PAUL MICHAEL. (ID) - - - Roots 20c 
(Michael) A pure gold, shaded orange and buff at the cen¬ 
ter. Petals somewhat quilled at the base, winding and 
wreathing among each other. 
PAUL PFITZER. (SC) - - - Roots 90c 
(Berger) A pleasing combination of sulphur yellow and rose 
that is very popular with the florists. A strong, vigorous 
grower, with dark green foliage that emphasizes the color 
of the bloom while in the garden. It is a cut flower of un¬ 
questionable merit, lasting well. 
QUEEN OF THE GARDEN 
BEAUTIFUL. (FD) - - - Roots 25c 
(Burns) An immense bloom of primrose yellow, facing well 
up on a good strong stem. Occasionally has a very attrac¬ 
tive green center. This is another variety that is very good 
either in garden or for cutting, and has enjoyed a long 
period of popularity. 
ROBERT E. LEE. (SC) - - - Roots 50c 
(Peacock) A clear bright red that will withstand the sun 
without burning or fading. Flowers face well upwards on 
very good straight stems. A good flower, of striking color. 
ROBERT L. RIPLEY. (ID) 
Plants $5.00, Roots $10.00 
(Salem) Another of the 1937 introductions of outstanding 
merit, deserving a chance in the garden of every discrimi¬ 
nating lover. It is a soft Rhodamine purple, with a deep 
rose pink suffusion throughout. Blooms are super mon¬ 
strous, frequently reaching 15 inches in diameter, on stems 
strong enough to support them well. A gorgeous cut flower 
that keeps well, and an outstanding exhibition bloom, as 
well as a garden plant that will stand out from every other 
plant. Buds cut when the color is just beginning to show 
will open fully after cut. 
ROBERT TREAT. (FD) - ■ - Roots 30c 
(Mueller) American beauty shade of bright red. Blooms are 
large and deep. An extremely popular cut flower. 
ROCKLEY MOON. (FD) - - Roots 80c 
(Taylor-Ruschmohr) Petals light lemon in color, shading 
darker towards the center, reverse having purple tints. 
Blooms are large and the stems are strong. An exceptional 
flower that has won many prizes. A wonderful exhibition 
flower, and a good cutter. 
RODMAN WANNAMAKER. (ID) Roots 50c 
(Peacock) Pale lemon yellow at the center, shading to 
salmon pink at the outer edge. Reflex of petals is a spinel 
pink. A good, dependable old favorite. 
ROMAN EAGLE. (FD) - - - Roots 25c 
(F. & M.) A brilliant burnished copper that is very effec¬ 
tive. A good strong plant, producing many blooms, with 
full high centers. The stems are good, making it a very 
popular cut flower. 
ROYAL SALUTE. (ID) - - Roots 95c 
(Crites) Color is rich, deep red, the blooms are huge in size, 
and have tiny white petaloids interspersed. Each bloom is 
perfect in form, on a strong, long stem. Easily grown, a 
good producer, and a fine keeper. 
SAGAMORE. (FD) - - - - Roots 25c 
(Kerby) A fine old flower in amber, tinted yellow. Free 
blooming, medium sized plant, that can always be depended 
on for a good supply of blooms in the garden. Also good 
for cutting. 
SALBACH’S WHITE. (FD) - Roots 25c 
(Salbach) A beautiful, large, ivory white dahlia, of perfect 
form, full and deep. A very prolific bloomer, on good stems. 
SANHICAN’S CAMEO. (FD) - Roots 75c 
(F. & M.) A large flower of coral rose, shaded a mallow 
pink on reverse, suffused with a golden sheen that makes it 
altogether a marvelous attraction. Good for cutting, having 
good stems, and a good grower. Very popular. Illustrated 
on the back cover. 
SANHICAN’S QUEEN. (FD) - Roots 25c 
(F. & M.) A big formal decorative of apricot color. A 
strong, sturdy bush, with good stems, bearing plenty of 
flowers all the time. 
SATAN. (ID).Roots 50c 
(Bailey-Success) An outstanding dahlia in every respect, 
with its immense blooms a flaming shade of red, with a 
slight touch of gold near the center. Blooms are held up¬ 
right on long, sturdy stems, and the petals are long and 
horn-like, rolled and curved inward, giving the flower rare 
form and character. The bush is tall, very easily handled, 
and the quantity and quality of the flowers is truly excep¬ 
tional. SPECIAL, 6 roots $2.25 
SHAHARAZAD. (ID) - - - Roots 50c 
(Newson) Massive flowers have slightly coarse, pointed 
petals, which twist and twine attractively. It is a soft, 
tyrian rose, with very good stems, and is a strong grower. 
A lovelier flower can’t be found at moderate prices. 
SPOTLIGHT. (ID) .... Roots 90c 
(Hulin) A beautiful, pale sulphur yellow, shading lighter 
near the tips, and nearly white on the reverse. The petals 
curl and twist artistically, making the whole a thing of deli¬ 
cate beauty hard to excel. The plant is good and the blooms 
are large and well placed on long strong stems that bring 
them well out of the foliage. This variety makes a beauti¬ 
ful cut flower that lasts well, and planted in mass in front 
of a dark green background will be an outstanding garden 
attraction. SPECIAL, 6 roots $3.85 
STRONGHEART. (ID) - - - Roots 65c 
(Ballay-Success) A beautiful light cadmium shaded apricot, 
artistically formed, and of good size. Good stems, very 
handsome and outstanding in the garden. Tall plant, and 
a profuse bloomer. Good cut flowers, and a flower that 
attracts lots of attention in the garden. 
SULTAN OF HILLCREST. (FD) Roots 95c 
(Scott) Monstrous blooms of lemon yellow, with a rosy 
pink reverse that is truly delightful. The stems are strong 
and the bush produces plenty of blooms, each of which is 
uniformly giant in size. A very satisfactory all-round plant. 
SUSAN G. TEVIS. (ID) - - Roots 25c 
(Boston) Lilac in color. This popular flower has been used 
for many years both as a garden decoration and a cut 
flower of merit. 
THE COMMODORE. (ID) - - Roots 35c 
(Scott-Kemp) A large, spectacular lemon yellow that has 
won many of the big prizes. The medium size bush is 
compact, the long stems holding the flower well up. Petals 
are large, in a loosely open formation. Excellent in garden 
or for cutting. 
THE WORLD. (FD) ... - Roots 30c 
(Dahliadel) A beautiful deep, rosy magenta, overlaid gar¬ 
net, with silver shadings on edges of petals. Lightens 
slightly as the season advances. Good stems on a medium 
tall plant, and a good cutflower keeper. When this dahlia 
was introduced it created quite a furor, and has succeeded 
in maintaining its popularity with time. One of the very 
best of the reasonably priced dark dahlias. 
THOS. EDISON. (FD) . . - Roots 30c 
(Dahliadel) Another very fine dark dahlia. A deep royal 
purple, with double tipped petals. Large full centered flow¬ 
ers, on cane stiff stems. A profuse bloomer, over dark 
green foliage, that makes wonderful showings in mass plant¬ 
ings. Good for cutting. SPECIAL, 5 roots $1.00 
TREASURE ISLAND. (FD) . Roots 25c 
(Dahliadel) A bright autumn shade of apricot and gold, 
with rose suffusion. Particularly striking in mass plant¬ 
ings, and a good cut flower. This is justly one of the most 
popular of the large-flowered varieties. Very good in plant¬ 
ings with Thos. Edison. SPECIAL, 6 roots for $1.00 
UNCLE TOM. (FD) .... Roots 25c 
(Reed-Adams) Very dark garnet or maroon. Medium size, 
with good stems, but giving a very pleasing effect. Has a 
velvety appearance. 
WALDHEIM SUNSHINE. (ID) . Roots 35c 
(Peacock) A very popular bright yellow that draws atten¬ 
tion wherever planted. The full, high-centered flowers are 
carried on good stems on a strong bush. Makes a wonderful 
showing in the garden, and fully deserves the long popu¬ 
larity it has enjoyed. 
WHITE WONDER. (ID) . . Roots 50c 
(Black-Kemp) Monstrous, fluffy white blooms, with long 
twisting petals, borne on good stems. A remarkably lovely 
flower, that is very popular wherever grown. Perhaps has 
won more prizes than any other white grown, and uni¬ 
versally liked. 
W. H. T. (FD).Roots 25c 
(McCarroll-Schling) A rich old begonia rose that is very 
pleasing, with mauve shadings on reverse of petals. Long 
stems, and a good grower. 
WILLAMETTE. (ID) - . - Roots 50c 
(Crites) One of thw most beautiful of all dahlias, with its 
very large flowers of beautifully blended rose and orange, 
with a sheen of gold over all. The petals, ribbon-like, wave 
and curl. Held on a good stem. One that will surely please 
and highly recommended. 
For classification of the various varieties as to types, turn to inside hack cover. 
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