OUR ROOTS ARE NOT FORCED, BUT GROWN IN HEAVY SOIL 
FLORENCE LOUISE (Semi-Cac.) “Ostrander”—A large flowering variety that must be 
grown in partial shade and planted early for best results. Color citron yellow with 
an orchid tint. The petals are long and of the staghorn type, with double split claw 
at the ends giving the flower extra size and depth. The flowers are held facing up 
on strong cane-like stems with leathery foliage. Height about five feet. We have 
a large stock of roots and want our customers to get the benefit of them. 
Roots, $1.50 
FORT MONMOUTH (Inf. Dec.) “Kemp”—This one is still one of the giants of the 
garden. Color of which is a rich crimson maroon; shading to a bluish violet at the 
tips. The flowers are well formed and of large size, and are borne facing sideways 
on long cane-like stems well above the foliage of the tall growing bush. The bloom 
will not burn in the hot sun and for a large flower have extraordinary keeping 
qualities when cut. This dahlia will always be a popular favorite on account of its 
easy growing and good keeping habits. Height six to seven feet. Roots, 50c 
FORT NELSON (Form. Dec.) “Durnil”—An exquisite color; light orange, reverse 
jasper pink, with tints of lavender. The blooms are very large and of great depth, 
and are held at a forty-five degree angle on long strong cane-like stems; well out of 
and above the foliage which is dark green, luxuriant, and insect resistant. The plant 
averages five to six feet, and is a strong rugged grower, and a marvelous keeper 
when cut. Scored 84 at the Trial Gardens at Storrs. If you want to grow a dahlia 
that will be worthwhile, and that I am sure will grow under all conditions, I can 
highly recommend this variety which was greatly admired at our gardens. 
Roots, $1.50 
FORT WASHINGTON (Form. Dec.) “Rindfleisch”—The bushes as well as the flowers 
of this old but reliable variety are giants. Color of blooms, a dark mahogany red, 
which will not fade in the hottest sun. They are held facing sideway erect on extra¬ 
ordinary long stiff cane-like stems, and make a showy sight. The plant is a tall, 
rugged, robust grower and needs very little disbudding to get large blooms. 
Roots, 50c 
FRANCES A. JOHNSON (Form. Dec.) “Peacock”—Rose pink. Shading to a deeper 
shade near the outer edge of the petals. The blooms are large and held erect at a 
forty-five degree angle on the best of long stiff stems, and are borne in great pro¬ 
fusion. If it is the number of blooms you want, this will more than satisfy you. 
It is a strong grower, averaging about five feet in height and will add plenty of color 
to your garden. Roots, 50c 
*FRANZ BERGER (St. Cac.) “Berger”—This is one of the new ones from Germany 
that will create the same sensation and win as its parent FRAU O’BRACHT, has 
done and is doing in her class. Its habit of growth, size and formation of blooms 
are the same as Frau O’Bracht; the only difference being its color, which is a bright 
coral red. Height, four feet. Plants only, $5.00 
FRAZIER (Form. Dec.) “Peacock”’—A glowing rich Oriental red, shading to yellow at 
the base, and tips, giving the flower a very odd and artistic coloring. The blooms 
are held facing sideways on good, strong, stiff stems. Plant averages four to five feet, 
and makes an odd and striking effect in any garden. Roots, 75c 
*FROLICHE PFALS (St. Cac.) “Berger”—This is an outstanding, as well as a very 
striking one. Picture, a dahlia like this, and you have a fair idea of its beatuy. A 
light purple, tipped white, when it comes to sheer beauty, very few if any, can rival 
it. The blooms are of good size, and held facing sideways on good, strong wiry 
stems, well above the foliage. Plant averages about 4 feet. Roots, $1.50 
FRED SPRINGER (Form. Dec.) “Groll”—Here is a dahlia that will be in demand as 
a border or hedge dahlia. It is a dwarf grower, with very finely cut fern-like foliage. 
The blooms which are not large but of a bright scarlet red, literally cover the bush, 
giving it the appearance of a rose bush with the added addition that it will bloom 
until frost. Roots, $1.00 
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