New Dahlias For 1937 
AUTUMN SUNSET, ID, tKoenig) 1937. Lemon yellow center shading to 
lightly tinted spinel red toward oiTside of flow r er. (Introducers de¬ 
scription.) After carefully studying the show and trial garden rec¬ 
ords of the 1937 introductions, we selected this dahlia as one that 
is “here to stay.” It is reputed to have great size, normally at¬ 
taining a diameter of 10 to 12 inches. The foliage is deep green 
and highly insect resistent. It is borne proudly on long, strong 
stems and well above the foliage. Height of plants, 6 feet. 
Awarded a Certificate of Merit, 1936. Plants only $7.50 
DEAN ANDERSON, ID, (Wickershamj Henna orange. Disseminated to 
a limited extent in 1936. The stately magnificence of this dahlia 
commands respect of the most critical judge. The immense blooms 
set at the correct angle on long, strong stems, well above beautiful 
clean foliage. The plants are vigorous, growing without encourage¬ 
ment. After watching this dahlia for two seasons, we are convinced 
that it is destined to become a Prince among modern exhibition 
dahlia. A wanner of a Certificate of Merit and on the Honor Rolls. 
Plants only $5.00 
FIRE BALL, FD, (Bissell) 1937. Bright red. Another dahlia w T hich we 
have w r atched for two seasons and know it to be good. While the 
blooms are not gigantic they are very large and have great 
depth. In our estimation this is just about the neatest red w*e have 
ever seen. The blooms are borne w'ell above fine, clean foliages on 
the best of stems. Plants are vigorous growers. A common weak¬ 
ness with reds is their inability to withstand heat. “Fire Ball” 
can take it. Winner of a Certificate of Merit and on the Honor 
Roll. Plants only $5.00 
MISS OHIO, IncC, (Parencia) 1937. Lilac Rose. Althougn denied the 
privilege of growing this dahlia before, w r e have seen enough of it, 
through eyes which have scorned some of the new* ones of high 
rating, to recommend it to you without reservation. While handi¬ 
capped by its size, it has competed with several of the mightiest 
anld come out victor. We consider it one of the ‘‘occasional ian- 
lias of superlative merit.” The blooms are usually facing and high 
above clean foliage. The plants are clean, refined and vigorous 
and are medium high. Winner of a well deserved Certificate of 
Merit at Storrs and on all the Honor Rolls. Plants only $5.00 
CHARLOTTE CALDWELL, Ball, (Goodacre-Caldw^ell) 1937. Bright 
orange shaded terra cotta. After seeing this dahlia displayed in 
funeral sprays at the Mid West Show last season and noting that 
all blooms were in good condition after being out of w r ater for tw T o 
days, w*e were as completely sold on it as w r e were ever sold on 
anything. It is extremely prolific, bearing from 25 to 30 blooms 
at a time. The bushes are clean and vigorous. Blooms are borne 
on nice stems. Plants only $5.00. 
