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DEEP PURPLE 
DEEP PURPLE (Stephenson). Its name is its color. Deep magenta-purple 
with velvet sheen. The largest purple formal in commerce. Blooms aver¬ 
age 12-13 inches. In spite of its large size the stems are strong enough 
to hold the flower facing sideways. Dark leathery insect resistant foliage. 
Height of plants 5 feet. One of the few large type dahlias to receive a 
Certificate of Merit at the American Dahlia Society Trial Grounds at 
Storrs, Conn. Also received a Certificate of Merit at the American Dahlia 
Society at East Lansing, Mich. Included in Ex-Pres. Dudley’s and Col. 
Eddy’s Honor Roll in The Flower Grower. Also J. W. Johnston’s 1940 
Dahlia Futurity in House Beautiful. This dahlia was originated by the 
Stephenson’s Dahlia Gardens of Santa Monica, Cal., for whom we act as 
Eastern Representatives, having been produced from their own seed. We 
can supply root stock grown by us in our fields or that grown by the 
originator, whichever you prefer. 
Roots $10.00 Net Plants $3.50 3 Plants for $10.00 
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