1934 SPRING AND FALL THE HOUSE OF GURNEY, INC. YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA 
DAHLIAS (Continued) 
Dahlias for Cutting 
California Enchantress 
Mrs. I. de Ver Warner—Popular orchid- 
lavender. Very good. Decorative. 30c each; 3 
for 80c. 
Rene Cayeux—One of the earliest and most 
continuous bloomers and flowers until very late. 
A rich, clear, glowing crimson-red. Cactus. 30c 
each; 3 for 80c. 
Giant Dahlias 
Bashful Giant — One of the largest flower¬ 
ing Decorative Dahlias in existence. Its gigantic 
blooms are excellent for exhibition, growing 
under ordinary conditions 6 to 9 inches in 
diameter and 3 to 5 inches thick. An exquisite 
apricot with buff or gold tint. Sure to give 
satisfaction. 30c each; 3 for 80c. 
Bonnie Brae — This California creation is 
one of the largest Dahlias in existence, often 
producing flowers 8 and 9 inches across of true 
Decorative type. It is an exceptional exhibition 
variety and does equally as well as a garden 
variety being strong and vigorous. Soft rose- 
pink blending to cream and pale yellow at the 
center. 25c each; 3 for 70c. 
Millionaire— One of the best known Decora¬ 
tive Dahlias in existence as well as one of the 
largest, producing flowers from 6 to 8 inches 
under ordinary conditions and from 10 to 12 
inches across under extraordinary conditions. 
Lavender shading to white at center. 30c each; 
3 for 80c. 
Pride of California (Decorative)—Mammoth 
rich American beauty red. Very tall, vigorous 
grower, flowering continuously from early sum¬ 
mer until late fall. Its perfectly formed flowers 
are produced on strong stems well above the 
foliage. An exceptionally large decorative flower. 
20c each; 3 for 50c. 
Venus—Large blooms produced freely on fine 
stems. Very lovely color of soft creamy-white 
shaded lavender. Decorative. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
Rainbow Dahlias 
Darlene—An exquisite shade of live shell-pink 
with a dainty blending of white at center. It is 
an early and continuous bloomer, excellent for 
florists’ use. Flowers very uniform and perfect 
are produced on long stiff stems well above the 
foliage. We can recommend this Decorative dahlia 
highly for cut-flower and garden purposes. 15c 
each; 3 for 40c. 
Elizabeth Slocombe—The largest and best 
of its color to our knowledge, and one that we 
can highly recommend at any price. Its im¬ 
mense flowers are produced on exceptionally 
long stiff stems, making it very desirable for 
cutting and exhibition purposes. A very strong, 
vigorous grower. The brilliant purplish-garnet 
coloring makes it very effective in the garden. 
As the flower matures, it fades to a lovely shade 
of garnet. A very deep flower of Decorative 
type. 25c each; 3 for 70c. 
Judge Alton B. Parker—Orange Dahlias are 
always scarce and Judge Marean realized this 
when .he selected his friend Judge Parker as 
the namesake for this rare creation. It is of 
the tangerine-orange shades with deeper shad¬ 
ings at the center. A mammoth flower, seven 
to nine inches across, and one that always 
creates a sensation, blending particularly well 
with the autumn tones so much in vogue today. 
25c each; 3 for 70c. 
Mrs. Carl Salbach—A beautiful lavender- 
pink Decorative Dahlia which has blends of 
deeper lavender toward the center. This sen¬ 
sational Dahlia has remarkable length of stem, 
and is a perfect cut-flower and exhibition type, 
as it lasts so long after cutting. These stately, 
beautiful blooms are worthy of a place in any 
garden. 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
Souvenir de Gustave Doazon (Deco¬ 
rative)—Imported from France. Very large, 
tall, vigorous grower. Very long stems. A pleas¬ 
ing shade of orange-red. This giant is fine for 
cutting. 20c each; 5 for 90c. 
Storm King—Pure white. Flowers produced . 
freely on long stems. Show Dahlia. 20c each; 
5 for 90c. 
Elizabeth Slocombe 
Additional Choice 
Decorative Dahlias 
Prices: Each 20c; 5 for 90c; 10 for $1.75. 
Charm—The color is a most pleasing combi¬ 
nation of burnt orange, shading to yellow. 
E. T. Bedford—Fine exhibition flowers of 
purple with lighter shading, giving it the 
appearance of a silvered purple tone. Profuse 
bloomer. 
Giant Ruby—Deep scarlet; an enormous 
flower with great depth. .A prolific bloomer 
with long, stiff stems. 
Judge Marean—The colors changing as the 
flowers pass through different stages of develop¬ 
ment, are a combination of glowing salmon-pink, 
red, iridescent orange, yellow and gold, all 
blending most harmoniously; early and contin¬ 
uous bloomer. 
Oregon Beauty—Brightest red grown. 
Patrick O’Mara—The color is an unusually 
soft and pleasing shade of orange buff, slightly 
tinged neyron rose. 
Rosa Nell—Large full blooms. Rose to deep 
lavender. A rare color in Dahlias. 
Snowdrift—Huge flower of perfect form, 
pure white. 
The Emperor—Mammoth maroon. A strong 
plant. 
Rene Cayeux (Cactus) 
Miniature Pompon Dahlias 
Prices: Each 25c; 5 for $1.00; 10 for $1.80. 
Pompons are the midgets of the Dahlia 
family, producing very small compact flowers, 
averaging about 1 'A inches in diameter. They 
bloom very freely and are especially suitable 
for cutting on account of their extra fine keeping 
qualities. Plants are dwarf in habit growing 
from 2<A to 3 feet in height. Suitable for 
planting in rock gardens. 
Little Jewel—A clear peach blossom pink. 
Probably the best and prettiest Pompon. 
Decorative. 
Pink Dandy—A fine light pink. 
Rothaut—A fine red. 
Zoe—A combination of orange, yellow and red 
intermingled. Very attractive. 
Mixed Dahlias—Each 12c; 5 for 50c; 10 for 
85c; 25 for $1.75. 
Menlo, Iowa 
June 6, 1933 
Gurney Seed & Nursery Co. 
Dear Sirs: 
I am writing you in regard to the Water 
Poppies I received a short time ago. I 
received them in fine shape and they are 
both growing fine. I also want to thank you 
for them and the Gladiolus bulbs which I 
think were a fine gift. Maybe next spring I 
can order more garden seeds from you. 
Thanking you again, I am 
Mrs. John Croisant. 
Bonnie Brae 
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