TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 
Gold Medal Dahlias 
General List of Decorative Dahlias—Continued 
JUDGE SAMUEL SEABURY (Etherington). I. D. Color is a soft flesh or amar¬ 
anth pink shading to creamy white at the center. 
A fine exhibition variety which was certified at Storrs in 1934. Foliage rugged and stems long, 
straight and stiff. Roots, $1.00; Plants, $2.00 
KATHLEEN NORRIS (Klein-F. & M.). I. D. This wonderful dahlia was introduced 
to dahlia lovers seven years ago, and is still the most consistent 
winner on the exhibition table at any of the shows. Kathleen Norris is the greatest pink dahlia 
for exhibition under cultivation today, as a perusal ofr the dahlia publications will prove. Color 
is a true rose pink, later deepening to a mallow pink but paler in the young central petals, a 
very tight center, flower very thick. The first two leaves on the straight stiff stem are from 
12 to 14 inches from the flower. We do not hesitate, even now, to say that it is the finest 
exhibition flower ever introduced. Roots, 50c; Plants, 50c 
KENTUCKY (Castlewood). This dahlia has the same ideal characteristics as Jersey Beauty, 
of which it is a sport, and apparently a stronger grower. Its color is the Jersey’s 
Beauty pink with yellow and gold blended, making it more of a salmon pink. Plants are tall, 
stems strong and straight. Excellent for cutting. Roots, 35c 
KING ALFRED (Seal). I. D. Immense, full velvety blossoms resembling that of a rich 
red ruby inclining toward crimson. The long silver-backed petals turn and 
swirl showing the silver lining, making an unusual and delightful new two-toned color combina¬ 
tion of ruby and silver. Flowers are of great substance and depth and can be easily grown to 
a diameter of twelve inches and over. The immense blooms on long stiff stems face you; centers 
perfect and hold until the end of the season. Plant medium tall and vigorous grower. 
Plants. $7.50 
KITTY MAC 
(Kemp). I. D. A very striking dahlia of an exceptional color, Petunia Purple, 
much needed for relieving the monotony of too many pastel shades in arrange¬ 
ments. Flowers are 10 to 12 inches in diameter and thick, are held facing upward on stems as rigid 
as a cane. Flowers recurve toward stem similar to Lord of the Autumn, Plant tall growing, 
foliage thick and leathery. 
Roots, $7.50; Plants, $3.00 
1 ADH OTs HTHP AT TTT T1VTN (Almy). The super dahlia in the yellow class of the year. 
^ ^ Has been grown 11 to 12 inches, and 7 to 9 inches deep 
in the garden of the originator. Color is a rich, deep golden yellow and the formation is 
as wonderful as the size. The long pointed and slightly twisted petals recurve till stem is 
entirely hidden for 6 inches or more, making the flower resemble a giant chrysanthemum. 
Roots, $2.50; Plants, $1.25 
MARGRACE 
(Bissell). One of the outstanding mid-west introductions for 1936. Color, a bril¬ 
liant scarlet, tipped and striped with gold, tan reverse. Tall upright grower, 
huge flowers, very free bloomer, excellent for exhibition. Awarded Certiflcatei both at Storrs 
and East Lansing. Highly recommended. Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
\T IT 'T'OIM T EROSS (Johnson). This magnificent flower certainly stood out on the exhi- 
A ^ ^ ^ bition tables of 1936. Face and center of flower are clear yellow 
with shadings of burnt orange together with rose and coral shadings in the outer petals, giving 
the flower a glowing appearance. Can be grown to exceptional size. Flowers held up well out 
of the foliage on long straight, stiff stems. Flowers have more substance than most large 
yellows and for that reason it will be difficult to defeat this dahlia on the exhibition, table. 
Highly recommended. Roots, $10.00; Plants, $5.00 
\ f n c r^HRT^TTNJP TtROV/FS (Mad River Gardens). A mid-western introduction that 
1 11>JA V LO particularly well in the East the past season. Color, 
a clear crystal yellow with tints of bronze and mauve at center of flower and sometimes on the 
reverse of the petals, giving the flower a definite personality and distinction. Plants are of 
excellent habit of growth, medium tall, flowers of exhibition size and are borne on straight, 
stiff stems. Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTELLIER S “U£"“ h 
stems straight and stiff. Color is a rich velvety carmine. Can compete with 
piece and flowers of that type in “Largest of all class.” Roots, 
Murphy’s Master - 
$3.00; Plants, $1.50 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE 
(Success). I. D. A huge dark red shading towards 
garnet, one of the largest dahlias under cultivation. 
Color is marvelously dark and rich, fine stem for so large a dahlia, a sure winner in the 
“large” classes. Roots, $3.00; Plants, $1.50 
MARA HOWARD (Dahliadel). This 
1V1 1 11VJVV.A1VI7 attractive plants 
stems. Its 
is .iust naturally a big flower and one of the most 
we have seen, with uniform, thrifty growth and 
plenty of bloom with extra long stems. Its color is “pure gold with a rose sheen” which glistens 
in the sunlight. Throughout the deep flower are conspicuous petalodes that give the flower dis¬ 
tinction in both form and color. One of the most free flowering it has ever been our privilege 
to see Stems straight and stiff, foliage very dark green, plant of tall habit of growth. 
Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
MYRNA T DY (Eastman-Cordes). A formal decorative of very striking appearance. 
1V1 I Ivi>. V 1 A deep rosy Tuaroon with white tips an l a white reverse. An exhi- 
tion dahlia that stands out in the formal decorative class. The plants are sturdy and prolific 
bloomers, stems are unusually long and strong. Color very attractive and commands immediate 
attention. Roots, $1.50 
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