If you have never tried my Dahlia Seeds before, try now and be convinced. 
THOMAS EDISON (F. D.)—A gorgeous royal purple dahlia with a sheen of 
velvet. The flower is of staghorn formation which adds greatly to its 
beauty. Blooms with great profusion from early to late. The low growing 
bush is always covered with blooms which are held erect on the best of 
stems, well above the dark green insect-resistant foliage. Roots 35c 
TWILIGHT (I. D.)—Creamy yellow, suffused with soft pink. The large 
blooms are set squarely on top of long stiff stems. The most lasting cut 
flower dahlia. On the Northwest Honor Roll. Roots 75c 
TOWER’S TAWNEY I. D. (Tower-Parrella)—If you are interested in something 
different, “this is the dahlia.” Very unusual in color and form. The color 
is ochraceous buff, tawney and Pompeian red, yellow toward base. Magenta 
reverse. The petals are twisted and lay in such shape as to resemble a 
marcelle or permanent wave. Different shape from aim+hing I’ve seen. 
The beautiful large blossoms are erect on fine stems. Medium and well 
formed bush, fine foliage and has good branching habits. Height, 4 feet. 
Roots $3.00 Plants $1.50 
TUXEDO I. D. (Cackener-Parkway)—Color, a mauve pink, flushed salmon and 
lavender. The petals, which are long and broad, taper slightly at the points 
and are very thick and of a wax-like texture. The center petals stand out 
straight, forming a very high pointed center. In many ways, the whole 
formation is like that of a huge water lily. Height, 4V 2 feet. Roots $1.25 
VIN WELL BLUEBIRD (Blamer-Parrella)—Formal Decorative—10x5—5 foot 
bush. A large blue purple which can be grown very large for exhibition 
or grown commercially is very prolific. 12 to 15 seven inch bloom not 
unusual. Stem straight and strong. Never tips. Roots $2.50 
VIN WELL FAIRY I. D. (Blamer)—Color, a pure white and one of the best 
white dahlias we have grown. This particular variety stands all kinds of 
abuse of the elements, and especially the hot weather. It does not bruise 
or burn. Size of blossom averages 8x4 inches. Height of bush, about 
5 feet. A fine clean bush and insect-resisting foliage. Roots 75c 
VIN WELL TITIAN I. D. (Blamer-Parrella)—In introducing this fine dahlia 
we are giving the exact description received from the Michigan Trial 
Grounds: VIN WELL TITIAN.—Informal Decoration—Entered by Mr. 
H. M. Blamer, Wellston, Ohio. (83.5) Treasure Island x Jane Cowl. Color, 
autumn; technical color description. Lemon-yellow, lightly tinted coral red, 
reverse more heavily tinted. Flowering habit, very good. Date of first 
bloom, August 5th. ‘Substance, good. Stem, 414-1614 inches, strong, stiff, 
somewhat bowed; flowers, half facing. Habit of plant, strong, vigorous, 
heavily branching. Health, excellent. Diameter of flower, 7V 2 -11 inches; 
depth,' 3%-5% inches. Height of plant, 4V 2 -5V 2 feet; spread, 2V 2 -4 feet. 
(A very large flower.) Roots So.00 Plants $2.50 
W. J. IRWIN (I. D.)—Color, deep pink. Immense flower on cane-like stem. 
A wonderful producer. Height, 314 feet. Roots 25c 
WHITE WONDER (I. D.)—Bloom, 11x7. A pure white dahlia. The giant 
blooms are well formed with long pointed, twisted and culled petals. Gives 
the flower a light fluffy appearance. This dahlia comes to us as a cross of 
Fort Monmouth and Ida Perkins. On Mr. Hart s Honor Roll. Height, 
5 feet. Roots r ' 
)0c 
WILLIAM J. RATHGEBER (I. D.)—Color, deep Tyrian rose, suffused with a 
soft translucent glow. The petals are long* and broad, with a slight \\u\e 
near the tips of the outer petals. Exhibition blossoms of 10 to 12 inches in 
diameter and of great depth can be attained with a minimum of dis¬ 
budding The stems supporting the huge blossoms are exceptionally long, 
straight and sturdy, and hold the flower at a 45 degree angle well above 
the medium tall robust bush. 1 lants only $1.00 
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