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1938 PRICE LIST 1938 
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DERRING-DO 1938 NOVELTIES 
THIS YEAR’S AMERICAN HOME ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL WINNER AND 2 HONOR ROLL 
DAHLIAS RESPECTIVELY 
GENERAL LIST 
ACHIEVEMENT 
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The American 
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FREDERICK E.DlKOM \ 
Jgi scotch Plains, 
♦ MILDRED Pore “ 
MILDRED POTE (I. D.) 
Here it is, the BEST big new Dahlia of 
the year, The American Home Achieve¬ 
ment Medal Winner. A 12" or better 
phlox-pink, informal decorative, an early 
and prolific bloomer with a tight center 
all the while. Petals of exceptional sub¬ 
stance, exceptional facing, exceptional 
stem, exceptional plant habit. A DAH¬ 
LIA OF NO REGRETS to any one. 
Root $15.00 Net Plant $5.00 
4 Plants $15.00 
BOBBY CARROLL 
(F. D.) 
This startling red Dah¬ 
lia was a runner-up to 
the Achievement Award 
— a huge rolled-back- 
petal decorative, the 
back of which is yellow 
portraying in effect a 
huge bitter-sweet color¬ 
ing. What a stem — 
what a plant! Some 
Dahlia! 
Root $10.00 Plant $5.00 
MADAM KAI- 
SHEK (I. D.) 
This is the blackest 
Dahlia to date, really a 
very dark maroon with 
non-fading petal of ex¬ 
ceptional substance — 
its form and size is 
much like CLASSIC 
which I put out two 
years ago and has done 
so well. Madam Kai- 
shek is a remarkable 
Dahlia named in honor 
of a remarkable woman. 
Root $10.00 Plant $5.00 
MILDRED POTE 
DERRING-DO FEATURES 
COLOR COLLECTIONS, ROOTS and PLANTS (Names) 
(Collections in plants one half the root price except the first group.) 
(These collections have been very carefully selected for their ruggedness as well as color-range 
and have been compiled to suit present financial conditions.) 
$2.50 Net Roots only 
1. Satan . 
2. Rockley Moon 
3. Mr. Geo. Castleton 
4 Elkridge 
5. Jean Trimbee 
6 Jane Cowl / . 
Roycroft ( ( holCe 
7. Nat. Gem 
8. Monmouth Champ. 
9. Clara Barton 
10. Mrs. I. de VerWarner 
11. Marg. W. Wilson 
$5.00 Net 
1. Man O’ War 
2. Rockley Moon 
3. Mr. Geo. Castleton 
4. Mrs. John C. Metzger 
5. Jean Trimbee 
0. Autumn Moon 
7. Nat. Gem 
8. Monmouth Champion 
9. Clara Barton 
10. Sanhican’s Cameo 
11. City of Cleveland 
$7.50 Net 
1. The Fireman 
2. Golden Standard . 
3. Mr. Geo. Castleton 
4. Jersey’s Dainty 
5. Jean Trimbee 
6. Sultan of Hillcrest 
7. National Gem 
8. Watchung Belle . 
9. Monmouth Champion 
10. Clara Barton 
11. Derring-Do Bouquet 
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$10.00 Net 
Mrs. Geo. Le Bontiller .. . 
$1.50 
Golden Standard 
1.50 
Fort Monmouth 
.50 
Jersey’s Dainty 
1.00 
Jean Trimbee 
1.00 
Sultan of Hillcrest 
1.00 
Col. Lewis 
1.00 
Forest Fire 
1.50 
Clara Barton 
.75 
Derring-Do Bouquet 
2.00 
Judge Seabury 
2.00 
$13.75 
1. 
$15.00 Net 
Murphy’s Masterpiece 
$2.00 
2. 
Lord of Autumn 
1.50 
3. 
Fort Monmouth 
.50 
4. 
Jersey’s White Beauty 
3.00 
5. 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder 
1.50 
6. 
Sultan of Hillcrest 
1.00 
7. 
Classic 
2.50 
8. 
National Gem 
.50 
9. 
Forest Fire 
1.50 
10. 
Clara Barton 
.75 
11. 
Pride of Austinburg 
3.00 
12. 
Bob Plus .. 
.50 
$18.25 
Color Key: 
1. — Red; 2. — Yellow; 3. — Maroon; 4.—White; 
5. — Purple; 6. — Autumn; 7.—Pink; 8. — 
Flame; 9. — Lavender; 10.—Mauve; 11. — 
Blend. 
SEED 
At Last Satisfactory Dahlia Seed 
That represents testing, experimenting and studying the 
subject for a period of many years and it is with a great 
deal of pride that I can now list for the first time dahlia- 
seeds that I am proud of. 
For several years I have had calls for my seed but never 
have I had enough of the worthy kind that I would care to 
recommend. While my supply is limited I do feel sure that 
those purchasing them will be amply repaid. 
8 gr. (50-75) Seed . $2.50 
16 gr. (100-150) Seed 5.00 
A SOIL TESTING $5.00 
How can you be sure of treating your soil correctly if you 
rtions of its ine-rprlipnts’ 
now can you be sure of treating your soil cor 
do not know the proportions of its ingredients 
Soils tested by me include: — 
State of Alkalinity; Acidity; Phosphorus; Nitrate 
i otash, with recommendations for improvement. 
and 
AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY 
The BULLETIN of the society is published quar¬ 
terly and contains valuable information on Dahlia 
growing. It is sent free to every member, plus two 
tickets to the their Annual Show. Dues $2.00. 
Write: 
C. LOUIS ALLING, Secy. 
251 Court Street, 
West Haven, Conn. 
LARGE SIZE DAHLIAS 
(Type A, over 7 inches) 
Alice Whittier, S.C., Primroseyellow. 
Ambassadore, C., Yellow, buff and amber 
America’s Sweetheart, I.D., Immense yellow 
American Triumph, C., Bright oriental red. 
Amy Bartley, I.D., Light-yellow, large_ 
Autumn Moon, F.D., Light golden-yellow .75 
Bauer’s Ideal, I.D., Fire-red 
Black Knight, I.D., Dark maroon 
Chas. G. Reed, F.D., Purple-red 
City of Cleveland, I.D., Scarlet & 
Col. Lewis, F.D., Mulberry-rose .... 
Clara Barton 
Dr. John H. Carman, F.D., Tyrian-rose 
Edna Ferber, S.C., Coral-gold 
Elite Glory, F.D., Rich red. 
Elkridge, I.D., White . . 
Entrup’s Monach, I.D., Brilliant cherry_ 
Entrup’s Sultan, I.D., Very large, rose-red. 
First Lady I.D., Lavender and white.. 
Fort Monmouth, I.D., Rich claret .. 
Forest Fire, I.D., Yellow, tipped scarlet_ 
Frank Miller, I.D., Light chrome-yellow. 
Frau O’Bracht, S.C., Pale primrose-yellow. 
Freda George, I.D., Cream, splashed pink.... 
Girl of Hillcrest, I.D., Mikado-orange_ 
Golden Standard, C., Buff, shaded amber. 
H. R. S. t I.D., Golden yellow, large 
Hansi Knotek, I.D., Golden-bronze, (Austria) 
Hariet Neal ... 
Indienzauber (Indian Charm) F.D., 
India-red (Austria) .. . 
Jane Cowl, I.D., Buff, salmon-orange_ 
Jean Trimbee, S.C., Dark violet & petunia . 
Jersey’s Beauty, F.D., True pink. 
“ Beacon, F.D., Scarlet and buff.. 
“ White Beauty, F.D., Wonderful 
white .... 
“ Dainty, C., White .. 
Jessie Crawford, I.D., Lavender & orchid. 
Jim Moore, I.D., Yellow, suffused salmon 
Judge Seabury, I.D., Pink and white. 
Kathleen Norris, I.D., True rose-pink 
Kay Francis, S.C., Lemon-yellow. 
Lavina Broomall, C., Orange & capucine yel. 
Lois Marion, S.C., Citron-yellow, shrimp-P. 
Lord of Autumn, I.D., Rich golden-yellow 
Man O’ War . 
Marg. W. Wilson, I.D., Phlox-pink-white. 
Midwest Champion, I.D., Large violet-rose. 
Monmouth Champion, I.D., Orange & flame 
Mrs. Geo. Le-Boutillier, I.D., Carmine-red 
Mrs. I. de VerWarner, F.D., Lilac-rose_ 
Nannie Sine, I.D., Cameo-pink & canary.. 
National Gem, I.D., Mulberry-rose .. 
National Highway, I.D., Dark wine, maroon 
Nagels Superb, I.D., Big deep soft yellow 
Omar Khayyam, F.D., Chinese-red & orange 
Pride of Austinburg, I.D., Rose-pink 
Royal Durohas 
Renate Muller, C., Violet-rose and yellow 
Rockley Moon, F.D., Bright yellow, bronze. 
Rose Fallon, F.D., Pure old-gold. 
Roycroft, S.C., Cinnamon-buff 
Rudy Vallee, S.C., Reddish-apricot, gold. 
Sanhican’s Queen, F.D., Apricot and tan 
Sincerity, I.D. 
Sara Kay, I.D., Bright yellow 
The World, F.D., Magenta and silver 
Thomas A. Edison, F.D., Royal-purple. 
Velvet Wonder (Hunt’s), I.D., 
Violet-purple 
Watchung Beau, C., Scarlet-red, yellow 
Belle, I.D., Phlox-pink 
Giant, I.D., Cadmium-yellow, rose 
Medal, I.D., Old-Gold & copper 
Pearl, F.D., Autumn shadings. 
Queen, I.D., Delightful vellow 
Prize, F.D., Lavender 
Sensation, I.D., Shaggy, 
onvui -gray. 
Sunset, I.D., Rosy-lavender, red.. 
Sunrise, I.D., Amber, edged pink 
Wonder, I.D., Royal-red 
W. H. T., F.D., Old-rose, Jersey’s B, form 
Will Rogers, I.D., Dark and L. lavender 
Windham Glory, F.D., Deep-gold 
Plants 
Roots 
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FREDERICK E. DIXON 
Phone Westfield 2-3125 
DERRING-DO DAHLIAS 
MEDIUM SIZE DAHLIAS 
(Type B, 4 to 7 inches) 
Plants Roots 
Black Knight, I.D., Dark maroon . $ 
Countess of Lunsdale, C., Reddish-salmon 
Derring Do-Bouquet, C., Burnt-orange 
Farncott, C., Aster-purple, tipped white 
F. W. Fellows, C., Chamois-orange 
Ian, C., Yellow and reddish-pink 
Jean Keer, F.D., White 
Jersey’s Dainty, C., White 
Mr. Geo. Castleton, I.D., Dark-maroon 
Olive Robinson, C., Bright, med-pink 
Rotfeuer, Str.C., Bright scarlet 
Watchung Brau, C., Bright-red-yellow. 
Watchung Jewel, C., White 
36-26, F.D., Yellow 
Gretel, C., Carneol-orange 
Glorious, D„ Raspberry-red on white 
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1939 
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.25 
BALL DAHLIAS 
$ 
Garnet Ball, Garnet-red . . 
Jayseedee, Light-violet speckled red- 
King of Shows, Deep Buttercup-yellow .. 
Mary Helen, Canary-yellow - 
Maud Adams, Shell-pink 
Purple Ball, Light-purple . 
Silver Quarta, Lavender 
Velvet Wonder Ball (New) — 1.00 
COLLARETTE DAHLIAS 
Geant DeLyon, Velvet-maroon, cream collar $ .50 
Erika, Deep Crimson . .50 
Scarlet Queen, Light-scarlet with collar 
yellow . .50 
$ .25 
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.25 
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$1.00 
.75 
.75 
SINGLE DAHLIAS 
Maid of Orleans, White .25 
Pink Century .50 
Scarlet Century .50 
Tango Century .50 
Dahliadell Century, White .75 
Sarah Holser, Apple-Blossom pink. .25 
36-25, Red, New this year . .50 
36-28. Red, “ “ “ . .50 
36-51, Buff,. 50 
36-52, Bi-color, white & wine, new this year . .50 
36-53. Old-rose, new this year .50 
36-56, Magenta “ “ “ .50 
36-57, Maroon “ “ “ .. .50 
36-71, Bicolor, red & white, new this year _ .50 
36-72, Yellow, new this year .50 
ORCHID FLOWERING DAHLIAS 
Beaver, Crimson-maroon _ 
Buttercup, Clear, pure yellow 
Everest, Pure white . 
Flamingo, Orange, mottled red 
Flash, Orange with red reverse 
Leopard, Yellow, spotted rose 
Pinky, Almost true pink 
Polly, Yellow, carmine, lake reverse 
Starfish, Flesh, ruby reverse 
Twinkle, Lavender white 
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MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
Baby Royal, Strawberry _ __ $ .50 
Bishop of Llandaff, M.P., Brilliant-brick-red 
Blanche, White . 
Bluebird, M.F.D., Mauve . 
Kingcup, Pale-yellow . 
Coronne, White . 
Fedora, Cerise-salmon on yellow 
Fairy, M.F.D., Pink . 
Orchid Lady, M.F.D., Orchid 
Irene, Pink . 
Little Jewel, Pink 
Pink Pearl, Rose-pink 
Springfield, Light & dark-pink 
Raider, M.P. . 
Rouge-straip-blanc, Red & White 
Carla, Buff, suffused old-rose 
Charlotte, Orange-salmon 
36- 5, Duplex, red 
36-46, Duplex, red . 
36-48, Duplex, gold & red . 
36-54, Duplex. Buff 
36-55, Duplex, yellow 
36-61, Duplex, Orange 
36-70, Duplex, Darkred 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
Aimee, Bronze & apricot . $ 
Atom, Firey-red . 
Belle of Springfield, Strawberry-red 
Bobby, Deep plum 
Bobwhite, White 
Bronze Beauty, Bronze . 
Candy Kid, Coral-pink 
Charming, Lavender-pink 
Dee Dee, Pale, lilac . 
Douglas Tucker, Golden-yellow, crimson 
Darksome, Rich maroon 
Frau Henche, Purplish maroon 
Gannymede, Fawn, suffused pink 
Gloria, Crimson, suffused pink 
Glow, Coral . 
Gary, Very fine exhibition red 
Gertrude, Bright red . 
Gretchen Hein, Creamy-white edged pink 
Gypsy, Yellow and red 
Jessica, Light bronze, tipped red 
Joe Fetty, Pure white 
Johnnie Pippin, Dark-crimson 
Little Belle, Mauve-pink 
“ Bobby, Rich plum 
“ David, Burnt-orange 
“ Jennie, Primrose-yellow 
“ Edith, Primrose-yellow, carmine 
“ Marion, Strawberry and buff 
Lady-Bird, 
Margy, Brilliant orange-scarlet 
Mary Munns, Deep mauve 
Midget, Salmon, suffused violet 
Mike, Orange-scarlet 
Nerissa, Soft rose . 
Peggy Ann, Yellow, tipped red 
Sonny, Pinkish salmon 
Snowclad, White 
Sunbeam, Flaming crimson scarlet 
Tommy Keith, Oxblood, tipped white. 
Tom Thumb, Rich garnet-red 
Vivid, Brilliant scarlet 
Wee Gracie, Best small maroon 
Yellow Gem, Picric-yellow 
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ABBREVIATION KEY 
INDICATING CLASSIFICATIONS 
A— anemone; B—ball; Coll.—collerette; C.—cactus; S.C. 
_Semi-cactus; F.D.—formal-decorative; I. D— informal 
decorative; M,-—min. (under 4 inches); P.—peony; O.— 
orchid flowering; Pom—pompom; S—single. 
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