GARDENS 
NANAQUAKET (FD) 
Delicate orchid-Dink. A Dahlia of extraordinary beauty 
and a most prolific bloomer. Immense blooms on fine 
long- stems.... Root, $ .25 
OAKLEIGH MONARCH (FD) 
A big", broad petaled formal type, that is all the name 
implies. Truly a beautiful color—a clear, brilliant ce¬ 
rise red. Flowers average 8 to 11 inches in diameter 
on strong, straight stems. Plant growth is heavy and 
vig'orous. Blooms have unusual keeping qualities, es¬ 
pecially for such a large flower. Always a winner in 
the Red class. Plant, $ ..'>0; Root, $1.00 
OMAR KHAYYAM (FD) 
Color, Chinese red at base of petals and shading to a 
bright orange. A strong vigorous grower and good 
for exhibition or cut flower. Root, $ .50 
ORIENTAL GLORY (ID) 
Cadmium orange overlaid with scarlet. Blooms are 
large, averaging from 8 to 10 inches. Stems are stiff 
and strong. Dark green foliage and insect proof. 
..Root, $ .50 
PALO ALTO (SC) 
This variety has finely formed flowers of bright sal¬ 
mon and tan combination. Easily grown to 10 inches 
on straight, long jointed stems. It is a fine Dahlia 
for exhibition or as a cut flower.. Root, $ .50 
PHANTOM (FD) 
A good reliable bi-color. Long, broad petals of deep 
violet purple with white tips. A strong, vigorous 
grower which always attracts pleasing comment. 
.Root, $ .75 
PINK ELEGANCE (SC) 
A new semi-cactus, 8 to 10 inches in diameter with 
corresponding depth. Holds perfect center throughout 
the season, with unusual keeping qualities as cut 
flower. The color is a beautiful, brilliant rose pink. A 
vigorous grower, perfect habits. Plant $.75; Root $1.50 
PINK GRAND (ID) 
A grand pink Dahlia for exhibition, recommended for 
g’ardens where Kathleen Norris does not grow well; 
for it is an easy variety to grow and of the sarne 
color, a soft, deep rose pink. For such a large Dahlia 
it has unusual keeping qualities. Stems and plant 
growth perfect. One of the best varieties in our 1939 
planting. Plant, $1.50; Root, $5.00 
PINK SPLENDOR (FD) 
This very large formal is a rich old rose color. It 
grows to immense size and produces its large blooms 
on long, stiff stems high above the foliajre. Plant is a 
tall grower and prolific bloomer. Plant, $1; Root, $2.50 
PREMIER'S MAIESTIC (ID) 
A beautiful new color combination,—salmon, gold and 
mulberry. Blooms are unusually large,—held upright 
on strong, cane like stems. A variety of exceptional 
merit and quality. Root, $1.00 
PREMIER'S WINSOME (ID) 
A most attractive pink giving an abundance of large 
blooms. Without forcing, we had many flowers 10 to 
12 inches, on strong, stiff stems. Vigorous grower 
with insect resistant foliage. An easy-to-grow variety, 
—heartily recommended.. Plants only $1.50 
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