RITA WELLS, I. D., H. R. D. 
A massive informal decorative, averaging 13 
to 15 inches in diameter with a depth of 7 to 
8 inches. Makes a rugged bush growth of 5 to 
6 feet in height with long, heavy stems. Color 
is grenadine pink on buff gold—an unusual 
color in such a large flower. 
Plants, $1.50. 
R, L. RIPLEY, I. D. (Salem). H. R. D. 
Rhodamine purple with deep rose-pink suffu- 
sions throughout the entire bloom. It is im- 
mense in size. Stems are straight and strong. 
The bush is vigorous and grows to a height of 
6 feet. It has won many first prizes wherever 
shown. 
Roots, $1.50; Plants, $1.00. 
SCARLET LEADER, I. D. 
Greatly admired wherever shown. The magnifi- 
cent blooms have an unique papaver red color. 
Robust growing on strong, rigid stems. A free 
bloomer. Recommendable for exhibition and 
garden display. 
Plants, $1.00. 
SON OF SATAN, S. C. 
This sturdy variety has created a sensation 
wherever shown. Its very large brilliantly col- 
ored scarlet red blooms, long stiff stems, and 
tall, sturdy growing plants are sufficient to rec- 
ommend it to the most discriminate grower. 
Roots, $1.50. 
SUNRAY Sle Dreh eh D: 
A dahlia that is quite spectacular on the show 
table. Color buff with apricot suffusion with a 
rather distinct peach red on reverse of petals. 
This variety has won a lot of prizes. 
Plants, $1.50. 
TIM MURPHY, F. D. (New Zealand Origin). 
If you want something in the formal purple 
class that really grows big, here it is. In color 
it is French purple with a very deep garnet 
base, reflexed with veins of true purple. The 
blooms are held almost directly on top of stiff 
stems. The bush growth is of medium height, 
very rugged, and appears to be insect resistant. 
Plants, $3.00. 
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