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NEW AND RARE EXHIBITION DAHLIAS 
floral rays tending to be cupped; all floral rays in a somewhat regular 
arrangement. 
Informal Decorative Dahlias (I.D.). Fully double flowers, floral 
rays generally long, twisted, or pointed and usually irregular in 
arrangement. 
Incurved Cactus Dahlia (I.C.). Fully double flowers with the 
margins of the majority of the floral rays revolute for one-half or more 
of'their length, the floral rays tending to curve toward the center of 
the flower. 
Semi-Cactus Dahlias (Semi-C.). Fully double flowers with the 
margins of the majority of the floral rays revolute for less than one- 
half of their length. 
Recurved or Straight Cactus Dahlias (S.C.). Fully double flowers 
with the margins of the majority of the floral rays revolute for one-half 
of their length or more, the floral rays being recurved or straight. 
The garden-lover who has become interested in Dahlias and vies 
with his neighbor in excelling him at his local Dahlia show, will be 
interested to know that some of the very high-priced varieties of last 
year are now available at more attractive prices. Our list of New and 
Rare Exhibition Dahlias has been reduced to those that we consider 
worthy of a place in every garden, and represents the cream of the 
finest varieties that are available in reasonable quantities. We offer 
strong tubers for spring delivery. In order to properly describe 
Dahlias listed as to type of flower, we have noted against each variety 
the following letters: F.D., meaning Formal Decorative; I.D., Informal 
Decorative; Semi-C., Semi-Cactus; I.C., Incurved Cactus; S.C., 
Straight Cactus. In order to further describe our meaning, the 
American Dahlia Society explains these classifications as follows: 
Formal Decorative Dahlias (F.D.). Fully double flowers, floral 
rays generally broad, either pointed or rounded at tips, with outer 
Decorative Dahlia, Jane Cowl 
ALTA NEVADA. I.D. A giant Dahlia of 
deep rose-color, blended glowing tangerine, 
on long, wiry stems. Very free flowering. 
35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
AVALON. F.D. A fine Dahlia of deep 
canary-yellow on long, erect stems. Very 
prolific. Can be used as a cut-flower or 
garden variety. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per 
doz. 
BALLEGO’S GLORY. F.D. A very inter¬ 
esting Formal Decorative Dahlia of me¬ 
dium size. The flowers are a beautiful com¬ 
bination of scarlet and gold. 65 cts. each, 
$6.50 per doz. 
BARBARA REDFERN. F.D. Very large, 
deep flowers of a delightful blend of old- 
rose and old-gold, borne on heavy, stiff 
stems. A free bloomer and vigorous 
grower. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
BAY SHORE BEAUTY. F.D. New. An¬ 
other fine sport of Jersey’s Beauty, of the 
same robust growth and free-flowering 
habit. The color is a soft, beautiful shade 
of orchid-lavender. A fitting companion 
to Jersey’s Beauty and Kentucky. 50 cts. 
each, $5 per doz. 
BLUE GEM. F.D. A very large, beauti¬ 
fully formed flower of striking bluish pur¬ 
ple. Robust and easy to grow. Very free- 
flowering Dahlia of great merit. 50 cts. 
each, $s per doz. 
BOB WHITE. F.D. Pure white, giant 
flowers, full and deep, borne on long cane 
stems that hold them absolutely upright. 
Good clean grower; insect-proof. This 
wonderful creation will be a sensation. We 
have never seen a white bloom so freely. 
35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
BRONZE KNIGHT. F.D. New. A giant 
Dahlia of chrome-orange, flushed grena¬ 
dine-red, the general tone being brilliant 
orange. An exceptionally robust grower 
carrying the giant flowers proudly aloft on 
long, splendid stems. $1 each, $10 per doz. 
CALUMET. F.D. Very large Dahlia of deep 
chamois, suffused gold. A flower of good 
substance and splendid for cutting or the 
garden. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
CHARM. I.D. Very attractive Dahlia of 
russet and orange shading. A medium¬ 
sized flower of free-blooming habit on 
strong, wiry stems. Splendid for home 
decoration. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
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DONNA CALIFORNIA. I.D. Deep laven¬ 
der-rose blooms of enormous size and very 
free flowering. One of the best. 50 cts. 
each, ^5 per doz. 
DOROTHY STONE. I.D. A huge, very 
full-centered flower of a true deep shade of 
pink. Exceptionally free flowering. Me¬ 
dium height. Highly recommended. 35 
cts. each, I3.50 per doz. 
DR. JOHN H. CARMAN. F.D. A massive, 
broad-petaled Tyrian-rose flower, tipped 
petunia and silver, on stiff, heavy stem. 
Free flowering. A sensation. 35 cts. each, 
13.50 per doz. 
ELITE GLORY.’ F.D. Color brilliant 
American red. Blooms very large and held 
well above foliage on long, cane-like stems. 
Foliage exceptionally vigorous. 35 cts. 
each, $3.50 per doz. 
ELIZABETH POTTER. F.D. A New Gold 
Medal Dahlia, winner of many trophies as 
a seedling and in display exhibits. A mas¬ 
sive, full flower measuring 8 to 12 inches 
in diameter and 4 to 6 inches in depth. A 
vigorous, free-flowering, and long, strong¬ 
stemmed variety of easy culture. Splendid 
for cutting or exhibition. Special awards 
given as a seedling when exhibited at Glen 
Cove, Oyster Bay, and Westbury, Long 
Island. Strong root-divisions, $1 each, 
$10 per doz. 
FLAMING SWORD. F.D. A giant, robust, 
free-flowering, new Dahlia of gorgeous deep 
flaming carrot-red. Fine form; medium 
height. 65 cts. each, $6.50 per doz. 
FRANCIS LAROCCO. F.D. One of the 
finest large, pure yellow. Decorative 
Dahlias in existence, and perfect in form. 
Vigorous grower with fine stems and of 
profuse-blooming qualities. A Dahlia that 
should be in everybody’s garden. 25 cts. 
each, $2.50 per doz. 
JANE COWL. I.D. One of the few out¬ 
standing exhibition Dahlias in 1928 and 
1929. Deep, massive blooms of a bronzy 
buff and old-gold, blending darker toward 
the perfect center. A stem of unusual 
strength holds this giant Decorative over 
a plant of ideal growth, while the foliage is 
the thick, leathery kind that insects seldom 
injure. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY. F.D. This is, with¬ 
out a doubt, the finest true pink Decorative 
Dahlia yet introduced. The beautiful 
large, pink flowers are of perfect form and 
are supported on long, straight, stiff stems, 
held well above the foliage. As a cut- 
flower, it is’ a wonderful keeper and is in¬ 
stantly admired. A splendid exhibition 
Dahlia, and equally valuable for garden 
decoration. Owing to a good supply of 
tubers, we are able to offer this fine Dahlia 
at a reasonable price this year. 15 cts. each, 
$1.50 per doz. 
