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OUR NEW INTRODUCTION 
THE BERLET— Miniature Peony Flowered. 
Named in honor of Robert E. Berlet, first presi- 
dent of the Central States Dahlia Society, who 
gave very generously of his time and talents to 
the advancement of Dahlias. A seedling of the 
Bishop of Llandaff. Fairmount Trial Garden 
says of it: ‘Velvet scarlet crimson all the way 
through. Lots of bloom, making this entry a 
very promising new variety. Score 85.” Petals — 
leathery and flowers may be cut when only half 
open. Roots, $1.00; 3. for $2.50. 

Early Flowering Dahlias 
This group average about two weeks ahead of other 
varieties and are apt to be over size. — 
Eleanor—A low plant with the foliage practically hid- 
den by the brilliant orange crimson formal flowers. 
Fred Springer—A wonderful bedding variety. The 
plant makes a whorl of fern-like leaves surmounted 
by a mass of brilliant red formal flowers. 
Marie de Groot—A seedling of Ostergrusz. Rosy lav- 
ender; free blooming on good stems. 
Ostergrusz—(Easter Greetings) Creamy white cactus 
bloom, waxey stem. Free blooming, good stem, de- 
sirable for cutting. 50c. 
Traudel—Canary yellow, short stem. 
Roots of above 75c each, except as noted. 
Recent Holland Importations 
Agnes—Single. Small, claret red, profuse bloomer. 75c. 
Allegresse—SC. Sulphur yellow; tall and large. $2.00. 
Amy Ballego—FD. Large, well built, strong stems; 
subdued Bengal rose with golden gleam. $1.50. 
Annabelle—C. Medium; narrow-petaled soft rose, tip- 
ped coral rose. $1.50. 
Ardens—S.C. Free flowering, large. ‘“‘The red flowers 
will be ardently loved by any dahlia amateur.” $2.00. 
