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LOMBARD’S DAHLIA GARDENS 
Sanhican’s Magnate, F. D. —One of the big fellows 
of the Dahlia kingdom. Pale amaranth pink, base 
of petals tinged with deeper shade; reverse of 
petals a solid claret color heavily veined. Free 
bloomer .30 
The Commodore, I. D. —A very large and spectacu¬ 
lar, lemon yellow Dahlia overlaid with a golden 
sheen. Many blooms attain 14 inches across. The 
giant blooms are of good depth and are held high 
above the foliage by long stiff stems on a wide- 
spreading, medium height plant of sturdy growth .45 
The Grizzly, I. D. —One of the finest. Color, dark 
velvety crimson and maroon .32 
The World, F. D. —The coloring is an unusually rich, 
deep rosy magenta overlaid garnet with silver 
shadings on edges of petals. A rich and beautiful 
combination of colors .50 
Thos. A. Edison, F. D. —This gorgeous Dahlia, select¬ 
ed and named by permission of the famous electri¬ 
cal wizard, has had its good share of winnings the 
past season in the West as well as in the East. In 
the garden it is impressive with its staghorn petal 
formation. It may be described as a royal purple .50 
Uncle Tom, F. D. —If you want the nearest to black 
of any Dahlia that grows you should have this one. 
Here is what the author, Derrill W. Hart, says of 
this Dahlia: “An aptly named flower with an unus¬ 
ually rich and impressive color. It is deep garnet, 
almost black, as rich as the finest velvet in texture” .38 
Virginia Rea, F. D. —A very pretty Formal Decora¬ 
tive of a rich buff orange shade, freely produces 
large blooms. Good habit of growth, plants medi¬ 
um tall. Stems straight and stiff .30 
Valentino, F. D. —A Dahlia, attractive in formation 
which blooms prolifically on good stems and re¬ 
mains true to type throughout the season. The 
bush is an unright grower. Color, true salmon pink 
shading to cream at center.40 
William H. Hogan, F. D. —Color, garnet red with 
white tips running down the center of the petals; 
every petal comes true to color. A prize winner 
and Roll of Honor Dahlia and one of the best fancy 
Dahlias on the market .38 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
Amber Queen—Rich, clear amber .20 
Bobby—Plum color .20 
Baby—White edged with lavender .20 
Gertrude—Rich crimson .20 
Harry Snook—Rosy pink .20 
Snowclad—One of the best clear whites .20 
Yellow Gem—Yellow .20 
