SWAYNE'S GARDENS -!- -!- = Puyallup, State of Washington 
JERSEY BEAUTY (FD) Probably the most popular cut flower variety grown. An ideal pink for 
florists’ use. Large deep flowers of perfect formation on long stems. Free-flowering wiih ex- 
ceptional keeping qualities. Tall. Each 50c 
JERSEY'S DAINTY (C) A fine clear white of good form. Medium size flowers with good stems. 
Excellent for florists’ use. Each 75c 
KILGORE’S KING (SC) A strong growing variety with cane stems that support large, massive 
flowers up to 12 inches across, with pointed petals. A Dahlia that can stand a lot of adverse 
conditions and still do well. Color flesh at the center, blending to gold. Tall. Each $1.00 
KILGORE’S LUCIFER (IC) One of the largest cactus dahlias grown. A Brazil red with capucine- 
orange reverse which shows as the petals curl. Blooms have been measured up to 12 inches 
by 8 inchs deep and are held on cane-like stems. Bushes are strong, 6 feet high. Each $2.00 
KONINGSROON (SC) Rich, maroon red. Large flowers produced constantly over a long season. 
Stems and pose of flowers are perfect. Medium tall. Each $3.00 
LOIS WALCHER (FD) This is one of the finest true bi-colors on the market. The medium size flow- 
ers are pansy purple, evenly tipped with clear white. The plants are low to medium in height, 
with dark green foliage. Stems are long and unbending. Each $1.00 
LORD OF AUTUMN (ID) This Dahlia is recommended highly as it dominates the show room in 
the yellow class. The lemon yellow blooms attain a great size and are at the same time grace- 
ful and refined. The petals are wavy and reflexed to the stem, making a bloom of great depth. 
Long, strong stems hold the giant bloom well above the glossy foliage. Highly recommended. 
Medium tall. Each $1.00 
MAHARADJA (FD) An outstanding flower of a glossy, dark chestnut red. The plant is vigorous, 
and blooms profusely. Each $3.00 
MARY ELLEN FORHAN (SC) A huge rich crimson with a lighter reverse. The bush is sturdy 
with cane like stems that hold the blooms well above the dark green foliage. Each $2.09 
MASCOTITE (IC) Very beautiful pink with incurved petals of fine form. Medium size flowers held 
erect on long stiff stems. Each 75c 
MAYOR FRANK OTIS (ID) There is no doubt but that this is the largest Dahlia every grown—some- 
times over 17 inches across. The color is a rich golden honey-yellow with just a touch of coppery 
shading. A free bloomer with good stems. Medium height. Each $1.50 
MOSS’ MOTHER O’MINE. A very large pastel rose, with a gold suffusion over all. Plant is sturdy 
and of rather low growth. Each $2.90 
MOTHER’S DAY, (ID) The largest pure white dahlia. The blooms are supported well, on a 
medium height bush. Each $1.00 
MRS. GEORGE PEZANT (IC) Chrysanthemum-like flower with long curled petals, of a coral-red 
color. Plants are medium tall with stems stiff and erect. Each $1.00 
MRS. MINNIE RING (IC) A cactus Dahlia of an exquisite shade of pink, shading to a soft cream at 
the center. The petals twist and curl giving it the formation of chrysanthemum. The blooms are 
about average size on long, stiff stems and keep well when cut. Bush has rather slender 
growth. Each $2.00 
PYGMALION (SC) Large, orange tan flowers heavily suffused peach red. Blooms of fine formation 
with excellent stems and a profuse bloomer. A good grower. Medium height. Each 75c 
RITA BETTY (ID) A very large henna bronze from Australia. A warm rich color. Nice bush 
with blooms held well up on good stems. Each $1.50 
SALBACH’S WHITE (FD) Not new, but one of the best whites for cutting. A pure white of fine form 
on strong stems. Good for florists’ use. Each 50c 
YELLOW ABUNDANCE (ID) A deep shade of clear yellow—an outstanding color. A _ prolific 
bloomer with fine, strong stems. Tall. Each 50c 
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