ROBT. L. RIPLEY, I. D. (Salem Dahlia Gardens). 
Rhodamine purple with deep rose pink suffu¬ 
sions throughout the entire bloom. It is immense 
in size. Stems are straight and strong. The bush 
is vigorous and grows to a height of six feet. It 
won many first prizes at both National Shows, 
Chicago and other exhibitions. Created a sensa¬ 
tion wherever shown. It has wonderful substance 
and keeping qualities and will develop a full 
flower from a cut bud not even showing color. 
King Features Syndicate in “Believe It or Not” 
Cartoon by Ripley, portrays Robt. L. Ripley 
as the “largest dahlia grown.” 
Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.00 
ROYAL PURCHASE, Cac. (Nunnerviller)—This 
variety is one of the few of American origin in 
this class. Long pointed petals of straw yellow 
and blend of pink. The flower is quite large on 
long stems and of good keeping quality. Winner 
of many prizes the past season. 
Roots, $2.CO; Plants, $1.00 
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