Some dahlias are wonderful, others are divine, if you want to grow the 
monarchs just try some of mine. 
MABEL HUMPHREYS 
MABEL HUMPHREYS F. D. (Parrella)—Color, pink suffused rose with fine tips 
of buff yellow. Size, 9% inches to 11 inches by 5% inches to 6% inches. 
Fine cane-like stems 10 inches to 12 inches holding flowers facing at 
45 degree angle. Petals of good substance filling out flowers to good 
depth, tipping slightly back. Early and profuse bloomer with fine branch- 
ing habit. This is the seedling shown at our garden under number 36-47. 
Height of plant, 4 to 5 feet. 
Root $4.00 Plant $2.00 
MARIE F. D.—Pink. Lovely Dahlia. Prolific bloomer and a fine commercial 
type. Root $1.00 
MRS. E. J. (Rocky River, R. C.)—Clear brilliant pink with white centers and 
very lightly tipped white. Exceptionally good substance. Winner of 3 
Certificates of Merit. Root $1.50 
PARRELLA DAHLIA GARDENS 
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