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The "BRILLIANT QUINTET" of Modern Garden Dahlias 



Shown in Colors Q • 1 f^\£C The Collection of Five jb^ C\Q 



on Opposite Page ^pCCiai VyltCr Field Grown Roots *° 



No. 1 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. The blooms are held erect on long-strong, stems. The 

 plant is vigorous and of medium height. When grown for exhibition it 

 will produce blossoms ten inches across. At the 1937 American Dahlia 

 Society Show in New York it was the recipient of as much admiration 

 as the debutantes of the year. 



Price, field-grown roots, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



No. 2 HARRIET HOCTOR— I. D. A very satisfactory Dahlia of 

 wonderful size and color. The stems tip a little in the extreme heat with 

 the weight of the flower. Color, bright mauve with magenta shadings, 

 giving a bright purple effect. Bushes strong and healthy. 



Price, field-grown roots, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



No. 3. STAR OF BETHLEHEM— S. C. This is perhaps the out- 

 standing white cactus Dahlia in cultivation at the present day. 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, and at the same time tends to set off the lovely 

 white blossoms, thereby enhancing their appearance. 



Price, field-grown roots, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



No. 4. OYSTER BAY BEAUTY— F. D. A magnificent deep rich 

 red with maroon shadings. The plant is vigorous and free blooming. 



Price, field-grown roots, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



No. 5. SANHICAN PEACH— I. D. Color is best described as 

 the shade of a ripe California peach, with a real peach glow. Petals 

 twist, resembling a stag horn. Stems are straight. Good habit. 



Price, field-grown roots, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



DAHLIAS — The Stars and Prima Donnas of Recent Shows 



They are the Prize and Praise Winners of the Honor Rolls 



I. D. Informal Decorative varieties. F. D. Formal Decorative varieties. S. C. Semi-Cactus varieties. 



AMELIA EARHART — S. C. Apricot buff with salmon shadings. This very large 

 and beautiful Dahlia has the distinction of being the winner of two Achievement Medals 

 and many other prizes. Bloom is richly colored, large and deep, held nicely facing on a 

 good stem. One of the very best. 



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



CAVALCADE — F. D. One of the very best. Color, pure old rose, and bushes iust 

 coveied with blooms, making it a real standout for landscape purposes. An excellent 

 keeper with general habit and form of Jersey's Beauty but blooms larger. 



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



ELISSA LANDI — F. D. Light pinkish orange. A regularly formed flower of good 

 coloring and with good growing habits. Blooms average from eight to nine inches. Stem 

 long, strong and straight. Highly recommended. Roll of Honor. 



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



FIRE BALL — F. D. Fiery red. Blooms 8 in. x 5 in. Bush 5 ft. Very dark, insect- 

 resistant foliage. Clean, open growth. A ball of fire. One of the best 1937 introductions. 

 (See illustration.) 



Price, strong divisions, $5.00 each; $50.00 doz. 



GOLDEN STANDARD — C. Golden tan with a darker center. A seedling of Jane 

 Cowl with the strong growing habits of its parent. A great prize-winner. Blooms, 

 9 in. x 5 in. Bush 5 ft. One of the best cactus varieties. 



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



HUNT'S VELVET WONDER— I. D. A very large, deep violet. Has been grown 

 up to 15 inches. Sturdy growing habit and a sure producer. A great favorite for the 

 garden and show room. 



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



JESSICA DRAGONETTE— S. C. Color a beautiful blending of peach, pink and 

 cream. Blooms very large, 12 in. x 6 in., borne well above the foliage on long, strong 

 stems. Bush 5 ft. Excellent sturdy growth. One of the best of the newer introductions. 



Price, strong divisions, $2.50 each; $25.00 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, larger and deeper in color than Frau 

 O. Bracht. This variety is a tall, rugged grower with sturdy stems. 



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



MARGRACE — I. D. A prize winner at many shows. Very unique in form, having 

 a good center, blooms 10 inches across and 5 inches deep. The color is bright scarlet 

 with a tan reverse. It is very striking as the petals twist and turn, showing the reverse. 

 Stems are strong and heavy and the plant grows about 5 feet high. 



Price, strong divisions, $2.50 each; $25.00 doz. (See illustration.) 



MRS. GEORGE Le BOUTILLIER— I. D. The deep rich carmine red blooms 

 which frequently grow over a foot across command attention wherever shown. 

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



MURPHY'S MASTERPIECE— I. D. Dark red with garnet shadings. An Achieve- 

 ment Medal winner and Roll of Honor dahlia. One of the very largest varieties and a 

 special favorite with us. Winner as largest bloom at the World's Fair Show and winner 

 as Largest in more shows than any other dahlia. 



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



PRIDE OF AUSTINBURG— I. D. Grenadine pink and light orange yellow, darker 

 center and with a reverse of light purple. Blooms, 12 in. x 6 in. on long, cane-like stems. 

 Bush 5 ft. Leathery, insect-resistant foliage. Highest score at Storrs in 1935. Excellent 

 variety. 



Price, strong divisions, $2.50 each; $25.00 doz. 



Special Offer: Henderson's Group of 12 Honor Roll Dahlias. Strong Divisions, 

 $23.50 delivered, transportation paid. 



Henderson's Dahlias are Entire Field-Grown Roots, not divisions, except where specially noted. 

 Dahlia Roots are Delivered Transportation Paid. 



