. DAHLIA NOVELTIES and VARIETIES of SPECIAL MERIT—Continued Rodman Wanamaker {Decorative Peony). Of largest size and of splen- did loose, graceful formation, composed of long twisted and curling petals that prevent any stiffness or formality in its shape, though some- times in unfavorable weather it wUl show a green centre. The color is distinct and attractive, the centre yellow, the outer petals light salmon toned yeUow. Early and free with good long stems. Plants, $ each. Rose Ash {Hybrid Cactus). A new and distinct color in Dahlias. The outside of the petals is tan heavQy overlaid with
. DAHLIA NOVELTIES and VARIETIES of SPECIAL MERIT—Continued Rodman Wanamaker {Decorative Peony). Of largest size and of splen- did loose, graceful formation, composed of long twisted and curling petals that prevent any stiffness or formality in its shape, though some- times in unfavorable weather it wUl show a green centre. The color is distinct and attractive, the centre yellow, the outer petals light salmon toned yeUow. Early and free with good long stems. Plants, $ each. Rose Ash {Hybrid Cactus). A new and distinct color in Dahlias. The outside of the petals is tan heavQy overlaid with pink and shaded chrome-yellow, the reverse a smoky pink, the effect of this peculiar blend- ing of colors is unique and pleasing. An early and free bloomer on excellent stems. Plants, $ each. Sagamore {Decorative). Light saffion-yeUow with glowing red- tinted golden suffusion. A good free bloomer with medium sized flowers which are particularly prized for cutting. Plants, $ each. San Lorenzo {Decorative). Flowers large with curled or rolled petals, color light rose with yeUow suffusion deepening towards the centre. Late in the season it often shows a Peony centre but it is good in either form. Plants, $ each. Siskiyou {Hybrid Cactus). Mr. Broomall the veteran Dahlia grower of California says that Siskiyou produced the largest flowers he has ever grown. It was awarded first prize at the 1924 Los Angeles show for the largest bloom and many other prizes throughout the country. Color a distinct pink tinted mauve. Plants, $ each. Skagerrak {Cactus). This beautiful clear, clean lemon-yeUow has flowers which under ordinary field culture without disbudding measure 7 inches in diameter. In form it is all that can be wished for, the long petals making a deep gracefully shaped flower, always full to the centre. Plants, $ each. Sunny South {Hybrid Cactus). A large flower described by the intro- ducer, Mr. Broomall, as the finest yellow he has seen in any type. A brigh
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