Kathleen Norris 
Decorative Dahlias 
AL KORAN. Gigantic flowers with irregular curling petals 
of golden apricot blending to yellow at the center. One of the 
most desirable Dahlias because of its long blooming season. It 
comes into bloom several weeks before most varieties and con¬ 
tinues to flower throughout the season. Each, 35c. 
AZTEC GLORY. The immense shaggy blooms of pure golden 
yellow are held erect on strong stems. We consider it one of 
the best of the yellow Dahlias. Free flowering and of vigorous 
habit. Each, 75c. 
BARBARA REDFERN. An attractive blending of gold, cop¬ 
per and old rose. Large blooms on good stems. Flowers early 
and blooms continuously. One of the best of the autumn 
shades. Each, 35c. 
DWIGHT W. MORROW. The enormous flowers of rich car¬ 
dinal red make this variety one of the most spectacular Dah¬ 
lias grown. A true exhibition variety and a healthy grower. 
Flowers 10 by G inches are easily attained. A prize winneri 
that should be in every collection. Roots sold for $10.00 each 
in 1932. Each, $1.50. 
EAGLE ROCK FANTASY. One of the best Dahlias in culti¬ 
vation. Monster blooms of clear mallow-pink with broad petals 
artistically notched at the tips. Because of its great size and 
beauty this variety is bound to be a consistent winner at florver 
shows. Sold for $15.00 in 1932. Each, $1.50. 
ELLINOR VANDIVEER. An incomparable dahlia. The large, 
glowing, satiny, rose-pink flowers are held well above the plant 
on long, stout stems, often 2 feet long. Each, 35c. 
FORT MONMOUTH. A spectacular flower of rich crimson- 
maroon. One of the giants of the Dahlia world. Has been 
grown 12 to 15 inches in diameter. The immense blooms are' 
borne on long stiff stems. A prolific bloomer and an excellent 
keeper when cut. Highly recommended. Each, 75c. 
JANE COWL. Deep, massive bloom of bronzy-buff and old 
gold shading deeper at a perfect center. Without special care 
it often reaches ten inches in diameter and by special care and 
disbudding it will grow to twelve and fourteen inches. Each, 40c. 
JERSEY'S BEACON. A decided novelty of Chinese scarlet 
with a paler reverse, giving a two-tone effect; large exhibition 
flower of excellent habits. This variety is possibly the most 
spectacular of the Jersey family. Each, 35c. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY. Beautiful true pink of recent introduc¬ 
tion ; the best pink Dahlia in existence for commercial use. 
The flowers are early, perfect in shape, produced in abundance, 
on long stems. Keeping quafities are unexcelled. Each, 35c. 
KATHLEEN NORRIS. One of the finest exhibition Dahlias 
grown. Monstrous flowers with broad overlapping petals of 
true rose-pink often attaining a diameter of 10 inches and 
5 to 6 inches deep. An excellent bloomer, borne on long stiff 
stems, and a long keeper. Recognized as the greatest pink 
Dahlia in cultivation for exhibition purposes. Each, 75c. 
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON. A remarkable blending 
of creamy white and opalescent pink with a deeper pink reflex. 
An exceptional flower for exhibition, because of' its tremendous 
size. Each, 50c. 
MILLIONAIRE. Delicate lavender with faint pink overcast 
and blending of white. Each, 45c. 
MRS. I DE VER WARNER. Clear lilac-rose coloring seldom 
seen in a Dahlia; beautifully formed; carried well on long 
extra strong stems; wonderful cut flower variety. Rlooms often 
reach 10 inches or more across. A prize winner. Each, 35c. 
PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA. A very large, thick flower of dark 
crimson; shades to almost maroon at. the center. An ideal gar¬ 
den and cut flower variety. Each, 35c. 
Dahlias in Mixture of Colors 
An assortment of Dahlias embracing all the types in a riot of colors, 
including many of the new ones and some of the best of the older kinds. 
These tubers are strong and vigorous and sure to bloom. This is your 
opportunity to secure Dahlias worth many times what they will cost at our 
bargain prices of 6 for $1.00; 10 for $1.50; 24 for $3.00, postpaid. 
Burgess’ Exhibition Dahlia Collection 
Never before have we seen an offer that will equal this. This assort¬ 
ment contains 8 roots (each a different variety, unlabeled) taken from 
our surplus stock. All are large flowered exhibition varieties, many of 
them capable of producing blooms 10 to 12 inches in diameter. While the 
varieties are all of our choice, we feel certain that the selection will please 
the most critical buyer. This collection of 8 varieties, postpaid, for $2.00. 
Pompon or Miniature Show Dahlias 
The Pompons are Dwarf Show Dahlias with small flowers and 
foliage. Flowers are perfect in form and are most handsome for 
bouquets. The picture of the Show Dahlia on page 91 is a true 
likeness of what the Pompons are like. 
AMBER QUEEN. Rich amber.Each, 25c 
DARKNESS. Deep maroon.Each, 25c 
EUREKA. Orange-bronze shading to yellow.Each. 25c 
GOLDEN QUEEN. Golden yellow.Each, 25c 
LITTLE BEAUTY. Soft pink.Each. 25c 
PRINCE CHARMING. Rich purple. Each, 25c 
SNOWCLAD. Pure White.Each, 25c 
BASHFUL GIANT. Gigantic bloom of apricot with golden 
shadings. One of the largest varieties ever produced, often 
reaching 10 to 12 inches. Where very large flowers are wanted 
for exhibition purposes this variety has "IT.” Each, 45c. 
BEATRICE SLOCOMBE. An exceptionally early flowering va¬ 
riety. continuing to bloom throughout the season. A warm blend¬ 
ing of deep red and gold making it one of the most attractive 
Dahlias grown. Mammoth flowers with excellent keeping quali¬ 
ties. Each, 75c. 
BONNIE BRAE. Large flowers with broad, flat petals of 
cream, shaded peach-pink. A prolific bloomer. Each, 35c. 
CLEOPATRA. New introduction of unusual merit; of "din¬ 
ner plate” size; thrifty, robust plant; very good stem. The 
color is deep rich cream with an old rose reverse, beautifully 
blended in contrast. Each, 75c. 
ROMAN EAGLE. Brilliant burnished copper; free flowering, 
on good stems. Very large, often measuring 10 to 12 inches 
across. Each, 50c. 
SAGAMORE. An outstanding variety owing to its great 
beauty and wonderful keeping qualities. Large flowers of true 
decorative form ; color golden yellow, shaded orange huff 
Each, 35c. 
SNOWDRIFT. Large, pure white flowers with broad waxy 
petals. Profuse bloomer and easy to grow. One of the best 
whites. Each, 50c. 
YANKEE KING. Gigantic flowers of reddish copper and 
salmon-bronze. The extra stiff stems are often eighteen inches 
long, making it a perfect variety for cutting. Each. 50c. 
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