Dahlias 
TOTTY’S, MADISON, N. J. 
DAHLIAS 
W E are listing below the best Novelty and Standard Dahlias of this and previous seasons. 
We simply list those which proved most generally satisfactory. 
The following is the key to the letters introducing the descriptions: informal (I) 
decorative (D), semi (S), cactus (C), formal (F), commercial (c), exhibition (e), or garden (g) 
or if it is suitable for all three purposes, we include it after the variety; also the size of the bloom 
and the height of the plant. We discontinue cataloguing the varieties that are succeeded by newer 
and finer sorts. 
25c must be included with all plant orders to COYER special DELIVERY except where 
there is no special delivery at post office of destination; in which case, send 15c for special handling. 
We pay all regular postage. We do not guarantee safe delivery unless plants are shipped as above. 
Achievement —(Ballay-Success 85) 1931, g. e. Bloom 10 x 5, 
bush 6 ft. This Dahlia is truly great Golden yellow in color 
suffused with bronze and rose, giving a general tone of apricot, 
a little brighter and deeper than Jane Cowl. Price: Roots $1.50, 
Plants 75c. 
Alice in Wonderland —(Dahliadel 86) ID, 1934, g. e. Bloom 8 x 
5, bush 5 ft. This Dahlia is a beautiful shade of soft salmon 
petals delicately edged bright rose. Distinct new form with the 
full high center and long, pointed petals that curve backward 
to the stem adding to its depth. Good habits of growth, but is 
at its best in cool weather. Price: Roots $3.00, Plants $1.50. 
Andrea Ericson —(F. & M. 85) 1931, g. e. Blooms 10 x 4, bush 
5 ft. A white Fort Monmouth. It is somewhat heavier in petal 
formation, but very pleasing in form. Has excellent stems, and 
should be very successful in the white class on the show table. 
Price: Roots $1.50, Plants 75c. 
Anna Benedict —(Benedict-Dahliadel 86.6) 1935, F.D. g. e. 
Bloom 8x5, bush 5 ft. The dark red we have been looking for. 
Bush and foliage strong and robust. Color, a deep rich garnet, 
with black shadings at center. Price: Roots $10.00, Plants 
$5.00. 
Ballego’s Glory —(Ballego 85) c. g. e. Bloom 6)4 x 4, bush 3)4 ft. 
F.D. A Holland variety much admired for its distinctive color, 
which is crimson heavily tipped lemon yellow. The shadings 
depend on general weather conditions. Medium height or rather 
compact growth. Price: Roots $1.00, Plants 50c. 
Dahliadel Gold —(Dahliadel 85) g. e. F.D. Bloom 11 x 5, bush 
Ip) ft. Golden yellow shading darker at center with a light 
coral red suffusion. Strong growing bush with dark spreading 
foliage. Price: Roots $10.00, Plants $5.00. 
Dixie Ravencroft —(Seal 85) g. e. ID. Bloom 10 x 5, bush 334 ft. 
An attractive informal dahlia of russet orange with lemon yellow 
reverse. Natural branching habits, with long graceful stems. Its 
distinctive color makes it very showy in the garden. Price: 
Roots $3.00, Plants $1.50. 
Democracy —(Wiegand-Dahliadel 85) 1935, F.D. Bloom 9x6, 
bush 4 ft. This variety which closely resembles a Chrysanthe¬ 
mum is of primrose yellow shaded golden yellow of globular 
form with petals that open back to the stem. Lateral blooms 
make excellent cut flowers as they face and open similar to 
Jersey’s Beauty. Price: Roots $10.00, Plants $5.00. 
Dorcas Ann —(E. & M. Williams-Dahliadel 85) 1935, S-C. 
Bloom 7x5, bush 3)4 ft- An attractive pink Semi-Cactus with 
rose suffusion and sulphur yellow shadings at center. Fine for 
cutting and baskets. Long, strong stems and a profuse bloomer. 
Price: Roots $7.50, Plants $3.75. 
Dwight W. Morrow —(Dahliadel 86) 1931, g. e. Bloom 12 x 6, 
bush 5 ft. A gigantic red Dahlia admired by everyone. Its size, 
form and richness of color make it most spectacular. In the 
south, the heat will cause the stem to droop with the extreme 
weight of the massive blooms and it should not be brought into 
bloom until cooler weather. Price: Roots $1.50, Plants 75c. 
Elinor M. Radell —(Felsinger) ID, 1933, g. e. The blooms, of 
good substance, are deep rose pink at center shading to ama¬ 
ranth pink at edges. It qualifies equally well in color, stem, 
form and size and is prolific in its flowering habits. Price: 
Roots $3.00, Plants $1.50. 
Elite Sport —(Dahliadel 85) 1935, e. Bloom 9x5, bush 4)4 ft. 
F.D. Same form and bush growth as Elite Glory. A beautiful 
buff striped and speckled crimson which is striking in the 
garden. Price: Roots $4.00, Plants $2.00. 
Emanuel’s Beauty —(Mendosa 85) g. e. Bloom 9 x 4, bush 5 ft. 
The evenly formed, large, bold flowers are held erect on strong 
stems. Color is a pleasing combination of lemon yellow with 
scarlet suffusions. Price: Roots 75c, Plants 50c. 
Forest Fire —(Dahliadel 85.5) 1935, ID. e. g. Bloom 10 x 6, 
bush 4)4 ft. The most spectacular Dahlia introduced in years. 
Color, lemon yellow at base of petals, heavily tipped rich 
scarlet and enhanced with yellow petaloids. Bush is sturdy and 
strong with leathery insect-resistant foliage. Price: Roots 
$10.00, Plants $5.00. 
Frau Ida Mansfield —(88) c. g. e. Bloom 7 x 4, bush 5 ft. One 
of the most striking Dahlias in our gardens. Color is clear, pale 
lemon. The cleft petals are revolute, giving it the effect of 
having double the number of normal petals and making a very 
full and attractive flower. Price: Roots $1.00, Plants 50c. 
Frau O. Bracht —(Berger 88) c. g. e. Bloom 8 x 4, bush 5 ft. 
This fine Dahlia will win a host of friends in this country. A 
clean-cut, straight petaled cactus of a clear, light primrose 
yellow, prettiest yellow cactus Dahlia you can wish for. Price: 
Roots $1.50, Plants 75c. 
Good Night —(Broomall 86) 1929, g. e. Bloom 10 x 5, bush 5 ft. 
One of the prettiest dark Dahlias we have had the pleasure of 
growing. Price: Roots $1.00, Plants 50c. 
Jane Cowl—(Downs 88) c. g. e. Bloom 10 x 6, bush 5)4 ft. This 
wonderful Dahlia has been a success wherever grown. Color, a 
warm buff and old gold, blending to apricot and rose at the 
center. Price: Roots 50c, Plants 50c. 
Jersey’s Beauty —(Waite 87) c. g. e. Bloom 6x4, bush 6)4 ft. 
Probably the most popular of any Dahlia, especially as a cut 
flower. The ideal pink for exhibition use. Large, deep flowers 
of perfect form on long stems. Free, early bloomer, with ex¬ 
ceptional keeping qualities. Price: Roots 35c, Plants 35c. 
Jim Moore —(Loller 86) 1930, c. g. e. Bloom 10 x 4, bush 5)4 ft. 
The petals are long and regular, rolling back at tips, while the 
color is primrose yellow shaded gold and suffused salmon. A 
good healthy grower. Price: Roots 75c, Plants 50c. 
Josephine G. —(Grosscross 86) 1930, c. g. e. Bloom 8x4, bush 
4)4 ft- Awarded Certificate of Merit at Storrs, 1929, and is one 
of the most charming of the late introductions. Color is a very 
pleasing true rose pink of a bright shade, some petals tipped 
yellow. It is a Semi-Cactus early and Informal Decorative at 
the end of the season. Price: Roots 75c, Plants 50c. 
Karl Bonawitz —(Dahliadel 86) 1931, g. e. Bloom 8x5, bush 
6 ft. The brilliant, velvety carmine flowers are artistic and 
graceful in form. It just naturally branches and produces perfect 
and uniform flowers on long erect stems. Price: Roots $1.50, 
Plants 75c. 
Kathleen Norris —(F. & M. 87) c. g. e. Bloom 10 x 5, bush 5)4 
ft. This outstanding exhibition Dahlia is a true rose pink, 
deepening to mallow pink, with young central petals a lighter 
shade. 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. Price: Roots 75c, Plants 50c. 
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