Murphy’s Masterpiece (I.D.) "Murphy” 1932 — This giant 
red dahlia could have been very appropriately named SEEK 
NO FURTHER, for when it comes to winning in the largest 
bloom class, it is the recognized leader. It is quite safe to say, 
it was the largest winner in this class of any dahlia exhibited 
in the 1933 eastern show. If you expect to carry off the blue 
ribbon in the largest bloom class you have simply got to have 
Murphy’s Masterpiece to do the trick. The flowers can be 
grown up to 14 inches and over in size, and it grows large with¬ 
out much encouragement. The color is dark red, shading to¬ 
ward garnet, and it will withstand much sun heat without 
fading or burning. The plant is a strong grower, and is a 
generous producer of large, perfectly gorgeous exhibition 
blooms, that are held high above the top leaves on rigid stems 
that never go saxophone shape. The greatest red dahlia to 
date, and the greatest prize winner of all the dahlias of its 
color _ _ _ _ Plants .75 
Myra Howard (I.D.) "Glutzbach Dahliadel” 1932—The color 
is a glowing combination of saffron, yellow with tints of sal¬ 
mon, the entire effect being ochraceous orange. Winner of 
American Home Achievement Medal at New 
York _ _ . . _ Roots .'Srt 
Oakleigh Monarch (F.D.) "Hook” 1936. Exhibition type, 
cerise red in color; blooms 10 to 14 inches; heavy stem, 
with canes two to three feet long; tough foliage and 
insect resistant; height 6 feet, medium early bloomer. 
Blooms keep well when cut. Won a certificate at East 
Lansing last year_Roots $5.00 Plants 2.00 
Old Hickory (F.D.) 85 "Dahliadel”—Bloom 7x5, Bush 3 V 2 
ft. The dahlia that is easy to grow. A rough-and-ready, 
rugged plant, semi-dwarf with each branch bearing a large 
bloom which is almost a ball with centers always full. Stems 
are ideal for basket arrangement, and the blooms are won¬ 
derful keepers. Color, madder red with apricot suffusions. It 
stands more hardships than any other dahlia_ ... Roots .35 
Oriental Glory (I.D.) "Swartz”—Blooms 10x5, Bush 5 ft. 
There are so many dahlias following the same color tone that 
it is an innovation when one appears with a shading that is 
just a little different than the other. Such a dahlia is Oriental 
Glory. The flowers are brilliant, dazzling balls of deep orange; 
and how we need this color on the exhibition table. Fine, ro¬ 
bust grower with excellent stems. On the Honor Roll Root .75 
Palo Alto (S.C.) "Ballay”-—Bloom 10x6, Bush 5 V 2 ft. A real 
giant, the color of which is clear, bright salmon shading to¬ 
wards gold at the center. Stems tall and straight. Flowers 
are of good substance with uniform, full centres. Well recom¬ 
mended as a winner. Certified at Storrs Roots .75 
Paul Pfitzer (Cactus) "Berger” 1934—A German novelty that 
won a name for itself in the New York Show. It is a pleas¬ 
ing combination of primrose and shell pink. Strong, vigorous 
plants with dark foliage and excellent stems. On Honor Roll. 
Splendid cut flower ... ... ... . Plants .50 
Prince of Persia (I.D.) "Newson” 1932—Bloom 11x5, Bush 
5 Vi ft. A very striking bright red exhibition dahlia of the 
most irridescent rich-glowing crimson. The petals are of great 
depth and substance, makng an unusually deep, attractive 
flower. Bush is vigorous, robust and very tall. This dahlia 
attracted more visitors’ attention than any other in my garden 
in 1933 (H. R.) __ _Roots .35 
Purple Mist (F.D.) "Emmons” 1937. See page 7 for 
description and price. 
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