Gold Medal Dahlias 
FISHER & MASSON 
Semi-Cactus Dahlias 
The new classification of the American Dahlia Society of this type of dahlia is as 
follows: “Fully double flowers with the margin of the majority of the floral rays revolute 
for less than one-half of their length.” 
ALTMARK One of the most lovely of the semi-cactus type we grew the past season, of 
medium size it is a prolific bloomer, color pink with a shading of lilac edging 
each petal. Plants, $1.00 
AMELIA EARHART (Cordes-Eastman). Semi-cactus. It is a very large, well-proportioned 
ind artistically formed combination of apricot-buff with primrose 
at the base of each petal. Throughout the flowers, and particularly when they are young are 
tints and sometimes stripes of salmon. However, the flower gives a one-toned color effect of 
clear apricot buff. Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
BETTE DAVIS (Cordes-Eastman). A deep violet rose semi-cactus. A clear lovely color 
that never blotches. Fine long stems, with graceful foliage. A free bloomer 
and an excellent exhibition flower. This variety fills the need for a lavender in the semi¬ 
cactus class. A great prize winner during the past season. Highly recommended. Plant, $2.50 
CADET 
(Success-Ballay.). A fresh crisp flower, somewhat similar in formation to Satan. 
Color, light primrose yellow, almost cream. This type of cactus dahlia in the shade 
mentioned is truly distinctive. Petals long, well rolled and but slightly incurved are well placed 
and numerous enough to form an exceedingly graceful flower. Will grow large on a tall, straight 
stalk. Highly recommended. Plants Only, $2.50 
CORALLINA 
Petals long and 
to tall growing 
(Bruidegom.). One 
season. Coral red 
whirl and twist in an 
plants. Free bloomer. 
of the outstanding Holland varieties tried during the past 
suffused with violet shading to gold at base of petals, 
enhancing manner showing the contrasting colors. Medium 
Plants Only, $2,011 
DORCAS ANN 
flowers. Color is pink 
fine for cutting and 
fitting companion. 
(Dahliadel). One of the most attractive semi-cactus dahlias it has been 
our pleasure to see growing. Plants are medium to tall and laden with 
with rose suffusions and sulphur yellow shadings at center. Exceptionally 
baskets having long, strong stems. As beautiful as Paul Pfitzer and a 
Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
EDNA FERBER (F. & M.). S. C. Our 1927 introduction that is still a leader among the 
winning varieties in this class. A semi-cactus of huge size with an 
extremely fine stiff stem. Color a glistening coral shading to old gold at the base of petals. Petals 
curled and twisted, making a very full flower. Plants are of medium to tall habit of growth, 
foliage dark green and thick. A winner in the class calling for “largest and best’’ semi-cactus. 
Roots, 75c; Plants. 50c 
■pi p(TA]MF' , F' (Ballay-Success). Center and tips of petals yellow, body of flower glistening coral, 
almost a true cactus, a full deep flower of ideal habits, produces a profusion of 
bloom on long stiff stems. Roots, $3.50; Plants, $1.75 
BERGER (Berger). A German introduction. Habit of growih, sizei and forma¬ 
tion of blooms the same as its paren-t, Frau O. Bracht, the only dif¬ 
ference being its color, which is a bright corral red. Plants Only, $2,00 
GOLDEN STANDARD 
(Downs). In this new introduction for 1935, we are offering 
what we consider the most distinctive dahlia of the' season. 
Distinctive because there are fewer semi-cactus introductions than decoratives either formal or 
informal, also distinctive in its coloring, size and beauty. It has been a consistent winner at 
exhibitions for the past two years. A seedling of Jane Cowl it has the same pleasing shades of 
gold and sometimes a slightly darker center that reminds you of its parent. While practically 
a straight cactus has a tendency to become incured in cooler weather, it grows a pretty big size, 
especially so for one of its type. Plant is medium to tall, stems long and stiff. We predict this 
dahlia will give as much pleasure as its parent, Jane Cowl Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.00 
ip/VlNJ r FRT\TRF'R (Trimbee-Waite). S. C. This variety can be grown to a huge size 
** (12 inches and over); we saw it on the exhibition table during the past 
season. Color .is a rich, glowing petunia violet, a better description might be a purple Ft. 
Monmouth, but it is a still larger flower than Ft. Monmouth. Plants have a vigorous habit of 
growth; stems are very stiff and straight. Truly a right Royal flower. Roots, $1.50; Plants, 75c 
JERSEY’S MELODY 
(Waite). A very lovely semi-cactus dahlia, bright and very aptly 
named. A basket of this variety created a great deal of comment 
at the New York show. Tyrian rose shading to silver on the tips with a silver reverse. A very 
striking variety on fine stiff stems. Roots, 50c 
KAY FRANCIS 
(Cordes-Eastman). This is the most consistent winner of Achievement 
medals and prizes offered for 1935. Color a light lemon yellow clear and 
pure, especially needed in exhibitions. Very early bloomer and does not burn or spot in hot 
weather. Plant is medium to tall, clean sturdy growth. Stems are long, straight and stiff. 
This dahlia has won 11 first prizes during the past season. Roots, $4.00; Plants, $2.011 
LA MEXIGANA (F. & M.). Color Grenadine Orange, perhaps Burnt Orange toning to cop- 
" per would better describe it. Center of flower lighter in shade and tips 
of petals slightly tinged with gold. An extremely early and free bloomer, yet easily attaining 
exhibition size. Flowers borne on Slender, stiff, black stems, medium to tall habit of growth, 
dark green foliage. (In view of the fact that the dahlia was originally discovered by the Aztecs 
of Mexico, this name is very apropos.) Roots, 50c 
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