PIONEER CITY DAHLIA GARDENS, MARIETTA, OHIO 
JANE DEW, I. D. (Dew) 
This is Derrill W. Hart’s write up: “No dahlia 
in this 1932 review has, I believe, a better chance 
of success when disseminated than this magnifi¬ 
cent pink. It is, I think, the pinkest pink dahlia 
of all the large flowered varieties.” He later 
wrote me that he regretted that he was unable to 
devote more space to the description of this mag¬ 
nificent creation. 
Plants $2.00. 
JANET SOUTHWICK (Chapman) 
Informal decorative of the staghorn petaled 
type, beautiful formation, exquisite coloring. 
Ridgeway’s chart calls it Deep Tyrian rose, Amer¬ 
ican Home Roll of Honor calls it bright Bergundy 
red. The texture of the petals is so fine it re¬ 
minds one of the Radiance rose. One of the 
cleanest growing plants it has ever been our 
pleasure to see, plants are of medium height, very 
dark heavy foliage, straight dark stems carry the 
flowers well above the plant. Recommended for 
its distinctiveness in coloring and beauty of shape. 
Exhibition size. 
Roots $2.00. 
JEAN KEEFER, I. D. (Keefer Kemp) 
This beautiful dahlia was originated by Dr. 
Keefer, of South Mountain, Pa., and named for 
his little daughter, Jean. The color is brilliant 
rose-pink, flowers average 8 to 9 inches wide and 
6 to 7 inches deep, and are held above the foliage 
on slender, but rigid, wire-like stems that can be 
cut 4 to 6 feet in length. Plants grow from 8 to 
9 feet, many branched and very prolific of bloom. 
Very healthy, and practically insect proof. A 
dahlia of noble appearance, and greatly admired 
by visitors to our gardens. Winner of First Prize 
in the Undisseminated Seedling Class at Atlantic 
City and twice winner at Baltimore. Roll of 
Honor 1931. Score of 85 at Storrs. 
Plants $1.00. 
JEAN TRIMBEE (Trimbee 85) 
1930, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. A dahlia that is 
classified as a Semi-Cactus, but really should be in 
the Informal Decorative Class, out of fairness to 
the former class. The petals are heavy, and not 
only are they revolute, but they curl and twist, 
making a massive yet artistic flower of a beauti¬ 
ful petunia violet. Strong, vigorous grower. 
Roots $1.00. 
JENNY LIND 
A Redfern Roll of Honor Dahlia. 
On Mr. Hart’s 1930 and 1931 Rolls of Honor. 
On Mr. Carpenter’s 1931 Sunkist Roll of Honor. 
Mr. Hart (1930) Informal Decorative: “What 
a Dahlia ! A magnificent, big pink flower on tall, 
clean foliaged plants. It takes a good pink to 
achieve popularity but we consider this among 
the best. The color is a silvery pastel mallow 
shade, but very clear and pleasing. The bush 
grew to eight feet with five large blooms in per¬ 
fect condition at one time.” 
Roots $1.00. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY (Waite 87) 
Bloom 6x4, Bush 6% ft. Probably the most 
popular of any dahlia, especially as a cut flower. 
The ideal pink for exhibition or florist use. Large, 
deep flowers of perfect form on long stems. Free, 
early bloomer, with exceptional keeping qualities. 
Roots 50c. Plants 50c. 
JERSEY’S MELODY, S. C. (Waite) 
Tyrian rose shading to silver on the tips with a 
silver reverse. A very striking variety on fine 
stiff stems that will give you a wealth of bloom. 
Plants $1.00. 
JIM MOORE (Loller 86) 
1930, Bloom 10 x 4, Bush 5 % ft. A dahlia 
worthy of space in anyone’s garden. It is dis¬ 
tinctive in form and color. The petals are long 
and regular, rolling back at tips, while the color 
is a primrose yellow shaded gold and suffused 
salmon. A good healthy grower. 
Roots $1.00. 
JOIN THE AMERICAN 
DAHLIA SOCIETY 
If you are not a member of this great Society 
you should join by all means. The dues are only 
$2.00 the year, which entitles the members to the 
Bulletin free. The vast amount of useful informa¬ 
tion published in each issue of the Bulletin is 
worth many times $2.00 to any Dahlia grower. 
Secretary: C. Louis Ailing, 251 Court St., West 
Haven, Conn. 
KATHLEEN NORRIS (F. & M. 87) 
Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5% ft- This outstanding 
exhibition dahlia is a true rose pink, deepening to 
mallow pink, with young central petals a lighter 
shade. Petals are broad and overlap each other. 
Blooms are held erect on long, strong stems. This 
dahlia to do its best should not be planted before 
June 15th, or if planted early should be topped 
rather severely about the middle of July with 
conditions as we have them in Marietta. 
Roots $1.00. 
IvAWEAH, Giant I. D. (Meussdorffer) 
It is the concensus of opinion of growers, orig¬ 
inators, and, in fact, all who have seen this 
monster, that it is the largest and most wonderful 
dahlia introduced to date. Size, however, is only 
one of its good qualities as it has splendid stems, 
form and substance, glorious color, and is a won¬ 
derful keeper. It has been shipped by train 500 
miles, and then exhibited for two days, in good 
shape. Color is hard to describe, a deep, clear, 
rose-cerise, center of petals shading to a rich, vel¬ 
vety cardinal toward the center of the flower, and 
when fully matured, shade lighter toward the tips 
of the petals, almost mauve or orchid. Blooms of 
15 inches diameter, and very deep, are common, 
and these tremendous flowers are held perfectly 
erect on very long, extra strong, stiff stems, 18 
to 20 inches to first lateral. 
Plants $1.00. 
KAY FRANCIS (Eastman-Cordes) 
Honor Roll 
We offer this year the perfect yellow dahlia, the 
greatest prize winning dahlia ever shown. The 
show record of this dahlia in the 1934 shows was 
eleven firsts. Two firsts more than the celebrated 
Amelia Earhart. A perfectly formed semi-cactus, 
light lemon yellow that never burns or fades in 
the hottest sun, also it is unharmed by wind or 
rain and regardless of weather, perfect flowers 
are ready for all shows. This is a stately, dig¬ 
nified type of dahlia with 5-foot stems, having 
long joints and very beautiful foliage which is 
insect resistant. The flowers face and are per¬ 
fectly rigid on the stem. The laterals develop 
very quickly and the plant is literally covered 
with flowers at all times. 
Plants $5.00. 
KENTUCKY RED (White) 
Informal Decorative, 1932. A vivid scarlet red 
dahlia that will not burn nor fade. It would 
make a splendid addition to your collection. The 
attractive and insect-resistant foliage of this va¬ 
riety adds to its beauty. Stems are upright and 
erect. Scored 85 at Storrs, 1931. 
Roots $2.00. Plants $1.00. 
