OMAR KHAYYEM. (FD) - - Roots 30c 
(Stout-Dahliadel) Large blooms with petals of Chinese red, 
which shade to bright orange, and yellow at the tips, the 
whole giving a soft oriental tone endearing to the heart of 
any gardener. A tall, healthy grower, and an outstanding 
variety. 
ORIENTAL BEAUTY. (SC) - Roots 50c 
(Barker) A clear violet rose, or deep pink, with the 
petals curling and twisting gracefully, slightly incurved. 
The blossom is entirely entrancing, being large, and deep, 
yet very well formed. The bush is high, and the flowers 
stand well up from the foliage. This is one of the most 
spectacular garden flowers, and the blooms keep very well 
for cutting. This is another flower that we can fully recom¬ 
mend to give satisfaction wherever used. 
ORIENTAL GLORY. (ID) - Roots 40c 
(Barker) A soft cadmium orange, with broad petals that 
wave and curl delightfully. Flower makes a very good 
showing in the garden, or as cut flower. Medium tall bush 
is easy grower. 
PALO ALTO. (SC) .... Roots 40c 
(Ballay-Success) A clear apricot buff, suffused with coral 
red, tending toward gold at the center. Straight tall stems 
on a very good plant. Blooms very abundantly, making an 
exceptionally fine garden display and a very good landscap¬ 
ing variety, either as individual plant, or for mass planting, 
and is an exceptionally fine cut flower, keeping well. 
SPECIAL—8 for $2.25. 
PACIFIC SPLENDOR. (ID) 
Plants $1.00, Roots $1.50 
(Ballay) A pale rosy lilac, nearly white in the center. 
Blooms are large and well formed, with the petals slightly 
waved. It is a delicately beautiful flower that is sure to 
appeal to everyone seeing it. Bush grows easily, and stems 
are good. 
PAUL PFITZER, (SC) - - - Roots 75c 
(Berger) A pleasing combination of sulphur yellow and rose 
that is very popular with the florists. A strong, vigorous 
grower, with dark green foliage that emphasizes the color 
of the bloom while in the garden. It is a cut flower of un¬ 
questionable merit, lasting well. 
QUEEN OF THE GARDEN 
BEAUTIFUL. (FD) - - . Roots 25c 
(Burns) An immense bloom of primrose yellow, facing well 
up on a good strong stem. Occasionally has a very attrac¬ 
tive green center. This is another variety that is very good 
either in garden or for cutting, and has enjoyed a long 
period of popularity. 
ROBERT E. LEE. (SC) - - Roots 50c 
(Peacock) A clear bright red that will withstand the sun 
without burning or fading. Flowers face well upwards on 
very good straight stems. A good flower, of striking color. 
ROBERT L. RIPLEY. (ID) 
Plants $1.25, Roots $3.50 
(Salem) Another of the 1937 introductions of outstanding 
merit, deserving a chance in the garden of every discrimi¬ 
nating lover. It is a soft Rhodamine purple, with a deep 
rose pink suffusion throughout. Blooms are super mon¬ 
strous, frequently reaching 15 inches in diameter with cor¬ 
respondingly great depth, on stems strong enough to sup¬ 
port them well. A gorgeous cut flower that keeps well, and 
an outstanding exhibition bloom, as well as a garden plant 
that will stand out from every other plant. Buds cut when 
the color is just beginning to show will open fully after cut. 
ROBERT TREAT. (FD) - - - Roots 30c 
(Mueller) American beauty shade of bright red. Blooms are 
large and deep. An extremely popular cut flower. 
RODMAN WANNAMAKER. (ID) Roots 50c 
(Peacock) Pale lemon yellow at the center, shading to 
salmon pink at the outer edge. Reflex of petals is a spinel 
pink. A good, dependable old favorite. 
MARYLAND ORANGE 
ROMAN EAGLE. (FD) - - - Roots 25c 
(F. & M.) A brilliant burnished copper that is very effec¬ 
tive. A good strong plant, producing many blooms, with 
full high centers. The stems are good, making it a very 
popular cut flower. 
ROYAL PURCHASE. (C) 
Plants $1.00, Roots $1,50 
(Salem) Huge, shaggy blooms of straw yellow, with the 
outer petals beautifully suffused with pink. The petals 
wave and curl, and are almost broad enough to be semi- 
cactus. Blooms reach ten inches or more in diameter, and 
are of medium depth, held well out from the foliage. 
ROYAL SALUTE. (ID) - - - Roots 85c 
(Crites) Color is rich, deep red, the blooms are huge in size, 
and have tiny white petaloids interspersed. Each bloom is 
perfect in form, on a strong, long stem. Easily grown, a 
good producer, and a fine keeper. It draws a lot of attention 
in the garden. 
RUDOLPHS GIANT. (ID) 
Plants $1.00, Roots $2.50 
(Rudolph) Another of the monstrous blooming dahlias with 
very good substance. Blooms go twelve to fourteen inches 
with only fair care, and have depth of seven to eight inches. 
Centers are tight, and remain compact throughout the sea¬ 
son. A clear golden tan or buff, with apricot and pink suf¬ 
fusions that give a glowing effect. Has good foliage and 
stems. 
SAGAMORE. (FD) .... Roots 25c 
(Kerby) A fine old flower in amber, tinted yellow. Free 
blooming, medium sized plant, that can always be depended 
on for a good supply of blooms in the garden. Also good 
for cutting. 
SALBACH’S WHITE. (FD) - Roots 25c 
(Salbach) A beautiful, large, ivory white dahlia, of perfect 
form, full and deep. A very prolific bloomer, on good stems. 
SANHICAN’S CAMEO. (FD) - Roots 75c 
(F. & M.) A large flower of coral rose, shaded a mallow 
pink on reverse, suffused with a golden sheen that makes 
it altogether a marvelous attraction. Good for cutting, hav¬ 
ing good stems, and a good grower. Very popular. 
The varieties in capitals in the price classification on page 14 are tliose of which we have particularly 
large stocks, and con.sequently are e.xceptionally good bargains in the price classification. 
