Kennedy Ruwalit Y Dahlias : WAIT! 
MERITORIOUS VARIETIES 
For many years we have specialized in listing the best of the new introductions of dahlias for 
exhibition purposes as well as the best cut flower varieties. This year we are listing only those va- 
rieties whic 
ties as a cut flower and for decorative purposes. 
All prices quoted are for strong tubers. 
we consider most satisfactory from the point of view of robust growers, lasting quali- 
Pot-grown plants, for delivery in May, can be supplied 
at one-half the price of the tuber. No plants of varieties where tubers are 75c or less in price. 
Explanation of Abbreviations 
Used on Dahlias 
C.—Cactus. Flowers double, petals curved and 
twisted with fluted points. 
S.C.—Semi-Cactus. Flowers double, petals short- 
er than cactus type, but broad, flat, recurved 
and twisted. 
F.D.—Formal Decorative. 
to center. 
I.D.—Informal Decorative. Flowers fully double. 
Floral rays generally long, twisted and unusual- 
ly irregular in arrangement. : 
P.—Peony-Flowered. Flowers semi-double with 
2 to 3 rows of broad, flat, loosely arranged 
petals surrounding an open center. The inner 
petals curved and twisted. 
B.—Ball or Show. Ball-shaped, full to center, 
petals more or less quilled. 
Double flowers, full 


‘California Idol. I.D. Clear bright self-colored 
yellow. Ranks with the very largest, and has 
corresponding depth, an extremely refined 
flower in every sense. 
Each 75c, doz. $8.00 
Chautauqua Salute. I.D. A most perfect white 
dahlia. Large blooms produced freely on long 
straight stems. Good keeping qualities. 
Each 75c, doz. $8.00 
Crowning Glory. C. Mallow-pink softening to 
cream at center. Fine cactus form. A gold 
medal winner. Each $5.00 
Edith Wilkie. S.C. A monster glistening snow- 
white of perfect form, excellent keeping quali- 
ties, stems extra long. The finest of all ex- 
hibition whites. Each $5.00 
Francis Larocca. F.D. Blooms profusely, good 
stem, fine cut flower. Lovely shade of pale 
sulphur-yellow. Each 75c, doz. $8.00 
Frau Ida Mansfield. C. Clear pale lemon-yellow. 
Petals revolute and are cleft which gives the 
appearance of extreme fullness. Early, profuse 
loomer. Each $1.00, doz. $11.00 
Frau O. Bracht. §.C. Clear light primrose-yel- 
low. Good keeper with fine stems. 
Each $1.00, doz. $11.00 
I.D. An unusual color in dahlias, 
purple-veined violet. Tall, rugged grower, 
good, stiff stems. A winner. Each $1.50 
Golden Prince. I.D. A seedling of Jane Cowl. 
Rich gold blended peach, general effect bronze 
with gold center. Blooms earlier than Jane 
Cowl. Each 75c, doz. $8.00 
Glamour. 

DAHLIA, Semi-Cactus, Greater Glory 
Golden Standard. C. Warm buff shaded amber 
and gold. Pleasing form. Full centers and 
evenly arranged petals. Stem holds flower 
facing at right angles. | Each 75c, doz. $8.00 
Greater Glory. S.C. Tall, vigorous bush, heal- 
thy foliage. Color deep rose-pink shading to 
sulphur-yellow at center. A consistent winner. 
Each $1.50 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder. I.D. The blooms are 
huge, of great depth, a true purple. 
Each 75c, doz. $8.00 
Jane Cowl. I.D. Massive flower, petals curled 
and twisted. A glistening bronzy buff and old 
gold blending to a deeper shade toward the 
center, the reverse petals a pale flesh color. 
Strong stem, insect-resisting. 
Each 50c, doz. $5.00 
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