MRS. JAMES ROOSEVELT 
MRS. JAMES ROOSEVELT S. C. to 1. D. (Parrella-Hulin)—An even 
grenadine red with streaked yellow reverse, which gives a pre¬ 
dominant orange-red effect with yellow tints and lightings. 
Petals slightly twisting, curling and slightly crinkled. Immense 
size blooms, 11 inches or more without forcing, with great 
depth. A very beautiful dahlia in color and form. Something 
different. Height of plant, 5 feet. This dahlia was named in 
HONOR of our President’s Mother. MRS. JAMES ROOSEVELT 
received an Award of Honor at the Georgia Experimental Sta¬ 
tion with the following comment: “So forceful in attention get¬ 
ting value that it approaches the spectacular.” (Note)—This 
dahlia is on Mr. Barron’s Honor Roll in the FLOWER GROWER, 
Mr. Johnston’s Futurity in HOUSE BEAUTIFUL and Mr. 
Eldredge’s Review in the MID-WEST DAHLIA NEWS. 
Roots $5.00 Plants $2.50 
