DAHLIA ROOTS: 



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Henderson's 1934 Introductions 



GOLDEN ECLIPSE— Formal Decorative 



Unquestionably the finest and most valuable Dahlia of recent introduction. First 

 shown in the A. D. S. Show, New York, where it won the first prizes, both in the 

 Best Undisseminated and the Best Formal Decorative Classes. At Brooklyn this 

 year, it won first prize as the best keeping Dahlia; it also received a certificate of 

 merit at Storr's Testing Gardens. 



This past season it has been used consistently by several of New York's most ex- 

 acting florists, and with James Kirby (which we catalog for the first time this year) 

 it brought the best prices on the market. It was chosen by the Waldorf-Astoria 

 Hotel as a display favorite. 



The color is clear golden-yellow with slight blushes of salmon on some of the petals, 

 shading to bright rich salmon in the center. A pleasing, glowing combination of 

 autumn colors that is as brilliant under artificial light as in the open. The plant is 

 exceptionally vigorous in growth, ranging from five to seven feet in height, the flowers 

 average from eight to ten inches in diameter with a depth of five inches. They are 

 gracefully poised on strong stems, which can be cut up to four feet long. 



For the Dahlia hobbyist, Golden Eclipse is an undefeated Formal that will be 

 outstanding for its form, its brilliant color, and its keeping qualities wherever shown. 

 At the New York Show all authorities conceded that Golden Eclipse was in better 

 condition at the close of the Show than any other variety on exhibition. 



Price, strong divisions, $10.00 each; delivered transportation paid. 



JAMES KIRBY Informal Decorative 



Like a glowing ruby, this superb Dahlia possesses a dazzling brilliance unlike that 

 of any other red Dahlia in cultivation. Its exact 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 eight inches or over 

 in diameter with a depth of five inches. They are produced on stems three feet or 

 more in length, which hold the flowers stiffly erect. 



The plant is extremely vigorous, ranging from four to five feet high under ordinary 

 field culture, and the foliage is clean cut and luxuriant. All the blooms of this variety 

 grown last year were eagerly sought after by the New York Cut Flower Market. 

 Price, strong divisions, $5.00 each delivered transportation paid. 



Henderson's Prize-Winning Dahlias at the 

 1933 A. D. S. Show, New York. 



Our Select Offering of Newer Dahlias 



CITY OF TRENTON — Informal Decorative 



A most desirable variety for its lovely color, which is a combina- 

 tion of apricot and gold with a rosy lustrous sheen throughout the 

 flower and on the reverse of the petals. The bush is very robust 

 and the perfectly-formed, full-centered flowers are borne on long, 

 erect stems. Field-grown roots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



DWIGHT MORROW— Informal Decorative 



A remarkable Dahlia both for its size, which under favorable con- 

 ditions reaches twelve inches across, as also for its brilliant crimson- 

 red color. A strong grower with heavy foliage and stems that sup- 

 port the gigantic flowers well. A popular exhibition prizewinner. 

 Field-grown roots, $2.00 each; $20.00 per doz. 



FORT WASHINGTON— Formal Decorative 



A deep, rich mahogany red that does not fade. The flowers are 

 large, the plant is vigorous. It is an immensely popular variety. 

 Field-grown roots, $1.25 each; $12.50 per doz. 



GLORY OF MONMOUTH— Formal Decorative 



Its vigorous, compact growth and free-blooming qualities make it 

 an ideal specimen plant. Its color is most pleasing, a soft salmon- 

 pink with light orange at the base of the petals. The flowers are 

 heavy in texture, and the stems sturdy. Field-grown roots, $1.00 

 each; $10.00 per doz. 



GOOD NIGHT— Informal Decorative 



It is extremely popular because it is one of the darkest colored 

 Dahlias in cultivation. A deep, rich maroon of good size, good form, 

 and fine stems. Its color holds well even in hot weather, and it is 

 free blooming. Field-grown roots, $1.75 each; $17.50 per doz. 



GRAF ZEPPELIN— Formal Decorative 



One of the strongest and tallest growing Dahlias in cultivation. 

 Its flowers, which are often eight inches across, are pure white, of 

 perfect formation with full centers. Field-grown roots, $1.50 each; 

 $15.00 per doz. 



KEMP'S VIOLET WONDER— Informal Decorative 



A magnificent Dahlia, bright violet-purple in color, the tips of 

 the petals shading into a faint bluish-violet. The flowers are large 

 and deep, of perfect form, and keep well when cut. The stems are 

 stiff, holding the flowers well above the foliage. It is a strong grower. 

 Field-grown roots, $1.25 each; $12.50 per doz. 



THOMAS EDISON— Formal Decorative 



An impressively beautiful Dahlia worthy of its distinguished 

 name. Its color may be described as a royal purple. The flowers 

 are large, of perfect formation; they are carried on strong stems 

 and the foliage is large and insect resistant. Field-grown roots, 

 $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Special Offer: One each of the 8 Newer Dahlias offered above for $10.00. Delivered transportation paid. 



Henderson's Prize-Winner Collection of Six Modern Dahlias 



Shown in colors on opposite page. 



We have selected this group not only for their popularity in'the Exhibition Halls, but also for their value as free-blooming Garden Dahlias 

 and good keeping qualities when cut. 



AUBREY DAVENPORT— Semi-Cact us 



Pure white with just a suggestion of yellow in the center; fine 

 graceful form. Field-grown roots, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



ELIZA LONDON SHEPARD— Informal Decorative 



The most beautiful golden-orange of its type in cultivation. Ex- 

 quisite form, full center, stems perfect, free bloomer. Field-grown 

 roots,- $1,00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



KATHLEEN NORRIS— Informal Decorative 



A pleasing, soft rose-pink; center petals creamy pink. The petals 

 are broaM, overlapping and beautifully twisted. A vigorous grower 

 with heavy leathery foliage; stems long and strong. Field-grown 

 roots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



KING MIDAS— Informal Decorative 



An enormous, clear yellow; form perfect; high, full center. Plant 

 vigorous and extremely free blooming; good stems. Field-grown 

 roots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



LEO NEISSON— Formal Decorative 



A brilliant, rich strawberry-red. The great abundance of large 

 blossoms makes this a most desirable Dahlia. Field-grown roots, 

 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



THE WORLD— Formal Decorative 



Outstanding for its superb color, a rich, deep rosy-magenta over- 

 laid garnet with silver shadings. Flowers of good substance. The 

 plant is strong; foliage leathery. Field-grown roots, 75c each; $7.50 

 per doz. 



Henderson's Prize-Winner Collection of Six Modern Dahlias— Field-Grown Roots, $3.50. Delivered Transportation Paid. 



PI ease Note— -Henderson's Dahlias are- Entire Field-Grown Roots, not divided tubers, except where specially noted. Dahlia Roots are Delivered 



Transportation .Paid.-. 



