ROBT. L. RIPLEY, 1. D. (Salem Dahlia Gardens). 
Rhodamine purple with deep rose pink suffu¬ 
sions throughout the entire bloom. It is immense 
in size. Stems are straight and strong. The bush 
is vigorous and grows to a height of six feet. It 
won many first prizes at both National Shows, 
Chicago and other exhibitions. Created a sensa¬ 
tion wherever shown. It has wonderful substance 
and keeping qualities and will develop a full 
flower from a cut bud not even showing color. 
King Features Syndicate in “Believe It or 
Not” Cartoon by Ripley, portrays Robt. L. Rip¬ 
ley as “the largest dahlia grown.” 
Roots, $10.00; Plants, $5.00. 
SEVERINS TRIUMPH (F. D.) “Severin’’—Color 
a true clear pink, of perfect formation, the color 
is bright, and very pleasing, the blooms average 
eight inches and are held facing sideways on long 
stiff stems, and borne in the greatest of profus¬ 
ion from very early in the season until frost. 
Blooms last exceptionally long time when cut, 
and are ideal for decoration or exhibition pur¬ 
poses, the plant is a very strong, rugged and 
vigorous grower, and outstanding in the garden, 
one that can be seen clear across the field. 
Height five feet. 
Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00. 
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