Dahlia Roots 
Each year on our Fordhook Farms we try out hundreds of varieties of Dahlias and select those that are the 
best growers, freest bloomers and which we recommend as the best for you to plant. All are listed here with 
some outstanding varieties that we ourselves have created. Whether you select the massive Decorative, 
the lovely Cactus, the attractive Miniatures or the small Pompon varieties, you will be delighted with the 
results. We supply strong root divisions from field-grown clumps. We pay postage. 
The American Dahlia Society has adopted a classification for all Dahlias, according to the formation of 
the flowers. After each name we use initials to denote the class to which that variety belongs. Thus: 
F. D. = Formal Decorative; I. D.- Informal Decorative; C = Cactus; S. C. = Semi-Cactus. 
Cactus and Decorative Dahlias 
7950 Amelia Earhart (S. C.) A true giant-flowered 
variety of apricot-buff, with salmon tints, shading to a soft 
yellow at the base of the petals. $2.75 each; 3 for $8.00. 
7988 Avalon (F. D.) A great Dahlia of fine form. The 
color is rich lemon-yellow. 25gi each; 3 for 650. 
7963 Ballego’s Glory (F. D.) Much admired for its 
distinctive color—mahogany-red with gold bordered petals. 
The flowers are of medium size. 600 each; 3 for $1.65. 
8102 Barbara Redfern (I. D.) A lovely combination 
of old rose tones and gold. 250 each; 3 for 65g! 
8107 Beauty Supreme (F.D.) Same habit but larger 
flowered than Jersey's Beauty; pretty orchid color. 
$2.50 each; 3 for $7.00. 
8104 Bob White (I. D.) Enormous pure white flowers 
on long, upright stems. 500 each; 3 for $1.35. 
7919 Buckeye Flame (I. D.) Bright orange-scarlet 
shading to orange at the margin. 450 each; 3 for $1.20. 
7954 Cbampoeg (I. D.) Canary yellow shaded salmon- 
pink, yellow on back. 450 each; 3 for $1.20. 
7909 Chemar’s Eureka (F. D.) Large, white flowers 
with the center tinted lavender. 300 each; 3 for 750. 
8108 Chemar’s Masterpiece (C.) Flowers are large, 
petals beautifully incurved and the color an attractive 
orchid-pink or lavender. $2.50 each; 3 for $7.00. 
7984 Craig Bissell (S. C.) Medium-sized blooms of a 
true autumn shade—rich copper, with a tiny bit of gold at 
the tip of each petal. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.60. 
7986 Dorcas Ann (S. C.) Beautiful flowers of rich 
rose-pink, shading to creamy white at the center. A re¬ 
markably fine variety. $3.00 each; 3 for $8.50. 
7913 Dr. J. H. Carman (F. D.) The color of the 
large flowers is bright Tyrian-rose. 350 each; 3 for 900. 
8127 Eagle Rock Fantasy (I. D.) A glorious giant- 
flowered Dahlia of beautiful form and color. Clear mallow 
pink. Outstanding. 750 each; 3 for $2.10. 
7991 Elinor M. Radell (I. D.) Violet-rose with a 
darker reverse and gold shadings towards the base of the 
petals. $1.75 each; 3 for $5.00. 
8131 Elite Glory (F. D.) Very large blooms of a 
glossy brilliant red color. 400 each; 3 for $1.05. 
8109 Elkridge (I. D.) Pure white flowers with grace¬ 
fully curved petals. 450 each; 3 for $1.20. 
7996 Ella May (C.) Flowers medium large and deep, 
with full centers. The color is a deep crimson-carmine of 
unusual vivacity. 350 each; 3 for 900. 
8112 Forest Fire (I. D.) A wonderful bicolor; distinct 
lemon-yellow for about one-third the length of the petals, 
then shaded scarlet towards tips. $2.50 each; 3 for $7.00. 
8009 Fort Monmouth (I. D.) Deep maroon shaded 
bluish violet at the tip of each petal. 450 each; 3 for $1.20. 
7989 Francis Larocco (F. D.) One of the finest yel¬ 
low decorative Dahlias with large deep flowers on long 
stems. Vigorous grower. 250 each; 3 for 650. 
8051 Franklin D. Roosevelt (F. D.) Extra fine, 
large, deep flowers of bright carmine-red. 350 each; 3 for 900. 
7929 Gallant Fox (F. D .) Rich deep carmine-red 
shaded with brilliant scarlet. 300 each; 3 for 750. 
8027 Golden Goblin (F. D .) A grand, large-flowered 
variety of rich old gold color. 600 each; 3 for $1.65. 
8028 Golden Harvest (S. C.) Huge flowers of pale 
yellow color, which cause a sensation wherever exhibited. 
Of strong growth; free blooming. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
8113 Golden Standard (C.) Perfectly formed flow¬ 
ers of warm buff shaded amber and gold; full centers and 
evenly arranged petals. $3.00 each; 3 for $8.50. 
8029 Grace (F. D.) White tipped and suffused lavender 
Similar in form to Jersey’s Beauty. 350 each; 3 for 900. 
7927 Graf Zeppelin (F. D.) Large, pure white flow¬ 
ers on fine long stems. 500 each; 3 for $1.35. 
8030 Hawaiian Nights (I. D.) Immense blooms (can 
be grown 12 in. across) of intense scarlet suffused orange, 
with gold striped reverse. 750 each; 3 for $2.10. 
8052 Hillcrest Royalist (I. D.) A large, richly col¬ 
ored flower of Burgundy wine-red, with a background of 
vermilion-violet. 600 each; 3 for $1.65. 
8054 Honor Bright (F. D.) Splendid large blooms of 
pure bright bronze changing to clear soft orange late in the 
season. Flowers 8 to 10 in. across. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
8139 Jane Cowl (I. D.) A strikingly beautiful Dahlia 
presenting a blend of bronze, buff, and brilliant gold. 
Massive, well-shaped and huge. 250 each; 3 for 650. 
8143 Jean Herr (F. D.) Medium-sized white blooms 
carried on long stems. 250 each; 3 for 650. 
7961 Jersey’s Beacon (F. D.) Chinese-scarlet with 
lighter reverse. 250 each; 3 for 650. 
8130 Jersey’s Beauty (F. D.) Well-formed flowers, 
borne on elegant long stems. The color is a lovely pink with 
a shading of chamois. 250 each; 3 for 650. 
8129 Jersey’s Triumph (F. D.) Bright copper flushed 
salmon-bronze. 400 each; 3 for $1.05. 
8055 Jim Moore (I. D.) Pale yellow suffused straw¬ 
berry pink. The blooms are large. 400 each; 3 for $1.05. 
..— Special Collection Offers - 
Five 
Extra Choice Dahlias 
Especially selected for their free blooming qualities, 
size and form. Ideal for garden and cutting. 
Franklin D. Roosevelt, carmine-red; 
Francis Larocco, bright yellow; 
Kathleen Norris, rose-pink shading to coral-pink; 
Kentucky, salmon-orange shading to grenadin orange; 
Marshall’s Beauty, rose-pink shaded lavender-lilac. 
9807 5 roots (1 of each, value $1.80) 
for only 
9808 15 roots (3 of each, value $4.70) 
for onlv 
$ 1.00 
$ 2.50 
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