When better dahlias are grown, I will grow them. 
BLUE RIVER (Salem) F. D.—The name is very appropriate for this dahlia. 
Color, deep lilac or bluish mauve. The nearest to blue dahlia we have seen. 
Good size bloom on fine stem. Height 4 ft. Root 75c 
BALLEGO’S SURPRISE S. C. (Ballego)—One of the most beautiful whites. 
A Seedling of Frau O’Bracht which already has made a fine record and 
captured manv prizes throughout the country. Height, 4 feet. 
Roots $1.00 
BALTIMORE BELLE. S. C.—The royal robe of Caesar could not compare with 
the beauty and luster of the purple-red glow of this new and magnificent 
Dahlia which we honor by the name of Baltimore Belle. 
Roots $5.00 Plants $2.00 
BLACK KNIGHT 1. D. (Kemp)—The name of this dahlia ought to be suffi¬ 
cient to give you an idea of the color. Dark velvety maroon, almost black. 
The flowers are of great size, often up to 14 inches in diameter. Plant has 
a wonderful branching habit. Height, 6 feet. Roots $1.25 
BUCKEYE KING F. D. (Peck)—A very large clear glowing amber yellow 
that won many prizes. The blooms which are large and of good depth are 
held facing sideways, on good stems, well above the foliage. Tall and very 
Vigorous growing bush. Height, 6 feet. Roots 35c 
CALIFORNIA IDOL I. D. (Ballay)—Clear, bright, self-colored yellow. In size 
it ranks with the very largest, growing to 14 inches and more, with cor¬ 
responding depth, and yet is an extremely refined flower in every sense. It 
won the American Home Achievement medal at Boston, and the Dahlia 
Society of California medal at San Francisco as the best undessiminated 
three-year-old seedling. Height, 4% feet. Roots $1.00 
CHALLENGER (Chappaqua) S. C.—A brilliant cardinal red bloom on a strong 
vigorous bush. A Semi-cactus that is easy to grow. A clean open grower 
with the best of habits. It won two firsts and a special in the recent New 
York Show. Roots 75c 
CHAMPOEG I. D. (Crites-Kemp)—The unusual coloring is especially attractive. 
It is a waxy canary yellow at the center and shades into a soft rose red. 
Strong sturdy stems hold the flowers well above the rough thick foliage. 
Height, 4 feet. Roots 35c 
CHAPPAQUA SUNSET (Semi-cactus) Chappaqua Gardens—A new Dahlia of 
rare, distinctive coloring and formation. The color is bronze with a golden 
suffusion, overlaid with a metallic sheen. The reverse is rose. The petals 
point forward and twist showing the reverse color. Blooms average 10 to 
12 inches when grown in the open field. Strong stems hold the flower at 
the proper angle well out of the foliage. The bush growth is vigorous, 
height 5 feet; luxuriant insect-free foliage. Received the Award of Honor 
at the Trial Grounds of the Dahlia Society of Georgia for a valuable ad¬ 
dition to the semi-cactus class. Roots $5.00 Plants $2.50 
CHARLES L. MASTICK (F)—The colour is rich bright orange, deepening to a 
darker orange at the centre. The reverse is grenadine pink. Strong, 
vigorous plants hold the immense blooms well above the foliage. Root $1.60 
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