FORMALITY A-ID-LtBl (Olesen-Rocky River) 
Will probably be classed informal, altho 
it gets its name from the very formal 
appearance of the flower and plant. A 
peculiar shade of pink, suffused autumn, 
which we have tentatively called a 
smoky pink. Flowers have thick petals, 
rolling back to give the bloom good 
depth. Plants are very strong, with 
dark, glossy foliage which has a bronzy 
sheen. Size 9!/ox5. 
Root $3.00, Plant $1.50 
FORMOSA A-FD-Pk (Salem) This was one 
of our personal favorites of the past 
season. The blooms are fairly large, 
and the color is a very clean, attractive 
amaranth pink shading to Tyrian pink. 
It is a bright flower on strong stems, 
and the bushes are rugged. Size 9x4. 
Plant $1.00 
FORMALITY — 
*FRAU IDA MANSFIELD B-StC-Y. A very attractive, pale lemon yellow that is always 
a favorite in our gardens. The flower is very deep and large for this type. The 
tips of the petals are cleft giving the flower added character and the appearance 
of having many more petals than there actually are. Early. Tall. Size 8x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00 
FRIEDA GAYLORD A-ID-Pk (Ballay) A magnificient dahlia of remarkable size. The 
color is an attractive rosy pink lightly flushed gold, and with the gold more pro- 
nounced at the centers. Stems are very good, holding the flowers facing the side. 
We regard it as the largest of the "pinks'’ having been grown fifteen inches in 
diameter. Size 11x5!/o. 
Root $3.00, Plant $1.50 
GAYLORD BALLAY A-ID-W (Ballay) This is one of the largest of the informal 
"whites." Blooms exceeding twelve inches in diameter are not uncommon. Long, 
strong stems carry the blooms well above the tall plants. Although not an early 
bloomer, it should be "topped' when small to encourage lateral development. 
Size 10x5. 
Root $1.00 
GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING A-SC-Au (Ward-Ruschmohr) A sport of Virginia Rute 
with all the characteristics of that great variety. The general color effect is tan. 
Petals are striped and splashed violet. Tall grower and good bloomer. Size Het 
Root $1.00 
*SERRIE HOEK B-FD-Pk This is a ‘darling’ of the flower arrangers and a superior 
cut flower variety. The clear pink, waterlily-type flowers are borne in profusion 
on excellent stems. Size 5x2. 
Plant $1.00 
GLAMOUR A-ID-Pr (Salem) A notable addition to the really large dahlias. Everything 
about the flower suggests size and vigor. It is a variety which anyone seems to 
be able to grow well under almost all conditions. The very large flowers are an 
unusual shade of light purple with each petal edged amaranth pink. The petals 
roll well back giving the flower extreme depth. A consistent winner at the best 
shows in both specimen bloom and "largest bloom in the show"' classes. Size 12x7. 
Plant $1.00 
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