The new Dahlias are really stunning 
MICHELL’S MERITORIOUS DAHLIAS, continued 
DECORATIVE TYPES, continued 
D., Decorative; ID., Informal Decorative; FD., Formal Decorative 
Forest Fire. ID. One of the most spectacular Dahlias introduced in 
years. Flowers of an unusually artistic form, 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, $2.50 each. Plants, $1.25 each. 
Fort Monmouth, ID. Giant, well-formed flowers of rich crimson- 
maroon, shading to bluish violet at tips. Free bloomer. Excellent 
keeper. Roots, 50c. each. 
Galli Curci. ID. Large, unusually deep blooms, carried on long 
stems; petals long, pointed and wavy; color, brilliant salmon- 
orange with gold suffusion. A strong, semi-dwarf grower. Roots, 
50c. each. 
Girl of Hillcrest. ID. Flowers large, apricot-buIF or cadmium- 
orange. Vigorous grower. Prolific bloomer. Roots, 75c. each. 
Gladys Sherwood. ID. A variety still in demand. Blooms white, 
very large, and of good form. Roots, 35c. each. 
Harry Mayer. FD. Fine exhibition variety that has size and form; 
color soft lilac with a rose-pink reverse. Roots, 35c. each. 
Hubert Roy Stovel. ID. The golden yellow blooms are huge with¬ 
out forcing and are held high on long, stiff stems. Roots, 
$1.50 each. 
Hyperion. FD. A beautiful shade of yellow, with a slight suffusion 
of vermilion-red over the outer petals. The immense blooms are 
very finely formed. Roots, 50c. each. 
Ida Perkins. FD. One of the finest large white varieties, with good 
form and full centers. Blooms early. Roots, 50c. each. 
Indiana Moon. ID. Orange, carmine suffusion. Large-flowering 
type and a free bloomer. Roots, 50c. each. 
Jane Cowl. ID. Massive blooms of bronzy buff and old-gold, blend¬ 
ing darker. Stems unusually strong. Roots, 50c. each. 
Janet Southwick. ID. Exhibition-size blooms varying in color 
between Tyrian rose and burgundy-red. Plants are clean growing, 
with heavy foliage. Roots, 75c. each. 
Decorative Dahlia 
City of Trenton. ID. A first-class exhibition Dahlia, producing 
autumn-colored flowers up to 1 foot across, with full centers and 
petals that curl gracefully. Roots, 50c. each. 
Color Sergeant. ID. Rich, deep salmon-bronze blooms of one shade. 
Excellent habit of growth, with perfect stems. Roots, 50c. each. 
Dahliadel Gold. FD. A variety for the Iargest-bloom class. Pleas¬ 
ing 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, $2.50 each. Plants, 
$1.25 each. 
Derrill W. Hart. ID. Deep orange or copper, shading to henna- 
brown. Wonderful stem; keeps well when cut. Free bloomer. 
Roots, 50c. each. 
Dixie Ravenscroft. ID. Glowing flame-color, with a reverse of 
bright gold; the petals have a golden sheen, and twist and turn, 
making a two-toned effect. The large flowers are of perfect forma¬ 
tion; stems long, stiff, and strong. Roots, $1.00 each. 
Dorothy Stone. ID. Huge, true deep pink blooms with very full 
center and thick petals evenly placed. Profuse bloomer. Roots, 
50c. each. 
Dr. H. Wesley Jack. FD. A fine variety, producing on long, stiff 
stems, attractive, large creamy white flowers, tinted pink on outer 
edges of petals. Roots, 50c. each. 
Dr. John H. Carman. FD. Large Tyrian rose flowers, shaded silver. 
Vigorous grower. Roots, 50c. each. 
Dwight W. Morrow. ID. Rich deep carmine-red. A giant exhibi¬ 
tion variety that is destined to lead its class. Roots, $1.00 each. 
Eastern Star. FD. Saffron-yellow blooms, with old-gold shadings, 
good keeping quality, full centers, held on strong, erect stems. 
Roots, 35c. each. 
Elite Glory. FD. Brilliant rich red flowers that remain in good 
condition a long while after being cut. Strong grower. Roots, 
50c. each. 
Eagle Rock Fantasy. ID. Large, mallow-pink flowers, with silver 
shading. Ideal in habit. Stems long and erect. Roots, $1.00 each. 
Eliza London Shepard. ID. Clear, glistening golden orange, reflex 
darker; flowers of beautiful form and full to the center to the end 
of the season. Stems long. Roots, 50c. each. 
Fordhook Emperor. ID. A glorious blending of rich salmon and 
rose, making a general effect of apricot. Excellent bloomer. Roots, 
35c. each. 
Fordhook Victory. ID. Blooms large, silvery Tyrian rose; with 
full centers. Bush-growth good. Roots, 40c. each. 
Fort Washington. FD. A very fine dark red. Roots, 50c. each. 
Jean Kerr. FD. A fine white Dahlia of medium size. Fine for 
bedding and cutting. Roots, 25c. each. 
Jersey’s Beacon. FD. Bright scarlet, with buff reflex, giving a 
two-toned effect. Free bloomer. Roots, 35c. each. 
Jersey’s Beauty. FD. Blooms high above the foliage on strong 
steins; flowers are immense, glowing pink. Roots, 35c. each. 
Jersey’s Majestic. ID. Strong, vigorous grower. Copper, suffused 
with a golden sheen, reverse of petals amaranth-pink, thus giving 
the flower a hue of pinkish copper. Roots, $1.00 each. 
Kathleen Norris. ID. True rose-pink, deepening to mallow-pink, 
tight center. Good bloomer; excellent keeper. Roots, 50c. each. 
Peony-flowered Decorative Dahlia 
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