WHY NOT TRY A FEW POMPONS FOR A TABLE DECORATION? 
SNOW CAP F. D. (Fraser) A very fine white with just a little cream cast. Centers 
are always full and deep. Strong - stem and good cut flower. Height, 5 feet. 
Roots 50c 
SONNY BOY I. D. (Nunneviller)—This giant dahlia is of old rose, slightly 
striped and tinged old gold, and attains great size in the open field, and 
we can highly recommend it as a very hardy variety. The huge blooms, 
which are also of great depth, are held facing sideways on long sturdy 
stems. Height, about 4 feet. ‘ Roots 75c 
SON OF SATAN Inf. D. (Slocum)—One of the largest and brightest of its type. 
Intense flame red on excellent stems. Blooms up to twelve inches in 
diameter. A sensation in any garden, and a winner in any show. 
Roots $2.50 Plants $1.25 
SPOTLIGHT (Hulin)—A new Informal Decorative of a most delightful color. 
Sulphur yellow shading, lighter at the tips and nearly white reverse. 
Petals curl in a most pleasing and fascinating manner. Winner of 
American Home Achievement Medal at Seattle in a strong class, also at 
the show - of the Washington State Dahlia Society of Tacoma. It won first 
and sweepstakes. Height, 4 feet. Roots 75c 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM (S. C.)—Flowers are pure white with fine pointed 
petals, with a large, high tight center. The blooms are large and of good 
depth. The bush is always covered with blooms which have the shape and 
appearance of huge stars. Height, 41/2 feet. Roots 50c 
SULTAN OF HILLCREST F. D. (Scott)—A large flower of unique form, 
color, lemon yellow, with reverse of rosy pink, the outer petals recurving 
towards the stems, giving the flower an unusual color effect. The huge 
flowers are held on good, strong stems. Height, 414 feet. Roots $1.00 
SUNRAYS (Wells-Ruschmohr) I. D.—Buff with apricot suffusion. Huge flow¬ 
ers on long stiff stems. American Home Achievement Medal, and scored 
87 at West Virginia Trial Garden. A real fine dahlia. Plants only $2.50 
THE FIREMAN I. D. (Success)—A striking cardinal red, with golden flushes 
and golden tips. The petals are long and wavy, and twist gracefully near 
the tips. The flowers are large and are held facing sideways on long, stiff, 
stems. Height, about 6 feet. Roots 75c 
THOMAS EDISON (F. D.)—A gorgeous royal purple dahlia with a sheen of 
velvet. The flower is of staghorn formation which adds greatly to its 
beauty. Blooms with great profusion from early to late. Roots 35c 
TOM BLACKWOOD I. D.—An orange red giant. Plant a vigorous grower, 
with good stem and fine foliage. Root $3.00 
TOWER’S EMPIRE I. D. (Tower-Parrella)—Immense blossoms of a clear gold 
with a deep amber shading at the center, on the best of stems. Blossoms 
can be grown to a very large diameter. This variety has a wonderful 
branching habit. Height of plants average about 8 feet. Unusual and 
insect-resisting foliage. This dahlia deserves a place in the best of gardens. 
Roots $1.00 
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