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Henderson's "ALL STAR" Collection 

 of Four Prize Winning Dahlias for $2-so 



See Color Plate Opposite 



MARMION — I. D. An attractive large golden yellow with bronze 

 suffusion. The petals are gracefully waved and curled; free blooming. 

 Price, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



JAMES K.IRBY — I. D. 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 8 

 inches or over in diameter, with a depth of 5 inches. They are pro- 

 duced on stems 3 feet or more in length, which hold the flowers stiffly 

 erect. 



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



Special Offer : The Collection of 



SATAN — C. A sensation for its striking beauty, formation and 

 coloring. Here is really an outstanding variety; blooms average 10 to 

 12 inches in diameter and 6 inches in depth; color, flaming scarlet with 

 orange-salmon at base of each petal; flowers last a long time when cut. 



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



KEMP'S VIOLET WONDER— I. D. 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. 



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



Four "All Star" Dahlias $2.50 



DAHLIAS— The Stars and Prima Donnas of Recent Shows 



They are the Prize and Praise Winners of the Dahlia 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 just covered 

 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, $2.00 each; $20.00 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, $2.00 each; $20.00 doz. 



J. J. JEFFERSON— F. D. 



A very fine pure white that will be very popular when better known. 

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



KAY FRANCIS— S. C. 



A prize winner having eleven first prizes and an American Home 

 Achievement Medal to it's 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, $2.00 each; $20.00 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, $5.00 each; $50.00 doz. 



MRS. ALFRED T. BUN YARD— I. D. 



Deep, rich yellow, size 7 inches by 4 inches. A vigorous growing, 

 early, free blooming variety. Winner at the 1935 A. D. S. Show — 

 first in class 264B, Sec. F as best undisseminated informal decorative. 



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



MRS. GEORGE Le BOUTILLIER— I. D. 



The deep rich carmine red blooms which frequently grow over a foot 

 across command attention wherever shown. See illustration. 

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



MURPHY'S MASTERPIECE— I. D. 



Dark red with garnet shadings. An Achievement 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, $3.00 each; $30.00 doz. 



ORIENTAL GLORY— I. D. 



Color is cadmium orange overlaid with scarlet. Center and reverse 

 heavily shaded scarlet. Is a strong grower and free bloomer. The 

 large flowers are carried on strong stems well above the foliage. 



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



RAINBOW'S END— F. D. 



This pleasing combination of red and gold produces a bloom of 

 rare beauty. The healthy, upstanding habit of growth of the plant 

 and the long straight stems which hold the brilliant blooms well above 

 the foliage, make this a really outstanding dahlia. 



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



SULTAN OF HILLCREST— F. D. 



The unique form with the petals recurving to the stem attracts one's 

 attention. Huge blooms of lemon yellow with reverse of rosy pink on 

 strong stems giving an unusual color effect. A dahlia we can recom- 

 mend for the largest bloom class. Certified at Storrs. 



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



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

 Strong Divisions, $25.00, delivered, transportation paid. 



WfisJbEORGE LE BOUTiLLIER 



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

 Dahlia Roots are Delivered Transportation Paid. 



