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HOOSIER: MARVEL (Wolfe Dahlia Gardens)—A giant yellow S.C. to I.D. 
bloom 14 by 7 inches and can be grown larger. Color is quite like Lord 
of Autumn. Flowers facing to 45 degree angle, good stem and center. 
Some petals lacinated which adds to its beauty. Plant 5% to 6 feet tall. 
Certificate at East Lansing and on Honor Roll. Root $3.50 Plant $1.75 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER I. D. (Hunt’s-Burnett Bros.)—Color, bright violet 
burgundy. Blooms upo to 15 inches. Stands erect on a fine stem. Height, 
5 feet. Roots $1.00 
IVORY PRINCESS S. C. (Hawkins-Ruschmohr)—A grand dahlia with a brand 
new color. A beautiful shade of ivory. Something that is very much needed 
in this color class. Blooms are very large and are held on stiff stems. This 
variety has received many awards in different shows. Height, 6 feet. 
Roots $2.00 
JANE COWL I. D.—Color, a glistening bronzy buff and gold, blending to a 
deeper shade at the center. Height, 6 feet. Roots 50c 
JANE LAUSCHE S. C. (Rocky River)—11 by 6. Bi-color; rosy mauve tipped 
white. You will hear so much about this dahlia that I will content myself 
with referring to it as one of the most beautiful dahlias. 
Root $2.50 Plant $1.25 
JIOANS PHILLIPS, IR.1._D. 
(Samuels-Parrella) — An 
unusual bi-color, different 
than anything you’ve seen. 
In fact, this dahlia is al- 
most in a Chrysanthemum 
formation. Blooms average 
7 to 8 inches. Color, deep 
mallow pink, white tips. 
Each bloom true to color. 
The petals have lacinated 
tips. -An excellent grow- 
ing plant. Open grower 
with canelike stems and 
fine foliage. This dahlia 
deserves a place in every 
garden. Plant, 4 to 5 feet 
high. 

Root $2.00 
JOAN PHILLIPS, JR. 
JOAN FERENZ I. D. (Rindfleisch-Ruschmoar)—Color, blend of chrome yellow 
and flush of spinal pink. Size 11 to 12 inches. The American Home Achieve- 
ment Medal Winner at New York Show of American Dahlia Society 
Root $2.00 
JEAN TRIMBEE S. C.—Color, a rich petunia violet and many blooms close to 
12 inches. An unusual and outstanding variety. Height, 5% feet. Roots $1.00 
JERSEY BEAUTY F. D.—Large pure pink, on long erect stems and still in 
great demand as a florist flower. Good keeper. Height, 6 feet. Roots 50c¢ 


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