DAHLIAS 
Novelties and Recent Introductions 
Abbreviations used: C.—Cactus; F. D.—Formal Decorative; I. D.—Informal Decorative; 
P.—Peony Flowered; S. C.—Semi-Cactus. 
ADIRONDACK SUNSET (I. D.) A vivid scarlet 
shading to bright canary yellow at the base. 
Large blooms. Tubers, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
AMELIA EARHART (S. C.) Apricot buff and 
salmon. Very large and distinctive. 
Tubers, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
AMERICA’S SWEETHEART (I. D.) A gorgeous, 
pure yellow introduction. Recipient of many 
awards. Huge flowers borne on strong stems. 
Tubers, $10.00; Plants, $5.00 
ANNA BENEDICT (P. D.) A deep rich garnet 
with black shadings at center. An upright, 
clean grower, splendid keeper. 
Tubers, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
BETTE DAVIS (S. C.) Deep violet-rose. An 
exquisite variety of perfect form and growth; 
a real champion. Tubers, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
CALIFORNIA IDOL (I. D.) A beautiful clear 
yellow. Tall and robust grower. Has attracted 
wide attention at the leading shows. 
Tubers, $10.00; Plants, $5.00 
DR. KAY (I. D.) Harry Hunt. A beautiful shade 
of pink; blooms 10 to 11 inches across that 
never show an open center. Something a little 
different in formation. Admired at all the 
shows. Tubers, $2.50; Plants, $1.25 
ELMER CASE (I. D.) Harry Hunt. Of the Jane 
Cowl type, but a deeper color having a reddish 
tinge, 11 to 12 inches in diameter. Strong 
stems, dwarf grower, good for commercial or 
show purposes. Tubers, $2.50; Plants, $1.25 
EVA HUNT (I. D.) A pure white seedling by 
Harry Hunt. Up to 10 inches across, without 
forcing and never showing open center. Very 
free-flowering. Placed on three Honor Rolls. 
Tubers, $2.50; Plants, $1.25 
FOREST FIRE (I. D.) A spectacular introduc¬ 
tion. Color a lemon-yellow at base of petals, 
heavily tipped rich scarlet. Insect resistant 
foliage. Tubers, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER (I. D.) Outstanding 
introduction of 1934, and recipient of many 
awards. Created a sensation wherever shown 
during the past two years. Color, a blending 
of violet-purple and burgundy. Blooms to 15 
inches across. Tubers, $7.50; Plants, $3.75 
JESSICA DRAGONETTE (S. C.) Semi-cactus, 
peach and cream with a golden shading, 10 
inches across; stems long and rigid; a Roll of 
Honor dahlia. Tubers, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
KATHRYN HARDT (P. D.) Harry Hunt. Dark 
pink blooms 12 inches across; strong grower, 
stems 7 to 8 feet tall, a real show bloom. 
Tubers, $2.50; Plants, $1.25 
KAY FRANCIS (S. C.) A light lemon-yellow. 
The greatest prize-winning seedling Dahlia for 
1934. A good keeper; does not burn. 
Tubers, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
LORD OF AUTUMN (I. D.) The finest and most 
popular clear yellow exhibition Dahlia. Flowers 
attain wonderful size and depth, and the foliage 
is strong and robust. 
Tubers, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
MILTON J. CROSS (I. D.) Winner of 1935 Amer¬ 
ican Home Achievement Medal and numerous 
other awards. The blooms, an apricot peach 
with a bright golden face, average 12 inches in 
diameter. Plants, $7.50 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER (I. D.) A 
gorgeous carmine red flower of immense size, 
and velvety texture. An early bloomer. 
Tubers, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
MRS. STEPHEN VAN HOESEN (I. D.) Harry 
Hunt. Blue Ribbon Winner at Camden. Beau¬ 
tiful blend of pink and autumn shades. 
Tubers, $10.00; Plants, $5.00 
Formal Decorative Dahlia 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE (I. D.) A very large 
and finely shaped flower of the deepest crim¬ 
son. Tubers, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
RED JUG (S. C.) A distinctive, prize-winning 
novelty. Petals a striking cardinal red, tipped 
yellow. Tall, robust grower. 
Tubers, $10.00; Plants, $5.00 
ROBERT EMMET (I. D.) A velvety cardinal red 
Dahlia of great size and beauty. Has dark 
green, insect resistant foliage. 
Tubers, $3.00; Plants, $1.50 
SANHICAN’S MOONGLOW (I. D.) Immense 
pure gold flowers with an orange-salmon re¬ 
verse. Plants of tall habit and vigorous growth. 
Tubers, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
SARA KAY (S. C.) Harry Hunt. A magnificent 
golden yellow introduction. Won wide acclaim 
at the 1935 N. Y. show. Listed on three Rolls 
of Honor. Tubers, $10.00; Plants, $5.00 
SATAN (S. C.) Flaming red with a slight touch 
of gold at the center, blooms of rare form and 
character and of an unusual brilliancy. Of 
rugged growth, with dark green foliage. 
Tubers, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
SULTAN OP HILLCREST (P. D.) A profuse 
bloomer of exhibition size. Color a soft autumn 
with yellow reverse. 
Tubers, $4.00; Plants, $2.00 
ZONTA (P. D.) An attractive finely-formed 
flower of exhibition size. Color an unusual 
shade of salmon with orange and rose tints. 
Tubers, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
[Any varieties not listed above can be supplied at advertised prices] 
