The more you do for the dahlia in the growing season, the more the dahlia 
will do for you in the blooming season. 
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 50c 
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 
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, 4|/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, 4% feet. Roots 75c 
SUNSET SATAN—S. C. 10x5. Sunset shades of apricot buff with faint blend¬ 
ing of red. Growth habit and type of this flower are similar to Satan. 
Anyone who likes a robust grower will like this one as it grows easily 
from six to eight feet in height. Roots $3.00 
THE FIREiMAN 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 50c 
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 
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 75c 
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