FRED W. THOMAS & COMPANY 
Treasure Island— Dec.—Another introduction that does particu¬ 
larly well during the draught. A bright autumn shade com¬ 
bination of apricot and gold with a rose suffusion. Flowers 
are held erect on stiff stems .$ .50 
The World— Dec. — The coloring is unusual rich deep rosy ma¬ 
genta overlaid garnet with silver shadings on edges of 
petals. Stems strong and stiff .$ .75 
Wm. H. Hogan —Dec.—Color, garnet red with white tips running 
down the center of the petals. Stems stiff and straight .$ .75 
White King —This dahlia is a sport of the Francis La Rocco and 
its color is snow white with a good strong straight stem mak¬ 
ing it a wonderful cut flower.$ .50 
White Wonder —A very large white sometimes called the white 
Fort Monmouth. A deep flower with pointed petals. A 
big producer of roots as well as flowers .$ 1.50 
W. H. T.— Rich old rose or begonia rose with mauve shades on 
reverse of petals. Petals are thick and of great substance 
opening back to the stem making a deep flower .$ .75 
Yankee King —Large blooms of coppery rose and old gold. A 
rank vigorous grower with long stems .$ .50 
Yankee Queen —A beautiful clear pink. A fine cut flower free 
blooming on a very good stem .$ .50 
INFORMAL DECORATIVE 
Andrea Ericson—Dec.—The color is of a pure white. Held on 
excellent stiff stems, a very free bloomer .$ 1.00 
Aunt Nell—An informal decorative with very attractive coloring 
of copper and bronze combination .$ .50 
Avalon—Dec.—This dahlia is of a clear canary yellow color. 
Centers full. Long erect stiff stems ..$ .50 
Dee Lighted—Very large pure white with an erect straight stem $ .35 
Dixie Ravenscroft—(I. Dec.) A large cheerful bloom of bright 
orange and the face with a reverse of lemon and golden 
yellow ...............$ 1.50 
Eliza London Shepard—The rich coloring of this dahlia makes it 
very attractive. Bright golden orange apricot so blended 
that it makes a one-tone spectacular flower which are borne 
on long stiff stems .$ .50 
Forest Fire —Dec.—A dahlia that is decidedly different. Brilliant 
scarlet flame with gold shadings. Stems heavy and strong ....$ .500 
Fort Monmouth— Dec.— A giant dahlia which more than made 
good. A rich crimson maroon shading to a violet at tips of 
the petals. Good stems and an excellent keeper .$ .75 
Fort Washington— Dec.—A strong growing plant, with immense 
blooms of good deep velvety maroon .$ .75 
Francis Larocco —Dec.—This might best be termed as a cream 
yellow cut-flower, as is Jersey Beauty a pink. It is of med¬ 
ium size, has fine stems and the flowers are of that hard 
waxy texture which stands shipping well .$ .35 
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