooms throughout the season. Roots, 50c 
*CONSERVATRIX (St. Cac.) “Carlee”-—-This is one of the most artistic of the European 
varieties. Color a bright geranium red. The blooms are held facing sideways, on 
long stiff erect stems, will keep a long time when cut, and is an early and free 
bloomer. Plant grows to about five feet in height. Roots, $1.50 
CONQUISTADOR (S emi. Cac.) “Ballay”—Color a soft creamy yellow, shading to a 
glowing pink at the base of petals, the pink coloring being very pronounced, and 
gives the flower the appearance of being illuminated from within. This is a dahlia 
built on a massive plan. The plant is a tall grower, and the flowers can be cut with 
four foot stems, the blooms in proportion being regular rather coarse petaled, broad 
and deep, winner of many awards. Height six feet. Roots, $1.00 
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