DAHLIAS 
WITHOUT 
A WEAKNESS 
“D AN D DAHLIAS” 
(JOSEPH STEELE) 
28 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE 
BALDWIN, LONG ISLAND 
ROOTS 
AND 
PLANTS 
March 15, 1938. 
To Our Patrons: 
It is with considerable pride that we offer this year a greater number of new dahlia creations than will be 
found in any other list. This offering is the result of a determination to have WHAT YOU WANT WHEN 
YOU WANT IT. Base-cut plants of every new variety described in our list, likewise of the older well-established 
prize-winning varieties mentioned, are produced here in Baldwin, all from stock which we believe is the finest 
obtainable and sound in every respect. For instance, our plants of Lord of Autumn, Murphys Masterpiece, Amelia 
Earhart and American Legion, of which varieties there are several different stocks, good and bad, are of the best. 
When you procure your plants from us you are assured of at least a perfect start for a good season. 
To aid you in choosing varieties for competition, we call your attention to the truly fine Whites offered. 
There seems to be an abundance now, against a glaring absence of this color but three years ago. Without doubt 
such dahlias as American Purity and Ballegos Surprise, both semi-cactus. Straights White in the informal, Darcy 
Sainsbury in the formal and Jersey Dainty in the straight cactus classes, are a joy in the yard of any dahlia lover. 
Also, based on reports from the west stiff competition from Virginia Pelicano and Mrs. W. S. Knudsen may be 
expected. 
There is the usual array of fine Reds, including the old reliable Murphys, LeBoutillier, American Triumph, 
Margrace, Red Jug and our old friend Satan which is still hard to beat. A few of the new Reds are Leland 
Stanford, Red Salute and Son of Satan, the latter about the finest color and form that could be desired. 
Still ruling the Yellows are Lord of Autumn, probably the finest dahlia grown, California Idol, American 
Legion, Miss Glory and Prachtkerl, the latter one of our favorites. In addition we have the new One Grand. 
In the Pinks we call your attention to the new Bernice Gear, incurved, one that is going to do a lot of winning, 
Katie-K, the new one to beat Kathleen Norris, the imported Polinchinelli, Clara Carder, a true beauty and the 
lovely Broomalls Pink, probably the truest pink of all. 
An exceptionally long list of Orange and Buff varieties is offered, due mainly to the varying desires of our 
many friends. Sultan of Hillcrest, a regular winner and one of the best dahlias, the familiar Earhart, Milton 
Cross, Myra Howard, Rudolfs Giant are now accompanied by Watchung Giant, Sunrays, the latter sure to win 
many prizes, and Monarch of the East which promises to be the daddy of all dahlias. 
There have been fine additions recently in the purple and lavender classes, such as Mitsi Gale, a fine semi¬ 
cactus, Purple Mist, a very large formal, Ripley, with which all have become familiar in the short space of one 
year. Miss West Virginia, bold Blue River, graceful Louise Bates, lovely Jean Trimbee, fine old Hunts Velvet 
Wonder and gorgeous Bette Davis. 
The bi-colors are now well covered by adding Cornell to supplement Farncot, and the better known Bing 
Crosby, Haslerova and New Glory. 
For the large bloom class we recommend Carl G. Dahl, M. J. Cross, Ripley, Murphys and LeBoutillier, and 
in their respective classes the fine Wm. J. Wyllie, Dulcinea, Golden Standard, Jane Cowl (of which grand old 
variety we have some of the sparsely held fine stock) Miss Belgium, Royal Purchase and Supt. Amhryn. 
As stated above, our stock is of the best; our cuttings and plants are brought along under the best possible 
conditions and properly hardened off. Our aim is to satisfy you. Therefore, we suggest that you study the 
attached list carefully and procure from us the varieties desired to enable you to compete successfully. We will 
be glad to hear from you and help you. 
Sincerely yours, 
"D an D DAHLIAS” 
(Joseph Steele) 
Enel. 
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