tO a a ES ES eee 
The dahlias of yesterday were marvelous, dahlias of today these have surpassed 
with the co-operation of the growers, the progress shall last. 
DIRECTOR MARSHALL A. 
HOWE, F. D. (Parrella-Hulin- 
Blamer)—This is what we call 
a perfect dahlia. A fine forma- 
tion, beautiful color, exception- 
al fine stem and the very best 
of foliage. Prize Winner where- 
ever shown. Also a Certificate 
Winner from the Georgia Trial 
Ground. Color, general effects 
velvety tyrian—rose; in detail, 
the color is a cardinal red over- 
lying mulberry. The red fades 
as the end of the petal is 
approached, showing the under- 
color of mulberry purple. To 
the whole flower there is a cast 
of rose cerise. The petals fall 
back almost to stem, giving a 
ball effect. Height of plant 4% 
Lt Root $2.50 Plant $1.25 

DIRECTOR MARSHALL HOWE 
DAHLIA CRAFT S. C. (Modern Dahlia Gardens) THE UNBEATEN CHAM- 
PION. A light canary yellow, 10 in. to 12 in., to 8 in. deep, long, graceful 
stems, holds flower erect, an ideal keeper. Bush 5 ft. Roots $1.75 
DARCY SAINSBURY F. D.—One of the finest whites we ever grew. This dahlia 
came to us from AUSTRALIA. This is a champion, without exaggerating. 
The immense blooms are erect on cane-like stems, facing sideways. Height 
of plants 4% ft. Roots 75c 
DISCOVERY (Salem) I. D.—Huge flowers of deep rosy magenta with a deep 
reddish garnet center. An excellent variety to force for a large size. 
Strong stem and a fine grower. Root $1.00 
DON SOWTON, I. D.—A lovely dahlia of exceptional size, a sport of ‘Miss 
Sowton.” Color, mauve pink. Flowers held on the best of stems. This is 
a true winner. Height of plant 4 ft. Roots $2.00 
DORIS ARLEEN (Hulin-Parrella)—Here is a pink that is true in every petal. 
Deep full Informal of 8 to 9 inches on wonderful stiff stems. The first bloom 
of the season is lovely and it continues to get better as the season advances. 
Doris has several Blue Ribbons to her credit and reports from several sec- 
tions where we had it on trial acclaim it a wonderful flower and worth much 
more than we are asking for it. You will be adding a real gem to your col- 
lection with this irresistible pink. Roots $1.50 
DOROTHY STONE, I. D.—A large dahlia of deep pink. A Prize Winner. Height 
3% ft. Roots 35c¢ 
DWIGHT W. MORROW (I. D.)—A gigantic red dahlia that was admired by 
everyone who saw it. It not only has size but grace. The long, broad 
petals with a slight twist near the tips, the richness of its color and grace- 
ful formation, made it a winner everywhere. Height, 4% feet. Roots 50c 
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