Golden Rule Dahlia Farm, Lebanon, Ohio 
GOLDEN RULE ARISTOCRATS 
Abbreviations—Types of Dahlias: FD—Formal Decorative; ID—Informal Decorative; SC—Semi-Cactus; 
Str. C—Straight Cactus ; Inc. C—Incurved Cactus. 
T HIS list includes only outstanding varieties, before the public one season or longer. 
These varieties, to get on this list, must have been reasonably free from weak 
plants and superlative in other respects, with emphasis on reliability of blooming. 
Note—The complete list of all the dahlias we offer is shown only in our table of 
ratings, pages 6 to 11. 
AMBASSADOR Str. C. Yellow buff with light tan shadings. Such an old dahlia, 
yet Ambassador wins its prizes at shows annually. One of the best of cactus varieties. 
Plants $0.50 
ADIRONDACK SUNSET, I.D. Scarlet or gold. The best recommendation we can 
make of this fine Dahlia is that it has a place in our new feature, the cut-flower table 
of ratings. The noblest purpose of a flower is, when cut, to beautify our homes. This 
Dahlia is a reliable producer of fine useful flowers.Roots $2.00—Plants $1.00 
ALTMARK, S.C. White flushed lilac. Altmark was the first lavender we could 
depend on as a florists’ flower. It is very early and a free bloomer, is a vigorous grower, 
and may be relied upon to produce nice flowers when needed. Roots $1.00—Plants $0.50 
ANNA BENEDICT, F.D. Very dark red. The demand for these very fine flowers at 
our farm always exceeded the supply altho it is a very strong grower and a free 
bloomer, every flower being perfect. As a dark red, we have not been able to sell it 
to florists except for special purposes, but callers at the farm always select Anna 
Benedict on sight.Roots $2.00—Plants $1.00 
ANDREA ERICKSON, Pure White. If this great white had more substance it would 
not only be the greatest white but one of the best of any color. It never fails, to grow 
well and to bloom in profusion. Always in great demand.Roots $0.50—Plants $0.50 
AMELIA EARHART, S.C. The real test of an exhibition variety is whether it still 
appears in the dahlia shows five years after introduction. Earhart has been prominent 
at shows since introduction. A large flower of golden apricot. Roots $1.50—Plants $0.75 
BUCKEYE KING, F.D. An almost pure gold with slight apricot shadings toward 
center. It is large, of fine form and wins many firsts in its color class at shows. 
Vigorous and free blooming, it is grown widely and is very popular. 
Roots $0.75—Plants $0.50 
BUCKEYE BRIDE, F.D. Geranium to light salmon pink. For beauty, stem, habit 
and profusion of bloom this variety is a standard in the dahlia world. While not a 
long keeper when cut, yet it ranks among the best as a florists’ flower due to its 
outstanding color and its other supreme qualities.Roots $0.50—Plants $0.50 
BETTE DAVIS, S.C. Mauve or deep orchid. This flower is large, finely stemmed 
and posed and freely produced. Since its introduction three seasons ago it has proved 
very popular and a bright spot in many gardens. The supply has not yet met the 
demand for this good dahlia.Roots $2.00—Plants $1.00 
CALIFORNIA IDOL, I.D. A clear canary yellow, very large with fine stem and 
beautiful form. Especially at the earlier shows in the Midwest it is way ahead of 
anything in its class. Some dahlias, even Jane Cowl, open slowly. The ability to 
rapidly mature its flowers is shown by varieties like Buckeye Bride and Queen City. 
This quality assures perfect flowers during hot weather. California Idol is another 
rapid bloomer and to this more than to any other quality is due its fine performance 
and usefulness in the Midwest. One of California’s finest introductions. 
Roots $4.00—Plants $2.00 
CAVALCADE, F.C. An old rose shade magnificently and freely produced. 
No one section or country has a corner on the fine introductions. To the Midwest 
belongs the honor of offering this wonderfully producing Dahlia. It has been early 
to bloom and very productive wherever grown.Roots $1.50—Plants $0.75 
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