If you like to have your garden looking beautiful during the summer and fall, 
you will have to give them some thought now. 
YIN WELL ARGONANT F. D. (Blamer-Parrella)— In introducing this fine 
dahlia we are positive that no one will be disappointed. We are offering 
same at $5.00 per root and $2.50 per plant for the simple reason we have 
a large stock on hand, but we are sure that you will find Vin Well 
Argonant much better than some dahlias you have paid $10.00 or more. 
Vin Well Argonant was tried out in different parts of the country this 
past season and performed very satisfactorily. In fact, Mr. White of 
Louisville, Kentucky, remarked, “Vin Well Argonant performed much better 
for him than the dahlia he paid $15.00 per root.” Mr. Kennedy of Nash¬ 
ville, Tenn., remarked, “It was injustice to put this fine dahlia out at 
$5.00.” But we believe in giving real value to our customers. We also 
believe in keeping up our reputation to a high standard, and you can be the 
judge. Color, Apricot shading to a yellow center well formed flowers of 
9 inches in diameter or more; blooms are erect on cane-like stems. Plant 
is a strong vigorous grower and self branching with insect resisting 
foliage, a fine grower and very reliable. Height, 5 feet. 
Roots $5.00 Plants $2.50 
AMERICAN PURITY (J. Nuneviller)—Glistening white. True semi-cactus type 
with absolutely straight stems which are in proportion to the size of the 
huge blossoms and clean foliage. Having good substance, it can easily be 
carried to the show room in perfect condition. Winnings: Fall, 1936, at 
Philadelphia, best S. C. seedling. At Baltimore, largest S. C. and largest 
flower in the show. At Chicago International Horticultural Exposition, 
best S. C. seedling, and the American Home Achievement Medal for the 
most meritorious new seedling. At the Central States Dahlia Society 
show, best S. C. grown under cloth. An Honor Roll Dahlia. 
Roots $15.00 Plants $7.50 
ROBERT L. RIPLEY I. D. (Salem)—Rhodamine purple with rose suffusions 
throughout the entire bloom. This dahlia is of immense size on a strong- 
stem. Has been grown 16 x 12 inches. Many first prizes at both National 
Shows, Chicago and other exhibitions. Created a sensation wherever shown. 
Will develop a full flower from a cut bud not even showing color. “Believe 
It Or Not.” Plants only $10.00 
FIREBALL (Bissell)—Formal decorative. Color, a brilliant scarlet which does 
not burn or fade. The foliage is heavy and absolutely insect-resistant. 
Honor Roll and Certificate of Merit. Winner of three Blue Ribbons in 
formal decorative classes. Winner of the Charles H. Ruscher Memorial 
Cup at the National Show. Winner in basket arrangements of 25 blooms 
for artistic effect. Plants only $5.00 
MAI) RIVER CHIEF I. D. (Mad River Gardens)—This great dahlia has been 
described by many prominent dahlia growers as “the finest red they have 
ever seen.” A very large, rich velvety carmine red, with a darker center. 
Perfect long stems, some of them 48 inches long, with all flowers facing or 
on top. When cut, this fine dahlia will actually grow in water, and it is 
one of our longest keepers; the only red we know of that is popular with 
women and men alike. Stock limited. Plants $7.50 
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