ft 
€ 
IF YOU'VE NEVER GROWN DAHLIA SEED BEFORE, IT'S NEVER TO LATE TO TRY THEM * 
*CROYDON (Inf. Dec.) “Stredwick”—A pure white, the blooms are held facing side' 
ways on strong, cane-like stems, well above the strong, vigorous plant that grows * 
to medium height. A good garden and exhibition variety. Height four feet. * 
Roots, £(2.00 * 
ft 
^CROYDON BEAUTY (Inf. Dec.) “Stredwick”—This is one of the most charming ^ 
English dahlias we have ever had the privilege of growing. Color a glistening g 
butter yellow, and heavily laden with a golden sheen. The flowers are of good g 
size, the petals being nicely pointed, and a form of sheer beauty. They are held * 
facing sideways on good, stiff stems, well above the strong, growing bush, an early ^ 
and very prolific bloomer, and a good keeper when cut. Height five feet. % 
Roots, £(1.50 ^ 
*DAILY MAIL (Inf. Dec.) “Stredwick”—A huge, deep golden yellow and orange, 
both shades blending into a warm, soft color. To those that like delicate shades * 
in dahlias, the remarkable characteristic of this variety is the continual growth * 
of huge bloom, which the robust growing plant produces with ease from early in * 
the season, until it is killed by frost. The blooms are held facing sideways on *• 
good, strong, stiff stems. Plant averages about five feet. Roots, £(1.50 * 
*DAKOUPILS GIANT (Form. Dec.) “Dakoupilova”—The blooms of this variety are ^ 
large and deep, and has a color all its own, a soft lilac rose. The flowers are ^ 
held erect at a forty-five degree angle on exceptionally strong, cane-like stems, on c 
an exceptionally strong, vigorous, growing bush, height about five feet. For a c 
large flower it gives many blooms. A grand dahlia. Roots, £(2.00 
*DAKOUPILS TRIUMPH (Inf. Dec.) “Dakoupilova”-—We believe this to be one of c 
the largest varieties ever sent here from Europe, as can be attested to by those c 
that saw this variety growing in our gardens and the two blooms we had on display c 
at the recent N. Y. Show. Color a light straw, with a faint touch of rose at the e 
center, the blooms are held at a forty-five degree angle, on strong, sturdy, cane-like n - 
stems, well out of and above the bush, with heavy, leathery, insect-resistant leaves. < 
A good prolific bloomer, and a grand variety for either the garden or for exhibition * 
purposes. A good strong grower, with self-branching habits. Height five feet. < 
Roots, £(3.50 i 
DANCING SULTANA (Semi. Cac.) “Newsome”—A glorious dahlia of good size and , 
most remarkable coloring. Bright Oriental lacquer red, with a sheen as of beaten , 
gold, the petals are most artistically curled and twisted, giving the flower a dazzling 4 
effect. The blooms are held at a forty-five degree angle, on good, strong, stiff stems, 
well above the foliage. Plant about five feet in height, bush is a good vigorous | 
grower. Roots, £(1.00 
DIXIE RAVENSCROFT (Inf. Dec.) “Hendrick”—An immense flower of glowing flame, { 
with a bright gold reverse, the petals are long, and twist slightly at the tips, adding < 
grace to the huge blooms which are also of great depth. They are held facing < 
sideways on long, stiff, cane-like stems, well out of and above the large, heavy' 1 
leaved foliage, which is insect resistant. A strong growing as well as vigorous bush, 1 
of medium height. Average height about five feet. Roots, £(2.50 1 
DOROTHY MATTHEWS (Form. Dec.) “Lasch”—Color violet mauve, overlaid a rosy 
magenta, giving the flower as a whole a bluish effect. The blooms which are of ( 
good size, are held facing sideways on good, strong, stiff stems, well above the 
foliage, which is heavy and insect resistant. The plant is a very vigorous grower, 
attaining a height of about four to five feet. A single plant of this variety, grown 
at the N. Y. Botanical Gardens, received many votes in the popularity test, and 
held its own with the leaders throughout the season. Early in October it was third, 
right behind Adirondack Sunset, and Lord of Autumn. 
Plants, £(3.75 Roots, £(7.50 
DOROTHY STONE (Inf. Dec.) “F. 6? M.” —This grand dahlia has made good wher' 
ever it was grown, and made many friends by its sheer beauty. A true, deep shade 
of pink, brighter and richer than Kathleen Norris. The blooms are large and 
deep, with full centers, the petals are thick and evenly placed, the blooms are held 
at a forty-five degree angle, on good, strong, cane-like stems, well above the deep 
green leathery foliage. The plant is a free and prolific bloomer, as well as a strong 
robust grower of medium hegiht. Roots, 50c 
Page Sixteen 
