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2627 Oriental Glory (1. D.) 
Deep Orange 
Color is cadmium orange overlaid with scarlet. Cen¬ 
ter and reverse heavily shaded scarlet. Is a strong 
grower and free bloomer. The large flowers are 
carried on strong stems well above the foliage. 
Kach, TSc; 3 for !i!2.00, iiostpald. 
2626 Man of War (I. D.) 
Dark Carmine Red 
One of the best dark reds on the market. A strong, 
vifforous ijrowcr with g’iant blooms, longr stiui^nt 
stems and insect-proof foliage. The color is rich, 
dark carmine red with plenty of glow and life. 
Kaoh, :? for postpaul. 
2679 Illinois (I. D.) 
Beautiful Rose Pink 
Thi.=i is the Dahlia that was Awarded Grand Prize at 
tlie Centurv of Progress in Clricago. Last year was 
the first time this Dahlia was offered to the public 
and ever.vone acclaimed it as an outstanding Dahlia. 
Beautiful Rose color with darker center. I^ng. 
strong stems. Best of the early bloomers. A ery 
sturdy grower and drought resistant. An excellent 
variety for cutting. Each, :t for postpaid. 
2639 Frau O’Bracht (S. C.) 
Primrose Yellow 
Its formation is beautiful, a clean-cut. straight 
potaled semi-cactus. Color is light primrose-yel¬ 
low. The Powers are of good size and refined in 
appt‘arance: the stems are strong and the plant is a 
very good bloomer. Kaeli, 7r»e; li for iio.stpaicl. 
2638 Satan (S. C.) 
Flaming Red 
A sensation for its striking beauty, formation and 
coloring. Here is really an outstanding variety: 
blooms average 10 to 12 inches in diameter and 
H inches in depth; color, flaming scarlet with 
orange-sajmon at base of each petal: flowers last a 
long time when cut. Ejich, 75c; 3 for ^3.00, postpaid. 
2632 Kentucky Red (1. D.) 
Flaming Scarlet Red 
This Dahlia is a favorite with us and our visitor's 
on account of its brilliant scarlet red color—there 
is no color just like it. Blooms 8 to 11 inches in 
diameter are held on long, stiff stems. The plant 
is a strong grower with heavy foliage that is in¬ 
sect resistant. Each $1.3,5; 3 for $3.35, postpaid. 
2628 President Franklin D. Roosevelt 
(F.D.) 
Chinese Red 
An outstanding Formal Decorative Dahlia named in 
honor of our President, Franklin D. Roosevelt. 
Color is a Chinese red with fawn edge and creamy 
reverse, making it a very distinct and striking 
flower. Blooms are very large and they are pro¬ 
duced on long, strong stems, making it an ideal 
variety for cutting. We recornmend it to you and 
know you will not be disappointed. 
Each. $1.35; 3 for $3.35, postpaid. 
7 New Glorious Dahlias— 
one each of all listed on this 
page (Except .Vnielia Ear- 
liai-t and Hunt’s Velvet 
Wonder. ItEGl Ii.lR V.ALl’E 
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ONLY 
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OFFER 
One choice tuber each of 
these two new (Horioiis 
Dahlias—Amelia Earliart 
and Hunt’s Velvet Won- 
ONLY $4.00 
2623 HUNT’S VELVET WONDER (I. D.) 
Deep Burgundy Red 
Received the oiilv Award of Merit in the Informal Decorative class 
at tlie New York Dahlia .Show in 1936. A "RoU of Honor variety, 
li iving all tlie desiralile and jilcn.slng habits of other Dahlia leaders. 
Its deep burirundv rod. extra large blooms, sometimes 15 inches in 
diameter, are held on strong stems well above the deep green foliage, 
which ha.s a very striking appearance. It is also disease resistant. 
Each $2.50—3 for $7.00 postpaid 
2622 AMELIA EARHART (S. C.) 
Giant Apricot Buff 
Named for the famous American aviatrix whom wc all 
loved and who, without doubt, lost her life for the liet- 
terment of aviation. The color of this great Dahlia 
is pure apricot buff with primrose at the base of each 
petal, lighted throughout with flashes of salmon. Flow¬ 
ers are extra large and are held on very strong .«tem.s. 
It is admired by everyone. Won first prize for .size ami 
beauty in the amateur class this year at tlie Gentral 
States Dahlia Society Show held at Garfield Park Con¬ 
servatory in Chicago. 
Each $2.00—3 for $5.50 postpaid 
SHUMWAITS 
GIANT DAHLIAS 
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