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CHAPPAQUA DAHLIA GARDENS 
NOVELTIES FOR 1936 
CHALLENGER 
(Watkins-Chappaqua) 
SEMI-CACTUS 
Brilliant cardinal red blooms of good size and depth. The flowers have high tight 
centers throughout the season, and are held erect, well above the foliage. The plants 
are of strong, vigorous, open growth. A semi-cactus that is easy to grow. Stunts 
are unknown in this variety. A basket of 12 blooms won first as the best cactus or 
semi-cactus at the New York Show. A vase of it, won first in the color classes that 
were open to all. Also won a special prize for the most outstanding entry. Challenger 
is a Dahlia that already has made many friends. On the Roll of Honor. 
Roots, $5.00 net; Plants, $2.50 net 
