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CHAPPAQUA SUNSET—S.C. 
A new Dahlia of rare, distinctive coloring and formation. 
The color is bronze with a golden suffusion, overlaid with 
a metallic sheen. The reverse is rose. The petals point 
forward and twist showing the reverse color. Blooms aver¬ 
age 10 to 12 inches. Strong stems hold the flower at the 
proper angle well out of the foliage. The bush growth is 
vigorous, height 5 feet; luxuriant insect free foliage. Re¬ 
ceived the Award of Honor at the trial grounds of the 
Dahlia Society of Georgia for a valuable addition to the 
semi-cactus class. See front cover. 
Roots $10.00; Plants $5.00 
VIRGINIA RUTE 
VIRGINIA RUTE—I.D. , 
It you like them large, don't tail to grow Virginia Rute. 
It is an exceptionally large flower on extra long stems. 
Blooms of deep rich velvety maroon with broad pointed 
petals, having tight centers, good form and substance are 
held well out of the foliage on long erect stems. Easily 
grows to immense size without coddling. 12 to 14 inches 
by 9 inches deep is attainable. The bush growth is vig¬ 
orous, foliage insect resistant. Height 5 to 6 feet. It is 
one of the largest in its color class. The above photograph 
is of a bloom only partly developed and does not do 
justice to the variety, but we have used it to give you an 
idea of the formation. Roots $10.00; Plants $5.00 
