1938 
ALLING’S 
HEATHERBLOOM (I. D.) The formation of this variety resembles a 
large recurved chrysanthemum. The color is a rich rosy purple with 
heavy shadings of white. 6 to 8 inches deep and more in diameter. 
Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER (I. D.) An achievement medal winner at 
the 1934 A. D. S. exhibition, which is the highest award any Dahlia 
receives, awarded a certificate at the Storrs Trial Gardens and men¬ 
tioned on the various Honor Rolls for 1934. Color is violet-purple and 
burgundy to true purple. Blooms are not only large but deep and 
massive. The stems are very strong and the flowers stand out well. 
Roots $1.50 Plants $ .75 
IDA PERKINS (F. D.) We believe this to be the most widely grown 
white at the present time. Easily the best of the cheaper priced ones. 
Roots $ .50 
JAMES KIRBY (I. D.) The color is crimson shading to ruby at center. 
Plants are ideal growers with a heavy insect resistant foliage. You 
can not go wrong in trying it. Roots $ .50 
JANE COWL (I. D.) This giant flower is easily the most outstanding 
variety of the present generation. It is far too well known to require 
any lengthy description. However, for the benefit of any beginners, 
we will say that it is a glistening bronzy buff of ideal habits, and by 
all means try it. Roots $ .50—3 for $1.00 
JEAN TRIMBEE (S. C.) The rich purple or petunia violet of this 
flower instantly attract. It has heavy petals which are not only 
revolute, but twisted and curled. Plants are good growers with long 
stems. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
JERSEY’S DAINTY This incurved cactus is most aptly named as both 
its coloring and form are extremely dainty. The color is pure white 
with just a faint tinge of lavender at times. A prolific bloomer with 
long stems and a good cut flower. 
Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
JESSICA DRAGONETTE (S. C.) Our 1935 introduction which has 
made good throughout the country. Named in honor of this most 
charming and petite radio star at the 1934 A. D. S. exhibition in New 
York. The christening was made over the air in opening the show. 
Miss Dragonette said in part: “I have always admired Dahlias, but 
never expected to have one named after me. And now to have one 
of such exquisite beauty named for me, is an honor I appreciate 
deeply.” 
Comparison with the color chart shows the colors to be picric yellow 
suffused with Venetian pink. However, a description which we think 
more readily visualized would be peach and cream with a shading of 
deeper pink on the reverse of the petals. The type is semi-cactus 
almost bordering on the informal decorative. The petals turn in, 
making the huge blooms both deep and massive. The plants are rugged 
growing with good stout stems and produce an abundance of blooms. 
One of the few varieties on Derrill Hart’s 1934 Honor Roll. 
Roots $2.00 Plants $1.00 
