The dahlias of yesterday were beautiful, the dahlias of today are divine, but 
the dahlias of the future no one knows. 
O AK LEIGH MON¬ 
ARCH—Scored 86.9 at 
A. D. S. Trial Grounds, 
East Lansing', Mich., in 
1935, and was one of 
the most outstanding 
new varieties on trial. 
We quote herewith 
part of official Trial 
Grounds report^“Flow¬ 
ering habit very good. 
Stems, straight and 
strong. Substance, ex¬ 
cellent. Keeping quali¬ 
ties, splendid, long 
lasting. Habit of plant, 
heavy vigorous growth, 
thick, densely branch¬ 
ing. Health, excellent. 
Diameter of flowers, 
8-11 inches; depth, 
414-7 inches. Height of 
plant, 4-5 feet. One of 
the best/' 
Roots $5.00 
Plants $2.00 
OAKLEIGH PRINCESS —Another sensational new Honor Roll Dahlia. A semi¬ 
cactus of immense size and in a beautiful new color—lemon yellow overcast 
scarlet red. Blooms, 8 to 12 inches in diameter, held erect on strong, stiff 
stems. A healthy, vigorous grower with tough, insect-resistant foliage. 
Oakleigh Princess is a seedling of Satan and reported by many as better 
than its parent. Certificate of Merit winner A. D. S. Trial Grounds, 1935, 
and on latest Honor Holl. Height, 4 feet. Roots $5.00 Plants $2.00 
ORIENTAL GLORY I. F. (Swartz)—Color is cadmium orange, overlaid with 
scarlet; center and reverse heavily shaded scarlet, a truly beautiful color. 
The flowers which are large and of great depth, are held on strong stems, 
and in great profusion, well above the robust bush that averages about 
5 feet. Roots $1.50 
PALO ALTO (S. C.)—A real giant, the color of which is clear, bright salmon, 
shading towards gold at the center. Stems tall and straight. Flowers are 
of good substance with uniform, full centers. Well recommended as a 
winner. Roots $1.25 
PASTEL GLOW (I. D.)—Color, white with mellow purple reverse, which shows 
through giving a glow of orchid-violet irridescence. The large size blooms 
are erect on fine stems. This is one dahlia that shouldn’t be overlooked. 
An Honor Roll dahlia. Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.00 
if 
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