TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 
Gold Medal Dahlias 
General List of Decorative Dahlias—Continued 
SULTAN OF HILLCREST 
(Scott). F. D. One of the finest varieties we grew last 
season, plants were laden with bloom of exhibition size, 
stem straight and stiff, color soft autumn with yellow reverse; must be seen to be appre¬ 
ciated. Roots, $10.00; Plants, $5.00 
Tpfp fOMMODOR F (Scott-Kemp). One of the largest and most spectacular yellow 
dahlias seen on the exhibition tables, many of the blooms attain¬ 
ing 12 inches across, of good depth. Flowers held high above the foliage on long stiff stems. 
Color a brilliant Lemon yellow, petals broad and long. Plant of medium height, wide spreading 
and of sturdy growth. Exceedingly free bloomer from beginning of season to frost. Scored 85 
at trial grounds. Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
TRENTONIAN (F. & M.). F. D. This great dahlia still maintains its leadership among 
giant decoratives. Its color appeals and captivates at one glance and is 
really symbolic of Autumn. The color is that of an “Indian’s skin,” a wonderful blending of 
old gold, amber and coppery bronze, the whole forming a flower of marvelous brilliancy. 
Roots, 50c 
VARIO (Boston). I. D. One of the best of the variegated dahlias and of an entirely new color 
combination. Tan mixed with very pale pink in every imaginable combination. The 
flowers are large and have fine stems. Thick foliage and a free bloomer. Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
WHITE WONDER (Kemp). F. D. This great white is a definite cross between Ft. 
Monmouth and Ida Perkins and is one of the largest and best whtie 
dahlias of informal deooratvie type. Color is pure white, blooms are held very erect on stiff 
stems, and are produced in profusion eanly until late in the season. This dahlia attained 11 to 12 
inches in the trial garden of its originator, and from S to 9 inches in depth. The plant is a 
strong, sturdy grower, wide spreading with many branches from the ground up, producing a 
giant bloom that can be cut with a stem 5 to 6 feet. Foliage very thick, insect-resisting. 
Roots, $7.50; Plants, $2.50 
W. H. T. (Formal Dec.). One of the outstanding dahlias at the A. D. S. Show in 1930, an un¬ 
usual shade of old rose, very large exhibition flowers produced on very strong, straight 
stems. Foliage dark green and insect-resisting. Very fine for exhibition. Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
YELLOW CHIEF B. O ne of best yellow varieties we tried out the past year for 
baskets in an exhibition. Flowers are very large, are borne on ex¬ 
tremely long, stiff stems, and are good keepers while cut. Plant is of tall habit of growth, early 
bloomer and good growing habits. Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
YORK & LANCASTER 
(F. D.). One of the best red and white dahlias in commerce, 
plants medium to tall habit of growth, dark green foliage, 
flowers of good size, produced in profusion and borne on stiff stems. Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
Semi-Cactus Dahlias 
The new classification of the American Dahlia Society of this type of dahlia is as 
follows: “Fully double flowers with the margin of the majority of the floral rays revolute 
for less than one-half of their length.” 
AIKO (Dahliadel). S. C. The public today wants something different and we have it in this new 
spectacular semi-cactus. It is largo and striking in color. Cardinal or deep carmine, with 
a silver reverse showing at the center and tips which make it unusual. Plants glow about 414 
feet, stems are straight and stiff, dark green foliage. Roots, $2.50; Plants, $1.25 
AMELIA EARHART 'Cordes-Eastman). Semi-cactus. It is a very large, well-proportioned 
ind artistically formed combination of apricot-buff with primrose 
at the base of each petal. Throughout the flowers, and particularly when they are young are 
tints and sometimes stripes of salmon. However, the flower gives a nne-toned color effect of 
clear apricot buff. Roots, $10.00; Plants, $5.00 
AMERICAN LEGION C. Tn ' s gorgeous bright yellow dahlia is fittingly named. An¬ 
other beauty for the “largest of all classes,” huge blossoms are 
borne on straight, stiff stems. Our stock of this variety is very good and we should see more 
of it the coming season on the exhibition tables. Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
EDNA FERBER (F. & M.). S. C. Our 1927 introduction that is still a leader among the 
winning varieties in this class. A semi-cactus of huge size with an ex¬ 
tremely fine stiff stem. Color a glistening coral shading to old gold at the base of petals. Petals 
curled and twisted, making a very full flower. Plants are of medium to tall habit of growth, 
foliage dark green and thick. A winner in the class calling for "largest and best” semi-cactus. 
Roots, 75c; Plants, 50c 
p T MARCH (Boston). S. C. A truly wonderful flower of the clearest shade of orchid 
' ' lavender with long rolling petals, color does not vary throughout the season. 
An enormous exhibition variety, which should be planted out of the wind in the full sunshine 
and given plenty of space. Bushes grow tall and spreading with coarse insect-resisting foliage. 
Stems long and straight. Fine for exhibition. Roots, $4.00; Plants, $2.00 
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