1935 NOVELTIES 
DERRING-DO 
"CLASSIC" 
Eli !*" hnve “ sk ' d fo1 ' » lefined dl.hliH— 
both ‘fne k deeoi-ative, more flesh than pink, one that 
„„' 'hhib'fio" mid cut-flower sice. At last It is here, a 
has no peer, hence the name "CLASSIC”. 
it Tf e tfi2E£ a ,c ; pr ‘! u of m y ad. before the "Write-ups" and 
ai). oh!ti?„ f n C f contorting to Introduce « dahlia that has the 
approbation of recognized authority. 
Mr. Hart states in his "DAHLIA REVIEW" the following: 
"' ,l * th :° . b **t novelty in the 19.13 Brooklyn Show and not 
dlatinetv, i «« r ?i UC u°V Mm ?' Wi,8on in ^ ha, such a 
dSmL 1, ®. hu ‘! e *»*®n shown. The color is warm, very 
;„ f n . ,e .7] very light Pink, almost flesh color. Unlike some 
ficial lithf ' d nl \ f? “ k . tr « ct, y« »n full sunlight and under arti- 
5 , 1,1 a n a <! r"; „ An outstanding grower." 
At the A.D.S. rial Grounds at Storrs. it won n Certificate of 
Merit and was "The most out-standing supberb growth." 
Plants $5.00 Roots $10.00 
DERRING-DO BOUQUET (No. 8) 
.Jifil't'. 5 U“l! 1 b “™'-“l'hn(re cactus flushed pink that is .. 
trnH.fot; ,\ lt . has the distinction of being the first of my in- 
hnM th . b ,“ "“T 1 KERMNG.no in spite of a desire . 
(01 ' “ tar ?t V ve ' 11 is » sl«an (trower and poo.l 
bloomei oi it never would have received that nam •. 
Plante $1.50 net Roots $3.00 net 
DERRING-DO POM (19) 
coloi iS |.‘ ! '.a an , "i ce £ t . 1 ‘ ,n *! l' om fi°u. H i« a prolific bloomer und the 
coloi is that of Elite-glory and never larger than a half-dollar. 
Plants $1.00 Roots $2.00 
OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 
CITY OF CLEVELAND 
. A. Cer A ifi «at e Merit winner at Storrs in 1933. It is included 
. '• Havt 8 Dahlia Review”, winner of the Sweepstake Cup. 
Ohio State Show, 1932; on this years Mid-West Roster and Dr. 
Howe s List in the "Flower Grower." 
The color is bright-scarlet splashed with orange to Intense 
orange with a slight blush of gold. 
This is an informal decorative and one that is rumored t. I. 
one of the winners in the Show-room this fall. 
Plants $5.00 Roots $10.00 
ROCKLY MOON 
I happened to be one of the judges when this flower was 
shown and it was competing with a very formidable opposition 
such as Lord of Autumn. It was the high-light of the A.D/s 
Inal Garden at Storrs in 1033 winning a Certificate of Merit. 
It won as best Bloom in West Virginia State Show, also the best 
Formal l>eedling at Rockville Centre. The color Is bright yellow 
with bronze tints and very large. It heads the list on Mr. 
Hart’s "Dahlia Review” of formal decoratives. 
Plants $5.00 Roots $10.00 
WATCHUNG NOVELTIES 
ar? 6 i !l 'iI < ^ aBS P ast introductions these of 1935 are wonderful 
I } ave watched them come along for three years. I posi- 
know that they have never been "Boosted” for show 
If.vi o 8C i S Hn< * they fail to sell it will convince me that dahlia 
lovers do not want HONEST GROWN DAHLIAS. 
•, k-V 1 ? CRr WOPhesied that this group of dahlias would make 
v-.-r Y'hen.shown, and Mr. Smith's display at the N. Y. Show 
v men that contention and I am pleased with the privilege of 
listing them this year. 
Plants Roots 
Watchung-Beau, Cac. (207) $ 5.00 $ 10.00 
A very startling cactus of bright-red with 
yellow reverse. At Pluckemin Show the 
Cut-Flower-Market-Growers raved about this 
dahlia which means that it is striking, good 
stem, shipper, grower and prolific. The flow¬ 
er is about six inches. 
Watchung-Belle, I.D., (204). 5.00 10.00 
This is a very large phlox-pink with petal 
formation like Sunrise hut plant habit is 
perfect. 
Watchung-Medal, F.D., (208) 5.00 10.00 
An improved F. W. Butler — being more 
stocky and less variable in flower-color which 
is old-gold mottled brown. 
Watchung-Pearl, F.D., (146) 5.00 10.00 
Which was named pearl by mistake. It is 
pearl with autumn shadings but bright 
therefore unusual. 
Watchung-Prize, F.D., (202). 5.00 10.00 
Here is a lavender that is large and not 
tricky and in this class. I believe the best 
to date in every way. 
Watchung-Ruby, I.D. (7X). 5.00 10.00 
This is the red that has been watched by 
experts for two years and in spite of an 
already full red field this dahlia has a place. 
I believe this is the best red informal decor¬ 
ative to date. 
Watchung-sensation, I.D. (201) 5.00 10.00 
This dahlia will have to be classified as an 
informal-decorative hut is reaaly chrysan¬ 
themum form. It is a champagne-color and 
huge. This is the dahlia that was my choice 
for achievement winner. 
Watchung-Star, I.D., (106) 5.00 10.00 
This is a buttercup-yellow flower. 10 inch 
in size with 10 inch stem. While there are 
many yellows there are few of this shade 
and I know of none the equal of this one. 
Watchung-Supreme, F.D.,(200) 5.00 10.00 
The shadings of this dahlia are like Amelia 
Earhart which in this class makes it a 
novelty of great importance. 
NOTE; -I had to describe tor Mr. Smith the above dahlias as 
I remembered them after a lapse of 3 months and natur¬ 
ally these are the high-lights which cause me to reiterate 
that they are a supberb group. 
DERRING-DO MATURES 
SEED 
At Last Satisfactory Dahlia Seed. 
That represents testing, experimenting and study¬ 
ing the subject for a period of many years and it is 
with a great deal of pride that I*can now list for the 
first time dahlia-seeds that I am proud of. 
For several years I have had calls for my seed but 
never have I had enough of the worthy kind that I 
would care to recommend. While my supply is limit¬ 
ed I do feel sure that those purchasing them will be 
amply repaid. 
8 gr. (50-75) Seed.$2.50 
1G gr. (100-150) Seed . 5.00 
A SOIL TEST 5.00 
How can you be sure of treating your soil correctly 
if you do not know the proportions of its ingredients? 
Soils tested by me include:— 
State of Alkalinity; Acidity; Phosphorus; Nitrate; and 
Potash, with recommendations for improvement. 
FREE 
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One Year’s Membership to the 
AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY 
The BULLETIN of the society is published 
quarterly and contains valuable information 
on Dahlia growing. It is sent free to every 
member, plus two tickets to their Annual 
Show. Dues $2.00. 
Write: 
C. Louis Ailing, Secy. 
251 Court Street, 
West Haven, Conn. 
F. E. DIXON 
GENERAL LIST 
Plants Roots 
MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
Bishop of Llandaff, Brilliant-brick-red . .75 
Blanche, White . .... .75 
Kingcup, Pale-yellow . .75 
Coronne, White .. .75 
Derring-Do-Bouquet, (New cactus) Orange- 
pink . 1.50 3.00 
Fedora, Cerise-salmon on yellow .75 
Irene, Pink .75 
Little Jewel, Pink . .75 
Pink Pearl, Rose-pink .75 
Springfield, Light & dark-pink .25 
Rouge-straip-blanc, Red & White . .50 
BALL DAHLIAS 
Garnet Ball, Garnet-red . .25 
Jayseedee, Light-violet speckled red . .50 
King of Shows, Deep Buttercup-yellow. .75 
Mary Helen, Canary-yellow . .75 
Maud Adams, Shell-pink . .25 
Purple Ball, Light-purple . .50 
Silver Quarta, Lavender . .50 
COLLARETTE DAHLIAS 
Geant DeLyon, Velvet-maroon, cream collar .50 1.00 
Erika, Deep Crimson .50 .75 
Scarlet Queen, Light-scarlet with collar 
Yellow .50 .75 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
Jonnie Pippin, Dark-crimson ._. .25 
Little Belle, Mauve-pink . .25 
Little David, Russet-orange . .25 
Plants Roots 
'erring-Do-Pom, (new) Elite-glory-red . 1.00 2.00 
Douglas Tucker, Gold, yellow and orange. .25 
l ittle Fred, Scarlet-red . .25 
Little Jennie, Primrose-yellow .25 
Mary Munns, Fuschia-orchid . .25 
Midget, Salmon-violet .25 
Mike, Burnt-orange . .25 
Omega, Amethyest . .25 
Snowclad, White . .25 
ORCHID FLOWERING DAHLIAS 
Beaver, Crimson-maroon . 50 1.00 
Buttercup, Clear, pure yellow .50 1.00 
Everest, Pure white .50 1.00 
Chamois, Chamois with red tints .50 1.00 
Flamingo, Orange, mottled red .50 1.00 
Flash, Orange with red reverse .50 1.00 
Leopard, Yellow, spotted rose. .50 1.00 
Pinky, Almost true pink .50 1.00 
Polly, Yellow, carmine, lake reverse .50 1.00 
Starfish, Flesh, ruby reverse .50 1.00 
MIGNON DAHLIAS 
Listed with Miniatures 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
Aimee, Bronze & Apricot . .25 
Arthur, Scarlet . .25 
Betty Ann, Pinkish-apricot . .25 
Betty Moore, Rose-buff . .25 
Bobby, Deep-plum . .25 
Bobwhite, White . .25 
Candy Kid, Coral-pink .25 
Charming, Lavender-pink . .25 
Plants Roots 
Dorksome, Rich-maroon . .25 
Dee Dee, Pale-lilac. .25 
Darkest of All, Very Dark Maroon .25 
Gertrude, Bright-scarlet-crin-.son .25 
Girlie, Mauve-pink . 25 
Glow, Coral . *25 
Honey, Pale-yellow edged red .25 
Jessica, Yellow tipped red . .25 
Joe Fetty, White . .25 
Tom Thumb, Garnet-red .25 
fommy Keith, Deep-red, tipped white .25 
Wee Gracie, White, tipped lavender .25 
Yellow Gem, canary-yellow . .25 
Achievement, I. D., Gold & Rose. .50 1.00 
Adda Patterson, S. C. White .50 
Aimee, Pom., Bronze & Apricot .25 
Alice Whittier, S. C. Primrose Yellow .50 
Ambassadore, C. Yellow-buff .50 
Amelia Earhart, S. C. Coral 2.00 4.00 
American Triumph, C. Bright Oriental Red .50 
Andrea Ericson, I. D. White .50 1.00 
Arthur, Pom. Scarlet .25 
Arthur W. Gray, I. D .50 1.00 
Asbury Park, F. D. Copper, Salmon & Old- 
ross .. .50 1.00 
Atom, Pom. Firey-red . .25 
Bagdad, I. D. Scarlet-red .' .75 
Beaver, 0. Crgimson-maroon 30 
Belle of Springfield, Pom. Strawberry-red. .25 
Betty Ann, Pom. Pinkish Apricot . .25 
Betty Ivins, F. D. Rich Salmon & Amber. .50 1.00 
Betty Moore, Pom. Rose-buff . .25 
Bishop of Llandaff, M. Du. Brilliant rich red .75 
Black Jack, I. D.. Dark-maroon .50 
Black Knight, I. D. Dark-maroon .50 
Blanche, M. Sing. White .75 
Bobby, Pom. Deep-plum .25 
Bobwhite, Pom. White. .25 
Bon Ton, S. C. Rich Crimson-red 1.25 2.50 
Brockton Beauty, F. D. Light Lavender & 
Cream . 25 
Burr McIntosh, F. D. Light-yellow 1.25 2.50 
Canary Cup, M. Sing, Pale-yellow .75 
Candy Kid, Pom. Coral-pink .25 
Charming, Pom. Lavender-pink .25 
Chamois, 0., Chamois with slight red tints .75 
Champoeg, F. I). Golden-amber & Rose-pink .75 1.50 
City of Cleveland, I. D., Bright-scarlet & 
Orange .. 5.00 10.00 
Classic, I. D. Flesh-pink 5.00 10.00 
Cohasset Supreme, F. D. Cameo-pink .25 
Color Sergeant, I. I). Salmon-bronze .50 
Cora Butterworth, I. D. Primrose-yellow. .50 
Coronne, M. Dec. White ... * .50 
Countess of Lonsdale, C. Reddish-salmon .25 
Cream of T he Garden, I. D. Cream-lavender .25 
Dakota, F. D. Copper, Red & Salmon . .25 
Dorkest of All, Pom., Very dark Maroon .25 
Darksome, Pom. Rich-maroon . .25 
Dec Dee, Pom., Pale-lilac . .25 
Derring-Do-Bouquet, M. Cac., Burnt-orange 
Derring-Do-Pom, Elite-glory-red, new, excep¬ 
tional . 1.00 2.00 
Derrill W. Hart, F. D. Reddish-copper . .50 
Diana Bourbon,, C. Reddish-flame.50 1.00 
Dorothy Stone, I.D., True-pink. .50 .50 
Douglas Tucker, Pom., Golden-yellow,tipped 
Orange . .25 
Dr. John H. Carman, F. D. Tyrian-rose. .50 .50 
Dwight W. Morrow, I. D., Rich-crimson-red- .75 1.50 
Eagle Rock Wonder, I. D. Orange & Gold . .50 1.00 
Edna Ferber, S. C. Coral-gold.... .. .50 .50 
Edward Thos. Bedford, I. D. Cerice-purple .. .50 1.00 
Elite Glory, F. D. Rich red . .50 
Elite Sunset, F. D. Rosey-salmon & Gold .50 .50 
Elkridge, I. D. White .50 
Emanuel’s Beauty, F. D. Flame-red & Yeiiow .50 
Everest, 0., Pure white . .50 
Farncott, C. Aster-purple tipped white . .50 
Fedora, H. Dec., Cerise-salmon on yellow. 1.00 
First Lady, F. D., Lavender & White. .75 
Flamingo, O., Orange mottled red. .50 
Flash, 0., Orange with red reverse. .50 
Florence Louise, S. C. Citron-yellow orchid 
Fort Monmouth, I. D., Rich claret .50 1.00 
Frank Miller, I. D. Light-chrome-yellow .50 
Frau O’Bracht, S.C., Pale primrose .50 1.00 
F. W. Butler, F.D., Old-gold & Roman-brick- 
_ red 1.00 2.00 
F. W. Fellows, C.. Chamois-orange .50 
Galli Curci. I. D., Salmon-orange & Gold .50 
Garnet Ball, B. Garnet-red .25 
Geant DeLyon, Coll. Velvet-maroon,cream 
Gertrude, Pom. Bright scarlet crimson. .25 
Girlie, Pom., Mauve-pink .25 
Glow, Pom., Coral .25 
Golden Sonne, C. Yellow & Salmon-rose. .50 
Harry Mayer, F. D., Silvery-pink .50 
Hawaiian Nights, F. D., Scarlet & Orange .50 
Hellen Ivins, F. D., Orchid-lavender .50 
Honey, Pom. Pale-yellow with faint red .25 
Hillcrest Cinderella, I.D., Clear Lavender 5.00 10.00 
Ian, C. Yellow & reddish-pink .50 
Irene, Min. Pink . .50 
Jane Gowl, I. D. Buff, salmon-orange. .25 
Jayseedee, B., Light-violet striped & Speck¬ 
led red .. . .50 
Jean Keefer, I. D. Rose, Pink & Mauve . .50 1.00 
Jean Keer, F. D. cut-flower wonder, white... .25 
Jean Trimbee, S. C., Dark-violet & Petunia .50 1.00 
Jersey’s Beauty, F. D., True Pink. .25 
Jersey’s Beacon, F. D., Scarlet & Buff .25 
Jersey’s Glory, F. D., Yellow-orange . .75 
Jersey’s Ideal, F. D., Light-Phlox-purple . .75 
Jersey’s Majestic, I.D., Salmon, old-rose.. 1.50 3.00 
Jersey’s Sovereign, I.D., Salmon & orange... .25 
Jersey’s Triumph, F. D., Copper & Salmon .50 
J. D. Torbert, Apricot, Flame & Gold .50 
Jessica, Pom., Yellow, tipped red .25 
Jim Moore, I. D., Yellow & Salmon . .75 
Joe Fetty, Pom., A fine white .25 
Jonnie Pippin, Pom., Dark-crimson .25 
Josephine G. I. D., Rose-pink .50 
Judge Marean, I. I)., Salmon, Gold & Pink .35 
Kathleen Norris, I. D., Rose-pink .50 
King Midas, I. D., Golden-yellow .25 
King of Shows, B., Deep Buttercup-yellow .75 
King of Yellows, I. I)., Light clear yellow 1.25 2.50 
Plants Roots 
La Mexicana, S. C., Burnt-orange & Copper .50 
Lavina Broomall, C. Orange-yellow & Capu- 
cine yellow . .50 1.00 
Leopard, O., Yellow spotted rose. .50 
Little Belle, Pom., Pink-mauve . .25 
Little David, Pom., Russet-orange . .25 
Little Fred, Pom., Scarlet-red . .50 
Little Jennie, Pom., Primrose-yellow. .25 
Little Jewel, Min. Dec., Pink . .35 
Lord of Autumn, I. D., Rich deep golden- 
yellow . 5.00 10.00 
Maid of Orleans, S. White . .75 1.50 
Margaret Masson, F. D., Silvery-rose-pink. .25 
Marg. W. Wilson, I. D., Phlox-pink & White .25 
Marmion, I. D., Golden-yellow, bronzed 
slightly . . .50 
Mary Ellen, F. D., Rose-mauve . .50 
Mary Helen, B., Deep Canary-yellow. .75 
Mary Munns, Pom., Fuschia to orchid .25 
Maud Adams, B., Chell-pink . .20 
Midget, Pom., Salmon, suffused violet. .25 
Mike, Pom., Burnt-orange. .25 
Monmouth Champion, F.D., Orange & Flame .50 
Mr. Geo. Castleton, I.D., Dark-maroon, 
rose-like . .25 
Mrs. Alfred B. Seal, I.D., Violet-rose .50 
Mrs. Edwards, S.C., Orchid . .50 
Mrs. I. De Ver Warner, Lilac-rose . .25 
Mrs. John C. Metzger, F.D., White, Best 
cut-flower . 1.25 2.50 
Nannie Sine, I.D., Cameo-pink & Pale 
Canary . 1.50 3.00 
Newport Wonder, Sing., Newport-pink . .35 
Northern Gold, Mienon, Bright-gold .75 
Nimrod, Sing., Bright Lavender & White. .75 
Northwest Pride, F.D., Salmon, Apricot 
and Bronze . .50 
Olive Robinson, C., Bright medium -pink ... .75 
Omega, Pom., Amethyest, tipped white. .25 
Orinda, F.D., Red & blueish-violet . . .. .50 
Paul Pfetzer, C.. Primrose & shell-pink.1.25 2.50 
Peggy, Sing., Old-rose, orange & mauve .75 
Perk, S.C., Bright rich red . 1.00 2.00 
Pink Century, Sing., Delicate light pink .35 
Pinky, O., Almost true pink thru-out. .50 
Pink Pearl, Min. P., Rose pink .50 1.00 
Polly, 0., Yellow, carmine, lake reverse.. .50 
Princetonian, I. D., Light-orange-yellow £z 
Purple Ball, B., Light purple . .50 
Red Head, Min. D., Scarlet Orange . .50 
Rising Sun, F.D., Yellow & Fire-reel . .50 
Robert Scott. F.D., Apricot, Yellow & Rose .25 
Rollo Boy, S.C., Amber & Gold . .50 
Roman Eagle, F.D., Bright Copper . .35 
Rose Fallon, F.D., Pure Old-gold .25 
Rotfeuer, Str. C., Bright Scarlet .50 
Roycroft, C., Cinnamon-buff .50 
Rouge-straip-blanc, Min. Sing . .50 
Rockley Moon, F.D., Bright-yellow, bronze 
tints 5.00 10.00 
Rudy Vallee, S.C., Reddish-apricot & Gold .50 1.00 
Sagamore, F.D., Amber-gold & Orange-buff .30 
Sanhican’s Cameo, Coral-rose & Golden 
Sanhican’s Monarch, F.D., Deep Tyrian-rose .25 
Sanhican’s Queen, F. D. Apricot & Tan .50 
Sarah Holser, Sin^., Apple-blossom-pink 1.50 
Satan. 8.C., Flaming-scarlet with Orange- 
Scarlet Century, Sing - ., scarlet. .25 
aL California, F.D., Yellow with rose tint .50 
Iver Moon, F.D. White . .50 
Ivor Quarta, B., Lavender. .50 
skiyou, Str. C., Pink-mauve .. .75 
Wingfield, Min. C., Light and dark pink .25 
lowclad, Pom., White . .25 
iowdrift, F.D., White . .35 
tar fish, 0., Flesh, with ruby reverse . .50 
mgo Century, Sing., Autumn tints . .25 
Commodore, I.D., Lemon-yellow. .50 1.50 
Lemonade, I.D., Clear sulphur-yellow .50 
; ‘-e Telegram, I.D.. Yellow & White . .25 
World, F.D., Rosy-magenta & Silver .50 
■ os. A. Edison, F.D., Royal-purple . .50 
>m Thumb, Pom., Garnet-red . .. .50 
nnmy Keith, Pom., Deep-red tipped white .25 
. werlite, I.D., Amber, Cream & Red. .50 
easure Island, F.D., Apricot, Gold & Rose .75 
Valentino, F.D., Salmon, Pink & Cream .50 
iolet Wonder, F.D., Rich violet-purple .50 
\rginia Rea, I.D., Gold with petals tipped 
Bronze . 1.00 
atchung Beau, Cac., Bright-red, reverse 
.> atchung Chief, F.D., Burnt-orange . .50 
Watchung Maroon, F.D., Dark-mafoon .50 
Watchung Pearl, F.D.. Autumn shadings 5.00 lo!oO 
atchung Radiance, F.D.. Buff-pink .50 1.00 
atchung Ruby, I.D., (7X), Red . 5.00 10.00 
■ tchung Sensation, I.D., Shaggy-cham- 
• atchung Smoke, I.D., Pink & Silver-gray.. 1.00 2.00 
atchung Sunset, I.D., Rosey-lavender & 
11 (i .. .50 • 
•tchung Sunrise, I.D., Amber, edged pink .75 
V atchung Supreme, F.D., Coral-pink 5.00 10.00 
atchung Wonder, I.D., Roval-red. .50 
ee Gracie, Pom., White, tipped lavender .25 
white Wonder, I.D., White . 1.00 2.00 
W.H.T., F.D., Old-rose, (Jersey’s Beauty 
Form) .. ‘ .50 
Will Rogers, I.D., Dark & Light Lavender. .50 
Windham Glory, F.D., Deep-gold . .50 
Yellow Gem, Pom., Fine canary-yellow. .25 
Yellow Wonder, I.D., Deep-yellow ... .75 i.5o 
ABBREVIATION KEY 
INDICATING CLASSIFICATIONS 
A.— anemone; B.—ball; Coll. — collerette; C.—cactus; 
S.C.— Semi-cactus; F.D. — formal-decorative; I.D. — in¬ 
formal decorative; M.—min. (which might be any of 
the others); P. — peony; 0. — orchid flowering; Pom. — 
pompon; S. — single. 
DERRING-DO DAHLIAS 
FREDERICK E. DIXON 
Phone Westfield 2-3125 
SCOTCH PLAINS 
NEW JERSEY 
