Myra Howard 
INFORMAL DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
MYRA HOWARD (Glutzbeck-Dahliadel 86), 1932, 
g e, Bloom 10 x 7, Bush 5J4 ft. A dahlia we 
are proud to have introduced as it is one of the 
very best of the ’32 introductions. The color is 
a glowing combination of yellow cadmium and 
gold with tints of salmon, the entire effect being 
ochreous orange. Throughout the deep flower 
are petaloids, which give it distinction in both 
form and color. A wonderful plant and a thrifty 
grower, producing giant blooms freely on long, 
strong stems. Won American Home Achievement 
Medal 1931, and in 1932 was certified at Storrs, 
Conn., tying with Satan, scoring 87, the highest 
of the year. Reports from customers all over the 
U. S. indicate this dahlia behaves wonderfully 
well in the various climates. Georgia growers 
have been particularly enthusiastic. If you de¬ 
sire a sensation in your garden and a winner for 
the show room, secure Myra Howard. 
Roots, $4.00; Plants, $2.00 
ACHIEVEMENT (Ballay-Success 85), 1931, g e, 
Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 6 ft. This dahlia is truly 
great, as it is a robust grower, profuse bloomer, 
with artistic blooms on strong stems, and has 
good keeping qualities. Golden yellow suffused 
with bronze and rose, giving a general tone of 
apricot a little brighter and deeper than Jane 
Cowl. Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
COQUETTE (F. & M. 84), g e, Bloom 10x6, 
Bush 5 ft. A very spectacular dahlia of Spanish 
coloring, bright red blending with gold. Petals 
twist and curl, showing the golden reflex. Blooms 
keep well if fully matured when cut. The heavy 
dark green foliage makes it insect-resistant. Free 
bloomer on long stems. .50 
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GOOD NIGHT (Broomall 86), g e, Bloom 10 x 5, 
Bush 5 ft. One of the prettiest dark dahlias we 
have had the pleasure of growing. Good through¬ 
out the season. Color, oxblood red shaded 
maroon. Its faults are hard to find, which is 
saying a great deal, as it has size, form and 
stem as well as being an early and profuse 
bloomer. Roots, $1.50; Plants, .75 
GREAT HARBOR (Trossbach-Kemp), 1932, g e, 
Bloom 9x5, Bush 4 ft. Very striking in its 
boldness and bright rich crimson carmine color. 
The flower grows very large and is held on long 
stiff stems well above the foliage. Plant is of 
medium height, wide spreading, and is prolific 
from early to late. Roots, $2.50; Plants, $1.25 
LONG HILL (Lotze 85), g e, Bloom 9x5, Bush 
5 ft. An already popular seedling of Jane Cowl. 
Orange cadmium shaded coral and suffused soft 
carmine. The plant is a good grower and a 
prolific bloomer. Blooms are of good substance 
for cutting and exhibition. Certified at Storrs 
1932 where it was outstanding. Plants, $2.50 
RUBY TAIT (Fraser 85), 1933, g e, Bloom 10 x 4, 
Bush 4 ft. A delicately shaded flower of unique 
formation with numerous petals and petaloids. A 
striking relief from the uniformity of the formal 
decoratives. Light sulphur yellow with soft violet 
rose suffusion and shadings on reverse. One of 
the first in bloom and if pruned and disbudded 
will be a mass of bloom until frost. 
Plants, $2.50 
DOINGS OF THE A. D. S. 
As President of A. D. S., I was very glad to have the 
opportunity to judge in Detroit, and at the World’s 
Fair, as well as at many of the Eastern Shows. Al¬ 
though the trip was a hurried one, I felt it was well 
worth while, and I enjoyed seeing the exhibits and 
meeting in person many of the friends with whom I 
have had the pleasure of correspondence. 
The American Dahlia Society is spreading its activi¬ 
ties westward in aiding the Michigan Dahlia Society to 
establish an official A. D. S. Trial Grounds at East Lan¬ 
sing, Michigan with rules and regulations the same as 
at Storrs. These Grounds will be under the guidance 
of Mr. C. E. Wildon. As past president of the A. D. S., 
I want to urge all interested in sending new varieties 
to Trial Grounds to consider using both Trial Grounds, 
preferably the same year, as growing conditions are 
quite different even though the length of season is 
similar. 
It is my hope that we will soon have 1 trial grounds in 
the different sections of the United States with uni¬ 
form rules governing them so that we may know just 
how each variety is going to react before disseminating. 
The original Trial Grounds at Storrs, Conn, super¬ 
vised by Roland Patch is a creditable institution, and 
deserves much praise for its accurate work. 
The fee for each seedling is $3.00 at each of the 
Trial Grounds. Three roots or plants of the variety 
should be sent to both Trial Grounds. 
The Quarterly Bulletins, which have been greatly 
improved by the addition of several new features, con¬ 
tain much interesting and authentic dahlia information. 
With our fine new Bulletin, I cannot help appealing 
to you, if you are not already a member, to join the 
A. D. S., dues $2.00, and you will receive the Bulletin 
regularly. Our secretary is Louis Ailing, 251 Court 
St., West Haven, Conn. 
