General Description of Varieties 
F OREWORD . . . On account of limited catalog 
space, our descriptions are necessarily brief, being 
confined primarily to the color and special growing 
characteristics. While all of the varieties we list are na¬ 
tionally known and recognized as outstanding leaders of 
the Dahlia world, we will be glad to supply more com¬ 
plete descriptions upon request. 
Abbreviations: FD — Formal Decorative; 
ID — Informal Decorative; SC — Semi Cactus 
ADIRONDACK SUNSET (ID) 1935 
A brilliant scarlet red and orange colored dahlia that grew 
and bloomed exceptionally well for us. A strong, vigor¬ 
ous grower with many fine qualities. 
Plant $1.00; Root $2.00 
ADORABLE (ID) 
A splendid Dahlia in all respects. Color a vivid peach, 
shading to an orange yellow. Petals are long and broad and 
twist gracefully near the tips.Plants only $1.00 
ALTAMONT (ID) 
Rose pink, deepening to American Beauty rose at the cen¬ 
ter. Artistic and beautifully formed blooms, averaging 7 
to 9 inches in diameter. Root $ .35 
ALTMARK (SC) Foreign. 
Color—rose suffused lilac with white center. A free and 
early bloomer with flowers of good size and fine quality. 
Root $1.00 
AMELIA EARHART (SC) 
A Semi-Cactus of apricot buff. Base of petals primrose. 
We found this variety a splendid bloomer — as many as 
eight immense flowers open at one time..Root $2.00 
AMERICA’S SWEETHEART (ID) 1935 
An immense pure yellow informal of the finest quality. 
When fully open, the blooms remind one of a giant chrys¬ 
anthemum. Bush is of medium height and the flowers are 
held upright on top of an absolutely stiff stem. 
Plant $2.00; Root $4.00 
ANDENKEN AN WALTER HAKER (SC) Foreign 
A giant semi-cactus variety. Color, chrome yellow. A strong 
grower with unusually long stems.Plants only $2.00 
ANDENKEN AN WILHELM LINDENSMIT (SC) Foreign 
A fine new semi-cactus from Europe. Color is salmon on 
light cream. Tips of petals are lacinated and stems are 
long and strong.Plants only $2.00 
ANGELO ROSSI (ID) 
A fine large orange buff colored variety. An early and pro¬ 
lific bloomer. 1935 Honor Roll.Plants only $2.50 
ARCTURUS (FD) 
A large scarlet red suffused deep yellow, with a yellow 
reverse. A strong, vigorous grower with perfect stems and 
habits. This variety blooms profusely right up to frost 
and the flowers are splendid for cutting or exhibition. 
Root $1.00 
AUTUMN SUNSET (ID) 1937 
An outstanding new Dahlia with all the glory, beauty and 
delicate coloring of an autumn sunset. A strong, vigorous 
grower with enormous blooms, long stems and perfect 
habits. Scored 87 at East Lansing.Plants only $7.50 
