If you like to have your garden looking beautiful during the summer and fall. 
you will have to give them some thought now. 
GOLDEN BEAUTY I. D. (Silvernale-Oakleigh)—We are using the description 
given by Mr. I. W. Johnston in the ‘House Beautiful” Magazine. We believe 
this description fits to a “T” to this marvelous dahlia. Is an informal decora- 
tive, just naturally big. Blooms from twelve to fourteen inches off the same 
plant. Seven feet tall and with facing flowers of a lovely rich golden 
shade. One of the finest centers I have ever seen on a dahlia, 
Root $1.00 
GOLDEN STANDARD S. C. (Downs)—A dahlia that was very much needed in 
this class. A very showy variety of large size. Color, a golden tan, blushed 
with tints of amber and bronze. The blooms are held facing on long stiff 
stems. Plant averages 6 feet. Root 50c 
Our stock of Golden Standard took a Special Prize at the last New York 
Show for the best quality of blooms. 
GOOD NIGHT (I. D.)—This is one of the prettiest dark dahlias we have had the 
pleasure of growing. Blossoms average 10 inches or more. Color, ox-blood 
red shaded maroon. This is one dahlia that should not be overlooked. 
Roots 50c 
GRACE CURLING (S. C. - I. D.)—A charming dahlia of good size. Color, 
bright lilac with a trace of white at the base of petals, which are cleft, 
adding interest to the form. Height, 5 feet. Roots 25c 
GRAND SLAM (Hulin-Parrella)—Here is the best true-to-type Semi-Cactus we 
have ever seen and a color combination all its own, bright rose, citron 
yellow, and light pink. The 9 to 10 inch blooms are held well on good 
stems. Winner of three Sweepstakes, five Firsts and a Special Award at 
four Northwest shows. You can make a GRAND SLAM with this beauty. 
Stock limited. Height 4% ft. Root $1.25 
GREATER GLORY, S. C. (Salem)—Color deep rose pink, occasionally shading tu 
sulphur yellow at the center. Strong heathy bush with fine foliage. Gooa 
stem and excellent bloom. Winner of many prizes at the leading Shows. 
Root $1.50 
GRETEL (Bauer) C—Color, a soft fiery red. Fine for exhibiting and cut 
flower. Best described as a larger and darker Miss Belgium. Root 50c 
HILLCREST MANDARIN I. F. (Scott)—Color, Oriental Scarlet, flushed and 
shading to a golden yellow, with a golden yellow reverse. The petals twist 
and curl in a most artistic manner, giving the huge flowers size and depth. 
Height, 5 feet. Root 50c 
HILLSIDE GOLD (Hillside Farm)—St. C. Color, rich golden yellow, with an 
apricot glow, especially at the center of the flower. This variety is a fine 
grower, good foliage, and the best of stem. Winner of several blue ribbons. 
On Mr. Johnston’s Honor Roll. Root $3.00 
H. R. S. I. D. (Seal)—The blooms are large and deep. The petals are long 
and broad, and twist and wave in a most enhancing manner. Color, golden 
yellow throughout; no other shade or tint. The flowers are held on strong 
stems, with insect-resistant foliage. Height, about 5 feet. Roots 35¢ 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER I. D. (Hunt’s-Burnett Bros.)—An Honor Roll 
dahlia. Another giant of great beauty. Color, bright violet burgundy. 
Blooms up to 15 inches. Stands erect on a fine stem, and disease resisting 
foliage. Height, 5 feet. Roots 50c 

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