READ THE MID-WEST DAHLIA NEWS ABOUT DAHLIAS 
PINK SAGAMORE (Form. Dec.) “Parkway”—One of the finest commercial dahlias 
we know of, and a big improvement over the old favorite Sagamore, of which 
this is a seedling. Color Amaranth pink, the petals are round and evenly 
formed, the flowers average six to seven inches, are of good substance, and 
are held facing sideways on long, erect, stiff stems, well above the medium to 
tall vigorous plant, in great profusion, from early until frost. It is nothing unusual 
to see from 15 to 20 blooms on the plant at one time, all with stems that can 
be cut up to four feet. Height of plant about six feet, a great root maker and a 
marvelous variety for florist or decorative work. Roots, $1.00 
POINSETTIA (Semi-Cac.) “Rindfleisch”—Color a rich flaming opal red, a rare color 
in a dahlia, and one that can be seen clear across the field. The blooms are large, 
with long petals that resemble very much the petals of a poinsettis, not only in 
the formation of the flower, but in color as well, the blooms having good depth 
also, and are held facing sideways, well above the foliage of the strong, robust 
growing plant.. Height about five to six feet. If you want to add color to your 
garden, this one surely will. A good root maker. Roots, $1.50 
POTLACH (Inf. D ec.) “Hulin”—A very beautiful and striking dahlia, color a grena- 
dine red, with backs of petals a pinard yellow, many of the petals being splashed 
pinard yellow, to further enhance its beauty. The flowers, which are of good size, 
are held facing sideways on good strong stems, well above the four to five foot 
compact growing bush. Roots, $2.50 
POT O GOLD (Inf. Dec.) “Wallace”'— A fine clear yellow, with a heavy gold sheen, 
the petals are very long and wave in a most graceful and artistic manner, giving 
the flower huge size and depth. We consider this one of the best of the yellow 
types that is good for all purposes. The flowers are held at a forty-five degree 
angle on long, sturdy, cane-like stems, well out of and above the foliage; one of 
the most prolific bloomers that I know of, the plant is always covered with blooms 
from early until frost, and is very attractive, as its bright color contrasts deeply 
with the heavy, light green foliage. The plant is a strong thrifty grower. Don’t 
miss growing this one. Owing to the large stock we have of it, we have greatly 
reduced the price of same. Roots, $1.50 
PRES. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (Form. Dec.) “Andrews”—A massive deep flower 
that is very striking in the garden. Color bright carmine red, reverse of petal is 
cream. The flowers are held facing sideways on strong cane-like stems, high and 
above the large heavy insect-resistant foliage, a very strong rugged grower and 
a free and prolific bloomer. A great dahlia named after a great man. Height 
about five feet. Plants, $2.50 Roots, $5.00 
PRIDE OF MILFORD (Form. Dec.) “Kenny”—Color Thulite pink, flushed salmon and 
lavender. The petals are broad and round and of a wax-like texture, and the flower 
as a whole, looks very much like a huge hand painted water lily, as the flowers are 
held facing the sky, on strong, cane-like stems, high and above the dark green 
foliage. The plant is constantly in bloom and makes a wonderful sight, looking for 
all the world like a giant water lily plant. A very vigorous and stocky plant that 
averages about four to five feet. Roots, $1.00 
PRIDE OF WISCONSIN (Form. Dec.) “Delaporte”—This dahlia has been a sensation 
in Wisconsin for the past two years, as it has been in our own gardens. Color 
American Beauty, with pointed and irregular petals, a prolific bloomer, having 
from four to six blooms at all times during the blooming season, with individual 
blooms of 10 inches and over, and of good depth. Heavy disbudding is not nec¬ 
essary to produce large blooms, the late blooms equaling the early ones. The thick 
stiff stems, hold the blooms in an upright position and can be cut in lengths of three 
feet and over. The plant is a good brancher and averages six to seven feet, the 
foliage is extra heavy and dark green in color; if you want a real HE dahlia, we 
can highly recommend this one, as we have grown it for the past two years and 
have a very good stock of it. It is a good root maker. Roots, $2.50 
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