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DAHLIAS — The Stars and Prima Donnas of Recent Shows 



They are the Prize and Praise Winners of the Dahlia Honor Rolls 



I. D. Informal Decorative varieties. F. D. Formal Decorative varieties. S. C. Semi-Cactus varieties. 



AMELIA EARHART — S. C. Apricot-buff with salmon 

 shadings. This very large and beautiful Dahlia has the dis- 

 tinction of being the winner of two Achievement Medals and 

 many other prizes. Bloom is richly colored, large and deep, 

 held nicely facing on a good stem. One of the very best. Price 

 strong divisions $3.00 each, $30.00 doz. 



CHAUTAUQUA SUNSET— I. D. Sunset pink and gold 

 A most beautiful combination of color and with good size both 

 as to diameter and depth. Stems and centers are always good. 

 Price strong divisions $3.00 each; $30.00 doz. 



ELISSA LANDI — F. D. Light pinkish orange. A reg- 

 ularly formed flower of good coloring and with good growing 

 habits. Blooms average from eight to nine inches. Stem long, 

 strong, and straight. Highly recommended. Roll of Honor. 

 Price strong divisions $2.50 each; $25.00 doz 



GOLDEN ECLIPSE— 



F. D. The color is clear 

 golden-yellow with slight 

 blushes of salmon on some 

 of the petals, shading to 

 bright, rich salmon in the 

 center. A pleasing, glowing 

 combination of autumn colors 

 that is as brilliant under 

 artificial light as in the open. 

 The plant is exceptionally 

 vigorous in growth, ranging 

 from 5 to 7 feet in height; 

 the flowers average from 8 to 

 10 inches in diameter, with a 

 depth of 5 inches. They are 

 gracefully poised on strong 

 stems, which can be cut up 

 to four feet long. 



For the Dahlia hobbyist, 

 Golden Eclipse is an unde- 

 feated Formal that will be 

 outstanding for its form, its 

 brilliant color, and its keep- 

 ing qualities wherever shown. 

 At the New York Show all 

 authorities conceded that 

 Golden Eclipse was in better 

 condition at the close of the 

 Show than any other variety 

 on exhibition. 



Price strong division $1.50 

 each; $15.00 doz. 



KAY FRANCIS— s. c. 



A prize winner having eleven 



first prizes and an American Home Achievement Medal to its credit. 

 The beautiful deep flowers with high, full centers and numerous petals are 

 soft lemon yellow, larger and deeper in color than Frau O. Bracht. This 

 variety is a tall, rugged grower with sturdy stems. 

 Price strong divisions $5.00 each; $50.00 doz. 



MRS. ALFRED T. BUNYARD.— I. D. Deep, rich yellow, 

 size 7 inches by 4 inches. A vigorous growing, early, free blooming 

 variety. Winner at the 1935 A. D. S. Show— first in class 264B, Sec. F as 

 best undisseminated informal decorative. See illustration. : 



Price strong divisions $5.00 each; $50.00 doz. 



MURPHY'S MASTERPIECE— I. D. Dark red with garnet 

 shadings. An Achievement Medal winner and Roll of Honor dahlia. 

 One of the very largest varieties and a special favorite with us. Winner 

 as largest bloom at the World's Fair Show and winner as Largest in more 

 shows than any other dahlia. 



Price strong divisions $3.00 each; $30.00 doz. 



MYRA HOWARD— I. D. The color is a glowing combination 

 of yellow cadmium and gold with tints of salmon, the entire effect being 

 ochreous orange. A wonderful plant and a thrifty grower, producing giant 

 blooms freely on long, strong stems. Won American Home Achievement 

 Medal. 



Price strong divisions $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



ORIENTAL GLORY — I. D. Color is cadmium orange 

 overlaid with scarlet. Center and reverse heavily shaded 

 scarlet. Is a strong grower and free bloomer. The large 

 flowers are carried on strong stems well above the foliage. 

 Price strong divisions $2.00 each; $20.00 doz. 



SANHICAN'S CAMEO— I. D. An appealing color, 

 coral-rose shaded rose-pink on reverse, with a golden sheen 

 on face of petals; especially beautiful under artificial light. 

 Bush sturdy, stems strong, flowers of good size, and keep well 

 when cut. 



Price strong divisions $2.00 each; $20.00 doz. 



SATAN — S. C. A sensation for its striking beauty, forma- 

 tion and coloring. Here is really an outstanding variety; blooms 

 average 10 to 12 inches in diameter and 6 inches in depth; 

 color, flaming scarlet with orange-salmon at base of each petal; 



flowers last a long time when cut. 

 Price strong divisions $1.50 



each; $15.00 doz. 



SULTAN OF HILL- 

 CREST — F. D. The 



unique form with the petals re- 

 curving to the stem attracts 

 one's attention. Huge blooms of 

 lemon yellow with reverse of rosy 

 pink on strong stems giving 

 an unusual color effect. A dahlia 

 we can recommend for the largest 

 bloom class. Certified at Storrs. 

 Price strong divisions $3.00 

 each; $30.00 doz. 



WHITE WONDER— i. d. 



The giant blooms are pure white, 

 with long, pointed, twisted and 

 curled petals, giving the flower a 

 light, fluffy appearance. The 

 finest new white Decorative 

 Dahlia. 



Price strong divisions $1.00 

 each; $10.00 doz. 



Special Offer: Henderson's 

 Group of 13 Honor Roll Dahlias. 

 Strong Divisions $30.00, de- 

 livered, transportation paid. 





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 Eclipse 





