Our Own Introduction 
For 1937 
KENTUCKY SPORTSMAN—Informal Decorative with 
outerpetals curling backward, giving depth and an artis¬ 
tic touch. Color base of petals and new-growth petals 
gold, grading to apricot-yellow and then to distinct orange 
ending with pure white tips; blooms 8" to 10" diameter 
and 5" to 7" in depth, and has fine keeping qualities on 
bush or as a cut flower; stems of the best, holding blooms 
facing to upward. Plant grows low and very vigorous 
with plenty of healthy insect resisting foliage. 
Was greatly admired the past season; and commands 
your attention because of its three distinct colors and 
unusual artistic formation. A free bloomer and one that 
you can depend on to give strenous competion 'in the 
showroom. 
Named on two Honor Rolls; Winner of the American 
Home Achievement Medal; also Award of Honor, Dahlia 
Society of Georgia. 
Plants Only $7.50 
KENTUCKY GEM. (Minature) F. D.—Color-Rose lav¬ 
ender with yellow suffusion.. The blooms average IV 2 " 
in diameter and are held on long graceful stems which 
are well suited for arrangement. Plant is medium in 
height and of exceptional vigorous growth. One of the 
particular interest is the foliage in that the leaves are 
unusually deeply indented which gives them a lacy ap¬ 
pearance. 
A very free bloomer; bushes covered from early in 
season) to killing frost Winner in stiff competition past 
season. 
Received and Award of Honor; Dahlia Society of Geor¬ 
gia, ’36. 
Roots $2.00 Net Plants $1.00 
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Outstanding 1937 Introductions 
Mad River Chief, I. D.—(Mad River Gardens) Without 
a doubt the finest dark red we saw this past season. It 
is as close to perfect as you can expect to have and one 
of the pleasing shades to be desired. 
Color—a very rich carmine red with a darker center. 
Perfect long stems, some of them being 48" long with 
all flowers facing or on top. Originators description says 
that it also grows in water and a long keeper. 
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