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ORIENTAL BEAUTY (S. C.)—This is a true pink dahlia. A good sized flower 
on a fine stem, and very artistically formed. The petals gracefully curl 
and twist, making this flower very attractive and desirable. Height, 5 feet. 
Roots 50c 
OAKLEIGH MONARCH F. D. (Oakleigh Gardens)—It is bright cerise red 
color—quite unlike any other introduction of recent years, and the keeping 
qualities, for such a large Dahlia, are remarkable. By actual test, blooms 
of Oakleigh Monarch have kept for seven to ten days in perfect condition 
after it is cut. Oakleigh Monarch scored 86.9 at East Lansing, and we 
recommend this dahlia very highly for its fine performing qualities. Height, 
5 feet. Roots 50c 
OMAR KHAYYAM (F. D.)—This much admired giant. Color, a Chinese red, 
at the base of petals and shading to a bright orange and tipped lighter, 
giving the huge blooms a wonderful soft color effect. Height, 5 to 6 feet. 
Roots 35¢ 
ORIENTAL GLORY I. F. (Swartz)—Color is cadmium orange, overlaid with 
scarlet; center and reverse heavily shaded scarlet, a truly beautiful color. 
The flowers which are large and of great depth, are held on strong stems, 
and in great profusion, well above the robust bush that averages about. 
5 feet. Roots 50c 
PALO ALTO (S. C.)—A real giant, the color of which is clear, bright salmon, 
shading towards gold at the center. Stems tall and straight. Flowers are 
of good substance with uniform, full centers. Well recommended as @ 
winner. Roots 50¢ 
PHYLLIS KNIGHT (FitzGerald-Parrella) I. D.—A dahlia of gigantic size 
12 to 15 inch bloom, unusual color, the beauty is not only in its size, 
but also i‘s color. It is a salmon and rose pink. The giant blooms are borne 
on cane like stem, blooms fac’ng. Has fine growing habits, an open grower 
with dark green foliage, insect resisting. Height of plant 5 to 6 feet. This 
dahlia took many prizes this past season. Roots $2.00 
POT O’GOLD, I. D.—Color, clear sulphur yellow. Blooms average 8 inches orm 
fine stem. Height of plant 4 ft. Root 35¢ 
POINSETTIA, I. D. (Holland)—A bright scarlet with large flat petals that 
spread out to give great width, with a depth of good proportion. The stems 
are perfectly stiff, and the blooms are good keepers. Root $1.00 
PRACHTKERL (Semi-Cac.)—Color, Empire yellow, with long, broad petals 
that curl and twist in a most enhancing manner to give the huge blooms 
great depth. They are held facing sideways, high and well above the 
heavy insect-resistant foliage, on long stems. Height, 4 feet. Roots 50c 
PREMIER’S MAJESTIC—I. D. (Premier) Color salmon, gold and mulberry- 
A real fine dahlia on cane-like stem. <A profuse bloomer, good plant and 
fine foliage. Certificate Winner at different trial grounds. Height of plant 
5 feet. Root $2.00 
PREMIER’S WINSOME (Premier) I. D.—Color white suffused with mallow 
pink. A very massive bloomer. Which can be grown to an immense Size, 
with proportionate depth. A dahlia of real merit, with all the good quali- 
ties a dahlia should have. A Certificate Winner and this dahlia will win 
for you. Root $3.00 Plant $1.00 
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