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THE GOOD & REESE CO., SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 
DAHLIAS (Continued) 
Variety 
MYRA HOWARD (Informal Decorative)—A winning introduction of 1932 and one 
that will continue to win in future shows. The color is a pure gold with a rose sheen. 
The flowers are iarge, on perfect stems and have excellent keeping qualities . 
MONMOUTH CHAMPION (Decorative) — One of the largest 1930 introductions 0: 
immense size that will produce 9-inch blooms under ordinary field culture, and with 
care and attention will produce blooms that will measure 12 inches. Plant is a strong 
vigorous grower. We consider Monmouth Champion the most valuable new Dahlia 
introduced since Jane Cowl. By all means grow Monmouth Champion . 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER (Decorative)—Soft orchid rose-pink; large size and so 
distinct as to attract all to its side in our Dahlia fields. A great garden and cut 
flower variety . 
PRIDE OF STRATFORD (Decorative)—The flowers are very large and held erect 
on strong stems. The predominating color is cadmium yellow at base of petals; 
reverse, reddish bronze. The petals are slightly quilled. One of the finest Dahlias .. 
QUEEN OF THE GARDEN BEAUTIFUL (Decorative)—-This distinctive and inter¬ 
esting Dahlia originated in the famous garden of San Quentin Prison. An immense 
primrose yellow, facing upward on the stem. The flowers are massive. Strong in 
growth . 
SAGAMORE (Decorative) — The leading cut flower yellow Dahlia. Is undoubtedly 
one of the finest golden yellows; the flowers are held on strong stems over a robust 
plant. Of great substance and excellent keeping qualities . 
SATAN (Semi Cactus)—This flaming red variety with a slight touch of gold at the 
center is outstanding. The petals are perfectly rolled and incurved giving a form 
and character all its own. It is a rugged grower and producer . 
SUPREME GLORY (Decorative)—In our estimation the finest yellow Decorative 
introduced to date. The flowers are of large size and are abundantly produced. In 
color, the blooms are bright amber yellow . 
WHITE WONDER (Informal Decorative)—An introduction of 1933 that is rapidly 
becoming popular. It is pure white with long pointed petals that are somewhat 
twisted, and curved, giving the flower a fluffy appearance. A strong grower that 
branches from the ground and produces plenty of roots . 
Per 
12 
Per 
100 
$6.50 
$ 55-00 
4-50 
35-00 
.... 
5.00 
2.00 
15-00 
i -35 
10.00 
I *35 
10.00 
6.50 
55-00 
3 - 5 ° 
25.00 
6.50 
55-00 
Standard Commercial 
Varieties 
We Supply Strong Tubers in the 
Varieties Listed Below— 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE (Cactus)— For 
perfection of bloom, erectness of stem, abun¬ 
dance of flower, this variety has never yet been 
equalled. On several of the plants we have 
counted over 150 perfect blooms on one plant. 
The color is rich salmon-pink, tinted apricot. 
$r.35 per 12, $10.00 per 100. 
ELDORADO (Decorative) —One of our favorite 
Dahlias. Perfectly formed flowers of golden 
yellow on long stems. A good cut flower va¬ 
riety. $1.65 per 12, $12.00 per 100. 
JANE COWL (Decorative) — With Jersey’s 
Beauty the most popular Dahlias in the world. 
Bronze buff. $2.75 per 12, $20.00 per 100. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY (Decorative) —-The most 
popular Dahlia ever introduced. Large flowers 
of pure pink. The best Dahlia for cutting. $2.00 
per 12, $15.00 per 100. 
JUDGE MAREAN (Decorative)— Named for the 
originator by his wife; who considered it one 
of the finest Dahlias ever created. The riot of 
color displayed in this gorgeous flower is be¬ 
yond description. A salmon-pink with red and 
orange yellow, suffused with golden yellow. It 
is a great bloomer. $1.35 per 12, $10.00 per 100. 
KATHLEEN NORRIS (Decorative) —Wherever 
grown. Kathleen Norris is a sensation. Enor¬ 
mous flowers of rose-pink. $5.00 per 12, $40.00 
per 100. 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER (Decorative)— 
Soft orchid rose-pink; large size and so distinct 
as to attract all to its side in our Dahlia field. 
A great garden variety. $1.20 per 12, $8.00 per 
100. 
PATRICK O’MARA (Decorative) —When this 
magnificent Dahlia was introduced a few 
years ago, it created a sensation. The numer¬ 
ous flowers are of large size, perfect in form, 
and well supported on long, stiff stems. Rich 
chrome yellow with salmon-red suffusion. $1.35 
per 12, $10.00 per 100. 
SPRINGFIELD (Cactus) —A Dahlia of our own 
introduction. It is identical with Countess of 
Lonsdale except in two essentials. It has a dark¬ 
er stem and the flowers instead of being a sal¬ 
mon-pink as in Lonsdale, in Springfield are a 
rich amaranthine red. Its beauty cannot be de¬ 
scribed. No Dahlia blooms freer, no Dahlia is 
as pretty as Springfield. It lasts longer than 
any other Dahlia we know. $1.35 per 12, $10.00 
per 100. 
The Best Cut Flower Dahlias 
Many florists are making good profit by grow¬ 
ing the newer varieties for this purpose. We con¬ 
sider the following varieties the best for cutting: 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY, SAGAMORE, JANE 
COWL, MRS. I. DE VER WARNER 
