SEED CATALOGUE-1934 
Dahlias 71 
DAHLIAS, New and Recent Introductions 
ABBREVIATIONS: F.D., Formal Decorative; I.D., Informal Decorative; C., Cactus; S.-C., Semi-Cactus 
AIKO. S.-C. This Dahlia has been given the Japanese name “Aiko” 
(pronounced I'ko), as its color and form suggest the Orient. It is 
large and striking in color. Cardinal or deep carmine, with a silver 
reverse showing at the center and tips, make it unusual. Bushes 
are strong, open growers. This Dahlia occasionally throws a flower 
off form, which is easily forgotten in comparison to the number of 
perfect blooms. It will give you satisfaction. Roots, $2.50 each. 
DWIGHT W. MORROW. I.D. A gigantic red Dahlia admired by 
everyone. Not only its size and form, but its richness of color 
makes it one of the most spectacular Dahlias. This Dahlia likes 
reasonably heavy soil, but should not be forced or over-watered. 
From New Jersey and north we have had wonderful reports of 
this Dahlia’s behavior, as it does best in cool weather. In the 
South, however, the heat will cause the stem to droop with the 
extreme weight of the massive blooms, and it should not be brought 
into bloom until cooler weather. Healthy grower, with heavy 
foliage, and a most outstanding red Dahlia. Roots, $2 each. 
FRAU O. BRACHT. S.-C. A Dahlia that has won a host of friends. 
It is a wonderful cut-flower as well as a great prize-winner at the 
shows. A clean-cut Semi-Cactus of a clear, light primrose-yellow, 
keeping well and holding blooms on fine stems. It is just about the 
prettiest yellow Cactus Dahlia you can wish for. Roots, $1.50 each. 
FULL MOON. I.D. This 1932 introduction has already taken its 
place with the best of the yellows. Its large blooms are regularly 
formed, with broad petals curling back to the stem when fully 
open. Stems are unusually strong with the flower always upright. 
Color, clear, bright canary-yellow. A consistent prize-winner, and 
a winner at the World’s Fair. Roots, $4 each. 
GIRL OF HILLCREST. I.D. This excellent Dahlia is classified 
as an Informal Decorative, but at times it is almost a Semi-Cactus. 
Flowers are artistic and well formed. Color, bright apricot-buff; 
also described as a Mikado orange. Plants are very vigorous 
growers. Stems long and erect. In all, it is a very fine variety. 
Roots, $2 each. 
GREAT HARBOR. I.D. Very striking in its boldness and bright 
rich crimson 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 each. 
JEAN TRIMBEE. S.-C. A Dahlia that is classified as a Semi- 
Cactus, but really should be in the Informal Decorative class, out 
of fairness to the former class. The petals are heavy, and not only 
are they revolute, but they curl and twist, making a massive yet 
artistic flower of a beautiful petunia-violet. Strong, vigorous 
grower. Roots, $2 each. 
JIM MOORE. S.-C. or I.D. A Dahlia worthy of space in anyone’s 
garden. It is distinctive in form and color. The petals are long and 
regular, rolling back at tips; color is a primrose-yellow, shaded 
gold and suffused salmon. A good, healthy grower. Roots, $1 each. 
KARL BONAWITZ. S.-C. Reports of this Dahlia prove its ability 
to make good in all parts of the country. Its entire makeup will 
appeal to the artistic. While of sufficient size to assert itself, the 
form, color, and keeping qualities make it graceful as well as useful. 
It comes the nearest to developing a perfect bush without topping 
or disbudding of any Dahlia we know—just naturally branches 
and produces perfect and uniform blooms on long, erect stems. It 
responds, however, to disbudding and will give you stems up to 
4 feet in length. Color is a brilliant velvety carmine. Roots, $2 each. 
KATHLEEN NORRIS. I.D. This outstanding exhibition Dahlia 
is a true rose-pink, deepening to mallow-pink, with young central 
petals a lighter shade. Petals are broad and overlap each other. 
Blooms are held erect on long, strong stems. This Dahlia, to do its 
best, should not be planted before June 15, or if planted early 
should be topped rather severely about the middle of July with 
conditions as we have them in Pennsylvania. Roots, $1 each. 
KENTUCKY RED. I.D. One of the brightest Dahlias of the recent 
introductions. Color is flaming scarlet which does not burn or 
fade in the sunshine. Flowers are uniform in size, measuring 
10 inches across by 4 inches deep. Bush growth is healthy with 
attractive foliage. Roots, $2.50 each. 
MEADOWBROOK. F.D. An exceptionally strong and rugged 
grower with heavy foliage. Stems very long and always erect, 
holding the flower well above the bush. Blooms are imposing and 
of regular formation. Color is lilac veined rosy magenta, giving a 
general tone of mallow-purple. Roots, $2.50 each. 
MONMOUTH CHAMPION. F.D. A strong, vigorous grower, 
producing beautiful exhibition blooms of a brilliant orange-flame 
color, of immense size. Perfect stems and insect-resistant foliage. 
A prize-winner in all sections. Roots, $1.50 each. 
MYRA HOWARD. I.D. One of the very best of the 1932 intro¬ 
ductions. The color is a glowing combination of saffron-yellow 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, rigid stems. If you desire a 
sensation in your garden and a winner in the showroom, secure 
Myra Howard. Roots, $4 each. 
OMAR KHAYYAM. F.D. This much-admired Dahlia was certified 
with one of the highest scores at Storrs’ Trial Grounds in 1930. 
The unusual coloring is a Chinese red at the base of the petals, 
shading to a bright orange and tipped lighter, making a wonderful 
soft color effect. It is a tall, healthy grower, with strong foliage 
and, incidentally, a good root-maker. Roots, $2 each. 
PRINCE OF PERSIA. I.D. A very striking bright red exhibition 
Dahlia of the most iridescent, rich, glowing crimson. The petals 
are of great depth and substance, making an unusually deep, 
attractive flower. Bush is vigorous, robust, and very tall. Should 
be very popular, as its traits all seem to be good. Roots, $2 each. 
RAY WARNER. I.D. Can you imagine an Informal Decorative 
with long, pointed, and twisted petals, on good stems, with low- 
branching bushes that need very little tying up, in a pink at least 
two shades brighter than Jersey’s Beauty? Centers always full, 
very early to bloom, and a mass of color when not disbudded. Sure 
to become a favorite. Roots, $5 each. 
ROBERT EMMET. I.D. A grand new, velvety cardinal-red Dahlia 
of giant size and great beauty. It is a perfect open grower with 
dark green, insect-resistant foliage. This Dahlia received a Certifi¬ 
cate of Merit at Storrs’. Produces great quantities of perfect blooms 
from mid-August till frost. Stems stiff and long with flowers 
perfectly facing. A Dahlia that will win in the red and Informal 
Decorative classes and be a source of joy in the garden. Roots, 
$7.50 each. 
RUDY VALLEE. S.-C. One of the finest Dahlias of recent intro¬ 
duction. It has size, beauty, keeping qualities, and is very attrac¬ 
tive. When flowers first open they show chrome-yellow at center, 
with a gradation of grenadine-red (copper) as the flower expands, 
finally becoming solid grenadine orange-red when in full bloom. 
Flowers are full-centered and are held well above the clean- 
cut foliage, on long, straight stems. Growth vigorous. A magnifi¬ 
cent Dahlia that you should have. Was awarded American Dahlia 
Society’s Certificate. Roots, $4 each. 
SATAN. S.-C. Color, scarlet with yellow on reverse of petals showing 
at the center as petals unfold. Stems are very long and may need 
some support in hot weather. Very showy in the garden. Bushes 
tall and rugged. Flowers are uniformly large and of regular forma¬ 
tion, keeping well when cut. Scored 87 at Storrs’. Roots, $5 each. 
SHAHRAZAD. I.D. A gorgeous, new, large variety. Fine substance 
and depth, with extra-long, perfect, cane-like stems. A deep pink 
Jane Cowl. Bush is tall and exceptionally vigorous. Roots, $2 each. 
NOTE.—We can supply green plants of any of the above varieties at one-half the price of roots. Shipment made any time after May 1 
