For better dahlias, join the American Dahlia Society 
MAY ROBSON S. C. (Chappaqua)—Here is a dahlia of real charm. A beauti¬ 
fully formed flower of clear bright pink, brighter in tone than Kathleen 
Norris. A true semi-cactus, with straight stem, holds the flowers erect and 
facing. Very sturdy bush. Height 5 feet. Roots $1.50 
MILTON J. CROSS, ID (ge-h)—B. This is one of the best dahlias recently 
introduced. The huge blooms are clear gold shading to orange buff on the 
outer half of the petals. The stems are unequaled. Plants grow vigorously. 
Roots $1.50 
MISS BELGIUM S. C.—Not a large flower but possessed of great beauty. Per¬ 
fect cactus type of bright orange. Winner of Silver Challenge Cup in Hol¬ 
land for the best foreign novelty. Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.00 
MISS OHIO Incurved Cactus (Frank’s Dahlia Gardens)—Color, Lilac Rose. 
It is an easy grower, early bloomer, good root maker and seed producer. 
This variety is good for exhibition as well as cutting. Winner of many 
prizes. Height, 4 feet. Roots $2.50 
MISS LONG ISLAND I. D. (Jeffords-Parrella)—A tall grower with splendid 
habits and a very attractive plant. The color is bright watermelon pink. 
Some of the petals show tips of silver. It is a bright sparkling color and a 
very pleasing clean cut flower. Unusual disease and insect-resistant foliage. 
Height, 6 to 7 feet. Roots $1.00 
MISS OAKLAND (Oakleigh-Lake- 
side) F. D.—Grow this pure 
white, formal decorative dahlia 
next year. Thrill to the joy of 
A NEW CHAMPION. Grown 
and tested during the past 4 
years by scores of reputable 
amateur and commercial grow¬ 
ers from coast to coast. Under 
all climatic conditions it has 
been unusually successful, both 
in the garden and on the ex¬ 
hibition table. A prolific bloomer. 
Perfectly formed flowers 7-9 
inches in diameter by disbud¬ 
ding, or 5-7 inches if grown 
naturally. Stems, 12-30 inches 
long, holding the blooms in an 
erect facing position. Unexcelled 
for cut flower or exhibition, with 
full-centered blooms, always. 
Plant growth, healthy, vigorous, 
insect resisting foliage. 
Roots $2.50 Plants $1.00 
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