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Garden Full of Dahlias 
Collection of Giant Double Varieties 
List Value $13 
COLLECTION PRICE $5 
DAHLIA, 
Arthur Godfrey 
All named varieties clearly tagged 
Special purchase enables us to offer several varieties of 
giant double dahlias in an excellent range of color and form 
at a great saving. Just think of getting all the following 
wonderful varieties at such a price! Commando, Dr. Ken- 
neth Taylor, Florist's Beauty, Gaylord Ballay, Jersey's 
Beauty, John A. Kernochan, Mrs. R. G. Atkinson, Ogden 
Reid, Sherwood's Peach, Watchung Giant, White Beauty, 
and Yellow Queen. A bargain with our special recom- 
mendation. 
Collection of Mixed Exhibition Dahlias 
ALL GIANT DOUBLES 
Our selection of first-rate varieties in an excellent range of 
colors — all giant double varieties, including at least one 
from the dollar price group and at least one two-color 
novelty not yet on the market. 
Assortment of Six Unnamed Exhibition Dahlias 
Minimum List Value $3.50 COLLECTION PRICE $2.75 
Assortment of Twelve Unnamed Exhibition Dahlias 
Minimum List Value $7 COLLECTION PRICE $4 
DAHLIAS IN THE 
GIANT DOUBLE CLASSES 
FORMAL DECORATIVE 
Broad petals with pointed or rounded 
tips, outer ones tending to cup. 
Arthur Godfrey. Introduced in 1951. 
Flowers 12 inches across on 4-foot plants. A 
beautiful oriental red with orange or buff 
shading. One of the largest formal decora- 
tives grown and winner of many awards. 
Very vigorous. $10 each 
Bob White. Huge, pure white flowers with 
full, deep petal formation, borne freely 
on long stems. 60c each; $1.50 for 3 
Class. One of the largest yellows. The 
petals recurve toward the stalk when fully 
developed. 60c each; $1.50 for 3 
Commando. Enormous, 10 to 14-ineh 
flowers of clear phlox-purple on long, stiff 
stems. 60c each; $1.50 for 3 
Deep Velvet. Very large, rich carmine 
flowers with a velvety sheen. Long, strong 
stems and dark green foliage. 
$3 each; $8.50 for 3 
Florist's Beauty. A showy bicolor of 
amaranth-purple with pointed, white-tipped 
petals and long stems. 
$1.50 each; $4.25 for 3 
Islip Purity. Pure white flowers of out- 
standing value for the florist trade or home 
garden. The blooms are 6 to 7 inches in 
diameter and 2 to 5 inches deep, possessing 
excellent keeping qualities. Plants are 
vigorous and prolific. $2.50 each; $7 for 3 
Jersey's Beauty. An old favorite and one 
of the finest true pinks in this class yet intro- 
duced. 60c each; $1.50 for 3 
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John A. Kernochan. Distinctive garnet- 
red with white petal tips and long stems. 
$1.50 each; $4.25 for 3 
Lavender Queen. The clear lavender, free- 
blooming flowers are superb for cutting. 
60c each; $1.50 for 3 
Leah Pearl. Creamy yellow center with 
outer petals suffused delicate pink. 5 J £ feet 
tall. $1.50 each; $4.25 for 3 
Marie. A prolific bright pink especially 
suitable for cutting. 60c each; $1.50 for 3 
Ogden Reid. Midway between rose and 
salmon, blended with primrose-yellow, the 
center shading to deeper rose. Flowers are 
1234 inches or more across and 6 l o inches 
deep. Three-foot plants have heavy, thick 
foliage. $1.75 each; $5 for 3 
Pink Regalia. A free-blooming, lively pink 
variety with blooms 7 to 9 inches in diam- 
eter on long stems. A particularly good choice 
for cut flowers. $1 each; $2.75 for 3 
Vin Well Paragon. An unusual dahlia 
with delicate cameo-pink flowers, amber- 
yellow at the petal bases. Long stems. 
$1 each; $2.75 for 3 
White Beauty. Large-flowering pure white 
with beautiful form and substance. 
60c each; $1.50 for 3 
RED BARN COLLECTION 
OF DAHLIAS 
FIVE MAGNIFICENT GIANTS 
See color, page 27 
1. Leah Pearl 3. Jersey's Dainty 
2. Yellow Queen 4. Dr. Kenneth Taylor 
5. Centurian 
List Price $5.85 COLLECTION Price $4.50 
INFORMAL DECORATIVE 
Petals long, twisted and pointed. 
Blue Bird. Large flowers of beautiful form 
and interesting color, closest to blue of any 
dahlia. 60c each; $1.50 for 3 
California Idol. Immense, dazzling yellow 
flowers on vigorous plants. 
$1.25 each; $3.50 for 3 
Centurian. A large orange-scarlet, gold on 
under side. An abundance of 7-inch flowers 
over a long period. $1.50 each; $4.25 for 3 
Dr. Kenneth Taylor. Highly recommended 
in dahlias of this class. Flowers are scarlet- 
red with a bronze sheen and measure 8 to 9 
inches in diameter. $1.50 each; $4.25 for 3 
Freida Gaylord. Massive, rose-pink flowers 
with light gold shading. $2.50 each; $7 for 3 
Gaylord Ballay. Enormous, white flowers 
even without intensive forcing. 
$1.25 each; $3.50 for 3 
General Pershing. Very large flowers of 
blended coral and red with yellow suffusion. 
$2 each; $5.50 for 3 
Jane Cowl. A best-seller for many years. 
Flowers are huge, bronze-buff and old-gold 
deepening at the center. 
60c each; $1.50 for 3 
Mrs. R. G. Atkinson. Very large, clear 
lemon-yellow flowers on long, stiff stems. 
$1 each; $2.75 for 3 
Mrs. Hester A. Pape. Easily forced to 
prize-winning, 14-inch size, this red-purple 
variety should be featured in all dahlia 
gardens. $1.50 each; $4.25 for 3 
Red Champion. Giant, carmine-red blooms 
11 to 15 inches or more across. 
60c each; $1.50 for 3 
Sherwood's Peach. Unusually large, or- 
ange-apricot flowers on strong, stiff stems. 
$1.25 each; $3.50 for 3 
