The Marvelous Dahlia is Not Only a Man’s Flower—A Lady’s as Well. 
PRINCE OF PERSIA (I. D.)—A very striking bright red exhibition dahlia of 
the most irridescent rich glowing crimson, the petals of which are of 
great depth and substance, making an unusually deep and attractive flower. 
Height, 5 feet. ‘ Roots 50c 
PURPLE MIST (Emmons) F. D.—A medium tall grower producing excellent 
large flowers of velvety rich reddish purple. Stems and plant growth the 
best. One of the good ones. Roots $3.00 
PASTEL GLOW (I. D.)—Color, white with mellow purple reverse, which shows 
through giving a glow of orchid-violet irridescence. The large size blooms 
are erect on fine stems. This is one dahlia that shouldn’t be overlooked. 
An Honor Roll dahlia. Height, 4 feet. Roots 50c 
RENATE MULLER Incurved Cactus (Germany)—One of the finest to date; 
large flowers on the best of stems. Color bright rose with pale yellow cen¬ 
ter. Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.25 
RED SUNSET—Informal Decorative; very bright vivid Chinese scarlet; long 
stems and healthy grower. Beautiful foliage. We have never grown so 
large a red dahlia except Satan. Received a Certificate of Merit at A.D.S. 
Trial grounds. East Lansing, Mich. Score 85 E. Roots $5.00 Plants $2.50 
The above is an exhibition dahlia. 
ROBERT EMMETT I. D. (Maroney-Dahliadel)—This grand dahlia is a cardinal 
red, with a velvet texture; the flowers are of good size and are held facing 
sideways on best of long stems. Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.00 
ROBERT L. RIPLEY I. D. (Salem)—Rhodamine purple with rose suffusions 
throughout the entire bloom. This dahlia is of immense size on a strong 
stem. Has been grown 16 x 12 inches. Many first prizes at both National 
Shows, Chicago and other exhibitions. Created a sensation wherever shown. 
Will develop a full flower from a cut bud not even showing color. “Believe 
It Or Not.” Plants only $2.50 
ROCKLEIGH MOON, F. D. (Taylor)—Light lemon yellow of medium size on 
bushes that are very vigorous. The stems are stiff and the blooms keep well. 
Roots 50c 
ROSE FALLON F. D.—A huge bloom of orange amber. Good grower and fine 
producer. Root 25c 
ROYAL PURCHASE I. C. (Nunneviller)—Color, a deep straw yellow; outer 
petals suffused pink. The petals are long and slender, twist and turn, giv¬ 
ing the huge flowers a most pleasing effect. The blooms average 10 inches 
and over and are held facing sideways on very long, straight, stiff stems, 
a great exhibition dahlia. Height, 5 feet. Roots $2.50 
RUBY TAYLOR, I. D. (Garrity)—Deep large flowers of velvety carmine are a 
general favorite with all. The bushes are strong growers about five feet. 
Stems always good. Roots $1.00 
RUDOLF’S GIANT Inf. D.—Bright buff-apricot. This dahlia is signified by 
its name. While the bush is not a tall grower, it produces excellent foliage 
and good stiff stems. The flower in addition to having width has depth 
and the centers are tight and compact. Root $5.00 Plant $1.50 
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