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TOWER’S EMPIRE — The Super Dahlia of 1935 
PHOTOGRAPH (Courtesy of the New York Botanical Garden Society) 
TOWER’S EMPIRE I. D. (Tower-Parrella)—Immense blossoms of a clear gold 
with a deep amber shading at the center, on the best of stems. Blossoms 
can be grown to a very large diameter. This variety has a wonderful 
branching habit. Height of plants average about 8 feet. Unusual and 
insect-resisting foliage. This dahlia deserves a place in the best of gardens. 
Roots $3.50 Plants $1.75 
Schenectady, New York, 
September 24th, 1936. 
Dear Sir: 
It gives me great pleasure at this time to let you know how Tower’s 
Empire grew for me. This dahlia grew better than any of my 75 varieties I 
have in my back yard. I had four blooms at one time, the bush was 6 feet 
in height, the bloom measured 12 inches. If it was forced I believed it could 
be grown 14 to 16 inches. This variety has a wonderful branching habit also. 
I am going to start next year in raising seedlings myself. If there is any 
information you can give me, 1 will appreciate it, and do hope I will be able 
to get one as good as Tower’s Empire. Hoping to hear from you. 
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