,Maude Adams'^ 
Ten Most Popular 
Decorative Dahlias 
The undermentioned varieties represent the real “upper ten” In popular decorative Dahlias. This list has been 
reduced to those of proven merits which we consider worthy of a place in every garden. You will be interested 
to know that several of the high-priced varieties of a few seasons back we offer now at most attractive prices. 
Plaat the tubers 40 inches apart in order to give them sufficient room for development. each per 3 per 12 
Avalon, (I.D.) A great Dahlia of fine form. The color is rich lemon yellow .$ —.25 —.65 
Fort Monmouth, (I. D.) Deep maroon with violet petal tips. An outstanding variety 
in this color . $ —.45 1.20 
Francis la Rocco, /F. D.) One of the finest yellow decorative Dahlias. Perfect in 
form, excellent for cutting .$ —.25 —.65 
Jersey’s Beacon, (F. D.) Chinese-scarlet with lighter shading on reverse side, which 
gives a beautiful two-tone effect. Tremendous flower .$ —.25 —.65 
Jersey’s Beauty, (F. D.) Without a doubt the most popular of all true pink varieties. 
Certainly the most satisfactory of all cut flowers because of its lasting qualities ... $ —.20 —.55 
Jane Cowl, (I. D.) A striking, beautiful Dahlia, piesenting a blend of bronze, buff and 
brilliant gold. Considered, by many the most beautiful and all-around satisfactory 
Dahlia .$ —.25 —.65 
Kentucky, (F. D.) This beautiful light salmon-orange sport of Jersey’s Beauty ranks 
among the top-notchers of the Exhibition varieties and belongs in every garden 
colleclion .$ —.30 —.80 
Mrs. I. de ver Warner, (F. D.) The most favorite orchid-lavender variety. Splendid 
exhibition type. Fine for cutting .$ —.20 —.65 
Maude Adams, (Show). Pink with white edge. One of the best show Dahlias and 
very profuse bloomer .$ —.30 —.80 
White King, (F. D.) The leading pure white variety. Large flower of beautiful form. 
Splendid for cutting . .$ ■—.35 —.90 
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IDEAL COLLECTION OF POPULAR DECORATIVE DAHLIAS | 
In this collection we supply 1 each of the above mentioned varieties. In all, 10 Decorative Dahlias in H 
I 10 popular varieties, sepa- 4 A ^ O I 
rately packed, for $ 2.30 iji J 
Explanation of abbreviations used on Dahlias: After each name we use initials to denote the class to 
which that variety belong, thus: 
F. D. Formal Decorative. Double flowers, full to center. 
I. D. Informal Decorative. Flowers fully double. Floral rays generally long, 
twisted and unusually irregular in arrangement. 
Six Refined Cactus Dahuas 
The race -which is coming to the fore, its popularity being due to its graceful, loose and refined flowers. Every 
flower is the very acme of perfection and natural elegance and there is not a better or more beautiful cutflower 
imaginable. The undermentioned varieties represent the real “upper six” in this race, 
ration they have to be planted 32 inches apart. 
Cactidec, A beautiful miniature variety with flowers not larger than 3 inches across. 
Very unusual in that the outer petals which are deep pink, are true Cactus, while the 
center petals of pure white are decorative. Profuse bloomer. Ideal for cutting .... 
Cigarette, large full flowers of burnt orange with tips of creamy white. Long strong 
stem . 
Edna Ferber, a most beautiful combination of coral pink and old gold with handsome 
foliage. An excellent variety . 
Frau O’Bracht, A real Cactus of pure yellow with stems that leave nothing to be 
desired. Splendid for cutting . 
Satan, One of the most prominent of the newer introductions. Enormous flower of 
flame red with gold center. Tall, strong plants . 
Star of Bethlehem, a large pure white that commands attention. Produce a hand¬ 
some plant with lovely blossoms which resemble stars . 
fine garden deco- 
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IDEAL COLLECTION OF REFINED CACTUS DAHLIAS 
In this collection we supply 1 of each of the above mentioned varieties. In all, 6 Cactus Dahlias in 
6 for $ 2.55 
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collection we supply 
1 6 refined, choice varieties, 
separately packed, for $ 2.85 
How deep, how far apart and many 
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CATALOG SPRING 1937 
Stassen Floral Gardens Inc., Roslyn Heights L.I., N.Y. 
