THE FAMOUS 



Aeneu Jjeautu Jjanila Quintuplets 



{Shown in Colors on Page 128) 



Since the introduction of the original pink Jersey Beauty several decades ago, the Jersey 

 family has grown till now it embraces practically even' color known to Dahlias. 



The garden owner will derive much pleasure from this group because the Jerseys are famed for 

 their sturdy growing qualities and free flowering habits. This makes them not only desirable 

 garden subjects, but also ideal for cut flowers. 



1. Blue Jersey Beauty — F. D. Possess- 

 ing all the meritorious qualities of its fore- 

 bears. Blue Jersey enjoys an important place 

 in the Jersey color range, being a luminous 

 lavender blue. 



The flowers are of good size and are pro- 

 duced on strong straight stems. 



2. JERSEY BEAUTY— F. D. The most 

 popular cut flower Dahlia in cultivation be- 

 cause of its exquisite color and fine form. The 

 color is a vivid, glowing pink. Large flowers of 

 great depth. 



3. JERSEY WHITE BEAUTY— F. D. It 

 possesses many of the outstanding qualities 

 that made the Jerseys so famous. It is not a 

 massive flower, as it is rarely over seven inches 

 across, but it makes up in prolificy. 



It begins flowering early and continues 

 throughout the summer. The flowers are pure 



Special Offer: 



glistening white, of perfect formal design, with 

 perfect centers. The flowers also have won- 

 derful keeping qualities when cut. The plant 

 is healthy and vigorous and grows about five 

 feet high. 



4. YELLOW JERSEY BEAUTY— F. D. 

 Golden yellow with a slight reddish tone in the 

 center, which helps to accentuate the richness 

 of the color. Like all of the other Jerseys, it is a 

 dependable free bloomer. The flowers are of 

 good size, and are produced on strong stems. 

 The plant is vigorous and of medium height. 



5. RED JERSEY BEAUTY— F. D. A 

 most welcome addition, for the fine qualities 

 that have made the Jerseys famous are found 

 in a superlative degree in this newcomer. It is 

 brilliant deep red in color. The flowers are of 

 good size and are produced abundantly over 

 a long season. 



THE JERSEY BEAUTY QUINTUPLETS 

 one each of the five varieties 



$300 



One of the finest. A glow- 



MINIATURE DAHLIAS 



The introduction of the Miniature opens up 

 a new field of usefulness for Dahlias. They are 

 extremely attractive in the garden; the plants 

 grow 2 Yi to 3 Yl feet high ; they are covered 

 with flowers during the summer. 



BABY SAGAMORE. Excellent long stems 

 and a golden yellow color that is always popu- 

 lar. It will cut more blooms per plant than 

 any other variety. 



BISHOP OF LANDAFF. A miniature 

 duplex. The brilliant scarlet flowers stand 

 gaily above the bronzy-red foliage. Excellent 

 for landscape work. 



CORALETTE. 



ing coral pink. 



CORINA. Excellent for border work, its 

 brilliant salmon pink coloring adds beauty and 

 charm to the flower bed. 



DUBONNET. This beautiful dark red 

 variety is acknoweldged everywhere as the 

 leader in its class. Deep cxblood red blooms 

 that do not fade or burn, are produced in pro- 

 fusion on bushes of most sturdy and compact 

 growth. A true cut-and-come-again variety. 



Price, strong divisions. Si. 00 each; $10.00 

 doz. 



FAIRY. Soft violet rose shading mauve 

 at tips. Early, continuous bloomer. Keeps 

 wonderfully well when cut. 



JUDY. A reddish orange of ideal size. 

 Blooms consistently small and uniform. Bush 

 growth good with stems appropriate. Centers 

 are very full. 



LANNIE. This is a fast blooming, clear 

 deep yellow of compact formation with long 

 stiff stems. Plants are very tall and extremely 

 prolific, blooming from early season until irost. 



WHITE GARDENIA. This is one of the 

 most beautiful miniatures we have ever offered. 

 The pure, satiny white blooms, so artis- 

 tically formed, have a striking resemblance 

 to a gardenia and at once appeal to all who 

 see them. The plants are dwarf in habit of 

 growth and produce an abundance of charm- 

 ing flowers set off by healthy green foliage. 



Price, strong divisions. $1.50 each; $15.00 

 doz. 



Price, except where specially noted, 

 strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 dozen. 



Special Offer: Set of nine Miniature 

 Dahlias $6.50. 



MODERN POMPON DAHLIAS 



Bushy plants average 2 Yi feet high 



BRONZE BEAUTY. A beautiful golden 

 apricot. Free bloomer and good for cutting 

 purposes. 



CLOVER. Bloom 1 Yi in. Soft pink with a 

 white center. Prolific in blooms all /of which 

 are small and of fine form. Certified at Storrs. 



EDITH MUELLER. This is a new variety 

 of unusual merit. The rosy red which blends 

 with a golden yellow lends to the flower a 

 refinement seen in no other Pompon. Long 

 stems and free habit. 1 Y2. in. blooms. 



GOLDILOCKS. Bloom 1 % in. Gold deep- 

 ening at centers. Flowers well formed. Good 

 for exhibition and cutting. 



JOE FETTE. 



stems. 1 Yi in. 



Pure white, fine form, 

 blooms. 



jood 



JOHNNY. Bloom 1 Y in. Dark red or ma 

 roon. Very small. Almost a perfect ball in 

 form. 



LITTLE HERMAN. Maroon and pink, 

 makes a most attractive planting in any gar- 

 den border, bright and cheerful. 



MORNING MIST. 2 inches: White 

 ground, heavily shaded with lavender at 

 center and with each petal bordered with 

 lavender. This variety is of great value for 

 cutting, owing to its very long stems and free 

 blooming habit, together with its beautiful 

 blend of color. 



PURPLE GEM. A magnificent royal pur- 

 ple. An exquisite Dahlia for cutting as the 

 1 Yi inch blooms can be used to advantage in 

 flower arrangements. 



YELLOW GEM. We believe this to be the 

 best yellow Pompon. Very free, long stems, 

 perfect formation. 1 X A in. blooms. 



Price for any of the above, 60c each; 

 $6.00 doz. 



Special Offer: Set of ten Modern Pom- 

 pon Dahlias, $5.00. 



<jterwersons Select 

 L>actus JJakuas 



C. Straight I. C. Incurved 



S. C. Semi-Cactus 



HILLSIDE GOLD— C. A golden yellow 

 with an apricot glow of sheer beauty. Bushes 

 grow 3J4 ft. high and branch naturally and 

 the 7 }4-inch flowers are held well above 

 foliage. A fine keeper for exhibition and 

 cutting. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 

 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. 



MAFFIE — S. C. Intense carmine of 

 stupendous size. The 12-inch specimens of 

 Maffie led the list of Futurity Medal Win- 

 nings in 1940, and was unquestionably one of 

 the most spectacular exhibition dahlias 

 shown. Bush growth is very rugged; 6 ft. 

 high and foliage exceptionally heavy. 



•Price, strong divisions. $2.00 each; $20.00 

 doz. 



ROBERT E. LEE— S. C. Acclaimed for 

 its brilliant cardinal-red color that does not 

 fade or burn in a scorching sun; perfect full 

 center. 



SON OF SATAN— I. C. This beautiful 

 cactus, a decided improvement over the 

 variety Satan, both in color and size, is of 

 real exhibition quality. The plants are tall 

 and the very large blooms are held high on 

 long, straight stems 



STAR OF BETHLEHEM— S. C. The 

 pure whitjs perfectly shaped flowers, with 

 their numerous pointed petals, stand above 

 the dense, dark green foliage, which makes it 

 a most beautiful plant. 



Price, except where specially noted, 

 strong divided roots, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



Special Offer: Set of Six Select Cactus 

 Dahlias, $5.50. 



BALL DAHLIA 



JEAN KERR. Beautiful white. A popu- 

 lar cut flower variety. 



Price of above, strong divisions, 60c 

 each; $6.00 doz. 



Special Offer of Dahlias (Our selec- 

 tion.) We offer our selection of named 

 varieties, made at the time the order is 

 filled, of good contrasting colors. Price, 

 field-grown roots, 3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.50; 

 12 for $4.00 



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



