Parrella’s Dahlias have proven to be best by test. 
THE OLYMPIAN—This dahlia can easily be grown to 12 inches across and 
6 to 7 inches in depth. Bright orange red in color. Extra long clean stems 
that can be cut 4 feet long. Very free bloomer. Tall plants. Late blooms 
show a pollen center, but those are fine for cutting as it is a good keeper 
in water. Roots $2.00 
THE OREGONIAN (1. D.)—The dahlia with a golden sheen. One of the really 
big ones—it’s easy to grow blooms 11 to 12 inches across, upright on 
stems as stiff as a rod. One of those big bronzy dahlias deeper in color 
than most of them. Color is rich golden bronze with rose reverse and we 
have never had an imperfect bloom. Roots $2.00 
TOWER’S EMPIRE 1. D. (Tower-Parrella)—Immense blossoms of a clear gold 
with a deep amber shading at the center, on the best of stems. Blossoms 
can be grown to a very large diameter. This variety has a wonderful 
branching habit. Height of plants average about 8 feet. Unusual and 
insect-resisting foliage. This dahlia deserves a place in the best of gardens. 
Roots $1.50 Plants 75c 
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. Roots 35c 
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 $1.00 
VIN WELL ARGONANT (Blamer-Parrella) F. D.—Color, Apricot shading to a 
yellow center well formed flowers of 9 inches in diameter or more; blooms 
are erect on cane-like stems. Plant is a strong vigorous grower and self 
branching with insect resisting foliage, a fine grower and very reliable. 
Height 5 feet. Roots $3.50 
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 5 feet. 
Roots 50c 
VIN WELL TITIAN I. D. (Blamer-Parrella)—Color, autumn; technical color 
description. Lemon-yellow, lightly tinted coral red, reveise more heavily 
tinted. Flowering habit, very good. Date of first bloom, August 5th. Sub¬ 
stance, good. Stem, 4%-16M inches, strong, stiff, somewhat bowed; flowers 
half facing. Habit of plant, strong, vigorous, heavily branching. Health, 
excellent. Diameter of flower, 7)4-11 inches; depth, 314-5)4 inches. Height, 
of plant, 4)4-5)4 feet; spread, 2)4-4 feet. (A very large flower.) Roots $2.50 
W. J. IRWIN (I. D.)—Color, deep pink. Immense flower on cane-like stem. 
A wonderful producer. Height, 3)^ feet. Roots 25c 
WHITE WONDER (I. D.)—Bloom, 11x7. A pure white dahlia. The giant 
blooms are well formed with long pointed, twisted and curled 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 50c 
WILLIAM .1. RATHGEBER (I, D.)—Color, deep Tyrian rose, suffused with a 
soft translucent glow. The petals are long and broad, with a slight wave 
near the tips of the outer petals. Exhibition blossoms of 10 to 12 inches ip 
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. Plants 50c 
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