Some dahlias are wonderful, others are divine, if you want to grow the 
monarchs just try some of mine. . 
LONG ISLAND SUN S. C. (Tooker-Parrella)—-Color, deep primrose yellow; 
clean clear color. Long queld petals. This dahlia attracts a lot of attention 
by the visitors at the: show as well as at our garden. It is a real beauty: 
Size 9 by 5 inches. Stems 8 to 10 inches. Bush 414 feet spreading. Dark 
foliage. Free bloomer early’ and late. Roots $3.50 Plants $1.75 
LADY GARTMOR F. D. to I.. D. (Kelly)—-Carmine with ox-blood: shadings on 
petals and on center. Blooms average 9 by 5 inches or better.. Held facing; 
on fine long stems. This variety not only has good substance but also plenty 
of resistance against weather elements. Height of plant, 6 feet. Root $2.00 
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 
LAVENDER BLUE I. D.—The nearest Blue Dahlia to date. Because of unusual 
color this dahlia is deserving of a place in the garden. size 8 by 5 inches. 
Roots $3.50 Plants $1.75 
LYNN FONTANNE S. C. to I. D. (Lee-Parrella) — Exhibition. 5 feet tall. 
Blooms 13% inches by 9% inches. Spectrum red shades of carmine toward 
tips, with chrome yellow petaloids. The petaloids give a relief to the vivid 
red and soften the general tone color. Flowers facing on best of stems. 
Root $2.50 Plant $1.25 
MADONNA (Sarett-Rusohmohr)—Immaculately beautiful white Informal Decor- 
ative to Semi-Cactus. Can be grown immense. Diameter, 10-13 in. Depth 7-10 
in. Formation: young blooms are I. D.; mature blooms are clean cut S. C.; 
always symmetrical, deep, well poised; centers are full round, tight. The bloom 
is purest crystal white of remarkable substance 
Roots $5.00 = Plants $2.50 
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 8.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 $2.00 
MARIE F. D.—Pink. Lovely Dahlia. Prolific bloomer and a fine commercial 
type. Root $1.00 
MARYBELLE F. D. (Premier)—10 by 6 inches without forcing. Color, Amaranth 
Rose and Rhodamine Pink. Named for Mrs. David Petty of Bethlehem who 
speaks on flowers in Penna., Conn. and N. Y. State,also president of Garden 
Cluk. Root $2.50 Plant $1.25 
SPECIAL COLLECTION OFFERS 
No. 1—SMALL GARDEN COLLECTION—6 roots, large or small- type, what- 
ever you prefer, named and labeled. for only $2.50 
No. 2 BEGINNER’S COLLECTION=—12 large roots, all *different, named’ and 
labeled. for only $5.00 
No, 3—15 roots, all different. Some of the latest introductions, named and 
labeled. for only $10.00 
No. 4—EXTRA SPECIAL—8 roots; 1° each of 8 different’ varieties, all: out- 
standing introductions. Large size. $20.00 
The above collections are our own selections, all named and labeled; not two 
alike: the best only, and extra good value. 
LEAVE IT TO PARRELLA AND YOU GET A SWEET SURPRISE 
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