
The dahlias of yesterday were marvelous, dahlias of today these have surpassed 
with the cooperation of the growers, the progress shall last. 

LADY GARTMOR F. D. to 
I. D.- (Kelly)—Carmine. with 
ox-blood shadings on _ petals 
and on center. Blooms aver- 
age 9” x 5” or better. Held 
facing on fine long stems. 
This variety not only «has 
good substance but also 
plenty of resistance against 
weather elements. In _ fact, 
after a severe rain storm 
Lady Gartmor was the only 
dahlia in our collection that 
wasn’t affected. A great 
dahlia which will make a 
host of friends. It will com- 
pete with Anna _ Benedict. 
Height of plant, 6 feet. 


Root $2.00 

LADY GARTMOR 
LAETARE, S. C.—A bi-color dahlia which is unusually beautiful. Color, red 
and yellow. The lovely blooms: are erect’ on ‘cane-like stems. Height of 
plant 4 ft. Root. $1.00 
MAFFIE_S. C.—A great Prize Winner wherever it has been shown. This par- 
ticular variety has been grown-up to 14 inches in diameter. Flowers are 
held on best.of stems. The plant has a good growing habit, foliage are insect 
proof. Color, intense carmine red. Height, 4 feet. Roots $2.00: 
MAGNIFICENT CRYSTALS I.D. to S.C.—On all three honor rolls. This dahlia 
is truly magnificent. Color: blend ‘of a soft: golden peach. - Size: -10 to 13 
inches. ° 8*to’ 9 inches“deep. On long cane stems: holding -the- flower facing. 
Vigorous grower. Healthy insect resistance foliage. Height, 5% feet. 
Root $3.50 Plant $1.75 
MAGNETIC (Johnson-Dahliadel.)—This truly brilliant primrose yellow Straight 
Cactus of Australian origin was: sent to America for Introduction. It is 
the most profuse and early bloomer of any yellow Cactus we have ever 
grown, and a real joy for cutting, home decorations, baskets and arrange- 
ments. Medium size, about 74% by 3% without disbudding, faces ideal on 
long slender stems, with full perfect centers from the first to the last 
bloom. Certified at Rutgers. Root $3.00 Plant $1.50 
MARIE F. D.—Pink. Lovely Dahlia. Prolific bloomer and a fine commercial 
type. toot $1.00 
MICHIGAN WHITE S. C. (Keiser-Lakeside)—The most prolific blooming cut 
flower, white, to date.- Flowers run from 5 to 8 inches normally. As many 
as 18 to 25 opening at one time on bush. Roots $1.00 
MICHAEL BLACK I. D. (Phillips-Oakleigh)—An outstanding new Informal in 
the big bloom class. Without forcing, this splendid variety just naturally 
grows large — blooms 10-12 inches with good depth and perfect formation. 
Foliage and plant growth always healthy and insect-resisting—never stunts. 
Color is a velvety Reddish Purple that does not fade. 
Root $2.50 Fant $1.25 
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