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TRADE LIST FOR 1938 
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INTRODUCTION 
The following list of Dahlias offered for 1938 contains many of our introductions that have proved of great value to 
growers in keeping their collections up to date with the most satisfactory and profitable varieties. It contains also a repre¬ 
sentative collection of other new Dahlias of proved merit. 
The great interest being shown in miniatures and various types of small flowering Dahlias and the success with 
which our offerings of recent years have been received, prompt us to select a number of our latest novelties in the small types 
and in a wide range of colors and offer them to our customers. These have all been proved to possess real merit, having long 
stems and unusually thrifty plant growth and together with our previous introductions, comprise a most comprehensive 
collection of small flowering Dahlias. 
NEW MINIATURES 
DEANNA, MFD. The most delightful shade of clear pink, 
so seldom seen in a dahlia, makes this little gem stand out 
among all others. The perfectly formed blooms are produced 
in abundance and have long stems which hold them well above 
the foliage. Plants are strong and well branched. 
Roots $1.65 ea.; 3 for $3.75. 
ROSALIE WHITE, MFD. This is a charming combina¬ 
tion of white with clean cut bands of light purple or deep rose. 
The background is pure white from the tips to near the base 
of petals where there is a slight trace of creamy-white. Bands 
of light purple extend up the edges of petals from near the 
base to within from the tips leaving the tips all white. 
The blooms are perfect, have long stiff stems and a pleasing, 
dainty color combination. The three foot plants are free 
flowering and make a vigorous growth. 
Roots $1.00 ea.; 3 for $2.25. 
CORINNA, MFD. This clear yellow miniature is a fav¬ 
orite for its pleasing artistic formation. The blooms average 
about 2% ” with a depth of 1V 2 ” and are held on stiff, wiry 
stems. The plant is a healthy, strong grower from 3 to 4 ft. 
in height. (Altogether an excellent flower for exhibition and 
unsurpassed for cutting. Roots $1.00 ea.; 3 for $2.25. 
ROBBY, MFD. The color of this new miniature is a deep 
rich Autumn red with a darker red center. It is excellent 
for cutting and is most remarkable for its sturdy growth. The 
plants grow 5 V 2 ft. high, are well branched with long stems 
and have luxuriant green foliage which makes a striking con¬ 
trast with the rich red blooms. Roots 65c ea.; 3 for $1.50. 
LANNIE, MFD. A very deep, clear, canary yellow. This 
is another unusually tall grower for a miniature dahlia. The 
blooms are held high in the air and are produced in great abun¬ 
dance and they can be cut in quantities each day for they de¬ 
velop very rapidly. Always a dependable one and sure to 
please. Roots $1.00 ea.; 3 for $2.50. 
LITTLE DUKE, MFD. Color a very deep, rich Burgundy 
red. Bush 4 ft. high with extremely dark leathery foliage. 
Very resistant to insects and adverse growing conditions. The 
contrast between the rich red blooms and the dark green fol¬ 
iage is very pleasing. Roots $1.00 ea.; 3 for $2.50. 
like it in form of bloom and plant growth. The petals are 
NEW MINIATURES 
PAULA, MFD. This is an excellent little formal type of 
a clear rose pink color. The plant is an unusually vigorous 
grower with very dark green foliage. Blooms freely and is 
an extra good cutter. Roots 50c ea.; 3 for $1.25. 
ORANGE GLORY, MFD. This is a beautiful deep orange 
colored decorative of beautiful formation. It is a very at 
tractive one-tone shade and is very desirable for either shows 
or cutting. Perfect habit of growth. 
Roots $1.00 ea.; 3 for $2.50. 
BABY SAGAMORE, MFD. This we consider as near a 
100% perfect dahlia as any we have ever grown. It is a very 
free bloomer with excellent long stems and a golden yellow 
color that it always in demand. It will cut more blooms per 
plant than any other variety and continue in bloom from early 
season until frost. Roots 55c ea.; 3 for $1.50; $40.00 per 100. 
CORALETTE, MFD. A pure one tone rose or coral-pink. 
This is an outstanding miniature and a color that has never 
been matched in a dahlia. The stems are long and stiff and 
the blooms are remarkable keepers. A truly great dahlia 
which is popular in all the flower shops. 
Roots 80c ea.; 3 for $2.25; $60.00 per 100. 
ECLIPSE JR., MFD. A perfect formal type and a color 
similar to Golden Eclipse. While this miniature has taken 
many prizes in the shows, it is also a valuable addition to our 
cut flower collection. It is a sturdy, healthy grower and 
blooms freely all the season. 
Roots 40c ea.; 3 for $1.05; $30.00 per 100. 
MARCELETTE, MFD. This variety is similar in some 
ways to Irene but more of a deep fawn color. It is a tall 
grower and the perfectly formed blooms are held high on long 
stems. Roots 40c ea.; 3 for $1.05; $30.00 per 100. 
HENRIETTA, M Dup. A most attractive novelty that 
is excellent for artistic decorations. The flowers are white 
with yellow centers and petals are margined with orange. 
Plants are tall growers and hold the flowers high on long, stiff 
stems. Roots 35c ea.; 3 for 90c; $25.00 per 100. 
TAMARA, M Dup. A seedling of Henrietta and exactly 
margined with brilliant red instead of orange. 
Roots 55c ea.; 3 for $1.50; $40.00 per 100. 
