TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 
Gold Medal Dahlias 
General List of Decorative Dahlias—Continued 
MONMOUTH RADIANCE (Kemp). I. D. This variety presents a color combination 
of light coral pink with a primrose suffusion on the re¬ 
verse of petals, giving- the flower a brilliant coral pink effect on face of petals with deep prim¬ 
rose background that radiates throughout the entire flower. Attains 11 inches by 5 to 6-inch 
depth, perfect stems, plant tall growing and of great vigor. Achievement medal winner at 
Camden and Honor Roll of 1933. Plants only, $3.50 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTELLIER (Ruschmoihr). One of the outstanding dahlias 
exhibited at the American Dahlia Society s 
Exhibition in New York. A giant flower and early bloomer. Plants medium to tall habit of 
growth, stems straight and stiff. Color is a rich velvety carmine. Can compete with Murphy’s 
Masterpiece and flowers of that type in “largest of all class.’’ Roots, $10.00; Plants, $5.00 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE 
(Success). I. D. A huge dark red shading towards 
garnet, one of the largest dahlias under cultivation. 
Color is marvelously dark and rich, fine stem for so large a dahlia, a sure winner in the 
“large” classes. Plants, $2.50 
MYRA HOWARD (Dahliadel). This is .iust naturally a big flower and one of the most 
attractive plants we have seen, with uniform, thrifty growth and 
plenty of bloom with extra long stems. Its color is “pure gold with a rose sheen” which glistens 
in the sunlight. Throughout the deep flower are conspicuous petalodes that give the flower dis¬ 
tinction in both form and color. One of the most free flowering it has ever been our privilege 
to see. Stems straight and stiff, foliage very dark green, plant of tall habit of growth. 
Roots, $2.50; Plants, $1.25 
tyjYRNA LOY (Fastman-Cordes). New for 1935. A formal decoi-ative of very striking appear¬ 
ance. A deep rosy maroon with white tips and a white reverse. An exhibi- 
tioa dahlia that stands out in the formal decorative class. The plants are sturdy and prolific 
bloomers, stems are unusually long and strong. Color very attractive and commands immediate 
attention. Roots, $10.00; Plants, $5.00 
T(~) CHIFF (Fisher & Masson). In this informal decorative dahlia, we have 
a beautiful dark red dahlia with pure white tips, free bloomer, flowers 
borne on long, stiff stems. Medium to tall habit of growth and foliage very dark. Roots, $1.50 
OLIVE WRIGHT (Veile & Mendham). I. D. A magnificent blending of yellow and peach 
red. combining to give an orange effect to the whole flower. Flowers are 
extremely large and borne in profusion on long stiff stems. Very robust plants. Center of 
flower is very high and always tightly closed. Fine for exhibition. Roots, $1.00 
OMAR KHAYYAM (Stout). F. D. This much admired dahlia was certified with one of 
the highest scores at Storrs’ Trial Grounds in 1930. The unusual col¬ 
oring is a Chinese red at the base of petals shading to bright orange and tipped lighter, mak¬ 
ing a wonderful color effect. It is a tall healthy grower with strong foliage and incidentally a 
good root maker. Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
PTN K I ADY (Farnum-F. & M.). It is a formal decorative of exact color of the old-fashioned 
Herimosa rose, pale, delicate, pink, petals are very pointed, flower grows about 6 
inches to 7 inches, and is most excellent for the home and for florists’ use. Plants are of 
medium height, very free bloomer. Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
PRINCE OF PERSIA ( Newsom )- I* D. The immense blooms, frequently 12 inches are 
of the deepest, glowing crimson, with an even darker iridescent 
sheen, giving the flower the appearance of velvet. Plants very robust, dark foliage, stems long, 
stiff and straight hold the bloom well out of the foliage. This dahlia fills the bill for both 
size and beauty. Highly recommended. Roots, $1.50; Plants, 75c 
13 A RROOMFTFT TV (Informal Decorative). Glorious saffron orange flushed with rose. 
AV * " The blooms are large and distinctive, easily grown to great size 
and depth. They are held upright on stiff stems well up out of the foliage, which is heavy and 
dark green. 1933 Honor Roll. Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
R I IRY TAYT OR D.). a huge exhibition variety of a deep carmine, one of the largest in 
^ AJ A I r-v v its class, excellent habit of growth, stems perfect, color rich and glowing 
and attracts a great deal of attention. Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
SANHTPANN RPATI r P'Y (F. & M.). F. D. It is unusual to find the same texture of 
^ ~ 0 ^ petal that we get in a rose, but this beautiful dahlia reminds 
one of the coloring found in the Mme. Edouard Herriot rose. An exhibition sized decorative with 
evenly placed rounded petals. Excellent for cutting on account of its long rigid stem and gor¬ 
geous coloring. Free bloomer, foliage dark green and insect proof. Roots, 75c; Plants, 50c 
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