SEED CATALOGUE • 1935 
Dahlias 71 
DAHLIAS, New and 
ABBREVIATIONS: F.D., Formal Decorative; I.D., 
ALICE IN WONDERLAND. I.D. First of all, this Dahlia is a 
beautiful shade of soft salmon, with petals delicately edged bright 
rose. It has the 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. 
We believe this Dahlia is destined to become as popular as the 
character for which it was named. Roots, $3 each. 
ANNA BENEDICT. F.D. The dark red we have been looking for. 
Bushes and foliage strong and robust. A Formal Decorative that 
is always full centered and perfect on erect stems. Color, a deep 
rich garnet with black shadings at center. Does not burn in the 
sun or batter in the rain. Certified at Storrs, Conn., 1934. Roots, 
$10 each. 
BALLEGO’S GLORY. F.D. A Holland variety much admired for 
its distinctive color, which is crimson heavily tipped lemon-yellow. 
The shadings depend on the general weather conditions. Bush 
medium height, of rather compact growth. Received First-Class 
Certificate and Award of Merit at Haarlem, Holland. Roots, 
$1 each. 
DAHLIADEL GOLD. F.D. A Formal Decorative for the largest 
bloom class. Pleasing golden yellow shading darker at center, with 
a light coral-red suffusion. Strong-growing bush with dark green, 
spreading foliage. Grows extremely large naturally. Roots, 
$10 each. 
DIXIE RAVENSCROFT. I.D. 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. Roots, $3 each. 
DEMOCRACY. F.D. A Formal Decorative of primrose-yellow, 
shaded golden yellow, globular in 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. Good growing habits 
with long, strong stems. Certificate of Merit, Storrs, Conn., 1934. 
Roots, $10 each. 
DORCAS ANN. S.-C. An attractive pink Semi-Cactus with rose 
suffusion and sulphur-yellow shadings at center. It is fine for 
cutting and baskets. Long, strong stems and a profuse bloomer. 
Certified at Storrs, Conn., 1933. Roots, $7.50 each. 
ELINOR M. RADELL. I.D. The blooms, of good substance, are 
violet-rose with a darker reverse and golden shadings toward base 
of petals. It is truly outstanding because of its strong, rugged 
growth which withstands adverse growing conditions. It qualifies 
equally well in color, stem, form, and size and is prolific in its 
flowering habits. Very satisfactory for us and far ahead of our 
expectations. Certified at Storrs, Conn. Roots, $3 each. 
ELITE SPORT. F.D. Same form and bush-growth as Elite Glory. 
A beautiful buff striped and speckled crimson which is striking in 
the garden. Blooms of good substance are held erect on strong 
stems. Roots, $4 each. 
FOREST FIRE. I.D. The most spectacular Dahlia introduced in 
years. An Informal Decorative of an unusually artistic form. 
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. Certificate of Merit, 
Storrs, Conn., and East Lansing, Mich., 1934. Roots, $10 each. 
LORD OF AUTUMN. I.D. A Dahlia that appealed to us at once 
as the greatest, clear yellow, exhibition Dahlia to date. Flowers 
attain a wonderful size and depth, and the long, pointed, and 
twisting petals with the beautiful center formation remind one 
of a large exhibition chrysanthemum. A good strong grower that 
attracts attention immediately. Sure to become a great favorite 
and prize-winner. Plants only, $5 each. 
MISS ELSIE JANE. S.-C. A medium-sized Dahlia which has won 
in the seedling classes in New York and Camden shows as the 
best Semi-Cactus. It is of unique formation. One of the sweetest 
varieties for vase arrangements, and its beauty is even enhanced 
under artificial light. Medium in size—about 4 inches when not 
disbudded and 6 inches across when disbudded. The most artis¬ 
tically formed Dahlia we have ever offered. Its long, wiry stems 
make it wonderful for arrangements. Color is an appealing shrimp- 
pink with cream shadings at center and tipped violet-rose. Certain 
to please in the garden and it has already proved its merit on the 
exhibition table. Roots, $4 each. 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE. I.D. The monster blooms of deep, 
dark red shading toward garnet are held erect on stiff stems. It is 
a stocky grower and, in all, a good Dahlia. Comparing this variety 
with Dwight W. Morrow, it has better stems, but is not so bright 
a shade of red, nor does it stand the amount of sunshine Dwight 
Morrow does without burning. Plants only, $2.50 each. 
NOTE.—We can supply green plants of any of the above varieties £ 
Recent Introductions 
iformal Decorative; C., Cactus; S.-C., Semi-Cactus 
POT O’GOLD. I.D. A large, brilliant flower of clear yellow with 
numerous long, wavy petals which not only make it artistic and 
beautiful in form but give it great depth. One of the best of the 
clear yellows which is very free-blooming and most satisfactory 
for us. Certified at Storrs, Conn. Roots, $3 each. 
RAY WARNER. I.D. Can you imagine an Informal Decorative 
with long, pointed, and twisted petals, on good stems, with low- 
branching bushes that need very little tying up, in a pink at least 
two shades brighter than Jersey’s Beauty? Centers always full, 
very early to bloom, and a mass of color when not disbudded. This 
Dahlia is sure to become a great favorite when it is better known. 
Roots, $4 each. 
ROBERT EMMET. I.D. A grand new, velvety cardinal-red Dahlia 
of giant size and great beauty. It is a perfect open grower with 
dark green, insect-resistant foliage. This Dahlia received a Certifi¬ 
cate of Merit at Storrs, Conn. Produces great quantities of perfect 
blooms from mid-August till frost. Stems stiff and long with 
flowers perfectly facing. A Dahlia that will win in the red and 
Informal Decorative classes and be a source of joy in the garden. 
Roots, $5 each. 
SANHICAN’S CAMEO. I.D. A Dahlia sufficiently different in 
coloring to justify its presence. Blooms coral-rose shaded rose- 
pink on reverse, with golden sheen on face of petals, glowing 
beautifully under artificial light. Bush sturdy; stems long and 
erect. Blooms keep well for cutting and exhibiting. Roots, $2.50 
each. 
SATAN. S.-C. Flower scarlet with yellow on reverse of petals 
showing at the center as petals unfold. Stems are very long and 
may need some support in hot weather. Very showy in the garden. 
Bushes tall and rugged. Flowers are uniformly large and of 
regular formation, keeping well when cut. Scored 87 at Storrs, 
Conn. Roots, $4 each. 
STRONGHEART. I.D. An artistically formed Dahlia of good size 
on perfect stems. Color is a beautiful light cadmium shaded 
apricot. Foliage is insect-resistant. A very handsome and useful 
flower as well as an exhibition favorite. Certified at Storrs, Conn. 
Roots, $2.50 each. 
SULTAN OF HILLCREST. F.D. The unique form, with the petals 
recurving to the stem, attracts one’s attention. Huge blooms of 
lemon-yellow with reverse rosy pink, on fine stems, giving an 
unusual color effect. A Dahlia we can highly recommend. Certified 
at Storrs, Conn. Roots, $7.50 each. 
WHITE WONDER. I.D. The giant blooms, are pure white with 
long, pointed, twisted, and curled petals, giving the flower a light, 
fluffy appearance. This Dahlia comes to us as a cross of Fort 
Monmouth and Ida Perkins. The bush is a strong, vigorous 
grower, branching from the ground. Stems long and stiff. Foliage 
thick and leathery. It is a very good root-maker and well worth 
your trial. Roots, $5 each. 
one-half the price of roots. Shipment made any time after May 1 
