New Everblooming Queen City 
Prize Dahlias for 1938 
The following varieties are the cream of all the newer large 
flowered varieties and cannot be too highly recommended. 
ALICE GREEN (Decorative). Gigantic creation of bright am¬ 
ber to gold. Flowers 7 to 9 inches in diameter. Tremendous 
size and great depth, together with long stiff stems, make it one 
of the most outstanding varieties. Vigorous plants, three feet 
tall, continuous bloomer. 50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
BROCKTON BEAUTY (Decorative). A seedling of the well 
known “Jersey’s Beauty,” from which it inherits its long stems 
and good keeping qualities. Its color combination is most 
effective, being white distinctly tipped violet. Larger than “Jer¬ 
sey’s Beauty.” 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
CHARLES G. REED. One of the finest Formal Decorative 
Dahlias we know, and probably the best of its color so far de¬ 
veloped. Winner of numerous prizes and an Honor Roll Dahlia. 
None but the very finest make the Honor Roll. A rich deep 
purple-red. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
J. K. ALEXANDER, JR. A giant among giants, without doubt 
the largest crimson-red Semi-Cactus yet developed, producing 
flowers from seven to ten inches under ordinary garden condi¬ 
tions, and can be forced to twelve and fourteen inches in 
diameter. Stems heavy, upright, and stiff. The most excep¬ 
tional of our new introductions, and one that will give good 
satisfaction under all conditions. $2.00 each ; 3 for $5.00. 
SALEM PRIDE (Decorative). Immense flowers of deep gar¬ 
net splashed and tipped silvery white. Most unusual and at¬ 
tractive. Flowers 7 to 9 inches in diameter, produced on strong 
stems. Plants dwarf, bushy and vigorous. 75c each; 3 for 
$ 2 . 00 . 
SPECIAL OFFER One each of the above five 
postpaid. 
Prize Dahlias for only $3.85, 
“Favorite Seven ? ’ Dahlias 
The following varieties have been garden favorites for the 
past few years. All are large flowers and sure to please. 
DARLENE (Decorative). The earliest dahlia to blossom, like 
a lovely water-lily with its dainty blending of cameo-pink to 
white. Continuous and abundant bloomer. 25c each ; 3 for 65c. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY (Decorative). Beautiful true pink of re¬ 
cent introduction; the best pink Dahlia in existence for com¬ 
mercial use. The flowers are early, perfect in shape, produced 
in abundance, on long stems. Keeping qualities are unexcelled. 
25c 6<ich * 3 for 65c. 
KATHLEEN NORRIS (Decorative). One of the finest exhibi¬ 
tion Dahlias grown. Monstrous flowers with broad overlapping 
petals of true rose-pink often attaining a diameter of 10 inches 
and 5 to 6 inches deep. Excellent bloomer, borne on long stiff 
stems, long keeper. Recognized as the greatest pink Dahlia in 
cultivation for exhibition purposes. 50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
MRS. C. D. ANDERSON (Show). Probably the largest of the 
tightly quilled Ball dahlias; an excellent keeper after cut. Very 
long stiff stems; exceptionally abundant bloomer; rich Ameri- 
can-beauty red, called by some purple-crimson. Very desirable. 
35c 6 rc1i * 3 for 90c 
MRS. JOHN BOWMAN (Show). Large golden yellow hybrid; 
long stems, compact, beautifully quilled; good keeper. 25c each; 
3 for 65c. 
PURITY (Decorative). The purest white dahlia we have seen. 
Beautiful, clear, waxy white. Free flowering. 30c each; 3 for 
75c. 
RADIO (Decorative). A giant among giants, 10 to 12 inches 
in diameter, and four to six inches deep. American Beauty red 
blending to yellow, with long stems; splendid bloomer; recom¬ 
mended for garden, cutting and exhibition purposes. 50c each; 
3 for $1.25. 
QPFPI AI nrPTR One each of the above Seven 
jrLvlnL x/F a Lilv Favorites for only $1.85, post- 
Collarette Dahlias 
Collarette Dahlias are open centered flowers with only one row 
of petals, with the addition of one or more rows of petaloides, 
usually of a different color, forming a collar around the central 
disc. 
ACHIEVEMENT. Deep velvety maroon, with white collar. 
35c each ; 3 for 90c. 
MARLEY. Soft yellow; collar yellow with occasional reddish 
markings ; very lovely. 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
MRS. GEORGE MUMFORD, JR. Flame scarlet, with white 
collar. One of the most attractive Dahlias grown. A decided 
novelty. Excellent for decorative purposes, where it is most 
stunning. Highly recommended. 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
New Everblooming Dahlia 
Blooms from Early July Until Frost 
QUEEN CITY. One of the most outstanding Dahlias devel¬ 
oped in recent years and winner of many awards. The color, 
which is a brilliant flame-pink, attracts attention to itself, re¬ 
gardless of how many other varieties you may have. Roots 
planted in May will commence to bloom in early July and will 
continue until killed by frost. Queen City is the best cut flower 
variety we have ever found. The stems are long and the blooms 
keep fresh for days after cutting. By cutting the flowers freely 
the plant continues to send out new shoots and more flowers. 
The blooms measure 5 to 7 inches across and are full double. 
The plants are strong and healthy, often reaching more than 
6 feet in height. Roots sold last year for $7.50 each, but a fair 
supply enables us to offer them this spring for $1.50 each; 3 for 
$4.00, postpaid 
Big Six” Collection 
Every bulb in this collection is a giant flowered variety and classed among the 
best sellers. 
BASHFUL GIANT (Decorative). Gigantic bloom of apricot with golden shad¬ 
ings. One of the largest varieties ever produced, often reaching 10 to 12 inches. 
Where very large flowers are wanted for exhibition purposes this variety has 
“IT.” 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
JANE COWL. (Decorative). Deep, massive bloom of bronzy-buff and old gold, 
shading deeper at a perfect center. Without special care it often reaches ten 
inches in diameter and by special care and disbudding it will grow to twelve and 
fourteen inches. 25c each ; 3 for 65c. 
JERSEY’S BEACON (Decorative). A decided novelty of Chinese scarlet with 
a paler reverse, giving a two-tone effect; large exhibition flower of excellent hab¬ 
its. This variety is possibly the most spectacular of the Jersey family. 35c each; 
3 for 90c. 
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON (Decorative). A remarkable blending of 
creamy white and opalescent pink with a deeper pink reflex. An exceptional 
flower for exhibition, because of its tremendous size. 25c each ; 3 for 65c. 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER (Decorative). Clear lilac-rose coloring seldom seen 
in a Dahlia; beautifully formed; carried well on long extra strong stems; won¬ 
derful cut flower variety. Blooms often reach 10 inches or more across. A 
prize winner. 25c each; 3 for 65c. 
YANKEE KING (Decorative). Gigantic flowers of reddish copper and salmon- 
bronze. The extra stiff stems are often eighteen inches long, making it a perfect 
variety for cutting. 35c each ; 3 for 90c. 
SPECIAL OFFER One each of the above Big Six for only $1.40, 
Dahlias in Mixture 
of Colors 
An assortment of Dahlias embracing all 
the types in a riot of colors, including many 
of the new ones and some of the best of the 
older kinds. These tubers are strong and 
vigorous and sure to bloom. This is your 
opportunity to secure Dahlias worth many 
times what they will cost at our bargain 
prices of 6 for $1.00; 10 for $1.50; 24 for 
$3.00, postpaid. 
6 for $1.00 10 for $1.50 
24 for $3.00 
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