

My tubers are not forced, but grown in heavy soil. 

KIMIKAGE I. C. (Parrella) — 
In introducing this lovely 
dahlia, we are positive of offer- 
ing something real _ different. 
Kimikage isn’t a large dahlia, 
but one of the most beautiful in 
color and very different in for- 
mation. The petals of this 
dahlia twist in such a fine man- 
ner that frankly it is hard to 
describe. You must see _ this 
dahlia in bloom to appreciate 
its real beauty. Color, lemon 
yellow. Light green foliage, in- 
sect resisting. Height of plant, 
41% feet. 
Plant $1.50 

KIMIKAGE 
KING PETER F. D.—This is one of the most beautiful and delicately blended 
colored dahlias. White tipped lavander. Blooms average from 7 to 8 inches 
and are held on cane-like stem, flowers facing. Height, 5 feet. Root $1.25 
KIRSTEN FLAGSTAD (Brown-Rocky River)—Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. An 
artistic flower of buff with gold and apricot shadings. Early and prolific. 
Should be the first in your garden. Root $3.00 Plant $1.50 
LYNN FONTANNE S. C. to I. D. (Lee-Parrella) — Exhibition. 5 feet tall. 
Blooms 13% inches by 9% inches. Spectrum red shades of carmine toward 
tips, with chrome yellow petaloids. The petaloids give a relief to the vivid 
red and soften the general tone color. Flowers facing on best of stems. 
Root $3.06 Plant $1.50 
DAHLIAS: WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THEM 
MORGAN T. RILEY 
A NEW BOOK ON DAHLIA CULTURE 
Publisher: Orange Judd Publishing Co. 
Read what the critics say: 
This is an ambitious title but the author covers the subject thoroughly in a masterful style.— 
Gardeners’ Chronicle of America. 
This book will be a useful guide to both professional and amateur grower, as it is written 
simply and directly, with a thorough knowledge of the subjeet.—Florists’ Review. 
Here is contained a most comprehensive history of the dahlia, replete with pictures from 
early publications, tracing the history of this exotie flower from its first findings in Mexico 
through its introduction into Europe and eventually to the United States.—New York Herald- 
Tribune. 
The chapter on culture is most complete and covers all the aspects that any grower will look 
for. Here are all the details all growers need. 
Mr. Riley gives some very important pointers on the care of plants and cut blooms that are 
to go to the show table. All the necessary suggestions that will help the grower to win blue 
ribbons are set forth in detail.—New York Herald-Tribune. 
I have never read a more sensible book on the growing of one genus. 
entire volume is highly reecommended.—Gardeners’ Chronicle of America. 
Golden Gardens. The 

Above book ean be secured through Parrelia Dahlia Gardens 
Price $2.50, plus 7e postage. 

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