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ROYAL ROBE 
ROYAL ROBE I. D. (Sigismondi-Parrellal 
—Color, rich royal purple. The re¬ 
verse shows a definite silver shading 
that in no sense is a faded color, but 
gives the purple a clear brightness. 
The huge blossoms are borne on long 
and cane-like stems which never 
droop. This is a seedling of Jane 
Cowl, and like the original parent, it 
is a tall growing bush with a fine 
foliage, insect-resisting. This par¬ 
ticular variety never shows a center. 
Height, 5 feet. 
Roots $1.25 
RUTH DENNING, (Cox-Parrella)—Formal Bi-Color. White tipped with rich 
rosy crimson about one-fifth to one-quarter of the petal. A bright lively 
flower, the older petals take on an entire pale rose flush. Blooms average 
8 inches to 9 inches and very attractive. A free and prolific bloomer, good 
stem and foliage. Height of plant 4 ft. On Mr Barron’s Honor Roll. 
Roots $5.00 Plants $2.00 
SALEM PRIDE (F. D.)—Color, reddish violet, suffused, streaked and lightly 
tipped white. Try and picture a dahlia with this coloring. Blooms up to 
10 inches Roots 35c 
SARAH JANE I. D. (Galvin)—A fine clear yellow dahlia. A 9 inch, well 
formed flower on cane-like stem. The petals are mitered and curved at the 
tips, giving this flower a very artistic appearance. Height, 5 feet. 
Roots $1.25 
SATAN (S. C.)—Here is one that should be in every garden. Color, a flaming 
red with a slight touch of gold at the center. The exquisite coloring is at 
once fascinating, but what formation and stems! The blooms regularly 
measure from 10 to 12 inches in diameter Height, 5 to 6 feet. Roots 75c 
SCARLET ELEGANCE C.—A good size scarlet flower with fine stem, good 
foliage, and a prolific bloomer. Root $1.00 
SHAHRAZAD (I. D.)—Described by the originators as a deep pink Jane Cowl, 
and early and very prolific bloomer. The blooms are of great size and 
substance as well as depth. The large blooms are held erect on long, 
strong cane-like stems. Height, 5 feet. Roots 50c 
SHELDON LOUISE (Boender-Parrella) I. D.—A very pleasing shade of dark 
cherry red, a shade between Man O’War and Oakleigh Monarch. Blooms 
average 10 to 12 inches on very fine stem, and is very attractive and 
beautiful. This dahlia has perfect growing habits with fine foliage. Won 
First Prize in Boston in 1936 as well as a Special Gold Medal there. 
Roots $3.50 
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