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HILLCREST MANDARIN 
HILLCREST MANDARIN (Inf. Dec.) “Scott”—Here is one that is not only striking 
in color, but will give giant massive blooms, and continue to do so from early in 
the season, until killed by frost. It is a strong thrifty grower, as well as rugged 
and vigorous, and will make good even under adverse growing conditions. Color 
Oriental Scarlet, flushed and shading to a golden yellow, with a golden yellow 
reverse, the petals twist and curl in a most artistic manner, giving the huge flowers 
size and depth. They are held facing sideways on strong, erect, canedike stems 
that can be cut in lengths of three feet and over. The plant averages five to six 
feet in height, and is a very good root maker. Roots, #2.00 
HUNTS VELVET WONDER (Inf. Dec.) “Hunt'Burnett”—Another giant of great 
beauty. At New York it received a special award of merit. At Camden it won as 
best Informal Decorative seedling, and just as at New York, it looked better hours 
after it was judged, then when it was first staged. Few big flowers will keep well 
as long as this one will, color is a rich, bright violet burgundy, in some lights it 
looks a royal purple, the petals are long and wave and taper near the tips, the 
blooms which can be grown to giant size are held facing sideways on good, strong 
canedike stems, well out of the foliage, which is large, dark green and insect resistant. 
The plant is a strong vigorous one, height about five feet. Must be seen to be 
appreciated, a wonder. Roots, #15.00 Plants, #7.50 
IMPERIAL PINK (Inf. Dec.) “Lyndora”—Color a light clear rose pink, with shades 
of gold near the base of center petals. The blooms are large and deep, and are 
held at a fortyTve degree angle on good, strong, stiff stems, well above the medium 
to tall growing plant. A plant of this variety makes an unusually beautiful sight, 
as it is a strong vigorous grower. Height six to seven feet. Roots, #1.00 
INDIANA MOON (Inf. Dec.) “Martin”—If you are fond of the big fellows, very 
few of them can beat this one. The blooms are gigantic in size and depth and 
has won many prizes in the past as the largest and best bloom in the show. It 
is a gorgeous dahlia of pleasing combination of colors, described as flesh ochre, 
with lines of spinel pink running through some of the petals, adding further to its 
attractiveness. The huge blooms are held facing sideways on extra long, stiff stems, 
well above the foliage of the tall growing bush. Plants average seven feet in heigh*: 
and have fine large foliage. Roots, #1.00 
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