DAHLIAS 



Recently Introduced 

 and Standard Varieties 



I. D. Informal Decorative. F. D. Formal Decorative. C. Straight. I. C. Incurved. S. C. Semi Cactus Varieties- 



"DECORATIVE" DAHLIAS 



AVALON — F. D. Color a bright, sparkling yellow, clear and lustrous 

 The flowers are large and are borne profusely on long stems. 



BLUE ROSE — F. D. A beautiful variety of the Decorative type. 

 Color a unique shade of light blueish rose. Free flowering. 



Price, strong divisions, S1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



EL TOREADOR— F. D. One of the most outstanding reds. Pro- 

 duces flowers of good size and form on long straight stems, ideal for 

 cutting. 



FORT MONMOUTH— I. D. A wonderful giant variety. The 

 color is a rich crimson-maroon with a hue of bluish violet at the tips. 



GALLANT FOX — F. D. Of outstanding merit, with 6-inch flowers 

 of an entrancing luminous dark red color referred to as claret. 



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. The flowers average from 8 to 10 inches in 

 diameter. 



HUNT'S VELVET WONDER— I. D. Color, bright violet bur- 

 gundy. Stands erect on fine stem. An honor roll dahlia. 



JAMES KIRBY — I. D. Its color may be described as a crimson- 

 scarlet with ruby tones in the center, all perfectly blended to produce 

 a flower that almost scintillates like a rare jewel. In size the flowers 

 average 8 inches or over in diameter, with a depth of 5 inches. 



JERSEY BEAUTY— F. D. The most popular cut flower Dahlia 

 in cultivation because of its exquisite color and fine form. The color 

 is a vivid, glowing pink. Large flowers of great depth. 



JERSEY WHITE BEAUTY— F. D. It begins flowering early and 

 continues throughout the summer. The flowers are pure glistening 

 white, of perfect formal design, with perfect centers, i 



JIM MOORE — I. D. Here is a fine grower that produces large 

 blooms of a yellow and gold blend. A fine dahlia. 



KATHLEEN NORRIS— I. D. Although this lovely soft, rose- 

 pink with creamy-pink center has been on the market for a number of 

 years, it is still the leading pink. Its petals are broad and overlap 

 each other. 



KENTUCKY SUN— F. D. This clear, light lemon yellow variety 

 just seems to grow and produce quantities of large uniform blooms. 

 Strong stems. Glossy green foliage. 



LEAH PEARL — F. D. Creamy yellow center with outer petals 

 suffused delicate pink. Bloom 6x4, bush 5J4 feet. 



Price, strong divisions, SI. 00 each; S10.00 doz. 



LOIS WALCHER— F. D. A true purple with outer third of petals 

 clear white. A bi-color which has won six American Home Achieve- 

 ment Medals. The blooms are 7 inches, produced on plants about 4H 

 feet high. Sturdy growth and good stems. 



MARY ELLEN — rF. D. The color is a violet rose, with considerably 

 more pink than lavender. Flowers attain wonderful exhibition size. 

 Mid-season bloomer. 



MID WEST CHAMPION— I. D. This is truly a champion in all 

 respects. The huge informal blooms are of a 'glistening violet rose in 

 color and have long stiff stems. The plants are taU, vigorous growers 

 and hold the attractive blooms well above the foliage. 



MRS. JAMES ALBIN— F. D. Bloom 6x3, bush 5 feet. Soft lemon 

 yellow. Strong bush and excellent foliage. 



SUNRAYS— I. D. In color it is a clear buff, suffused apricot with a 

 distinct oeach red on reverse side of petals. The bush grows to a height 

 of 4J^ feet, flowers measure up to 11 inches. 



THE WORLD— F. D. Bloom 9x4^, bush 5 feet. The color is 

 rich, deep rosy magenta, over-laid garnet, with silver shadings on 

 edges of petals. Full, perfect centers. Stems erect and strong. 



THOMAS EDISON— F. D. An impressively beautiful Dahlia 

 worthy of its distinguished name. Its color may be described as a 

 royal parple. The flowers are large, of perfect formation. 



WATCHUNG GIANT— I. D. An exhibition variety thai has a 

 long list of winnings to its credit. The blooms are very large and are 

 of a rich golden shade with a suffusion of orange cadmium. 



WHITE KING — F. D. A lovely snow white Dahlia of perfect 

 formation. The medium size beautifully formed flowers are produced 

 in abundance. 



WHITE WONDER — I. D. A strong growing variety, attaining a 

 height ot about 5 Yz feet. The flowers are pure white with long petals 

 that are attractively twisted and curled. 



Price of above strong divided roots, except where noted, 75c 

 each; $7.50 doz. Special Offer: Complete Set of 24 Decorative 

 Dahlias, $15.00. 



Dahlias, History and Cultivation, is the name of our eight-page booklet, which gives complete cultural instructions, how to 

 store roots, etc., sent with orders, if asked for. 



Henderson's Dahlia Roots are Delivered Transportation Paid in the U. S. A. 



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Henderson's 

 Newer Dahlias for 1949 



JANE LAUSCHE — S. C. A new combination of Mallow purple 

 with white tips. The exceptional qualities especially for a Cactus 

 Dahlia are long slender, yet erect stems and flowers of large size measur- 

 ing ° inches across and 5 inches deep. 



Price, strong divisions, $2.50 each; $25.00 per doz. 



KIRSTEN FLAGSTAD— I. D. The large full flowers have slightly 

 curled petals giving them a graceful and refined appearance. Color 

 buff with gold and apricot shadings. Early and prolific. 



Price, strong divisions, $2.50 each; $25.00 per doz. 



MRS. E. J.— C. A very beautiful variety of the straight Cactus 

 type. Bright tyrian rose with white center and tips. A splendid cut 

 flower with good stems. 



Price, strong divisions, $2.50 each; $25.00 per doz. 



NANCY ANN MITCHELL, I. C. Color vivid scarlet. One of the 

 earliest to flower, a beautiful variety good for cutting and basket 

 arrangements. Makes a bushy plant with leathery foliage withstand- 

 ing all kinds of adverse conditions. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



OGDEN REID— I. D. A real exhibition Dahlia of bright rose with 

 gold shadings. An outstanding Decorature variety that naturally 

 grows big producing show blooms with very little special attention. 



Price, strong divisions^ $2.50 each ^$25^00 per_ doz. 



SHERWOOD'S PEACH— I. D. Color orange apricot of a softer 

 tone than Sunrays. Makes a rugged bush about 3 feet high with cane 

 like stems and vigorous foliage. Does best when planted early. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Special Offer — One each of The Six Newer Dahlias 

 described above $12.00 



Caw Ljlorlous Cfroup 

 of Five New and Modern Dahlias 



Shown in Colors on Opposite Page 



In this group, we have combined five lovely Dahlias that 

 should be found in every garden. It contains a beautiful range 

 of colors, and forms which are not only superb in the garden, 

 but also ideal for cut flowers. 



CLASS — F. D. An exhibition flower par excellence. It is one of the 

 largest sulphur yellow formal Dahlias developed. This variety has been 

 grown up to 15 inches. When fully open the petals fall back toward 

 the stem which adds much to the artistic appearance of the 'flower. 



The plant is very rugged and of medium height. The strong stems 

 display the flowers to good advantage. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



COMMANDO — F. D. This superb new-comer has been highly- 

 acclaimed wherever shown. Its color is distinct and startling, it is 

 variously described as a lilac blue or phlox purple. The flowers are 

 large and bold, and are produced on strong erect stems. The plants are 

 unusually strong and vigorous and are easily grown. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



DAHLIAMUM — I. D. A distinct new development in Dahlias. The 

 bushes are massive and spreading, making as much growth as three 

 or four Dahlia plants normally would. In addition to its vigorous growth 

 it is equally profuse in the production of flowers which are also very at- 

 tractive, being a bronzy-apricot with a gold base. The flowers have a 

 beautiful formation with long twisted petals that roll back to the stem. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



MAFFIE — S. C. A semi Cactus Dahlia. Intense carmine of stupen- 

 dous size. The 12-inch specimens of Maffie led the list and was unques- 

 tionably one of the most spectacular exhibition dahlias shown. Bush 

 growth is very rugged; 6 feet high and foliage exceptionally heavy. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



MRS. WM. S. KNUDSEN— I. D. A pure white that will be hard 

 to beat as it already has a fine record as a prize winner. Can be grown 

 to 12 inch blooms. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 

 Special Offer: THE GLORIOUS GROUP $y| .50 



described above ^r 



