AMONG THE BEST OF THE 
LATEST DAHLIA INTRODUCTIONS 
ADORARLF- Informal Decorative. The flower was so named because of its 
splendid growing qualities, and its sheer beauty. The color is peach 
shading to an orange yellow glow at the center. The petals are long 
and broad, and gracefully twist near the tips giving the large blooms a 
star-like effect. It is an attractive flower in the garden, and also in an 
arrangement .$ 5.00 
AMERICA’S SWEETHEART. Informal Decorative. Extraordinary large 
pure yellow, with most perfect formed flowers on long strong stem. 
Many of the petals are double serrated and curl and twist, and as the 
bloom develops they fall back to the stem, reminding one of a gigantic 
chrysanthemum .... 10.00 
CALIFORNIA PEACH. Semi-cactus. A grand dahlia of real distinction and 
beauty. The, color is a clear coral-pink with the reverse of the petals a 
soft creamy-pink. An idea of it can be had by those who have seen 
the variety “Satan”, for it is that type in coral-pink. 17.50 
GOLDEN STANDARD. Cactus. The petals are slightly incurved, although 
in many of the flowers they are practically straight, and is, therefore, 
classed a straight-cactus. The color is golden tan blushed with tints 
of amber and bronze. The color is as distinctive as the form. 57.50 
GOLDEN SWEEPSTAKES. Informal Decorative. The flowers are large, 
long-petalled, and have splendid growing habits, and long, upright stems. 
The color is a light-buff flushed with apricot. 15.00 
MARY RETZER. Semi-cactus. The color is a true rose pink. The flower is 
larger than Edna Ferber of which it is a sport. It is extremely attract¬ 
ive, and a winner in the exhibitions. 57.50 
MAY ROBSON. Semi-cactus. A flower of real charm. It is a true semi¬ 
cactus type, beautifully formed, with strong, straight stems, which hold 
the blooms erect and facing, and a very sturdy bush. The color is a 
clear bright pink... ;5.00 
MILTON J. CROSS. Informal Decorative. This is a magnificent flower. It 
is nicely proportioned, with very large, deep blooms with beauty. The 
face and center area of this flower is a clear sulphur yellow with shad¬ 
ings of burnt orange together with rose and coral shadings in the outer 
petals, giving a bright and glowing appearance. An exhibition variety, 
and has won many medals at the shows during the past season. 15.00 
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