Gold Medal Dahlias 
FISHER & MASSON 
Semi-Cactus Dahlias—Continued 
pi} AT T (~) RR AFHT (Berger). A Holland variety that attracted a great deal of attention 
at the New York Show of the American Dahlia Society. Its distinc¬ 
tive form and clean cut beauty gave it a place of Honor. The color is clear pale primrose, very 
clean and graceful in effect. Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
JEAN TRIMBEE (Trimbee-Waite). S. C. This variety can be grown to a huge pize 
(12 inches and over); we saw it on the exhibition table during the past 
season. Color is a rich, glowing petunia violet, a better description might be a purple Ft. 
Monmouth, but it is a still larger flower than Ft. Monmouth. Plants have a vigorous habit of 
growth; stems are very stiff and straight. Truly a right Royal flower. Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
JERSEY’S MAMMOTH s- £ 
mahogany. This 
year and won first prize at many of the shows 
variety will reach fourteen inches; stems fair. 
Truly a 
variety 
for the 
monster. The color is a rich golden 
was introduced in a limited way last 
largest bloom. Many blooms of this 
Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
JERSEY’S M PT . OQAAWaite). A very lovely semi-cactus dahlia, bright and very aptly 
J 1 named. A basket of this variety created a great deal of comment 
at the New York show. Tyrian rose shading' to silver on the tips with a silver reverse. A very 
striking variety on fine stiff stems. Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
I.A MEXICANA (F. & M.). Color Grenadine Orange, perhaps Burnt Orange toning to cop¬ 
per would better describe it. Center of flower lighter in shade and tips of 
petals slightly tinged with gold. An extremely early and free bloomer, yet easily attaining exhi¬ 
bition size. Flowers borne on slender, stiff, black stems, medium to tall habit of growth, dark 
green foliage. (In view of the fact that the dahlia was originally discovered by the Aztecs of 
Mexico, this name is very apropos). Roots, 50c 
MABEL S. j^)(“)TJfjL A.S (Thompson-Waite). One of the sensations of the New York show 
A ' in 1929. Color is a clear pastel lavender with orchid lights. One 
of the most exquisitely beautiful dahlias ever produced. Flower is of huge proportions, stem is 
like a cane and long. Foliage dark green, plant of tall habit of growdh. A wonderful exhibition 
dahlia. Roots, $1.50; Plants, 75c 
MARTHA EPPELE 
This stunning exhibition 
“semi-cactus" dahlia has pet¬ 
als which are twisted closely 
at their points and revolute 
for at least half their length, 
standing out very distinctly. 
Color is a glowing bronze or 
Autumn shade, especially 
beautiful under artificial light 
where the dark bronzy shade 
assumes a rosy tint. This is 
a variety that still grows after 
being cut and will keep a long 
time, making it especially fine 
for exhibition purposes. A 
profuse bloomer with flowers 
at least 9 inches that are held 
well over the foliage, on long 
stiff stems. Foliage, dark 
green and thick; plants of 
medium to tall habit of 
growdh. 
Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
META SGAMMELL 
A huge exhibition semi-cactus, 
center of flower pale amaranth 
pink shading to a deep ama¬ 
ranth pink, a most artistic 
flower on account of the ir¬ 
regularity of the petals which 
terminate in sharp points 
and curl and twist saucily, 
or more. Flower carried high above 
Roots, $1.0(1; Plants, 50c 
S-/\.T[ (Ballay). Flaming red with a slight touch of gold at the center. The exquisite coloring 
is at once fascinating. The hornlike petals are so perfectly roiled and incurved, giving 
rare form and character to a flower of unusual brilliancy. The rugged, almost leafless stems 
give the impression of being nearly as thick at the top as at the base. This variety has been 
a consistent winner at the shows. Plants medium to tall habit of growth. 
Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
THE SUN (D.udley-Ruschmohr). Semi-cactus. This flower is very aptly named, being a clear, 
brilliant, sun-light yellow. The color is very definite and bright; the shape much like 
Edna Ferber. Here is one of the clean cut gems of the dahlia world and a welcome to its special 
class. An excellent grower. Plants only, $5.00 
MARTHA EPPELE 
An unusually beautiful flower that can be grown 9 inches 
foliage on a long, straight stem. 
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