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ORIENTAL BEAUTY (S. C.) This is a true oink dahlia. A g'ood sized flower 
on a fine stem, and very artistically formed. The petals gracefully curl 
and twist, making this flower very attractive and desirable. Height, 5 feet. 
Roots 50c 
OAKLEIGH MONARCH F. D. (Oakleigh Gardens)—It is bright cerise red 
color—quite unlike any other introduction of recent years, and the keeping 
qualities, for such a large Dahlia, are remarkable. By actual test, blooms 
of Oakleigh Monarch have kept for seven to ten days in perfect condition 
after it is cut. Oakleigh Monarch scored 86.9 at East Lansing, and we 
recommend this dahlia very highly for its fine performing qualities. Height, 
5 feet. Roots 75c 
OMAR KHAYYAM (F. D.)—This much admired giant. Color, a Chinese red, 
at the base of petals and shading to a bright orange and tipped lighter, 
giving the huge blooms a wonderful soft color effect. Height, 5 to 6 feet. 
Roots 50c 
ORINDA (Frazier) I. D.—Roseline purple, or deep orchid. Bushes are very 
rugged. Flowers are very large. Roots 50c 
ORIENTAL GLORY I. F. (Swartz)—Color is cadmium orange, overlaid with 
scarlet; center and reverse heavily shaded scarlet, a truly beautiful color. 
The flowers which are large and of great depth, are held on strong stems, 
and in great profusion, well above the robust bush that averages about 
5 feet. Roots 50c 
PALO ALTO (S. C.)—A real giant, the color of which is clear, bright salmon, 
shading towards gold at the center. Stems tall and straight. Flowers are 
of good substance with uniform, full centers. Well recommended as a 
winner. Roots 50< 
PAUL BUNYAN’S CHARM—A rich golden yellow flower about two shades 
deeper than the average yellow, with an unusually high center which adds 
greatly to its appearance. This is a dahlia that is easy to grow which is 
much needed in the yellow class, with blooms 11 inches to 13 inches and 
have been grown to 14 inches. The sturdy bush and its extreme brilliance 
make it a good garden variety. Won two firsts in I. D. undisseminated 
classes, scored 84 in East Lansing 1938, and is on The Flower Grower 
Honor Roll. Roots $3.50 
PHYLLIS KNIGHT (FitzGerald-Parrella) I. D.—A dahlia of gigantic size 
12 to 15 inch bloom, unusual color, the beauty is not only in its size, 
but also its color. It is a salmon and rose pink. The giant blooms are borne 
on cane like stem, blooms facing. Has fine growing habits, an open grower 
with dark green foliage, insect resisting. Height of plant 5 to 6 feet. This 
dahlia took many prizes this past season. Roots $2.50 
PRACHTKERL (Semi-Cac.)—Color, Empire yellow, with long, broad petals 
that curl and twist in a most enhancing manner to give the huge blooms 
great depth. They are held facing sideways, high and well above the 
heavy insect-resistant foliage, on long stems. Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.00 
PREMIER’S MAJESTIC—I. D. (Premier) Color salmon, gold and mulberry. 
A real fine dahlia on cane-like stem. A profuse bloomer, good plant and 
fine foliage. Certificate Winner at different trial grounds. Height of plant 
5 feet. Root $2.50 
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