
Tf you have tried to grow dahlias once and failed, try again. 

VIN WELL EMPRESS (S. C. 
Blamer - Parrella- Hulin) — A 
dahlia with an entirely new 
color. This dahlia not only has 
beauty but also has size. Color, 
pure deep rose, no_ shadings. 
The huge blooms are erect on 
best of stems, facing. The plant 
is perfect in growth, and the 
foliage is insect resisting. This 
variety was very much admired 
in our gardens this past season. 
If you want to win a Blue Rib- 
bon at the Show next fall, grow 
Vin Well Empress. This dahlia 
is on Mr. Johnston’s Honor Roll 
in HOUSE BEAUTIFUL. Height 
of plant from 5 to 6 feet. 
Root $2.50 

VIN WELL EMPRESS 
VIN WELL BRIDESMAID, S. C. (Blamer-Parrella-Hulin)—This lovely dahlia 
received an “Award of Honor” at the Georgia Trial Ground. We are using 
description received from the Trial Ground, which we believe describes the 
flower to a “T.” This is a very distinctive old rose, suffused and tipped 
yellow, semi-cactus variety. Form is very attractive as the petals curl and 
twist, showing reverse color. Blooms average 8 x 5 good substance, on 
strong stems, 6 inches to 8 inches above upper leaves. Prolific bloomer, 
plant vigorous, medium tall, foliage dark green and insect resisting. Re- 
ceived an “Award of Honor” at the Dahlia Society of Georgia for distinctive 
color and formation, in addition to other good qualities. Root $1.50 
VIN WELL FAIRY I. D. (Blamer)—Color a pure white and one of the best 
white dahlias we have grown. This particular variety stands all kinds of 
abuse of the elements and especially the hot weather. It does not bruise or 
burn. Size of blossom averages 8 x 4 inches. Height Roots 50c¢ 
VIN WELL PRINCESS (Blamer-Iarrella) F. D.—A large deep full flower held 
on cane-like stems above a healthy rugged bush. The color is unusual as 
near as we can see it without the aid of technical charts. Color is a lilac 
pink, overcast with a transparent sky blue sheen. A very beautiful dahlia 
that will lend pep to the Autumn shades. An early and prolific bloomer, fine 
lasting qualities. Blooms are of large size and keep well after it is cut. 
Height of plant 6 ft. Roots 50c 
VIN WELL TITIAN I. D. (Blamer-Parrella)—Color, autumn; technical color 
description. Lemon-yellow, lightly tinted coral red, reverse more heavily 
tinted. Flowering habit, very good. Date of first bloom, August 5th. Sub- 
stance, good. Stem, 4144-16% inches, strong, stiff, somewhat bowed; flowers 
half facing. Habit of plant, strong, vigorous, heavily branching. Health, 
excellent. Diameter of flower, 7144-11 inches; depth, 31%2-5% inches. Height, 
of plant, 4%4-5% ft; spread, 214-4 ft. (A very large flower.) Roots 35c 

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