My tubers are not forced, but grown in heavy soil. 
ORIENTAL BEAUTY (S. C.)—This is a true oink dahlia. A good sized flower 
on a fine stem, and very artistically formed. The petals gracefully curl 
and twist, making this flower very attractive and desirable. Height, 5 feet. 
Roots 50c 
OAKLEIGH MONARCH F. D. (Oakleigh Gardens)—It is bright cerise red 
color—quite unlike any other introduction of recent years, and the keeping 
qualities, for such a large Dahlia, are remarkable. By actual test, blooms 
of Oakleigh Monarch have kept for seven to ten days in perfect condition 
after it is cut. Oakleigh Monarch scored 86.9 at East Lansing, and we 
recommend this dahlia very highly for its fine performing qualities. Height, 
5 feet. ' Roots $1.00 
ORCHID QUEEN (Chappaqua) Informal Decorative—Blooms of rich orchid- 
pink of great size and beauty. They are held erect on perfect stems. They 
are huge in size, heavily petaled, and of great depth. Flowers normally 
grow 10 to 12 inches on bushes 5 to 6 feet high. Clean open growth, with 
blooms held well out of the foliage. Roots $1.00 
ORINDA (Frazier) I. D.—Roseline purple, or deep orchid. Bushes are very 
rugged. Flowers are very large. Roots 50c 
ORIENTAL GLORY I. F. (Swartz)—Color is cadmium orange, overlaid with 
scarlet; center and reverse heavily shaded scarlet, a truly beautiful color. 
The flowers which are large and of great depth, are held on strong stems, 
and in great profusion, well above the robust bush that averages about 
5 feet. Roots 75c 
PALO ALTO (S. C.)—A real giant, the color of which is clear, bright salmon, 
shading towards gold at the center. Stems tall and straight. Flowers are 
of good substance with uniform, full centers. Well recommended as a 
winner. Roots 75c 
PHYLLIS KNIGHT (FitzGerald-Parrella) I. D.—A dahlia of gigantic size 
12 to 15 inch bloom, unusual color, the beauty is not only in its size, 
but also its color. It is a salmon and rose pink. The giant blooms are borne 
on cane like stem, blooms facing. Has fine growing habits, an open grower 
with dark green foliage, insect resisting. Height of plant 5 to 6 feet. This 
dahlia took many prizes this past season. Roots $5.00 Plant $2.00 
PRACHTKERL (Semi-Cac.)—Color, Empire yellow, with long, broad petals 
that curl and twist in a most enhancing manner to give the huge blooms 
great depth. They are held facing sideways, high and well above the 
heavy insect-resistant foliage, on long stems. Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.50 
PRIDE OF SHADOWBROOIv (Roy-Chappaqua Gardens) S. C.—A true 
exhibition type of rare coloring; salmon rose going to rich canary yellow 
at the center. Blooms are uniformly large and have a perfect center 
throughout the season. Early and free flowering. Blooms are held facing 
in an ideal position. A tall grower, extra long stems, most luxuriant 
foh’age. A distinct novelty that will be in great demand when it be¬ 
comes known. In type of Amelia Earhart, but larger. On Mr. Barron’s 
Honor Roll. Roots $5.00 Plants $2.00 
OMAR KHAYYAM (F. D.)—This much admired giant. Color, a Chinese red, 
at the base of petals and shading to a bright orange and tipped lighter, 
giving the huge blooms a wonderful soft color effect. Height, 5 to 6 feet. 
Roots 50c 
PINK DAILY MAIL, I. D.—The color is cyclamen pink. Reported to be a clean, 
vigorous grower of excellent habits. Roots $1.00 
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