WESTPORT, CONN. Dahlias 
Dahlias 
LARGE-FLOWERED EXHIBITION VARIETIES 
C.—Cactus; S.C.—Semi-Cactus; F.D.—Formal Dec¬ 
orative; I.D.—Informal Decorative. 
Admiral Byrd (F.D.) This superb Dahlia of outstanding 
quality is of perfect form; the outer petals are rich salmon 
shading to old gold at the center. In the sunlight it 
glistens as if it were sprinkled with gold dust. Root 
$3.00, plant $1.50. 
Agnes Smythe (F.D.) A very sturdy grower with many 
blossoms, producing flowers of largest size, held on 
strong, stiff stems. Formation like a Chrysanthemum. 
Color a pleasing combination of red and yellow. Root 
50c. 
Amelia Earhart (S.C.) Apricot buff with salmon tints 
shading to gold at the base of the petals. Huge flowers 
12 in. across, 6 in. deep. Root $7.50, plant $3.00. 
American Triumph (C.) Oriental red blooms with high, 
full centers are held on tall, straight stems. Petals de¬ 
cidedly incurved. Root $2.50, plant $1.25. 
Arctic Shadows (F.D.) This is a mammoth pure white 
blossom shading to palest mauve carried on long, 
straight stem; vigorous grower. Root $1.50. 
Bucharest (F.D.) A pale lemon yellow with upper half of 
petals painted dark red. This very unusual variety was 
personally selected by Queen Marie of Rumania. Root 
$ 2 . 00 . 
Canary Bird (I.D.) True to its name in color, this flower 
is a delicate shade of canary yellow. Large blooms of 
good depth on very sturdy stems. Vigorous grower and 
free bloomer. Greatly admired by all visitors to our 
gardens. Root 50c. 
City of New York (I.D.) Brilliant golden yellow, shading 
to lighter yellow toward the end of petals, which are deli¬ 
cately tipped old rose. Root $1.00. 
Elite Glory (I .D.) Enormous in size, growing on very stiff 
stems with a radiant bright red for its color. Root 75c. 
Elizabeth Harding (I.D.) This beautiful Dahlia is col¬ 
ored ashes of Roses, suffused with orchid and having 
pale yellow markings at base of each petal. Root 50c. 
E. E. Hanbury (F.D.) An exceptionally fine exhibition 
variety of pleasing shade of silvery red. Very vigorous 
grower and free bloomer. Root 50c. 
Frank Miller (F.D.) Color picric yellow. One of the out¬ 
standing California Dahlias for the past two years. 
Root 75c. 
Frau O. Bracht (C.) This German introduction was the 
sensation of the New York Show in 1930. The color is 
a clear, pale primrose. Root $1.50. 
Gypsy Queen (I.D.) A Dahlia that attracts immediate 
attention. Color pleasing cerise. Root 50c. 
Jane Cowl (Downs) (F.D.) A massive, deep Dahlia with 
curled and twisted petals. Color a bronze buff and old 
gold blending to a deeper shade toward the center. 
Root 50c. 
Jersey’s Beacon (Waite) (F.D.) A novelty of Chinese 
scarlet with a paler reverse, giving a two-toned effect. 
Root 50c. 
Jersey’s Beauty (Waite) (F.D.) Still one of the finest 
pink Dahlias and the most popular of all. Fine form and 
habits. Root 50c. 
J. M. O’Dell (F.D.) A beautiful canary yellow with pale 
rose tinting on reverse of petals. Root 50c. 
Julia Merwin (F.D.) A superior mauve decorative of a 
clear, lovely orchid coloring, which has been greatly 
admired by all visitors at our gardens. Root $1.00. 
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