THE FAMOUS 



tfeneij Jjeauty CDaklia Quintuplets 



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

 family has grown till now it embraces practically every; 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 onlv desirable 

 garden subjects, but also ideal for cut flowers. 



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1 . BLUE JERSEY BEAUT Y—F. D. Pos- 

 sessing all the meritorious qualities of its fore- 

 bears. Blue Jersey enjoys an important place 

 in the Jersey color range, being a luminous 

 lavender blue. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; §7.50 per 

 doz. 



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, flowing pink. Large flowers of 

 great depth. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 per 

 doz. 



3. JERSEY WHITE BEAUTY— F. D. It 



begins flowering early and continues through- 

 out the summer. The flowers are pure glisten- 

 ing white, of perfect formal design, with perfect 

 centers. The flowers also have wonderful 

 keeping qualities when cut. The plant is 

 vigorous and grows about five feet high. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 per 

 doz. 



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. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 per 

 doz. 



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. 



Price* strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 per 

 doz. 



Special Offer: 



THE JERSEY BEAUTY QUINTUPLETS 

 one each of the five varieties 



$300 



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 2^6 to i l A feet high; they are covered 

 with flowers during the summer. 



AURORA. A gay and brilliant variety that 

 makes it very popular as a cut flower. It is a 

 rich combination of orange, red and gold. 



BISHOP OF LANDAFF. A miniature 

 duplex. The brilliant scarlet flowers stand 

 gaily above the bronzy-red foliage. Excellent 

 for landscape work. 



BLUE BELL. Fine regular formation and 

 good habit. The color is a rich violet blue. 



CORALETTE. One of the finest. A glow- 

 ing coral pink. 



GRENADIER. The most popular bright 

 red, being a deep rich scarlet. 



JUDY. A reddish orange of ideal size. 

 Blooms consistently small and uniform. Bush 

 growth good with stems appropriate. Centers 

 are very full. 



PORTIA. Dainty to an extreme is this 

 lovely lilac pink cactus shaped miniature. 



SUFFOLK. The nicely proportioned plant 

 produces masses of bright orange flowers. 



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, $1.00 each; $10.00 

 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 l i feet high 



BRONZE BEAUTY. A beautiful golden 

 apricot. Free bloomer and good for cutting 

 purposes. 



CLOVER. Bloom I K »«• Soft pink with a 

 white center. Prolific in blooms all of which 

 are small and of fine form. Certified at Storrs. 



FLORISTS GEM. One of the gayest pom- 

 pons grown. The color is brilliant, being a 

 combination of red and gold. 



GOLDILOCKS. Bloom 1 % in. Gold deep- 

 ening at centers. Flowers well formed. Good 

 for exhibition and cutting. 



JOHNNY. Bloom 1 % 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. 



LITTLE SNOW WHITE. A perfect pure 

 white pompon. The fine wiry stems cause the 

 flowers to stand up well above the foliage. 



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 1 with its beautiful 

 blend of color. 



PURPLE GEM. A magnificent royal pur- 

 ple. An exquisite Dahlia for cutting as the 

 \ l /2 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 J4 in. blooms. 



Price for any of the above, 60c each; 

 $6.00 doz. 



Special Offer* Set of ten Modern Pom- 

 pon Dahlias, $5.00. 



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C. Straight I. C. Incurved 

 S. C. Semi-Cactus 

 COMETEER — €. A finely proportioned 

 flower of good size. The flowers are brilliant 

 golden yellow, and are held erect oh strong 

 stems. 



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 k 

 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 white 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 Five Select Cactus 

 Dahlias, $4.75. 



BALL DAHLIA 



JEAN KERR. Beautiful white. A popu- 

 lar cut flower variety. 



Price, strong divisions, 60c each; 

 $6.00 doz. 



COLLARETTE DAHLIAS 



ANNABELLE. A lovely single pink 

 Dahlia with a collarette of deeper pink. An 

 artistic flower, splendid for flower arrange- 

 ments. 



MISS JULIE. A rich deep wine red with 

 an artistic self colored collarette. 



Price of above, strong divisions, 75c 

 each; $7.50 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. 



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



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