INTRODUCTION 
We take pleasure in presenting our 1936 Dahlia cata¬ 
logue to our many friends. You will note the absence of 
old favorites, American and Foreign, but these have been 
supplanted by newer varieties for we grow only the latest 
and the best and discard the rest. 
Our prices are not the cheapest but our roots and 
plants are among the best. 
We shall continue our policy of sending out only the 
strongest, healthiest stock it is possible to produce. Prompt 
and efficient service is assured. 
H. H. Smith. 
1936 Introductions 
CALIFORNIA PEACH—S. C. Coral pink, a seedling of 
Satan crossed with Eagle Rock Fantasy. 
Plants $7.50 net. 
CHALLENGER—S. C. Outstanding winner at the New 
York show, a brilliant cardinal red with gold at the 
base of the petals. Plants $2.50 net. 
CLARA CARDER—I. D. A very large bloom of soft pink 
color with a trace of yellow at the base of each petal. 
Roots $10.00. Plants $5.00. 
DAUGHTER OF VENUS—I. D. Color rosy mauve shading 
to delicate orchid at center, a healthy, ruggid grower. 
Roots $10.00. Plants $5.00. 
GARDEN DELIGHT—I. D. Certificate winner at East 
Lansing, color light purple shading to darker hue at 
base of petals. Roots $10.00. Plants $5.00. 
MAJOR BOWES—I. D. Immense blooms, color geranium- 
red with the edge of each petal shading to a bright car¬ 
mine. Plants $5.00. 
MARGRACE—I. D. Outstanding where ever grown or 
shown, color brilliant scarlet, tipped and striped with 
gold. Plants $5.00. 
MARY RITZER—S. C. A sport of Edna Ferber, very large, 
color a beautiful shade of pink. Plants $2.50. 
MILTON J. CROSS—I. D. Very large, color clear gold at 
center shading to orange-buff on outer half of petals. 
Plants $7.50. 
MISS GLORY—S. C. A massive bloom, color a luscious 
pale apricot, outstanding at Storrs. Plants $7.50 net. 
MISS WEST VIRGINIA—Inc. C. A very large clear mauve 
colored bloom. Plants $5.00. 
MRS. HERBERT O’CONNOR—Inc. C. Large rose-pink 
blooms deepening to a darker rose-pink at the center, 
base of petals soft golden tan. Plants $5.00. 
PRIDE OF AUSTINBURG—I. D. Received highest score at 
Storrs, color bright pink suffused with light yellow. 
Roots $10.00. Plants $5.00. 
RED VICTOR—I. D. Color rose-red, under artificial light is 
a sparkling brilliant. Roots $10.00. Plants $5.00. 
ROYAL PURCHASE—Inc. C. Deep yellow, with outer 
petals suffused with pink, immense blooms held erect 
on long stems. A sure winner. Plants $7.50. 
RUDOLFS GIANT—I. D. Color a bright buff apricot, im¬ 
mense blooms for autumn shade classes. 
Plants $7.50 net. 
