ROCKY RIVER INTRODUCTION 

BLACK MONARCH 
BLACK MONARCH S. C. (Pape) This is the first of a 
series of fine dahlias to be released by the veteran 
seed and seedling grower of Southern California. The 
color of this dahlia is a very dark, glistening, ox-blood 
red. It is one of the darkest dahlias in commerce. 
The blooms are large, attaining a diameter of twelve 
inches rather frequently. The stems are extra long 
and cane-like, holding the blooms well above the plant. 
Well grown blooms of it will compete favorably with 
other leading varieties in its class. Bushes are of med- 
dium height with very coarse, heavy, insect resistant 
foliage. In our trials it was a good producer and fairly 
early. 
BLACK MONARCH received a Certificate of Merit at 
the trial grounds of the American Dahlia Society at 
Storrs, Conn. It was listed on Col. Eddy's Western 
Honor Roll as well as Mr. Dudley's Eastern Honor Roll. 
Root $15.00, Plant $7.50 
