Tf you have tried to grow dahlias once and failed, try again. 
These are some of the Foreign varieties that have performed very well 
for us. We do not hesitate to recommend them. 
BAERNES S. C. (Ballego)—This is without doubt one of the best European 
novelties. The color is a striking carmine rose thorughout the entire flower. 
The petals are pointed and the stems hold the blooms at a flne angle. This 
variety has fine branching habits. Height, 4 feet. Plants $1.00 
BALLEGO’S SURPRISE S. C. (Ballego)—One of the most beautiful whites. 
A Seedling of Frau O’Bracht which already has made a fine record and 
captured many prizes throughout the country. Height, 4 feet. 
Roots $2.00 Plants $1.00 
CHASAMY F. D. (New Zealand)—This is one of the largest of this type, with 
long stems. Color, mauve pink. Watch this one for large flowers and fine 
growing habits. Roots $3.00 Plants $1.50 
CLARA CARDER I. D. (New Zealand)—Certainly one of the best, and a great 
exhibition variety, of clear cyclamen pink; largest flowers on great stems. 
Roots $2.00 
DARCY SAINSBURY F. D—One of the finest whites we ever grew. This dahlia 
came to us from AUSTRALIA. This is a champion, without exaggerating. 
The immense blooms are erect on cane-like stems, facing sideways. Height 
of plants 4y2 feet. Plants only $2.50 
DAKOUPILS GIANT F. D. (Dakoupilova)—This is one of the outstanding 
dahlias, not only on account of its pleasing color but its giant blooms. The 
blooms average about 10 inches and over with very little disbudding. 
Color, an exquisite soft lilac rose. stems. Height, 5 feet. Roots 75c 
DR. J. SCHEINER (S. C.)—A large formed flower resembling a huge chrys¬ 
anthemum. Color, soft lilac overcast with a soft rose glow. Height, 5 feet. 
Roots 75c 
FRANZ BERGER St. C. (Berger)—Another grand dahlia from Germany. 
Color is bright coral red. This dahlia will have many friends in the 
dahlia world. Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.50 
FROLICHE PFALZ (C.)—Brilliant purple with large white tips. A very fine 
Bi-Color, and medium size flower. Unusual in form and beauty. A great 
favorite everywhere. Height, 4 feet. Plants only 50c 
FRAU IDA MANSFIELD S. C.—One of the most striking dahlias in the garden, 
and always greatly admired. The color is a clear lemon yellow. The petals 
are cleft giving in the elfect of having double the number of normal petals, 
and the appearance of a very full flower. An early and profuse bloomer. 
Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.00 
FRAU MARIE KIPKE S. C.—Narrow pointed petals of bright orange-red, 
tipped yellow. A German novelty that is good for cutting. Height, 5 feet. 
Roots $1.00 
FRAU O’BRACHT S. C.—A clean cut, straight petaled flower of clear primrose 
yellow. Received A. D. S. Certificate of Merit. Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.00 
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