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IVORY (Inf. Dec.) “Bessie Boston”—This variety was named, as its name implies, on 
account of its color, which is a creamy white or Ivory. It is a grand dahlia, and 
there should be more like it, as this is a rare color in the garden, and one that is 
very much needed as a contrast with all of the green foliage. The blooms are 
held at a forty-five degree angle, on stiff stems, well above the light green foliage. 
Height of plant about four feet. Roots, 50c 
JAMES KIRBY (Inf. Dec.) “Badetty”—Color a bright, rich, cardinal red, the blooms, 
while not large, average seven to eight inches, but what it does not make up in 
size, it makes up in quantity and quality of blooms. They are held facing sideways, 
on long, straight rigid stems, well above and out of the foliage, which is insect 
resistant. Owing to its excellent keeping qualities this is one of the finest reds I 
know of for florist work. The plant is a strong robust grower, and averages about 
five feet in height. Roots, $2.00 
JANE COWL (Inf. Dec.) “Downs”—We believe this to be about as gorgeous a dahlia 
as one would want to see, and with the possible exception of Jersey Beauty, has 
done more to popularize the dahlia than any variety we know of. A real good 
plant of this will make a sight not easily forgotten. The flowers are massive in 
size and deep color a glistening bronzy buff and gold, blending to a deeper shade 
towards the center of the flower. Reverse of petals a pale flesh color, giving the 
flower, as a whole, a soft, warm glow. The petals are long curled and twist in 
a most enhancing manner, the stem, which is of unusual strength, holds these massive 
blooms at a forty'five degree angle, so that they look you right in the face. It is 
as near the 100% dahlia as we know of. In the garden, for exhibition, as a cut 
flower, or any other purpose. The plant is ideal in growth, strong, robust, vigorous 
and rugged, and will grow anywhere under adveres conditions. We have about 
the best stock of this variety we have seen anywhere. Blooms from our stock 
just seem to naturally grow large, even without disbudding. Plant averages about 
six feet in height. An exceptionally go<?d root maker and an exceptionally free and 
very prolific bloomer, and always loaded with blooms. Roots, 25c 
JANE DEW (Inf. Dec.) “Dew'Ruschmohr”—A magnificent bright pink, that was little 
short of being called the perfect flower. The blooms are nd]t only large and deep, 
but are borne in great profusion and are boldly held facing sideways on the best 
of strong, stiff stems, well out of and above the strong, vigorous growing bush. 
Plant averages about five feet in height, and makes a magnificent sight in the 
garden, as well as the blooms do on the exhibition table. } Roots, $3.00 
JANET SOUTHWICK (Inf. Dec.) “Chapman”—This distinctive variety of exhibition 
size, and unusual in color, which is a shade between Tyrian rose and Burgundy 
red, with a glistening rose sheen. The petals are broad and come to a half twist 
near the tips, giving the flower a formation different from any of the others we 
know of. The blooms are held facing up, on strong, caneffike stems, well above 
the thick, leathery, insect'resistant foliage. A strong, growing plant, about five 
feet in height. Roots, $1.00 
JEAN KEEFER (Inf. Dec.)—Color a beautiful pink, shading to silver and mauve pink. 
A large, beautiful flower, with long, gracefully-twisting petals that curl towards the 
outside of the flower. They are held facing at a forty-five degree angle on straight,, 
erect stems, well above the dark green, heavy foliage. Blooms with stems three 
to four feet can very easily be cut from plants that average about six feet. 
Roots, $1.00 
*JEAN TRIMBEE (Semi'Cac.) “Trimbee”—This gorgeous flower was originated in 
Canada, and a dahlia that Canada can well be proud of as a contribution to the 
dahlia world. The blooms are massive, yet artistic, with long, resolute petals that 
curl and twist. Color a beautiful Petunia violet, with a velvet texture, making it 
popular as an exhibition dahlia, where it has won many prizes. The blooms are 
held at a forty-five degree angle, on long, straight, stiff stems, very high above the 
foliage, giving the tall plant a very showy effect. Plant about six feet in height. 
Roots, $1.00 
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