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NANAQUACKET (Inf. Dec.) ‘ Richards”—A dahlia that not only has size and depth, 
but also grace, and attracted considerable attention at our gardens the past season. 
Color a beautiful shade of orchid pink, a very early as well as prolific bloomer, 
the flowers are held facing sideways on strong, stiff stems, well above the except 
tionally fine, heavy, insect-resistant foliage. The bush is ideal in growth in every 
way, a strong, robust, as well as vigorous growing bush, about four to five feet 
in height. Blooms will keep a long time when cut. Roots, 50c 
NANON LOUISE (St. Cac.) “Dane”—This variety was developed in the gardens of 
Mrs. Evelyn M. Dane at Los Angeles, color Ameranth pink. The flowers, which 
are of good size, are made up of many tubular petals, like the true English cactus 
type, but the petals do not incurve; instead, they spread out to make the flower 
of large size. The blooms are held at a forty-five degree angle on long, straight, 
stiff, wiry stems, well above the bush, which averages about four feet, and are 
borne in great profusion throughout the season. Roots, #1.50 
NAVAJO CHIEF (Inf. Dec.) “Weiland” 1 —Another bi-colored variety that is one of 
the first to bloom in the garden and blooms in great profusion. Color crimson red, 
shading to silver mauve at the tips. The flowers are of fair size, outer petals twist 
slightly near the tips to add grace to the flowers, which are held facing sideways 
on strong, stiff stems, on a strong, wide-spreading bush of very vigorous habit of 
growth. Height about four feet. Roots, #1.00 
NEW GLORY (Inf. Dec.) “Trostle”—A very striking bi-colored beauty that was very 
much admired at our gardens the past season. Color ox-blood red, overcast a 
purple garnet, with white tips, the petals having a charming quilled effect near 
the tips, to further enhance its beauty. This variety was a popular winner in the 
bi-colored class. The flowers, which are of good size, are held facing sideways, 
on good, long, stiff stems, well above the heavy, dark green foliage. Bush is a 
strong grower as well as a prolific bloomer, and averages about four feet in height. 
H ave a fine stock of this variety, which is a good root maker. Roots, 50c 
*NIVEA (St. Cac.) “Ballego”—We consider this variety to be the best pure white 
cactus dahlia for commercial purposes ever to come from Europe. The flowers 
are of fair size and have exceptionally good keeping qualities, the flowers are held 
at a forty-five degree angle on strong, long, stiff stems, well above the foliage of 
the four foot plant. A robust grower as well as a free and very prolific bloomer. 
Roots, #1.00 
*NOCTURNO (St. Cac.) “Berger”—*-A large, oddly colored dahlia, color a dark reddish 
brown, the petals are long and curled in a very unusual manner, giving the flower 
the appearance of a huge chrysanthemum. The flowers are held at a forty-five 
degree angle on long, stiff, wiry stems, well above and out of the foliage. If you 
want something unusual, then this is the one to try. Height of plant four feet. 
Plants, #2.50 Roots, #5.00 
*OFFENBARUNG (Semi-Cac.) “Berger”—Giant flowers of great merit. Color a soft 
lilac on white ground, showing the flowers off, as both colors blend most admir¬ 
ably. The flowers are not only large, but of good depth, and are held facing at 
a forty-five dgeree angle, on good, strong, sturdy stems, well out of and high above 
the foliage, and in great profusion from early until frost. Plant height, four feet. 
Roots, #1.50 
OLIVER TWIST (Inf. Dec.) “Lasch”—A grand and marvelous dahlia of large size 
and great beauty. Color lavender pink, with a luminous sheen. The petals are 
long and twist slightly at the tips, to further enhance its beauty, the flowers are of 
large size, with good depth, and borne in great profusion, facing sideways on stems 
that are all that can be desired, being long, straight and stiff, well above the heavy 
insect-resistant foliage. The bush is strong and stocky in habit of growth, and 
averages about four feet. We had this variety on trial at our gardens, and they 
were very much admired. Plants, #3.75 Roots, #7.50 
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