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DAHLIAS INTRODUCED BY GILL BROS. 
OUR 1919 INTRODUCTIONS. 
GARNET KING Peony—A beautiful new flower of giant size and brilliant color. The 
plants are exceedingly vigorous and free flowering. The color is a bright deep gar¬ 
net and is far superior to Holman Hunt or Dr. Peary. $1.50 each. 
ARMISTICE Peony-—This beautiful large flower of our own origin is one of the best 
white peony dahlias to date and is remarkably distinct. The flower is of flattened 
form and the long, narrow flat petals radiate from a conspicuous yellow polen 
center. The flowers are of good substance, usually four rows of petals, and are 
carried erect on strong stems. Strong, vigorous plants which bloom freely, $1.50 each. 
JAMES C. GILL Peony —-This splendid new dahlia is dedicated to the memory of our 
brother and is one of the finest we have yet introduced. The flowers are of im¬ 
mense size and are carried on exceedingly strong, erect stems. The plants are of 
medium tall growth and are exceptionally free flowering. Its color is very striking 
and has created a sensation wherever shown. The large petals compose a massive 
flowers of bright, rich golden orange, generally marked with scarlet. $2.50 each. 
WASCO BEAUTY Peony—A remarkable dahlia which came as the result of hybridiz¬ 
ing with the popular Geisha. It is a stronger grower than its parent, and while 
much different in form and color, it is equally as striking as that variety. The petals 
are long and slender, much of the type of Philadelphia, but the flower is much larger, 
being of immense size. The petals are bronzy red, marked and tipped with rich 
yellow. The long, slightly incurved and irregular petals compose a distinct flower. 
$1.50 each. 
AMAZEMENT—Decorative—Visitors at our gardens were amazed to find pure red, 
pure white and variegated dahlias all on one plant. Some of the flowers were pure 
white except for one outer row of bright red petals. It seems there are no regular 
colors for this flower to bloom, but the form is the same with all. The flowers are 
full double with serrated tips. 75c each. 
FRATERNITY—Decorative—A very delicate buff colored flower carried erect on long 
strong stems. Stems two feet long can usually be cut and they are to be found in 
plenty. The flowers are about six inches in diameter and of true decorative type. 
Few dahlias in existence have better stems than this, and it will be a popular cut 
flower. Each, $1.00. 
POMONA—Decorative—One of the best decorative dahlias of its color to date. The 
flowers are extra large and of pure deep creamy amber throughout the whole flower. 
The stems are long and erect and valuable for cutting. The main portiin if the 
bloom is composed of the usual decorative petals, but the center of the flower is 
decidedly quilled. Strong, vigorous, free blooming plants, always attractive when 
in bloom. Each, $1.50. 
MARCELLA—Decorative—This flower out keeps any dahlia we have ever tried for 
cutting and will become a favorite with florists. The color is a delightful soft pink, 
bright and attractive. It is far superior to Delice and will produce three times the 
amount of perfect blooms. The flowers set directly upright and show to the best 
advantage. Better stems could not be asked and the color is just what florists re¬ 
quire in a pink flower. Bach, $2.00. 
FLUFFY Peony—A very fluffy, irregular flower of good size on rigid, erect stems. The 
color is a delicate buff or fawn pink. This was one of the freest flowering plants 
in our grounds and was a general favorite for cutting. Each, $1.00. 
OUR 1918 INTRODUCTIONS. 
CITY OF PORTLAND—Peony, 1918. Beyond doubt one of the grandest dahlias ever 
introduced, and we believe the largest yellow dahlia in existence. The gigantic flowers 
average 8 to 10 inches in diameter and flowers 11 inches in diameter were produced 
last Summer. Color is a clear, deep, rich yellow. While the flowers are of immense 
size, still they are not coarse, but give a graceful, artistic effect, either in daylight or 
lamplight. One could not ask for better stems; they are long and strong, holding 
the flowers upright and showing to full veiw. As a cut flower they are ideal, having 
long stems and fine keeping qualities. The plants are exceedingly strong and vigor¬ 
ous and produce their flowers with unusual freedom, in contrast with deep green 
foliage. This dahlia was originated by one of our customers. Mrs. Ethel Chamberlain, 
who stated to us that we could not say anything too good for it. We have seen the 
plants in bloom and give the above description without hesitation. We have secured 
the entire stock of this grand danlia and predict for it a great popularity. Our stock 
is limited and we must ask this year the following prices: Bulbs, $4.00 each. 
CHALLENGE—Decorative, 1918. Another large, distinct flower that well might 
offer a challenge on strength of stem, freedom and perfection of bloom. The 
base of the petals are yellow, but from about half the distance outward to the 
tips they are heavily marked witn deep garnet crimson. As the season ad¬ 
vance the shades become lighter, but are at all times very pretty. It is a seed¬ 
ling from the popular Geisha and has the decided markings of that variety, but 
is perfectly double in form. We have developed a fairly good stock of this 
valuable dahlia and will introduce it at a low price in reach of all . 
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