DECORATIVE DAHLIAS and Standard Varieties 



I. D. Informal Decorative varieties. F. D. Formal Decorative varieties. 



Henderson's 

 Newer Dahlias for 1948 



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. 



D. DAY — F. D. A one tone bright pink of exceptional beauty. 

 Blooms 7x4, bush 4J-3 feet. A good clean grower with fine stems. 

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



NATION'S PRIDE — F. D. Blend of apricot, suffused peach, red 

 and rose. Bloom 9x6, bush 3J4 feet. Unusually long stems. 

 Price, strong divisions, $3.00 each; $30.00 doz. 



PINK FLAMINGO — C. A lovely straight cactus Dahlia, rose-pink, 

 shading to light salmon. Bloom 8x5, bush 4H feet. Fine grower. 

 Three achievement medals. 



Price, strong .divisions, $3.00 each; $30.00 doz.. 



WORLD EVENT — I. D. Bright tyrian rose of excellent form. Bloom 

 10 x 6, bush 3 feet. A good strong grower. Erect blooms. 

 Price, strong divisions, $3.00 each; $30.00 doz. 



Special Offer — One each of the Six Newer Dahlias 

 described above, $12.50. 



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roup 

 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. 



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

 suffused delicate pink. Bloom 6x4, bush 5}^ feet. 



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



2. YELLOW de LUXE — I. D. A very deep rich yellow. Blooms 

 8x4, bush 5 feet. Its pointed and slightly twisted petals give the 

 effect of a large Chrysanthemum. Stems stiff and straight. 



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



3. JERSEY DAINTY — C. A straight cactus. As its name implies, 

 it is extremely dainty in color, being white, with a faint tinge of laven- 

 der. During late summer it is almost pure white. A very prolific bloomer 

 with long straight stems, making it an ideal cut flower. Bush attains 

 a height of about 5 feet. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



4. 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. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



5. CENTURIAN — I. D. A new Dahlia of majestic proportions. 

 A rich orange scarlet with golden reverse. A strong grower, producing 

 an abundance of seven-inch flowers over a long season. An ideal cut 

 flower. 



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



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 described above 



FOREST FIRE — I. D. As its name indicates, this is a very spec- 

 tacular variety, the color being a combination of lemon yellow and 

 brilliant scarlet. Height of plant about 4J/> feet. 



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. 



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. 



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 4}-£ 

 feet high. Sturdy growth and good stems. 



MARY ELLEN — F. 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 tall, vigorous growers 

 and hold the attractive blooms well above the foliage. 



MRS. JAMES ALBIN— F. D. Bloom 6 x 3, bush 5 feet. Soft lemon 

 yellow. Strong bush and excellent foliage. 



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. 



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. 



RUBY KING — I. D. A large flower about 8x3 inches with a most 

 artistic wavy type of petal. The color is a rich red shading to deep 

 ruby red at the center. 



RUDOLF'S GIANT— I. D. The 12-inch size, and a striking color 

 combination gives this creation real prestige. Of live buff with apricot 

 and pink suffusions; makes it glow in the garden. 



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

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

 of 4H feet, flowers measure up to 11 inches. 



THE WORLD— F. D. Bloom 9 x 4}4, 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 p-irple. The flowers are large, of perfect formation. 



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

 long list o f 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 of about 5 x /z feet. The flowers are pure white with long petals 

 that are attractively twisted and curled. 



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

 Special Offer: Complete Set of 25 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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