1937 
#> 
ALLING'S 
HEATHERBLOOM (I. I).) The formation of this variety resembles a 
large recurved chrysanthemum. The color is a rich rosy purple with 
heavy shadings of white. 6 to 8 inches deep and more in diameter. 
Roots $1.00 Plants S .50 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER (I. D.) An achievement medal winner at 
the 1934 A. D. S. exhibition, which is the highest award any Dahlia 
receives, awarded a certificate at the Storrs Trial Gardens and men¬ 
tioned on the various Honor Rolls for 1934. Color is violet-purple and 
burgundy to true purple. Blooms are not only large but deep and 
massive. The stems are very strong and the flowers stand out well. 
Roots $3.00 Plants $1.50 
IDA PERKINS (F. I).) We believe this to be the most widely grown 
white at the present time. Easily the best of the cheaper priced ones. 
Roots $ .50 
JAMES KIRBY (I. D.) Another season has shown that we made no 
mistake in featuring this variety in our 1933 catalogue. It has proved 
its worth for a cut flower as well as exhibition. The color is crimson 
shading to ruby at center. Plants are ideal growers with a heavy 
insect resistant foliage. You can not go wrong in trying it. 
Roots SI.00 Plants S .50 
JANE COWL (I. D.) This giant flower is easily the most outstanding 
variety of the present generation. It is far too well known to require 
any lengthy description. However, for the benefit of any beginners, 
we will say that it is a glistening bronzy buff of ideal habits, and by 
all means try it. Roots $ .50—3 for $1.00 
JEAN TRIMBEE (S. C.) The rich purple or petunia violet of this 
flower instantly attract. It has heavy petals which are not only 
revolute, but twisted and curled. Plants are good growers with long 
stems. Roots SI.00 Plnats S .50 
JESSICA DRAGONETTE (S. C.) Our 1935 introduction which has 
made good throughout the country. Named in honor of this most 
charming and petite radio star at the 1934 A. D. S. exhibition in New 
York. The christening was made over the air in opening the show. 
Miss Dragonette said in part: “I have always admired Dahlias, but 
never expected to have one named after me. And now to have one 
of such exquisite beauty named for me, is an honor I appreciate 
deeply.” 
Comparison with the color chart shows the colors to be picric yellow 
suffused with Venetian pink. However, a description which we think 
more readily visualized would be peach and cream with a shading of 
deeper pink on the reverse of the petals. The type is semi-cactus 
almost bordering on the informal decorative. The petals turn in, 
making the huge blooms both deep and massive. The plants are rugged 
growing with good stout stems and produce an abundance of blooms. 
One of the few varieties on Derrill Hart’s 1934 Honor Roll. 
Roots S3.00 Plants $1.50 
JIM MOORE (I. I).) A Dahlia worthy of a place in any garden. It is 
distinctive in both form and color. The petals are long and regular, 
rolling back at tips. Color primrose yellow, shaded gold and suffused 
salmon. Roots $ .50 
KAY FRANCIS (S. C.) Winner of the Am. Home achievement medal 
at the 1934 A. D. S. exhibition. Somewhat similar to Frau O. Bracht 
but slightly deeper lemon yellow in color and the blooms are much 
heavier formed. Plants are tall and should be quite well disbudded 
for best results. Roots S2.50 Plants $1.25 
KENTUCKY (F. D.) A sport of Jersey’s Beauty and identical in every 
way except color which is combination of soft salmon, orange and 
gold. Equally good as a cut flower as its parent. Roots $ .50 
KISS ME (S. C.) A very unusual bi-color of about four inches in 
diameter. The base color is garnet red with the petals edged and 
tipped white. An exceedingly free bloomer and a splendid cut flower. 
Should be a winner in the medium size classes. Roots $ .50 
LEMONIA (S. C.) A very large spreading yellow of the Fort Mon¬ 
mouth type. Roots SI.50 Plants S .75 
LORD OF AUTUMN (F. D.) This bright yellow giant has become one 
of the most popular varieties wherever Dahlias are grown. The 
blooms are very large and deep and the stems the best. Has a 
grand record as a prize winner. Roots S2.50 Plants SI.00 
MARILDA (F. D.) This may best be described as a glorified Yankee 
Queer, as it has the same soft pink shadings with just a slight mark¬ 
ing of white on the edges and reverse of the petals. The size is about 
8 inches under ordinary conditions. The plants grow about 4 feet in 
height and the blooms are held facing on a fine erect straight stem. 
Flowers last extremely well when cut. Roots $ .50 
MARGRACE (I. D.) One of the most outstanding of the 1936 intro¬ 
ductions and a big winner wherever shown last season. The face of 
the flowers are a brilliant scarlet with the slightly twisted petals 
showing a gold tan reverse. Excellent growing habits and, of 
course, the size is the very largest. Roots $5.00 Plants S2.50 
MARY HELEN (Ball) We were very much pleased with the reception 
given this, our 1931 introduction. We felt that there was a need for 
a good yellow Ball dahlia, and the satisfaction with which this has 
been received has justified this opinion. Mary Helen is the largest 
type of Ball dahlia with very fine erect stems. The color is clear 
glistening yellow. Roots $ .50 
MAY ROBSON (S. C.) Somewhat similar but a brighter shade of pink 
than Kathleen Norris. A sturdy grower and all good habits. 
Plants $1.25 
