Gold Medal Dahlias 
FISHER & MASSON 
Incurved , Recurved and Straight Cactus Dahlias—Continued 
FARNCOT (Davis-Fraser). This variety always attracts attention wherever grown or shown. 
' rvAV -phe color is aster purple, tipped white; flowers of perfect form carried on top of 
stiff stem. One of the best keeping varieties on the market. Certificate of Merit A. D. S. at 
Storrs. Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
I AM (Bessie Boston). Ian has form, which is perfectly incurved, and it might well be described as 
a giant English cactus. A very large and deep flower of clear yellow, gradually shading pink 
on the outer rows of petals. The reverse of the outer petals is touched with sunset shades. Stem 
holds the flower upright; blooms freely. Roots, 75c 
IFRSFY DAINTY (Waite). A truly dainty variety, white 
° ^ VJL| prolific bloomer, long straight stems. 
faintly tinged with lavender, 
Roots, $2.50; Plants, $1.25 
LILAC GLORY 
A soft lilac in color, medium in size but a true cactus type. Stems ideal 
and flowers produced freely. Roots, $1.00; Plants, 60c 
T OTS NT A ETON (Detjen-Ruschmohr). I. C. Center petals citron yellow, outer rows shrimp 
pink, splashed effect. Straight stems, tall grower. Scored 85 at A. D. S. 
Trial Grounds 1932, Honor Holl. Roots,' $5.00; Plants $2.50 
MERIDIAN It is not often the American grower is able to offer a cactus of the true slim petal 
type. This variety has the added advantage over the British productions, in having 
a very erect stem. The colors are extremely delicate, being creamy pink deepening at the tips 
to a soft blush. Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
MRS. E. BRADLEY (Stredwick ’29). Pure white incurved cactus of the finest form, believe 
it to be the best narrow petal cactus dahlia produced to date. Plants 
of tall habit of growth, free flowering. Highly recommended. Plants, 75c 
C FNOR IT A (Ballego). Very large deep crimson incurved cactus of Holland origination. Curves 
and twists in a most unusual way. Medium to tall habit of growth, perfectly stiff 
stems. Plants, 75c 
Miniature Decorative Dahlias 
“Charm Dahlias” 
“Fully double flowers, floral rays not revolute, conforming to the definitions for either 
the formal or informal decorative types and less than three inches in diameter.” 
AGALIA Orange fawn, overlaid salmon, very fine. 
IJ/\I)V X ROYAI One fi nes1: miniatures. Exceptionally 
pink on yellow ground or at base of petals. 
free flowering. Color is flesh 
Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
BLUEBIRD 
Miniature formal decorative. Color bluish lavender, the nearest to blue in the 
miniatures. 
CAp T A Miniature semi-cactus with especially full centers. Color is buff heavily shaded old 
rose and suffused violet rose. Roots, $1.50; Plants, 75c 
CAMELLIA 
F. D. Bright orange flame, centers usually full, the brilliant color and good 
keeping qualities make this one of the best of the miniatures. 
CORAL GEM (F. & M.). An exceptionally free flowering, low growing variety much ad¬ 
mired at the shows. Color is gold, heavily overlaid with geranium pink, color 
deepening towards the outer edge of petals, which are loosely placed, adding greatly to the 
beauty of the blossom. Grows 2i% to 3 feet. 
ONNF F . This unique miniature resembles a gardenia and is the best pure white in 
this class. Stems and foliage are excellent. 
DOROTHY (Fisher & Masson). Another exquisitely beautiful miniature of the single or duplex 
type, sometimes one and sometimes two rows of petals, very pointed petals which 
curl and twist and give the. dainty little flower a very artistic appearance. Base of petals a 
clear pale yelllow suffused with pale pink. Plants grow about 2V£ feet high, extra free bloomer. 
PAPE S- C. A new importation and one of the best, color soft yellow over¬ 
laid with salmon pink. Much in demand. 
ETHEL (Fisher & Masson). Extra fine for florists’ use, stems very long, extra free flowering; 
the ever popular Autumn shade slightly tinged with red; one of the best to blend in an 
arrangement. Grows about 2% feet high. 
FEDOR A Salmon cerise on yellow ground, very early and free. Extra long stems. 
GARDEN LOVE Color a blending of yelloAV and pale red, giving the effect of salmon-rose. 
This is a Dutch variety and was one of the earliest grown. 
GOLDINA Min. Dec. of a soft rose pink color, very free blooming. Plant about 3 feet high. 
A German variety. 
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