TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 
Gold Medal Dahlias 
Semi-Cactus Dahlias—Continued 
KAY FRANCIS 
weather. Plant 
This dahlia won 
(Cordes-Eastman). Color, a light lemon yellow clear and pure, especially 
needed in exhibitions. Very early bloomer and does not burn or spot in hot 
is medium to tall, clean sturdy growth. Stems are long, straight and stiff. 
11 first prizes during the past season. Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
I \ MFXICANA (F. & M.). Color Grenadine Orange, perhaps Burnt Orange toning to cop- 
' rv per would better describe it. Center of flower lighter in shade and tips 
of petals slightly tinged with gold. An extremely early and free bloomer, yet easily attaining 
exhibition size. Flowers borne on Slender, stiff, black stems, medium to tall habit of growth, 
dark green foliage. (In view of the fact that the dahlia was originally discovered by the Aztecs 
of Mexico, this name is very apropos.) Roots, f»0o 
\ 1 ARTH A ppppi p This stunning exhibition “semi-cactus” 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 tight where the dark bronzy shade assumes a rosy tint. This is 
a variety that still grows after being cut and will keep a 'long 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 
Vf ADV RFT7FR (Retzer-Fisher & Masson). S. C. A sport of Edna Ferber, the best name 
for it would be Pink Edna Ferber. Plants are medium tall, early and 
free bloomer, color a soft orchid pink, stems better than Edna Ferber, size the same. Very 
beautiful. Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
MTRTAM HOPKINS (Cordes-Eastman). One of the giants of the year. A seedling of 
IVlirviCVi 1 IV/ O Amelia Earhart, color shades to a copper orange instead of apricot 
to salmon as in its parent. A tall growing plant, flowers borne on long stems well out of the 
foliage. A variety that immediately attracted the eye in the garden on account of its size and 
beauty. Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
jy/JTCC ELSIE JANE (Dahliadel). c. This variety is fine for basket and arrangement 
classes, being an especially artistically formed flower. Color shrimp 
pink with 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 until late in the season. 
Roots, $1.50; Plants, 75c 
AIISS CjI ORY (Success-Rallay). S. C. A much-needed addition to the semi-cactus class. Its 
form and soft mellow color are entrancing. It is a soft apricot yellow, petals 
well rolled and considerably incurved. It blooms early and freely and has good foliage with 
long, strong stems that support the flower nicely. Winner of Certificate of Merit at Storrs, where 
the Judges considered it one of the outstanding dahlias of the year. Roots, $7.50; Plants, $3.50 
MISS WEST VIRGINIA 
(Grooks-Veile). Incurved cactus of an unusual color—clear 
mauve. The large exhibition flowers are borne profusely on 
long stiff stems. Unlike most cactus dahlias this variety has unusually fine foliage and plants 
are of a sturdy habit of growth. Roots, $7.50 Net; Plants, $3.75 
MRS. HERBERT O’CONNOR 
(Dahliadel). I. C. The exceptional qualities, espe¬ 
cially for an incurved cactus dahlia, are long, slender, 
yet erect stems, good sixe 9x5 inches and an unusually bright color, which is a soft rose pink 
deepening .at center. Dark, healthy open foliage and a profuse continuous bloomer, bush 
medium tall. Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
RED JUG 
(Ruschmo.hr). Another red, but this time a semi-cactus of a rich cardinal red with 
petals tipped yellow. Blooms average 10 inches in diameter and 5 inches deep. 
Stems long and stiff and the leathery foliage is insect resistant. Plants are of tall habit of 
growth. Free bloomer. Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
R. P. RUTHERFORD 
orange flushed with red 
more varieties 
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we need 
variety we have a fine exhibition flower o 
Excellent stems and plant has fine growing habit 
Root! 
class, and in this 
a beautiful golden 
$4.00: Plants, $2.00 
REICHARDT’S MASTERPIECE 
shade 
clear amethyst. Fine stems, good grower and free 
fact, flowers cut young will open in water. 
unusual and distinctive flowers of a rare 
of yellow with outer half of petals of 
bloomer. Wonderful keeper when cut, in 
Roots, $3.50; Plants, $1.75 
SARA KAY (Hunt-Burnett Bros.) One of the outstanding dahlias at the New York show, in 
fact runner-up to the Achievement Medal winner and a close second. The color 
is a rich golden yellow on a large long-petaled flower. The plant is very tall growing; flowers 
ofien attain the size of 12 inches, stems straight and rigid. Good keeper. Plants, $5.00 
S4TAN < Balla y>- Flaming red with a slight toucn of gold at. the center. The exquisite coloring 
is at once fascinating. The hornlike petals are so perfectly rolled 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, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
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