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 Jh} A RET A R T Tordes-Eastman). Semi-cactus. It is a very large, well-proportioned 
md 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, $3.00; Plants, $1.50 
ANHRFA FRTFSON (F. & M.). The easiest way to describe this dahlia is to call 
l-'rviJ/i-v i-'AV a white Ft. Monmouth. It is somewhat heavier in petal for¬ 
mation but very pleasing in form. Held on excellent stems, is very successful in the 
white class on the exhibition table. Plants medium to tall habit of growth and is an exceed- 
inly prolific bloomer. Roots, 75c; Plants, 50c 
BALLEGO’S SURPRISE 
free bloomer. 
A marvelous new white semi-cactus variety, very outstand¬ 
ing, excellent as a cut flower. Stems long, stiff and' straight, 
Roots, $4.00; Plants, $2.00 
T>P'T''T'tj' TAAA/TC (Cordes-Eastman). While this variety was introduced several seasons ago, 
^ it is not universally known. Color, a deep violet rose, clear and lovely, 
never blotches. Fine long stems with graceful foliage. A free bloomer and an excellent exhibi¬ 
tion flower; a glory in the garden or when cut. Highly recommended. Roots, $8.00; Plants, $1.50 
PAT TFORNTA PFAFH (Success-Ballay). Bright coral or peach pink, a pink without 
any trace of lavendar, reverse of petals a lighter shade. Size 
and formation of this beautiful semi-cactus similar to Satan. A seedling of Satan crossed with 
Eagle Rock Fantasy and the foliage and growth are much like the latter. This variety a big 
winner during the past season both in the East and West. Better allow the crown bud to bloom 
for exhibition purposes, as it is not an early bloomer. Roots, $10.00; Plants, $5.00 
FU A 1 T p'N(TER ^ brilliant cardinal red with gold at the base of the petals, and late in 
the season the flowers show petaloids of gold. One of the outstanding 
dahlias of the year. Plants have good habit of growth, tough foliage; flowers held aloft on 
long straight stems. Roots, $3.00; Plants, $1.50 
'C'TA'^'A pF'HEER M.). S. C. Our 1927 introduction that is still a leader among the 
Y 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, 50c 
FRANZ BERGER 
ference being its color, 
(Berger). A German introduction. Habit of growth, size: and forma¬ 
tion of blooms the same as its parent, Frau O. Braebt, the only dif- 
which is a bright coral red. Roots, $1.50; Plants, 75c 
GOLDEN AGE 
(Bruidegom). 
basket work. 
Dutch novelty in 1934. 
Color, golden amber shaded orange, excellent for cutting and 
Stem, bush and foliage excellent; free bloomer. Won for best 
Roots, $2.50; Plants, $1.25 
GOLDEN STANDARD 
(Downs). Distinctive in its coloring, size and beauty. A seed¬ 
ling 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. 
Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
1 FAN TR TMB FF (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, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
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 
JESSICA DRAGONETTE A huge semi-cactus variety in a beautiful color combination 
of peach, apricot and mauve, perfectly blended. A vigorous 
grower with fine stems and tough foliage. Roots, $3.50; Plants. $1.75 
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