Cactus and Decorative Dahlias 
The American Dahlia Society has adopted a classification for all Dahlias, according to the formation of 
the flowers. After each name we use initials to denote the class to which that variety belongs Thus- 
*• O.=tormal Decorative; I. D. = Informal Decorative; C = Cactus; S. C. = Semi-Cactus. 
7939 Alda (F. D.) Dahlia fanciers who favor dark shades 
surely will include this in their collection. The color is a 
rich deep mahogany-red with a velvety maroon cast, which 
is more pronounced towards the center of the flower. The 
good-sized, well-formed blooms are superb for cutting. 
250 each; 3 for 65^. 
7942 Alko (S. C.) Large and striking in color, which is 
cardinal or deep carmine-red. The silvery reverse of the 
petals, showing at the center and tips, materially enhances 
the beauty of this unusually fine Dahlia. $1.25 each- 
3 for $3.60. 
7950 Amelia. Earhart (S. C.) A true giant-flowered 
variety of apricot-buff, with salmon tints, shading to a soft 
yellow at the base of the petals. The flowers are of good 
substance and displayed on long, extra strong stems. 
$5.00 each; 3 for $14.00. 
7988 Avalon (F. D.) A great Dahlia of fine form and 
carried on a strong stem. The color is rich lemon-yellow. 
Fine for cutting, as the flowers keep particularly well 
25f! each; 3 for 650. 
Ballego’s Glory 
7963 Ballego’s Glory (F. D.) A Holland variety much 
admired for its distinctive color—mahogany-red with gold 
bordered petals. The flowers are of medium size and borne 
freely on semi-tall plants of rather compact habit. Received 
First Class Certificate and Award of Merit at Haarlem, 
Holland. 750 each; 3 for $2.10. 
8102 Barbara Redfern (I. D.) A lovely combination 
of old rose tones and gold. The blending of the colors is 
most harmonious. 35^ each; 3 for 900. 
8103 Betty Colter (I. D.) The color is an even shade 
of light salmon-red shading to old rose at the base of the 
petals. 750 each; 3 for $2.10. 
8104 Bob White (I. D.) Enormous pure white flowers 
on long, upright stems. The blooms are full and deep. 
Quite free blooming. 50(ii each; 3 for $1.35. 
7919 Buckeye Flame (I. D.) Huge flowers on straight, 
long stems. Bright orange-scarlet shading to orange at the 
margin. A wonderful Dahlia of strong growth and excel¬ 
lent habits. 450 each; 3 for $1.20. 
7973 Cameo (F. D.) A fine large Exhibition flower of 
true coral-rose overlaid with a glistening golden sheen on the 
face of the petals. The reverse of the petals is deep rose-pink. 
Free bloomer and excellent for cutting. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
7954 Champoeg (I. D.) Large flowers held upright on 
strong stems. Color, canary yellow shaded salmon-pink, 
yellow on back. 600 each; 3 for $1.65. 
7909 Chemar’s Eureka (F. D.) Large, white flowers 
with the center beautifully tinted lavender. Carries its large 
blooms on long stems. This is a seedling of the well-known 
Jersey’s Beauty, with all the parent's good points in its 
favor. 300 each; 3 for 750. 
7984 Craig Bissell (S. C.) Medium-sized blooms of a 
true autumn shade—rich copper, with a tiny bit of gold at 
the tip of each petal. Stems are long and straight. Excel¬ 
lent for cutting. $2.50 each; 3 for $7.00. 
7986 Dorcas Anil (S. C.) Beautiful flowers of rich 
rose-pink, shading to creamy white at the center. The 
plants are of strong, vigorous growth, the stems long and 
straight. The flowering habits are ideal. A remarkably 
fine variety. $5.00 each; 3 for $14.00. 
7913 Dr. J. H. Carman (F. D.) The color of the 
large flowers is bright Tyrian-rose. Resistant to drought, 
disease, and insects. 350 each; 3 for 900. 
8127 Eagle Rock Fantasy (I. D.) A glorious giant- 
flowered Dahlia of beautiful form and color. Clear mallow 
pink. Outstanding. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
8008 Edna Ferber (S. C.) Glistening gold shading to 
rose-gold at the base of the petals. Always very much 
admired for its size and color. 450 each; 3 for $1.20. 
7991 Elinor M. Radell (I. D.) Violet-rose with a 
darker reverse and gold shadings towards the base of the 
petals. The flowers are of large size and good substance. 
A prolific bloomer which we can warmly recommend. 
$2.00 each; 3 for $5.75. 
8131 Elite Glory (F. D.) Very large blooms of a 
glossy brilliant red color. A truly marvelous flower of 
outstanding size and form. 400 each; 3 for $1.05. 
7996 Ella May (C.) Flowers medium large and deep, 
with full centers. The color is a deep crimson-carmine of 
unusual vivacity. A variety for exhibition and landscape 
work. Flowers keep well when cut. 500 each; 3 for $1.35. 
7964 Ethel A. Wolf rum (S. C.) Large blooms of 
great depth produced freely. The color is deep pink 
enhanced by Chalcedony-yellow. A rare beauty, worth a 
place in any collection. 40 0 each; 3 for $1.05. 
7998 Fanny Sandt (S. C.) Intense Tyrian-pink blooms 
of large size, borne on good stems. The plants form attrac¬ 
tive bushes making this variety exceptionally valuable for 
garden display. Splendid keeper. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
8005 Flowerfield Beauty (F. D.) A gorgeous bicolor 
variety of great appeal. The petals of the good-sized 
flowers are bright carmine-scarlet gradually changing to 
white toward the tips. Long-stemmed; fine for cutting. 
750 each; 3 for $2.10. 
8124 Fordhook Emperor (I. D.) A giant Dahlia of 
a most glorious autumn shade—rich salmon, suffused rose 
and permeated with gold. 500 each; 3 for $1.35. 
7987 Fordhook IMarvel (F. D.) Peach-red blooms 
shading to strawberry-pink with a salmon-orange sheen. It 
was awarded a Certificate of Merit. 50*f each; 3 for $1.35. 
8009 Fort Monmouth (I. D.) A glorious Dahlia of a 
handsome rich deep maroon color, shaded bluish violet at 
the tip of each petal. Very showy. 500 each; 3 for $1.35. 
8025 Fort Nelson (F. D.) Giant blooms of light orange. 
The reverse of the petals is jasper pink with tints of laven¬ 
der. Equally as attractive in the garden as in vases, the 
flowers keeping well when cut. 750 each; 3 for $2.10. 
7989 Francis Larocco (F. D.) One of the finest yel¬ 
low decorative Dahlias with large deep flowers on long 
stems. Vigorous grower and prolific bloomer which cannot 
be too highly recommended. 350 each; 3 for 900. 
8051 Franklin D, Roosevelt (F. D.) A strong, rug¬ 
ged grower and prolific bloomer with extra fine, large,’deep 
flowers of bright carmine-red. The reverse of the petals 
is cream. Very decorative and highly recommended. 
500 each; 3 for $1.35. 
8037 Frank Lockhard (F. D.) Remarkably fine, mas¬ 
sive blooms of a luminous lilac-rose shade, the color of 
which changes to a bright rosy purple, depending on how 
the light strikes them. Large, healthy foliage, and of strong 
growth. 75 0 each; 3 for $2.10. 
7929 Gallant Fox (F. D.) Huge flowers of a glorious 
color. Rich deep carmine-red shaded with brilliant scarlet. 
Of strong growth; free blooming. 300 each; 3 for 750. 
8027 Golden Goblin (F. D.) A grand, large-flowered 
variety of rich old gold color. One of the best for exhibition 
purposes and garden display. 60d each; 3 for $1.65. 
8028 Golden Harvest (S. C.) Huge flowers of pale 
yellow color, which cause a sensation wherever exhibited. 
Of strong growth and quite free blooming. The flowers are 
carried on strong stems. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
8029 Grace (F. D.) A profuse blooming variety with 
flowers similar in form to Jersey's Beauty. The color is 
white tipped and suffused lavender. 350 each; 3 for 900. 
7927 Graf Zeppelin (F. D.) Large, pure white flow¬ 
ers on fine long stems reaching 3 ft. or more. It is a splendid 
keeper. 600 each; 3 for $1.65. 
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