My tubers are not forced, but grown in heavy soil. 
LELAND STANFORD (Ballay) I. D.—Bloom 12x5. Brilliant cardinal red, the 
Stanford University color. The originator claims this is the brightest big 
red so far. It does not fade in the hot sun. It is an early and free bloomer. 
Good stems. Roots. $1.00 
LOUISE BATES S. C. (Cordes-Eastman)—A very spectacular dahlia of immense 
size. Blooms averaging well over 12 inches across. The color is a beautiful 
mellow pink, with a phlox purple center. A most prolific bloomer as well as 
an artistic and grand exhibition dahlia. Height, 5 feet. Roots $1.00 
LOIS WALCHER (Walcher) F. D.—Color dark purple with white tips. A lovely 
bi-color, winner of many Achievement Medals. Height of plant 4 ft. 
Root $3.00 
MAN O’ WAR I. D.—A dark velvety red dahlia of large size and fine form. 
Good stem and fine foliage. A dahlia which is a pleasure to grow. Height 
of plant from 5 to 6 ft. Root 5e¢ 
MAD RIVER CHIEF (Mad River Gardens) I. D.—This great Dahlia has been 
described by many prominent Dahlia growers as “the finest red they have 
ever seen.” A very large exhibition type; color rich velvety carmine red, 
with a darker center. Perfect, long stems. Height of plant 41% ft. 
Root $1.00 
MARGRACE I. D. (Bissell)—We take great pride in presenting to you this 
prize winning dahlia. Color, brilliant scarlet, tipped and striped with gold. 
In hot weather the gold is not so prominent. It is a very deep flower with 
an exceptionally fine stem that holds the flower erect to facing. 
Root $1.00 
MARGIE PARRELLA, Note: See description and photo on back cover. 
MARY GERALDINE (Galvin) I. D.—Rose red, every petal tipped white. A 
lovely bi-color of good size and form. Height of plant 5 ft. Root $1.25 
M. Col F. D.—A medium size dahlia. A beautiful tri-color flower. Yellow at the 
center shading to orange with silvery white tips. A fine grower and pro- 
ducer. Size of blooms, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. The blooms are erect on 
cane-like stems, facing sideways. We believe this dahlia will make a won- 
derful commercial variety, as the blooms have a fine lasting quality after 
it is cut. Height of plant, 4 feet. Roots $1.00 
MASON’S PURPLE BEAUTY F. D. (Mason)—This lovely dahlia which scored 
85 at the East Lansing Trial Ground in 19386, is worth while to be planted 
in the best of Gardens. Color, purple, reverse whitish or silvery streaked. 
A prolific bloomer and an exceptionally fine grower. Blooms average from 
9 to 10 inches. Height, 5% feet. Roots $1.50 
MAYOR FRANK OTIS (Johns-Salbach) — I. D. Color, soft, rich golden yellow 
with just a touch of copper shading. This is one of the largest dahlias of the 
season. A real sensation. Winner of many medals and ribbons all over the 
country this past season. The originator claims that a bloom of this variety 
has been grown 17 inches in diameter, and 10 inches in depth. So you can 
use your own imagination. Mayor Otis is vigorous grower, free bloomer, and 
has a fine stem. Roots $5.00 Plant $2.00 
MILTON J. CROSS, I. D.—Color, clear light lemon yellow at the center, shaded 
rose and coral on outer petals. Huge blooms on cane-like stems. Height of 
plant+batt. Root $1.00 
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