SEED CATALOGUE-1936 
Dahlias 75 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
Formal and Informal 
Decorative Dahlias are the largest flowering of any type. The 
petals are long, broad, and flat and the flowers are double and full to 
the center. As a garden flower or for cutting to brighten indoors the 
Decorative type will afford much pleasure. 
Adirondack Sunset. I.D. Color scarlet-red, with golden tips and 
reverse; center of flower tipped golden orange. The favorite at the 
New York Botanical Gardens in October, 1934. The petals are long 
and broad, forming a high center. Plants, $2.50 each. 
Alice in Wonderland. I.D. A beautiful shade of soft salmon, with 
petals delicately edged bright rose. It has the distinct new form with 
the full high center, and long, pointed petals that curve backward to 
the stem, adding to its depth. Good habit of growth, but is at its 
best in cool weather. Roots, $2 each. Plants, $1. 
Andrea Ericson. I.D. A white Fort Monmouth. It is somewhat 
heavier in petal formation, but very pleasing in form. Held on ex¬ 
cellent stems, and should be very successful in the white class on the 
show table. Roots, $1 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Arelda Lloyd. I.D. The outstanding Dahlia in the Trial-Grounds for 
, 1933, this variety was at once in demand. Color, a clear lemon- 
yellow, with rose suffusion on ends of petals and a clear yellow cen¬ 
ter, or best described as a yellow Jane Cowl, as form and bush are 
almost identical. Roots, $4 each. Plants, $2. 
Bagdad. I.D. This Dahlia has proved very satisfactory. It is a 
beautiful, brilliant scarlet-flame of wonderful size. Good bush- 
growth and a good bloomer. The long stems hold blooms high 
above the bush. Roots, 50 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Ballego’s Glory. F.D. Much admired for its distinctive color, 
which is crimson, heavily tipped lemon-yellow. The shadings de¬ 
pend on the general weather conditions. Bush medium height, 
of rather compact growth. Roots, 75 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
City of Trenton. I.D. A popular Dahlia that has made a host of 
friends and is still a winner on the exhibition table. In color it is 
bright apricot, suffused gold, showing considerable rose on the 
reverse. Roots, 50 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Elite Glory. F.D. A Dahlia that has had a long run of popularity. 
Color, rich red. Blooms large, of good form and substance, held 
erect on strong stems. Roots, 50 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Fort Monmouth. I.D. The color is rich claret with a brightness 
unusual in darker tones. Flowers are full centered and well formed, 
borne on long, stiff stems high above the foliage. A very prolific 
grower and bloomer. Roots, 50 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Girl of Hillcrest. I.D. This excellent Dahlia is classified as an 
Informal Decorative, but at times it is almost a Semi-Cactus. 
Flowers are artistic and well formed. Color, bright apricot-buff; 
also described as a Mikado orange. Plants are very vigorous 
growers. Stems long and erect. Roots, $1 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Good Night. I.D. C olor, oxblood-red, shaded maroon. Its faults 
are hard to find, as it has size, form, and stem as well as being an 
early and profuse bloomer. Roots, 75 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Jane Cowl. I.D. This wonderful Dahlia has been a success wherever 
grown. Color, a warm buff and old-gold, blending to apricot and 
rose at the center. Bush-growth is ideal, .with strong stems holding 
the giant flowers upright. Roots, 50 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Jane Dixon. F.D. The contrast of large, high-centered blooms of 
soft apricot-buff, edged rose, on the massive, dark green foliage 
makes an attractive picture in the garden or when cut. Stems are 
strong and erect. Roots, $2 each. Plants, $1. 
Jersey’s Beacon. F.D. Color, bright scarlet with a buff reflex, giving 
a two-tone effect. A free, early bloomer of extremely massive pro¬ 
portions with sturdy stems. Roots, 35 cts. each. 
Jersey’s Beauty. F.D. The most popular of any Dahlia, especially 
as a cut-flower. The ideal pink for exhibition or florist use. Large, 
deep flowers of perfect form on long stems. Free, early bloomer; 
fine keeping qualities. Roots, 35 cts. each. Plants, 35 cts. 
Jim Moore. S.-C. or I.D. A Dahlia worthy of space in anyone’s 
garden. It is distinctive in form and color. The petals are long and 
regular, rolling back at tips; color is a primrose-yellow, shaded 
gold and suffused salmon. Roots, 50 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Kathleen Norris. I.D. This exhibition Dahlia is a true rose-pink, 
deepening to mallow-pink, with young central petals a lighter shade. 
Petals are broad and overlap each other. Blooms are held erect on 
long, strong stems. Roots, 75 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Kemp’s Violet Wonder. I.D. The predominating color of this fine 
Dahlia is violet-purple, with a faint bluish violet at the tips cf 
petals. Deep flowers of perfect form. Stems are stiff, holding 
flowers a foot above the foliage. Roots, 50 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Kentucky Red. I.D. One of the brightest Dahlias of the recent 
introductions. Color is flaming scarlet which does not burn or 
fade in the sunshine. Flowers are uniform in size, measuring 
10 inches across by 4 inches deep. Roots, $1 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Monmouth Champion. F.D. A strong, vigorous grower, producing 
beautiful exhibition blooms of a brilliant orange-flame color, of 
immense size. Perfect stems and insect-resistant foliage. A prize¬ 
winner in all sections. Roots, 75 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. _ 
Monmouth Queen. F.D. Full-centered flowers of good size and 
depth held facing on long, stiff stems. A wonderfully strong grower, 
with bright green foliage, and a prolific bloomer. A pleasing lemon- 
yellow in center of the flowers, gradually passing to light primrose 
or cream-yellow on back petals. Roots, $5 each. Plants, $2.50. 
Myra Howard. I.D. A glowing saffron-yellow and gold, with tints 
of salmon. Throughout the deep flower are petaloids, which 
give it distinction in both form and color. A thrifty grower, with giant 
blooms on long, rigid stems. Roots, $1.50 each. Plants, 75 cts. 
Omar Khayyam. F.D. The unusual coloring is a Chinese red at 
the base of the petals, shading to a bright orange and tipped lighter, 
making a wonderful color effect. Roots, 75 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Pot o’ Gold. I.D. A large, brilliant flower of clear yellow with 
numerous long, wavy petals which not only make it artistic and 
beautiful in form but give it great depth. One of the best of the 
clear yellows which is very free-blooming and most satisfactory 
for us. Certified at Storrs, Conn. Roots, $2 each. Plants, $1. 
Sanhican’s Cameo. I.D. Coral-rose shaded rose-pink on reverse, 
with golden sheen on face of petals, glowing beautifully under 
artificial light. Bush sturdy; stems long and erect. Blooms keep 
well for cutting and exhibiting. Roots, $2 each. Plants, $1. 
Shahrazad. I.D. A gorgeous, large variety. Fine substance and 
depth, with extra-long, perfect, cane-like stems. A deep pink Jane 
Cowl. Bush is tall and vi^rous. Roots, $1 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Sultan of Hillcrest. F.D. The unique form, with the petals recurv¬ 
ing to the stem, attracts one’s attention. Huge blooms of lemon- 
yellow with reverse rosy pink, on fine stems, giving an unusual 
color effect. Roots, $4 each. Plants, $2. 
The Commodore. I.D. A nice clean-growing, bright lemon-yellow. 
Won American Home Achievement Medal and A. D. S. Certificate. 
Petals large, centers full, with flowers of loose and open formation. 
Bush is compact. Roots, $1 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Thomas A. Edison. F.D. This gorgeous Dahlia was selected and 
named by permission of the famous electiic wizard. In the garden 
it is impressive with its staghorn petal formation, the large, dark 
green, insect-resistant foliage, the cane-stiff stems, the thrifty 
growth, and the royal purple color, found in no other Dahlia. 
Roots, 75 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Treasure Island. F.D. One of our brightest autumn-shade Dahlias. 
Color, bright apricot with gold and rose suffusion and shadings. 
Bush-growth is strong, branching readily from the ground, giving 
4-foot stems. It has been a wonderful success wherever grown, and 
especially where most varieties fail in a dry season, this variety 
withstands all tests. Roots, 75 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
White Duchess. I.D. A bold white flower of large size, with a full, 
high center, facing upward. Petals are broad and waved, giving 
the flower a very graceful appearance. Stems are strong and erect. 
A good grower. A very satisfactory exhibition Dahlia with wonder¬ 
ful keeping qualities. Roots, $1.50 each. Plants, 75 cts. 
White Wonder. I.D. The giant blooms are pure white with long, 
pointed, twi.sted, and curled petals, giving the flower a light, fluffy 
appearance. The bush is a strong, vigorous grower, branching from 
the ground. Stems long and stiff. Foliage thick and leathery. Roots, 
$1.50 each. Plants, 75 cts. 
CACTUS DAHLIAS 
The true Cactus type flowers are double, with long, narrow, twisted 
petals. The Semi-Cactus type petals are shorter, with a broad flat 
appearance. The Cactus type are much appreciated because of their 
lasting quality after cutting. 
Ambassador. C. Color, soft yellow-buff, shaded salmon-pink. Well- 
formed flowers, held erect above the foliage. Bushes branch readily and 
produce fine exhibition blooms. Roots, 50 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Amelia Earhart. S.-C. Color is apricot-buff, with salmon tints, 
shading to soft yellow at base of petals. One might picture it as 
an improved Edna Ferber of larger size, better stems, and with 
more gold and less rose shadings. Plants, $2.50 each. 
Edna Ferber. S.-C. Petals are curled and twisted, forming an 
extremely full flower, held erect on fine stems. Color, glistening 
coral, shading to old-gold at base of petals. A good, strong grower 
with dark green foliage. Roots, 75 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Ella May. A true Cactus Dahlia with a good stem. Flowers are large 
and deep, with full centers. Color, deep, rich crimson-carmine, dark 
and yet rich. Bush is a good open grower. Roots, 50 cts. each. 
Frau Ida Mansfield. Color is clear, pale lemon. The cleft petals 
are revolute, giving it the effect of having double the number of 
normal petals and making a very full and attractive flower. An 
early and profuse bloomer. Plants, 50 cts. each. 
Frau O. Bracht. S.-C. A wonderful cut-flower as well as a great 
prize-winner at the shows. A clean-cut Semi-Cactus of a clear, light 
primrose-yellow, keeping well and holding blooms on fine stems. 
Roots, $1.50 each. Plants, 75 cts. 
Jean Trimbee. S.-C. Massive yet artistic, with long, reyolute petals 
that curl and twist. The color is a beautiful petunia-violet, making 
it popular as an exhibition Dahlia. A tall, vigorous grower with 
long, erect stems. Roots, $1.50 each. Plants, 75 cts. 
Lilac Glory. C. One of the prettiest Cactus Dahlias we know. Color, 
soft violet-rose, with silver shadings. Stems are slender but strong 
and erect, making it ideal for baskets and arrangements. The more 
you cut, the more it produces. Roots, 75 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
Palo Alto. S.-C. Clear, soft apricot-buff, suffused coral-red. Stems 
tall and straight. Flowers are of good substance with uniform, full 
centers. Highly recommended. Roots, $3 each. Plants, $1.50. 
Paul Pfitzer. S.-C. A German novelty that won a name for itself 
in the New York show. It is a pleasing cornbination of primrose 
and shell-pink. Strong, vigorous plants with dark foliage and 
excellent stems. Roots, $2 each. Plants, $1. 
