MICHELLE MERITORIOUS DAHLIAS 
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RECENT INTRODUCTIONS 
I D Informal Decorative varieties. F D Formal 
Ballego’s Glory (F D). A Holland variety, much admired for its 
distinctive color, which is crimson, heavily tipped lemon yellow; 
the shading depends on the general weather conditions. Bush 
medium height of rather compact growth. Roots, 75c. each. 
Bonny Bright (F D). The color of this beautiful new dahlia is old 
rose, held on splendid stems. The bushes average three feet 
in height and produce an abundance of blooms. It is one of the 
first to bloom and continues until frost, with perfectly formed, 
full centered flowers. See illustration, page 85. Roots, $1.50 
each. 
Cameo (7 D). True coral pink, deepening towards center, petals 
overlaid with glistening golden sheen, reverse of petals deep rose 
pink; a fine exhibition flower. Roots, $2.00 each. 
Dahliadel Gold (F D). A variety for the largest bloom class; a 
pleasing golden yellow, shading darker at center, with a light 
coral red suffusion. Strong growing bush with dark green 
spreading foliage. Grows extremely large naturally. Roots, 
$5.00 each. Plants, $2.50 each. 
Dorcas Ann (S C). An attractive pink, with rose suffusion and 
sulphur-yellow shadings at center; fine for cutting and baskets. 
Long strong stems and a profuse bloomer. Roots, $5.00 each. 
Plants, $2.50 each. 
Forest Fire (7 D). One of the most spectacular dahlias introduced 
in years. Of an unusually artistic form; color, lemon-yellow at 
base of petals, heavily tipped rich scarlet and enhanced with 
yellow petaloids. Bush is sturdy and strong with leathery 
insect resistant foliage. Roots, $5.00 each. Plants, $2.50 each. 
Hon. Harry Bacharach (7 D). A magnificent dahlia and consid¬ 
ered one of the most beautiful varieties grown. Flowers are of 
enormous size; color, scarlet-red, slightly tinged bronze. The 
flowers are carried erect on extra long, heavy stems. Roots, $3.50 
each. 
J. G. T. Van Tets (C). A true cactus variety; profuse bloomer and 
a very desirable variety for the garden. Roots, $1.50 each. 
Decorative varieties. S C Semi-Cactus varieties. 
Lord of Autumn (7 D). Color a rich, deep golden yellow and 
the formation is as wonderful as the size. A wonderful grower 
with stems strong and erect. Roots, $5.00 each. 
Miss Belgium (C). Color a beautiful orange; exceptionally large 
blooms with good foliage and strong stems. Roots, $1.00 each. 
Miss Elsie Jane (S C). Color, shrimp pink, with cream shadings 
at center, tipped violet rose, most artistically formed; long wiry 
stems. Roots, $3.00 each. Plants, $1.50 each. 
Mrs. John W. Stockwell (7 D). The large, full flowers have 
slightly curled petals, giving a graceful and refined appearance to 
the bloom; color, amaranth pink, shading to rose pink at base 
of petals; the blooms average 9 inches with always a full center; 
a fine, healthy open bush, 6 to 7 feet high; stems long and 
straight. See illustration opposite. Roots, $2.50 each. 
Mrs. Salon Bausher (7 D). The flowers of this new variety are 
of gigantic size and well formed; color a beautiful sulphur 
yellow. A prolific bloomer, with a very sturdy stem. An 
outstanding variety. Roots, $3.50 each. 
Murphy’s Masterpiece (7 D). Immense dark red blooms, held 
erect on good stems. A stoeky grower and good bloomer. 
Roots, $5.00 each. 
Paul Pfitzer (S C). A German introduction that has been the 
center of attraction at the American Dahlia Society Shows in 
New York. A cactus of a pleasing combination of shell pink 
and primrose yellow and makes a wonderful addition to the 
cactus class. Stems long, straight and stiff; free bloomer. 
Roots, $2.00 each. Plants, $1.00 each. 
Robert Emmet (7 D ). Velvety cardinal red, of giant size and 
beauty; foliage dark green and insect-resisting; long stiff stems, 
profuse bloomer. Roots, $3.00 each. Plants, $1.50 each. 
Satan (SC). A sensation for its striking beauty, formation and 
coloring. Here is really an outstanding variety; blooms average 
10 to 12 inches in diameter and 6 inches in depth; color, flaming 
scarlet with orange salmon at base of each petal; flowers last a 
long time when cut. Roots, $2.00 each. Plants, $1.00 each. 
DECORATIVE TYPES 
I D Informal Decorative varieties, 
Altamont (7 D). Strong stems; color rose pink, deepening to¬ 
wards center; a fine cut flower. Roots, 35c. each. 
American Legion (7 D ). One of the largest dahlias. A giant 
clear yellow; the winner of numerous awards. We have an unus¬ 
ually fine stock of roots. Roots, $2.00 each. Plants, $1.00 each. 
Andrea Erickson (7 D ). Pure white; petals pointed and irregu¬ 
larly placed; early and free bloomer; flowers are carried on long, 
stiff stems. Roots, $1.00 each. 
Asbury Park (F D). Massive blooms on stiff stems, well above 
foliage; color, copper salmon or old rose, or one entire shade 
throughout the flower. Roots, $1.00 each. 
Avalon (F D ). Immense flowers of a beautiful chrome yellow; 
long stems; an ideal variety. Roots, 25c. each. 
Aztec Glory (7 D ). Flowers large, of fine form and carried on 
good stems; color, a bright, attractive lemon yellow; a fine 
exhibition variety. Roots, 75c. each. 
Bagdad (ID). A beautiful brilliant scarlet bloom of large size; 
good bush growth and long stems. Roots, 75c. each. 
Barbara Redfern (7 D). A combination of old rose and gold; 
petals long with slight twist. Roots, 35c. each. 
Burr Mclntosch (7 D). Striking primrose yellow, with faint 
pink suffusion; massive flowers on long wiry stems; free bloomer. 
Roots, $2.50 each. 
Calvin Coolidge, Jr. (F D). Color, rose pink, suffused with 
salmon, shading deeper towards the center, while the petals are 
distinctly edged with gold. Roots, 50c. each. 
Cardinalis (F D). A brilliant cardinal red; strong upright 
grower, with long erect stems and a profuse and early bloomer. 
Roots, $1.00 each. 
Champoeg (F D). Exhibition size blooms; color, lemon yellow, 
with a suffusion of deep rose pink; free flowering and early; 
stiff stems. Roots, $1.00 each. 
Chemar’s Eureka (F D). Very beautiful white, faintly tinged 
lavender on edges of petals; free flowering; a splendid keeper 
when cut. Roots, 50c. each. 
City of Trenton (ID). A first class exhibition dahlia, producing 
Autumn-colored flowers up to 12 inches across, with full centers, 
petals curl gracefully. Roots, 50c. each. 
Color Sergeant (7 D). Color, a rich, deep salmon-bronze of one 
shade. Excellent habit of growth, with perfect stems. Roots, 
50c. each. 
F D Formal Decorative varieties. 
Croydon Glory (F D). One of the best yellows, blooms are ex¬ 
ceptionally large, on long stiff stems. One of the newer varieties. 
Roots, $4.00 each. Plants, $2.00 each. 
Croydon Supreme (F D). Color, orange buff, shading to a lighter 
hue at tips of petals; rear of petals rose pink. An excellent 
dahlia for all purposes, including exhibitions. Roots, $3.50 each. 
Plants, $1.75 each. 
Derrill W. Hart (7 D). Deep orange or copper, shading to henna 
brown. Wonderful stem; free bloomer; keeps well when cut. 
Roots, 50c. each. 
Dixie Ravenscroft (7 D). Glowing flame in color, with a reverse 
of bright gold, the petals have a golden sheen and twist and 
turn making a two toned effect. The flowers are large and of 
perfect formation; stems long, stiff and strong. Roots, $1.50 
each. 
Dorothy Stone (7 D). Huge, true deep pink, very full center, 
petalsthick and evenly placed; profuse bloomer. Roots, 50c. each. 
Dr. H. Wesley Jack (F D). A fine variety, producing on long, 
stiff stems, attractive, large flowers; color, creamy white, tinted 
pink on outer edge of petals. Roots, 50c. each. 
Dr. John H. Carman (F D). Vigorous grower; large flowers; 
color tyrian rose, shaded silver. Roots, 50c. each. 
Dwight W. Morrow (7 D). Rich deep carmine red; a giant ex¬ 
hibition variety and destined to lead its class. Roots, $1.50 each. 
Eastern Star (F D). Color, saffron yellow, with old gold shadings; 
good keeping quality and full centers, held on strong, erect 
stems. Roots, 50c. each. 
Elite Glory (F D). Flowers a brilliant rich red and remain in good 
condition a long while after being cut; strong grower. Roots, 
50c. each. 
Eagle Rock Fantasy (7 D). Color, mallow pink, with silver 
shading, of ideal habit and large size; stems long and erect. 
Roots, $1.50 each. 
Eliza London Shepard (I D). Clear, glistening golden orange, 
reflex darker; flowers are of beautiful form and full to the center 
to the end of the season; stems long. Roots, 50c. each. 
Fordhook Emperor (7 D). A glorious blending of rich salmon 
and rose, making a general effect of apricot; an excellent bloomer. 
Roots, 35c. each. 
Fordhook Victory (7 D). Blooms large, centers full; color silvery 
tyrian rose; bush growth good. Roots, 40c. each. 
Single roots or plants of Dahlias mailed postpaid 
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