LOUISE BATES 
CORDES - - - EASTMAN 
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT 
The most spectacular dahlia we have ever seen. Massive in size. 
A most prolific bloomer. Excellent plant and the finest of stems. We 
saw this dahlia at the trial grounds at Storr’s Conn, and counted some 
twelve to fifteen flowers that measured from 7 to 10 inches on a single 
plant that had never been disbudded. 
A Semi-Cactus of Mallow pink with a dark phlox purple center. 
A Certificate of Merit dahlia that has been grown in Indiana, Canada 
and Connecticut. Shown at Indianapolis, Indiana, in the dahlia show 
it created a sensation because of its unusual formation and size. The 
report from Canada, is “a second Earhart.” Storr’s, Conn. A Certificate 
of Merit. 
We have had this dahlia 15 inches and over with only the normal 
disbudding and without forcing. It is insect proof and needs no special 
feeding. Like Landi, this dahlia would have won in any show had we 
been able to save our plants through the terrible storm of August 23rd. 
If you are looking for a monster, this is the dahlia. You will never 
have an open center. We know of no dahlia that will be able to cause 
this one to extend itself on the show table. Stock is very scarce and 
we advise that you place an early order. 
Root $10.00 
Plant $5.00 
