TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 
Gold Medal Dahlias 
Semi-Cactus Dahlias—Continued 
LEMONIA (Bruidesom). By far one of the best cactus varieties to come from Holland. A bril¬ 
liant clear, lemon yellow, very striking in effect; flowers are massive in size and 
of great depth and we predict will be a great winner in the semi-cactus classes. Blooms borne 
high and etect on rigid stems, and stand out prominently above foliage, a very vigorous and 
rugged grower. Roots, $5.00: Plants, $2.50 
MARTHA EPPELE This stunning exhibition “seci-caotus” dahlia has petals which are 
twisted closely at their points and revolute for at least half their 
length, standing out very distinctly. Color is a glowing bronze or Autumn shade, especially 
beautiful under artificial light where the dark bronzy shade assumes a rosy tint. This is 
a variety that still grows after being cut and will keep a long 1 time, making it especially "fine 
for exhibition purposes. A profuse bloomer with flowers at least 9 inches that are held well 
over the foliage, on long stiff stems. Foliage, dark green and thick; plants of medium to tall 
habit of growth. Roots, 75c 
MASTADON (Stredwick). S. C. A huge flower of great depth, color a clear apricot, petals 
long and broad and slightly twisted near the tips. Blooms are held facing 
sideways on strong cane-like stems. Plant robust, medium height. Plants Only, $1.50 
MISS ELSIE JANE (Dahliadel). S. C. This variety is fine for basket and arrangement 
classes, being an especially artistically formed flower. Color shrimp 
pink Avith cream shadings at center and tipped violet rose, very fine combination. (Flowers are 
uniform and by disbudding may be grown 6x4 in quantities from early untii late in the season. 
Roots, $3.00; Plants, $1.50 
PALO ALTO (Success-Ballay). “Perfection” would be the appropriate name for this variety. 
Color is positive and clear both in and out of doors is a bright, pinkish salmon 
shading to salmon gold at the center. Conservatively may be grown 10/ to 12 inches across by 
6 inches deep; moderate semi-cactus formation, tight centers. Stems straight and long jointed, 
early and free bloomer. Roots, $2.50'; Plants, $1.25 
SATAN (Ballay). Flaming red with a slight touch of gold at the center. The exquisite coloring 
is at once fascinating. The hornlike petals are so perfectly roiled and incurved, giving 
rare form and character to a flower of unusual brilliancy. The rugged, almost leafless stems, 
give the impression of being nearly as thick at the top as at the base. This variety has been 
a consistent winner at the shows. Plants medium to tall habit of growth. 
Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
YELLOW SURPRISE 
(Bruidegom). S. C. Another importation that was very fine, 
a large clear yellow with exceptionally fine growing habits. 
Plants Only, $2.00 
Incurved , Recurved and Straight 
Cactus Dah lias 
Incurved cactus dahlias are fully double, with the margins of the majority of the florla 
rays revolute for one-half or more of their length. The floral rays tending to curve toward 
the center of the flower. 
Recurved and straight cactus dahlias are fully double flowers with the margins of the 
floral rays revolute for one-half of their length or more the floral rays being recurved or 
straight. 
ACME (VanTubergen). Dutch variety incurved cactus. Coral pink at tips, soft yellow under¬ 
lying, giving a lovely combination of pastel shades. Flowers are of medium size especially 
fine for interior use. Plants very strong, flowers held well above foliage on strong, stiff stems. 
Roots, $1.00 
AMERICAN TRIUMPH 
(American Dahlia Farms). Large incurved cactus of Oriental 
or bright, clear, rich red without a trace of any other color. 
The flowers have good substance and are held facing to up-right on extra good stems over a 
medium tall plant. Good garden and cut flower as it is an exceedingly good keeper. 
Roots, 50c; Plants, 50c 
ATTILA (Vilmorin ’27). Another importation that won a prize at Camden show the past sea¬ 
son. Incurved cactus of a dark maroon color with white tips, the white tips giving a 
very striking contrast and is a new color combination. Fair sized flower, very good plant and 
excellent stem. Roots, $1.00 
T(T BISSELL ^ variety that may be groA\m up to 9 inches but \\ r e prefer it more as 
a commercial cutting variety, a dahlia for the home, baskets or vases. 
A true autumn shade of copper, each petal having a| tiny tip of gold. Stems long and straight, 
a medium height plant. An excellent keeper when cut. Due to large stock is offered at a very 
reasonable figure. Roots, 75c 
DIANA BOURBON (Fisher & Masson). Cactus. There are very few introductions of this 
type of dahlia in comparison with the more formal, informal and semi¬ 
cactus dahlias, so when one does appear it is judged more critically than other types. Diana 
Bourbon is a lovely flame colored true cactus dahlia that is a joy to see in the garden as well as 
on the exhibition table, due to its lovely coloring and good keeping qualities. Free and early 
bloomer, good habit of growth, stiff straight stems and as large as cactus dahlias usually grow. 
Roots, $1.50; Plants, 75c 
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