TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 
Gold Medal Dahlias 
MISS GLORY (Success-Ballay). S. C. A much-needed addition to the semi-cactus class. Its 
form and soft mellow color are entrancing-. It is a soft apricot yellow, petals 
well rolled and considerably incurved. It blooms early and freely and has good foliage with 
long, strong stems that support the flower nicely. Winner of Certificate of Merit at Storrs, where 
the Judges considered it one of the outstanding dahlias of the year. Plants, $7.50 Net 
MRS. HERBERT O’CONNOR 
(Dahliadel). I. C. The exceptional Qualities, espe¬ 
cially for an incurved cactus dahlia, are long, slender, 
yet erect stems, good sixe 9x5 inches and an unusually bright color, which is a soft rose pink 
deepening at center. Dark, healthy open foliage and a profuse continuous bloomer, bush 
medium tall. Roots, $10.00; Plants, $5.00 
PRIDE OF AMERICA 
S. C. (Salem). A true semi-cactus 
blooms about 11 by S inches thick, 
tinted pink on reverse of petals: plant has tall habit of growth. A 
of All Class.” 
on long, straight stiff stems, 
Color is a primrose yellow 
candidate for ‘‘The Largest 
Plants, $7.50 
SARA KAY (Hunt-Burnett Bros.) One of the outstanding dahlias at the New York show, in 
fact runner-up to the Achievement Medal winner and a close second. The color 
is a rich golden yellow on a large long-petaled flower. The plant is very tall growing; flowers 
often attain the size of 12 inches, stems straight and rigid. Good keeper. Plants, $5.00 
CERISE GEM (Draper-P. & M.) S. C. Min. In color this little gem is similar to the rose 
named ‘‘Brilliant,” a bright cerise pink with gold base; petals twist and curl. 
Plants grows about 4 feet, stems are long and strong and exceptionally free flowering. Awarded 
certificate of Merit at Storrs. Roots, $2.00 Net; Plants, $1.00 Net 
RALEIGH (Draper-Fisher & Masson). I. D. Min. A Certificate of Merit winner at Storrs. 
A beautiful addition to this most interesting type of dahlia. Color, salmon rose, 
with a slight shading of yellow at base of petal. Plant grows about 4 feet and is laden with 
blooms from early season until frost. Stems are long, especially fine for basket work. Size 
of flowers about 3% inches. Raleigh was very outstanding in the Bronx botanical border the 
entire season. Roots, $2.00 Net; Plants, $1.00 Net 
(Fisher & Masson). Pom. A perfectly formed pompom of clear, rich ivory white, 
much in demand for cutting. One of the rare ones that produces in great Quantities. 
Wiry stiff stems which project the myriads of blooms right out of the foliage. 
Roots, $1.00 Net; Plants, 50c 
General List of Decorative Dahlias 
[FORMAL DECORATIVE DAHLIAS] (F. D.). Fully double flowers, floral rays 
generally broad, either pointed or rounded at tips, with outer floral rays tending to recurve 
and central floral rays tending to be cupped; all floral rays in a somewhat regular arrange¬ 
ment. 
[INFORMAL DECORATIVE DAHLIAS] (I. D.) ; Fully double flowers, floral rays 
generally long, twisted or pointed and usually irregular in arrangement. 
ADIRONDACK SUNSET 
(Cackener-Parkway). I. D. A spectacular dahlia of a vivid 
scarlet shading to a bright canary yellow at the base. Petals 
long and broad, forming a high tight center showing a deep gold reverse. Outer petals tipped 
with gold and wave and twist at the tips, which further enhances the beauty of the flower. The 
three distinct colors blending in a most harmonious manner give the large blooms its striking 
sunset colors. Stems long and stiff. Plant has tall habit of growth and is wide spreading. 
Produces a profusion of bloom. Roots, $4.00; Plants, $2.00 
ALICE IN WONDERLAND 
(Maytrott) I. D. A very fine exhibition dahlia of a beau¬ 
tiful shade of soft salmon, petals edged delicately with 
bright rose. High centered flower of great depth. Plants have good habit of growth, but are 
at their best when cool evenings arrive. Stems straight, long and stiff. Roots, $2.00 
A TVTTVT A RFNFniCT (Benedict-Dahliadel). I. D. One of the most satisfactory reds we 
CYIA1N.CV UL11LL/1L*! tried out last season, eolo.r will stand full sunshine and not fade, 
stems will always be good even in wet weather and centers stay tight the entire season. Color 
is a rich, deep garnet with black shadings and shadows at the center of the bloom. Awarded 
Certificate of Merit at Storrs, 1934. Medium to tall habit of growth and exceptionally free 
bloomer. Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.00 
AMERICA’S SWEETHEART 
Won Honorary President’s Medal for 
of this beautiful informal decorative 
above foliage on long, canelike stems 
(Salem). One of the sensations of the exhibitions 
during the past season in the ‘‘Largest of all classes.” 
the best dahliai of New Jersey origin in two shows. Color 
is pure yellow without any shadings, flower is borne high 
and often attains 12 inches or better. Plants, $5.00 
r> 'C' r p'T''V^ f/AT 'T'pS'R (Success). I. D. On Derrill Hart’s 1931 Honor Roll, and has proven 
111 1 JA1Y to be all it wag c i a j me( i to be. Color distinctive and pleasing, being 
of a light salmon red throughout, shading to old rose at base of long rolled petals. Flower 
nicely formed on very good stems. Bloom is large and excellent for exhibition, plant of sturdy 
growth. Roots, $1.00 
CALIFORNIA IDOL 
the very largest growing to 
tremely refined flower. Stems 
one of the greatest winners on 
(Success). I. D. One of the finest varieties 
season. Color bright, self-colored yellow. In 
14 inches and more, has corresponding depth 
very stiff, plant has excellent growing habits 
the exhibition table. 
we grew the past 
size it ranks with 
and yet is an ex- 
and is medium tall. 
Plants Only, $5.00 
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