1937 Super Dahlias March on. 
MISS LONG ISLAND I. D. 
(Jeffords-Parrella)—A tall 
grower with splendid hab¬ 
its and a very attractive 
plant. The color is bright 
watermelon pink. Some of 
the petals show tips of 
silver. It is a bright 
sparkling color and a very 
pleasing clean cut flower. 
Unusual disease and in¬ 
sect-resistant foliage and 
attractive shape. The petal 
of this dahlia has that 
rare ruffled formation 
which is unusual and beau¬ 
tiful. It is in a class by 
itself. If you want a 
garden full of blooms from 
beginning to the end of 
the season do not overlook 
Miss Long Island. Height, 
6 to 7 feet. 
Roots $3.50 Plants $1.75 
MISS LONG ISLAND 
MID WEST—The incurved cactus that should win many firsts. A cactus that 
has more vigor and size than any we have ever grown. The color is very 
near to a deep rich lavender rose of one solid color; is a very prolific 
bloomer; many have from four to ten nice blooms on at one time. Height, 
5 feet. Roots $7.50 Plants $3.75 
MILTON J. CROSS I. D. (Johnson)—Named for the popular radio announcer. 
Beautiful coloring of apricot peach with a bright golden face. A very 
strong grower. The flowers easily obtain a size of 12 inches across by 8 
inches in depth and are held well above the foliage by long strong stems. 
Winner of five medals this past year, including three American Home 
Achievement medals at the New York, Burholme (Philadelphia) and 
Camden shows. The center of attraction at the great A.D.S. dahlia show in 
New York City. An undefeated dahlia. The new champion. Height, 414 
feet. Roots $10.00 Plants $5.00 
MONMOUTH SUNBURST F. D. (Kemp)—The colors of this beautiful dahlia 
are brilliant lemon center with salmon orange background, producing a 
realistic sunburst effect. The flowers, which are of good size and great 
depth, are held at a forty-five degree angle, on long stems. Fleight, 4 to 5 
feet. Roots $1.50 
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