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CURRIE BROTHERS CoO. 
Currie Bros. New Decorative Dahlias 
“The Cream of the Dahlia World for 1933 
Jane Cowl 
AMERICA’S GLORY (Decorative) (Beatrice)—-A grand fancy 
decorative. A light, bright scarlet, evenly tipped purest white, 
hever producing solid colored flowers. Extra fine, long, stiff 
stems holding flowers seven to ten inches across perfectly 
ODTICN G22 one as xa Each §1.00 
BARBARA REDFERN—A free-flowering variety with flowers 
of great size and depth, the color is a beautiful blending of 
old rose and old gold. The large blooms are held on strong, 
stiff stems on a tall, vigorous bush...............2...--...s.--00+s Each 50c 
BASHFUL GIANT (Dec.)—This is one of the largest Dahlias 
ever produced. It is also of great merit for its beautiful 
color, being an apricot with golden shadings. Flowers are 
producedizon\ stout este rn ses ee eater ee Each 50c 
CITY OF TRENTON (Decorative)—-A wonderful, new decora- 
tive that has all the qualifications of a first-class exhibition 
flower. An autumn colored dahlia with a wonderful sheen 
and luster. The face of the petals is a glowing tangerine, 
while the reverse is a crushed strawberry-red, giving a two- 
toned effect. Flower held erect on fine, long stems; it Is a 
superb variety of great beauty.........-.--.-..2--cccee-cenceeeee- Each $1.50 
IDA PERKINS—Beautiful, white, heavy blossom with cream- 
colored center, excellent long stems. A very strong grower; 
blooms spread about eight inches..............-22------s-0--0--+ Each $1.00 
JANE COWL (Downs)—A massive, deep decorative. Color is 
a glistening bronzy-buff and old gold, deepening in shade 
towards the center. A stem of unusual strength holds the 
gigantic flower erect over a plant of ideal growth. Certificate 
of Merit, A. D. S. Trial Grounds at Storrs. Considered one 
of the best dahlias ever introduced................-2-.2-..----2--- Each 75c 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY—This variety may well be considered of 
more than passing merit because of its exquisite color and 
fine form. The color is a vivid glowing pink. Large flowers 
of great depth; always full to the center...................--- Each BOc 
PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA—Called the 
“American Beauty’? Dahlia. Winner 
of gold and silver medals. Huge 
crimson red flowers produced on 
long, straight stems........... -Each 25c 
ROMAN EAGLE—A decorative, ten 
inches in diameter of flaming, bril- 
liant, burnished copper; a “typical 
Autumn shade. Medium-size plant, 
dark-green foliage and long stems. 
Es ee ee -Each 50c 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER—Deep 
mauve-pink. One of the very best 
Dahlias grown. Long, stiff stems and 
excellent for cut fiowers.....Each 25¢ 
ROBERT SCOTT —A_ very 
beautiful apricot yellow with 
rose shading, extra large bold 
flower; also has great depth, 
excellent stems and a fine 
bloomer. One of the most 
popular in the garden. 
HRS ee Each 50c 
KATHLEEN NORRIS — A 
bloom of gigantic proportions. 
We believe we can conscien- 
tiously state it is the greatest 
pink Decorative Dahlia in com- 
merce today. Color a true 
rose-pink, later deepening to 
mallow-pink, but paler in the 
young central petals. Broad, 
overlapping petals with twisted 
ends, filled to the center. Fol- 
iage dark green and leathery. 
Great bloomer and excellent 
Keene tues ees Each $2.00 
IDA PERKINS (Decorative) —Beau- 
tiful, white, heavy blossom with 
cream colored center, excellent long 
stems. A very strong grower; 
blooms spread about 8 in. Bushes 
from 5: feet high:-<.-.-—— -Each $1.00 
THOMAS A. EDISON—This gorgeous 
new royal purple Dahlia has met 
with complete approval. The Stag- 
horn petal formation, the dark green 
insect resistant foliage, the cane stiff- 
stems and its thrifty growing habit 
of medium height leave nothing to 
be desired. Selected and named by 
permission of the famous electrical 
WAZATG oes cee eee ee -Each $2.50 
JUDGE MAREAN—A blending of salmon-pink, red, orange, 
yellow and pure gold. Very: large flowers borne on strong, 
Ces Y aan) 029 0c Vf Each 35¢ 
POLAR SNOW—A very large, pure white, full and deep. 
Plants are strong and healthy and carry the flowers on long, 
SELLE SLOTS cee cree ee a ce eteeeeet -Each 75¢ 
QUEEN OF THE GARDEN BEAUTIFUL—One of the largest 
of all Dahlias. Measures from nine to twelve inches across, 
grown without forcing. It is a gigantic lemon-colored decora- 
tive with stems that are unusually strong, the blooms are 
wonderful “keepers ccccess co onc onsen een a re een eee Each 75c¢ 
YANKEE KING (Decorative)—-A new introduction of straw- 
berry-pink, center petals passing to spinel-red. The plant 
is covered with very large blooms which are held erect on 
long, stiff stems, a perfect variety for cutting and a wonder- 
ful addition for the Dahlia planting of distinction...Each 50c 
SOMERSET (Eierman)—A very large decorative on fine stems. 
The color is a blending of salmon and old rose, with occa- 
sional touches of lavender. A healthy and vigorous grower. 
A prize winner in California with a score of 90 points. 
Each §1.00 
KEMP’ S VIOLET WONDER (Kemp)—tThe predominating color 
is a rich napthaline violet, lightening to bluish violet at tips 
of petals, with a lavender reverse. A very perfectly formed 
flower, decorative in type and of great size, frequently attain- 
ing a diameter of ten inches and over. The stems are stiff 
and are ten to fourteen inches long. Early and _ prolific 
bloomer. Awarded a gold medal at 1927 A bi 
New. XOrk, ‘City: (osc cccccccoocacs scan Each $1.50 
PATRICK O’MARA—The flowers are of the decorative type, 
over 7 inches across, with broad petals beautifully twisted 
and curled. The color is a soft salmony pink with golden 
shades and the whole is overlaid with a beautiful! metallic 
SHEEN: sacs n-concwsnce shasede coe boe ces cc den eee ae cee cee nee Come Reese eo ce Each 50c 
