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MRS. L. L. HOOK (Form. Dec.) “Hook”-—-Here is a dahlia that is different from the 
average run of dahlias, both in petal formation and plant growth. The color- 
blended shades of gorgeous purple, lighter on reverse, beautiful large blooms with 
wide pointed petals are held facing sideways, on good strong, sturdy stems, well 
out of and above the insect-resistant foliage. The plant is a strong, robust, as 
well as a vigorous grower, with good, dark green foliage, and averages about five 
to six feet. We have grown this variety for the past two years and can recommend 
it very highly. Roots, #2.00 
MRS. WALTER M. JEFFORDS (Form. Dec.) “Jeffords”—This one attracted consider¬ 
able attention at our gardens the past season. Color a clear primrose at base, with 
shades of vermilion showing at the ends of petals, the center of the flower being 
heavily flushed cerise. The flowers grow to large size and good depth, with very 
little if any disbudding, and are held facing the sky on strong, sturdy, stiff, cane¬ 
like stems, well above the leathery foliage. Height about four to five feet. 
Roots, #2.00 
MRS. KENYON (Inf. Dec.) “Harding”—Color a light salmon, shading to a beautiful 
peach pink, which coloring is more pronounced on the outer petals, the flowers 
are large and of good depth, and are held facing the sky, on strong, stiff stems, 
well out of and above the foliage which is insect resistant. The bush is a strong 
grower as well as an attractive one, and averages about four feet. Roots, 50c 
MURPHYS MASTERPIECE (Inf. Dec.) “Murphy”—This gigantic dahlia has every¬ 
thing that a good dahlia must have to attain the popularity it has gained. It has 
size, and then some, it has color all its own, dark red that never burns in the 
hottest sun, the petals are long and broad and wave slightly near the ends, the 
outer petals fold back towards the stem, giving the flower huge depth, and are 
held from a forty-five degree angle to facing up on exceptionally long, strong and 
very sturdy cane-like stems, high and aloft, well above the very heavy, leathery, 
insect-resistant foliage of the strong, vigorous growing plant that will average about 
six feet. A free and constant bloomer, and one that stands out like a headlight 
in the garden. It has won many prizes in the past, and we can safely predict that 
it will continue to win in the future. A grand dahlia that should be in every 
garden. We have an exceptionally fine stock of this variety. Roots, #3.00 
MY COUNTRY (Inf. Dec.) “Murphy”—One of the most beautiful of the bi-colored 
varieties, color a brilliant bright garnet, with white tips, one that can be seen clear 
across the field, and never fails to attract by its beauty. The flowers are of good 
size, averaging seven inches and better, and of good depth, and are held at a forty- 
five degree angle on good, stiff stems, well above the foliage of the strong, vigorous 
growing plant. Height about four to five feet. If you want a dahlia to add life 
and color to your garden, we can very highly recommend this one. Roots, #1.00 
MY PARTNER (Form. Dec.) “Angell-Parkway”—Color a mauve pink, flushed orchid, 
with an orchid reverse. A very strikingly formed flower. The center petals are 
fluted, while the outer petals twist at and near the tips, showing the tints on the 
reverse of petals which contrast in an admirable way with the center of the flower. 
The flowers which can be grown to large size and good depth, with very little 
disbudding, are held facing sideways on good long stems, well above the fine, clean 
foliage that branches very readily from the base, causing it to grow in a wide- 
spreading manner, thereby giving many blooms at one time, and these are borne 
in great profusion from early until frost. This variety was named by Mr. Angell 
in memory of his late partner, and you can rest assured that he named a good one 
after him, when he selected this one. Needs very little if any attention to get 
perfect blooms. Height four to five feet. Roots, #5.00 
MYRA HOWARD (Inf. Dec.) “Glutzbeck”—We are very happy to say that we have 
about the best stock of this variety that can be procured anywhere, as can be 
attested to by those that saw the giant blooms of this variety at our gardens and 
at our display at the recent N. Y. show. Color a glowing combination of yellow 
cadmium and gold, with tints of salmon. The entire effect being ochrous orange 
throughout the huge, deep flower. The flowers are of giant size and depth, and 
are held facing sideways on long, strong, cane-like stems, well above the heavy, 
leathery foliage. Plant a strong, sturdy, vigorous grower, about six feet high. 
Roots, #1.50 
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