VISIT OUR GARDENS WHILE THEY ARE IN BLOOM 
:: MARATHON (Inf. Dec.) “Berger”'—An outstanding variety from Germany. Color 
a bright sulphur yellow, of large size, and good depth that was very much admired 
at our gardens the past season. The blooms are held facing sideways on fine strong 
stiff stems well out of and above the foliage. The flowers are composed of long 
broad petals, with a slight wavy effect near the tips, giving the flower a very graceful 
appearance, has wonderful keeping qualities, bush is of strong growth and averages 
about four feet. Roots, #2.00 
MARTHA EPPELE (Inf. Dec.) “F. 6 ? M.”—A massive glowing bronze, that is especially 
beautiful under artificial light, the petals which are of the staghorn type and forma' 
tion, and twist closely at the points, and revolute for at least half their length, the 
color is a glowing bronze, and are held at a forty-five degree angle on strong heavy 
cane-like stems well above the foliage. A free and incessant bloomer from early 
until late, the bush is a medium to tall grower, averaging five to six feet, and has 
heavy tough, leathery insect resistant foliage. Roots, 75c 
MARY BAKER (Inf. Dec.) “Wickersham-Ruschmohr”—A gorgeous golden yellow of 
beautiful formation, the flowers are star shaped, and of large size, and excellent 
bloomer. The flowers are held at a forty-five degree angle on strong stiff cane-like 
stems, well out of and above the foliage, which is a strong healthy grower. Height 
about five feet. ‘ Roots, #1.50 
MARY ELIZABETH REDFERN (Inf. Dec.) “Redfe rn”—A grand dahlia, one of the 
best of the recent California introductions. Color Mauve pink, shading to l’ght 
lavender. The flowers are very large and deep, the petals are long and wave slightly 
near the tips, to further enhance its beauty. The huge blooms are held facing 
sideways on strong cane-like stems, well above the large dark green thick insect 
resistant foliage. The bush is an exceptionally strong rugged grower. One of the 
most prolific of the large flowering varieties. Bush about five feet in height. 
Plants, #3.75 Roots, #7.50 
MARY ELLEN (Form. Dec.) “Loller”—This variety is a seedling of Mrs. I de Ver 
Warner, and has the same habit of growth, which is a splendid recommendation for 
it. Color a violet rose, with considerably more pink than lavender. The blooms 
are large and of great depth and are held facing sideways on the best of long stiff 
stems. Jt is an early as well as a prolific bloomer, and will bloom until killed by 
frost. lhe plants are strong and robust, and average about five to six feet. 
Roots, 75c 
:- MASTADON (Inf. Dec.) “Stredwick”— A huge flower of great depth, color a clear 
apricot, the petals are long and broad, and twist slightly near the tips, the blooms 
are held facing sideways, on strong cane-like stems, well above the heavy foliage of 
the stocky robust plant. Height three to four feet. Plants, #2.50 Roots, #5.00 
:: MATADOR (Inf. Dec.) “La Salle”—A new one from France, and considered by all 
who saw it in bloom at our gardens the past season and considered a French 
masterpiece. The blooms which are large, are of a clear blood red in color, with 
a straw yellow reverse, they are held facing sideways on strong stiff stems, well out 
of and above the stocky low growing plant, that averages about three feet. 
Plants, #2.50 Roots, #5.00 
META SCAMMEL (Semi-Cac.) “F. 6 ? M.”—A large exhibition variety, with a very 
attractive color. The center of the flower is a pale Amaranth pink, shading to a deeper 
shade at the outer petals. A most artistic flower on account of the irregularity of the 
petals, which terminate in sharp points, and curl and twist saucily, giving the flower 
an unusually beautiful and attractive appearance and formation. The flowers are 
large and deep and are held erect on long straight stiff stems, well above the bush, 
which is an early and very prolific bloomer, the plant has a clean habit of growth, 
and insect never bother the foliage, plant about five feet in height. We have about 
the best stock of roots of this variety that can be procured anywhere. A strong 
vigorous growing plant. Roots, 50c 
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