The Dahlia is the Queen of Autumn. 
GRETEL St. Cac. (Bauer)-—Here is a dahlia that should be in every garden, if 
for nothing else for its outstanding color, which I would describe as a 
brilliant orange red, and very beautiful not only in color, but also in forma¬ 
tion. Height, 4 feet. * Roots $1.50 
LEMON I A Semi-Cac. (Bruidegom)—A brilliant clear lemon yellow that is very 
striking in effect, and can be seen clear across the field; the flowers are 
massive in size and of great depth, the blooms are held facing sideways on 
long stems. Height, 5 feet. Roots $2.00 
MAJOR C. C. MESSERVEY I. D. (Stredwick)—Largest yellow giant grown. 
An Honor Roll dahlia of great merit. Height, 4Vo feet. 
Roots $2.50 Plants $1.25 
NAGEL’S MASTERPIECE (I. D.)—A very fine yellow dahlia of European im¬ 
portation. Large flower, fine stem and a lovely formed bush of a medium 
sized height. Height, 4% feet. * Roots 50c 
ORANGE LADY (I. D.)—-Orange and peach red. Very unusual in color and 
form, and admired by the visitors at our Gardens. Height, 4 feet. 
Roots $1.25 
PAUL PFITZEIt (S. C.) —Color, delicate pink. An unusual flower much ad¬ 
mired in my garden and at the New York Botanical Garden. Strong- 
grower, good in every detail. An Honor Roll dahlia. Height, 4 feet. 
Roots 75c 
PINK SPIRAL Inc. Cac. (Bruidegom)—A Holland novelty with a formation 
that is different from other dahlias, and very pleasing to the eye. Color, 
a peach blossom pink, with a touch of primrose at the center and base of 
flower. The blooms which average about seven inches and are of good 
depth are held at a forty-five degree angle. Height, 4 feet. Plants $1.00 
PRACHTKERL (Semi-Cac.)—Color, Empire yellow, with long, broad petals 
that curl and twist in a most enhancing manner to give the huge blooms 
great depth. They are held facing sideways, high and well above the 
heavy insect-resistant foliage, on long stems. Height, 4 feet. 
Plants only $1.50 
REICHARDT'S MASTERPIECE Semi-Cac. (Reichardts)— 1 This is undoubtedly 
the most beautiful dahlia ever introduced. Color, canary yellow at base, 
gradually shading to a clear amethyst towards the tips of petals. The tips 
of this variety are the nearest I have ever seen to a real blue in any 
dahlia. The blooms average 7 inches and are held facing sideways on long, 
erect stems. Height, 4M> feet. Roots $2.50 Plants $1.25 
SACRED FIRE I. D. (Berger)—Color a glowing cherry red with a scarlet 
sheen. The blooms average about 7 inches and are held facing sideways 
on good, long stems, and borne in great profusion. A strong growing bush. 
Height, 5 feet. Roots $1.50 
SHIROKANE St. C. (Japan)— A pure white dahlia of good size and fine 
branching habits. This dahlia won many prizes in Japan in the past few 
years. We believe that Shirokane will make a fine commercial variety. 
Height, 4V 2 feet. Plants only $1.00 
YOUTHFUL PRIDE St. C. (Berger)—Color, pale rose with gold center, un¬ 
usual in color and formation, and very much admired at our Gardens. 
Height, 4 feet. Roots 75c 
WHITE ABUNDANCE F. D. (Ballego)—Described by some critics as easily the 
best white for two years. Perfect stems and a prolific bloomer; hard to 
beat and one of the best. Height, 6 feet. Roots $3.00 Plants $1.50 
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