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CHAPPAQUA DAHLIA GARDENS 
THE COMMODORE (Informal Decorative) 
One of the largest and most spectacular yellow Dahlias. The color is a brilliant lemon 
yellow, good depth, immense size, fine stem and exceedingly prolific bloomer. 
Roots, $2.00; Plants, 75c. 
THE WORLD (Formal Decorative) 
Rich deep rosy magenta overlaid garnet and with silver shadings at the edges of the 
petals. The stems are perfect, foliage heavy. A thrifty grower and admired by many. 
Roots, 75c. 
THOMAS A. EDISON (Formal Decorative) 
A deep purple variety with staghorn petal formation, and one of the best 1930 
introductions. A strong robust grower, with foliage that is dark green and leathery 
and resistant to insects. Stems cane-like and flowers are freely produced. 
Roots, 75c.; Plants, 50c. 
THE SUN (Semi-Cactus) 
One of the clean-cut gems of the Dahlia world. A bright glowing sunlight yellow, 
with a sunburst form. Changes from informal decorative to semi-cactus as it ripens. 
Withstands dry weather and pests. 
Roots, $7.50; Plants, $3.00 
VIOLET WONDER (Formal Decorative) 
The best violet colored Dahlia to date. The predominating color is a rich violet 
with an underlying tone of royal purple. The flowers are perfect, massive and are 
borne on long stiff stems that hold the flowers well above the foliage. Some call it 
superfine, others superb! Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c. 
WALDHEIM SUNSHINE (Informal Decorative) 
This giant Dahlia is one of the best hybrid decoratives. A true deep yellow under 
artificial light, or natural light. The bush growth is ideal; strong, stiff straight stems 
hold the flower facing upright. Roots, #1.00 
WATCHUNG SMOKE (Informal Decorative) 
A giant flower of unusual color. A very clear, attractive pink, flushed with silver 
gray. Should be planted early and crowned out. 
Roots, $3.00 
WATCHUNG WONDER (Informal Decorative) 
This giant possesses strong vigorous habits. The color is crimson, sometimes tipped 
with gold. A spectacular Dahlia that created a sensation at many of the shows. A 
fine variety in every respect, one you should not overlook. 
Roots, $1.50; Plants, 75c. 
WILLIAMETTE (Informal Decorative) 
A rose and orange blend, overcast with golden sheen. Long fine cane stem. Very 
useful as a cut-flower. Roots, #2.00; Plants, #1.00 
WILLIAM J. RATHGEBER (Informal Decorative) 
A really fine Dahlia that has been named to honor the memory of a man who served 
so long as secretary of the American Dahlia Society. The color is a deep tyrian rose, 
suffused with a soft translucent glow. The blooms are of large size and good depth. 
A seedling of Bagdad, but larger with finer stems and foliage, also a more prolific 
bloomer. The stems are long and sturdy, and hold the blooms high above the robust 
bush. Plants, $3.50 
YANKEE GIRL (Formal Decorative) 
A stiff stemmed salmon rose pink with remarkable keeping qualities for decorations. 
Roots, #2.00; Plants, #1.00 
