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MICHELLS MERITORIOUS DAHLIAS, continued 
Cactus Types 
C., Cactus; SC., Semi-Cactus; IC., Incurved Cactus 
Alice Whittier. SC. Large primrose-yellow flower on long stems. 
Roots, 50c. each. 
Ambassador. C. A good cut-flower. Soft yellow-bufl" blooms, 
shaded salmon-pink. Roots, 50c. each. 
Amelia Earhart. SC. Apricot-buff, with salmon tints, shading to 
soft yellow at bases of petals; exceptionally large blooms on good 
stems. Roots, $1.00 each. Plants, 50c. each. 
American Triumph. IC. Oriental or bright, clear red blooms with 
full centers on straight, strong stems. A fine garden and exhibition 
variety and a good keeper. Roots, 50c. each. 
Ballego’s Surprise. SC. Truly a white Frau O. Bracht, but easier 
to grow. A wonderful keeper when cut. Roots, $1.50 each. Plants, 
75c. each. 
Cigarette. SC. Creamy white, heavily edged orange-red; petals long 
and inclined to roll, forming a deep flower. Roots, 35c. each. 
Dorcas Ann. SC. An attractive pink, with rose suffusion and sul¬ 
phur-yellow shadings at center. Fine for cutting and baskets. Long, 
strong stems. Roots, $1.00 each. Plants, 50c. each. 
Eiite Gem. C. Spinel-pink-blush, primuline-yellow at base. Beau¬ 
tiful cut-flower. Roots, 50c. each. 
Emma Marie. SC. Clear violet-rose, with creamy white center. 
Wonderful cut-flower. Roots, 35c. each. 
Frau O. Bracht. C. Clear primrose, finely formed flowers on stiff 
stems. Good for exhibition or cutting. Roots, $1.00 each. Plants, 
50c. each. 
Goiden Sonne. SC. Extra-large, graceful, rich golden yellow flowers 
with soft rose suffusion. Roots, 50c. each. 
Jersey’s Dainty. C. A truly dainty white variety faintly tinged 
lavender, almost pure white late in the season. Blooms 7 inches 
across and 3 inches deep. A prolific bloomer, with long, straight 
stems and dark healthy foliage; bush 5 feet in height. Roots, 
75c. each. 
Kay Francis. SC. Flowers light lemon-yellow, clear and pure, on 
long, strong, stiff stems. Exceptionally fine for exhibition and a 
very early bloomer. A winner of many prizes. Roots, $1.00 each. 
Plants, 50c. each. 
La Fiesta. SC. Buttercup-yellow, penciled red. The color varia¬ 
tions are interesting, as at times the red blends with the yellow in 
such a manner as to give the flower a salmon-pink tone. The curl 
and twist of its lacy petals give this flower the appearance of a 
large chrysanthemum. A prize-winner at many shows, its large 
blooms being decidedly different. Roots, 75c. each. 
Liiac Glory. IC. One of the prettiest Cactus varieties grown. 
Blooms soft violet-rose, with silver shadings, on long, slender stems 
but strong and erect. Roots, 50c. each. 
Mandalay. SC. Tawny gold and amber. Long, stiff stems. Roots, 
50c. each. 
Margaret Bouchon. C. Free bloomer. Rose and white. An old 
favorite still in demand. Roots, 40c. each. 
Mariposa. SC. Beautiful shade of true pink, center intensified and 
suffused with a faint violet; narrow, incurved petals. Sturdy grower 
and a great favorite. Roots, 35c. each. 
Maryland Orange. SC. Bright orange, with orange-cadmium 
shadings. Good color and type. Free bloomer. Roots, 50c. each. 
May Robson. SC. An attractive soft rose-pink variety. Stems 
erect and blooms well above the foliage. Roots, $1.00 each. 
Miss Belgium. C. Exceptionally large, beautiful orange blooms 
with good foliage and strong stems. Plants, 50c. each. 
Miss Elsie Jane. SC. Most artistically formed blooms of shrimp- 
pink, with cream shadings at center, tipped violet-rose. Long, wiry 
stems. Roots, 75c. each. 
Mrs. Herbert O’Connor. IC. The exceptional qualities, especially 
for an Incurved Cactus Dahlia, are long, slender, yet erect stems 
and flowers of good size, measuring 9 inches across and 5 inches 
deep, of an unusually bright color, which is soft rose-pink, deepen¬ 
ing at center. Dark, healthy open foliage. Bush 5J^ feet high; 
profuse and continuous bloomer. One of the best Incurved Cactus 
introductions in recent years and we predict it as a great winner 
in the showrooms. Roots, $1.50 each. Plants, 50c. each. 
Paul Pfitzer. SC. A German introduction that has been the center 
of attraction at the American Dahlia Society Shows in New York. 
The flower is a pleasing combination of shell-pink and primrose- 
yellow, making a wonderful addition to the Cactus class. Stems 
long, straight, and stiff. Free bloomer. Roots, $1.C0 each. 
Red Jug. SC. Rich cardinal-red, with petals tipped yellow. Blooms 
average 10 inches in diameter and 5 inches deep. Stems long and 
stiff and the leathery foliage is insect-resistant. Roots, $2.00 each. 
Plants, 75c. each. 
Rheinischer Frohsinn. IC. Long, incurved petals, white at base, 
suffusing to luminous carmine-rose. A real cut-flower. Roots, 
50c. each. 
Satan. SC. A sensation for its striking beauty, formation, and 
coloring. Here is really an outstanding variety. Blooms average 
10 to 12 inches in diameter and 6 inches in depth; color, flaming 
scarlet with orange-salmon at base of each petal; last a long time 
when cut. Roots, 75c. each. 
Star^ of Bethlehem. SC. Pure white blooms with petals finely 
pointed at tips, and a very high full center, giving a star effect. 
Truly a wonderful Dahlia. In a class by itself. Roots, 75c. each. 
MICHELL’S DAHLIA COLLECTIONS 
Furnished in strong roots 
Buy your Dahlias from specialists. It has been our privilege 
to bring before the public new introductions which have been 
well received. To stimulate larger plantings, we offer the fol¬ 
lowing Collections as an inducement for you to obtain an 
assortment of meritorious varieties at a very reasonable price. 
When ordering these Collections, please stipulate name and 
number and when delivery is desired. 
No. 1 
Adirondack Sunset 
Blue River 
Forest Fire 
Superb Collection, $4.00 
Value, $5.00 
Kay Francis 
Mrs. John W. Stockwell 
No. 2. Beauty Collection, $2.00 
Value, $2.55 
Bonny Bright 
Gladys Sherwood 
Golden Soime 
No. 3. 
Eastern Star 
Fort Washington 
Ida Perkins 
Jane Cowl 
Jersey’s Beacon 
Mariposa 
Garden Collection, $1.00 
Value, $1.65 
Mrs. I. de Ver Warner 
Sanhican’s Bluebird 
Cactus Dahlia 
516 and 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa 
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