CHAPPAQUA, NEW YORK 
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STANDARD VARIETIES 
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ROYAL PURCHASE (Salem) Incurved Cactus 
An immense incurved cactus of deep straw yellow with the outer petals suffused with 
pink. Petals twist and turn, giving the bloom a shaggy appearance. The flowers 
grow high out of the bush on long straight stems. Winner at New York and Chicago. 
Roots, $7.50; Plants, $3.75 
ROYAL ROBE (Informal Decorative) 
A seedling of Jane Cowl and like its parent is a tall robust grower. Huge blooms 
of rich royal purple are borne on long stiff stems which never droop. Has proven to 
be a successful Dahlia and one of the most beautiful in its color class. 
Roots, $3.00; Plants, $1.50 
SANG GALOIS (Informal Decorative) 
A French origination that created a sensation wherever shown. To describe it best, 
visualize a white flower with a collar of bright red petals around it. Blooms are 
6 to 7 inches. Height, 4 to 5 feet. 
Plants, $1.50 
SALLY B. (Formal Decorative) 
Extremely large flowers of very beautiful bright pink. An early and profuse bloomer. 
Stems strong and erect. Very fine. 
Roots, 75c. 
SATAN (Semi-Cactus) 
No Dahlia has been more sensational and spectacular than this one. Horn-like petals 
of flaming red perfectly rolled and incurved, give rare form to a flower of unusual 
brilliancy. Has been grown to over 13 inches across which is remarkable for a cactus 
Dahlia. 
Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c. 
SHAHARAZADE (Informal Decorative) 
Extremely large blooms of bright pink. Strong upright stems. 
Roots, 75c 
SHALIMAR (Formal Decorative) 
An immense poinsetta red in color on the best of stems. A good grower and bloomer. 
Sensational at Detroit and Mid-West Shows. One of the best 1 93 5 introductions. 
Roots, $2.09; Plants, $1.00 
SONNY BOY (Informal Decorative) 
A monster of old rose slightly tinged old gold. Medium height, on good stems and a 
prolific b 1 corner. Has been grown to 14 inches. Easily grown to great size. 
Roots, $1.00 
SPOTLIGHT (Informal Decorative) 
Sulphur yellow with petals that curl and twist in a most fascinating manner. The 
blooms are large, very full, with tight centers throughout the season. Stems are 
long and straight. An early bloomer and one that can stand hot weather. 
Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
