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ABBREVIATIONS—F. D., Formal Decorative; I. D., Informal D ecorative; S. C., Semi-Cactus; C., Cactus; 
P., Plants; R., Roots. 
1937 — INTRODUCTIONS — 1937 
Roots $5.00 
Plants $2.00; any 4 for $5 
Rooted Cuttings, 2 for $2.00 
P. American Purity, S. C. White. 
P. Dean Anderson, I. D. Henna. 
P. Greater Glory, C. Pink. 
P. Golden Beauty, I> D. Orange. 
P. Jimmie Foxx, I. D. Copper 
P. Leland Stanford, I. D. Red. 
P. Mabel Burkart, S. C. Pink. 
P. Mad River Chief, I. D. Red. 
P. Mother Maytrott, I. D. White 
P. Pacific Splendor, 1. D. Lavender. 
P. Peace, I. D. White 
P. Robert Ripley, I. D. Purple. 
Roots $1.50. Plants 50c, 
P. Autumn Sunset, I. D. Autumn. 
P. R. Buckeye Glory, 1. D. Lavender. 
P. Buckeye Star, S. C. Salmon. 
P. R. Discovery, I. D. Purple. 
P. Don Wilson, I. D. Rose 
P. R. Fireball, F. D. Red. 
P. R. Freckles, 1. D. Red and Yellow 
P. Great Eastern, I. D. Bronze. 
P. Incadescent, I. D. Salmon. 
P. Indian Princess, S. C. Red. 
P. R. Julia Irene, I. D. Pink. 
P. R. LeJoy, I. D. Orchid. 
P. Lily Pons, I. D. Orange 
P. Malibu Sunset, I. D. Orange. 
P. Mitzy Gale, I. D. Rose. 
P. Miss Englewood, I. D. Maroon. 
Rooted Cutting, 2 for $1.50 
Miss Oakland, F. D. White. 
Miss Ohio, C. Orchid 
Mrs. Ida Chase, S. C. Salmon. 
Opal, I. D. Flesh 
P. Peggy Ann Landon, I. D. Cerise. 
P. Purple Mist, F. D. Purple. 
P. Roxbury Mystery, I. D.Orange-White 
P. R. Royal Penant, F. D. Purple. 
P. Rudyard Kipling, F. D. Rose 
P. Rud. Giant, I. D. Buff. 
P. Son of Satan, S. C. Red. 
P. Star Dust, I. D. Peach. 
P. Shemers White, I. D. White 
Sunlight, C. Yellow 
Vin-Well Princess, F. D. Orchid. 
Roots $3.33 Plants $1.50; any 5 for $5 
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6 for $2. Rooted Cuttings, not less than 2 of a kind, 35c each, 
P. R. Anna May Wong, I. D. Red 
P. Barbara Ann, I. D. Red and White 
P. R. Betty Kunzman, F. D. Cream. 
P R. Blue River, F. D. Lavender. 
P. R. Bonnie Belmont, S. C. Yellow. 
P. California Peach, S. C, Pink 
P. R. Clara Carder, F. D. Pink. 
P. R. Elizabeth Rethberg, I. D. Pink. 
P. R. Giant Devil Dog, I. D. Red. 
P. R. Golden Monarch, I. D. Orange. 
P. R. Golden Sweepstakes, I. D. Buff. 
P. R. Grace Douglas, I. D. Pink. 
P. Hi-light, I. D. Red 
P. Jersey White Beauty, F. D. White 
P. R. Kentucky Sun, F. D. Yellow. 
P. R. King Alfred, I. D. Red. 
R. Kitty Mac, I. D. Purple 
P. Marvelous, F. D. Orange 
P. Major Bowes, I. D. Red. 
P. R. Mason’s Purple Beauty, F. D. Purple. 
P. R. Margrace, I. D. Scarlet. 
P. R. Mid-West Champion, I. D. Rose. 
P. Milton J. Cross, I. D. Gold 
P. Miss Glory, S. C. Apricot 
P. R. M iss West Virginia, I. C. Mauve. 
P. R. Miss Long Island, 1. D. Pink. 
P. R. Miriam Hopkins, S. C. Copper. 
P. Mona Lisa, I. D. Purple 
P. Mrs. Herbert O’Connor, I. D. Rose 
F'. R. Nancy Dunne, I. D. Salmon. 
P. R. Oakleigh Monarch, I. R. Red. 
P. R. Oakleigh Princess, S. C. Orange. 
P. On Parade, Ball, Lavender 
P. O. S. U., F. D., Red and Grey 
F'. R. Pride of America, S. C. Yellow. 
P. R. Pride of Austinberg, I. D. Pink. 
P. R. Pioneer City Bonfire, F. D. Flame. 
P. Queen City, F. D. Cherry 
P. Red Victor, I. D. Red. 
P. R. Rose of Pleaven, I. D. Rose. 
P. R. Royal Purchase, I. C. Yellow. 
P. R. Salem Streamline. I. D. Old Rose. 
P. R. Sara Kay, S. C. Yellow. 
P. R. Shekinah, S. C. Pink. 
P. Sweet 16, I. D. Rose 
R. Thelma Todd, S. C. Yellow 
P. R. Vin-Well Titan,. I. D. Yellow. 
F. R. Youth, I. D. Red-White. 
Plants Only $1.50 each 
Darcy Sainsbury, F. D. White. 
Echo, I. D. Rose. 
Polichinelle, C. Pink. 
Red Favorite, S. C. Red. 
Plants Only 75c each 
Balegoe’s Surprise, S. C. White. 
Haslerova, F. D. Pink, Spec. Purple. 
Remarkable, F. D. Red and White 
Royal Auvergne, S. C. Red 
Pink Spiral, C. Pink 
FOREIGN VARIETIES 
Roots 75c 
P. R. Anton Bayer, F. D. Flame 
P. Amhearst Pheasant, F. D. 
Rose, Spec. Maroon 
P. R. Ella Bruidegom, S. C. Rose 
P. R. Entrup’s Monarch, F. D. Cherry 
P. Entrup’s Sultan, F. D. Purple 
P. R. Frau Ida Mansfield, C. Yellow 
P. Golden Age, S. C. Yellow 
P. Hosiana, C Salmon 
P. Lemonia, C. Yellow 
P. Louise Arduini, C. Red 
P. R. M. Col. F. D. White and Orange 
Plants 35c 
P. R. Manchausen, F. D. Red and White 
P. R. Mde. Andre Valadi, I. D. Pink 
P. R. Miss Antwerp, S. C. Rose 
P. R. Miss Belgium, C. Orange 
P. R. Nocturno, I. C. Red 
P. Phantom, F. D. Purple and White 
P. R. Prachtkeil, S. C. Yellow 
P. Schone Bauerin, F .D. Purple-White 
P. Severin’s Triumph, F. D. Rose 
R. Tunnel Anverois, F. D. Purple-White 
P. Tyrus, C. Lavender 
P. White Abundance, C. White 
GENERAL LISTING OF OLDER VARIETIES 
Roots 50c. Plants 35c each, any 8 for $2. Root ed Cuttings, not less than 3 of a kind at 20c each. 
P. R. Adorable, I. D. Peach. 
P. Adirondack Sunset, I. D. Scarlet 
P. America’s Sweetheart, I. D[ Yellow 
P. R. Amelia Earhart, S. C. Apricot. 
P. R. Bosphorus, I. D. Orange. 
P. R. California Idol, I. D. Yellow. 
P. R. California Rose, I. D. Rose. 
P. R. Cameo, F. D. Pink. 
P. R. Cape May, I. C. Rose. 
P. R. Cavalcade. I. D. Rose. 
P. R. C. B. Pinchot, I. D. Red. 
P. R. Chinese Lantern, F. D. Orange. 
P. R. City of Cleveland, S. C. Scarlet. 
P. R. Daddy Kemp, I. D. Red. 
P. R. Delwood Glorious, F. D. Rose. 
P. R. Elissa Landi, I. D. Salmon. 
P. R. Fort Monmouth, I. D. Wine. 
P. R. Fred Springer. D. Scarlet. 
P. Frank Serpa, F. D. Lavender 
P. R. Genesee, F. D. Orange. 
Plants Only, $1 each 
Charlott Caldwell, (’37) Ball, Orange 
Charma, (’38) F. D. Red and White 
Julia S. (’38) C. Pink 
Sylvia, (’38) F. D. Red 
The Flower Grower (See cover) 
Whisper, (’37) C. Yellow 
Wolverine Gem, (’37) Ball, Pink and Red 
66c Per Plant 
Dolly, (’38) F. D. Purple 
Little Pal, (’38) F. D. Peach 
Peacherino, (’37) Peach 
Zee, (’38) Ball, Yellow 
P. Geneva Beauty, F. D. Red P. 
P. Golden Standard, S. C. Gold R. 
P. George Washington, I. D. Pink P. 
R. Hillcrest Sunset, I. D. Sunset R. 
P. R. Honor Bright, F. D. Orange. P. 
P. R. Hunt’s Velvet Wonder, I. D. Purple. P. 
P. R. Jersey Beauty, F. D. Pink. P. 
P. R. Jersey Dainty, C. White. P. 
P. R. Jessie Crawford, I. D. Lavender. F. 
P. Jessica Dragonette, S. C. Peach P. 
P. R. Kay Francis, S. C. Yellow, P. 
R. Kentucky, F. D. Salmon P. 
P. R. La Rena, F. D. Gold. P. 
P. R. Louise Bates, S. C. Lavender. P. 
P. R. Mary Ritzer, S. C. Pink. P. 
P. R. Milford White, F. D. White. P. 
P. R. Mothers Day, F. D. White. P. 
P. R. Mrs. Bruce Collins, C. Yellow. P. 
P. R. Mrs. Geo. Le Boutillier, I. D. Carmine P. 
R. Mrs. Gar Wood, I. D. Red P. 
Monmouth Queen, F. D. Yellow 
New Glory, S. C. Red and White 
R. Oriental Glory, I. D. Orange. 
Olympic Sunset, S. C. Sunset 
R. Peppermint Candy, S. C. White & Red 
R. Rajah, F. D. Buff and Red. 
R. Ruby Taylor, F. D. Carmine. 
R. Rotary, F. D. Red and White. 
R. Satan, S. C. Red. 
Samarkland, I. D. Rose 
R, Shalimar, I. D. Poinsetta. 
Spinning Wheel, I. D. Red and White 
R. Sultan of Hillcrest, F. D. Buff. 
R. The Duchess, F. D. Lemon & V/hite 
The Fireman, I. D. Cardinal 
R. Twilight, F. D. Lavender. 
R. Vin-Well Blue Bird, F. D. Violet 
Wenoka, F. D. Mauve 
Washington Grant, I. D. Lavender 
R. Wm. Hogan, F. D. Garnet and White. 
MINIATURES 
1937 and 1938 Introductions 
Roots 40c — 30c Per Plant: Any 4 for $1 — Rooted Cuttings 15c 
P. R. Miss Vivian, F. D. Pink R. 
P. R. Orchid Lady, F. D. Orchid P. 
P. R. Persimmon. F. D. Orange P. 
P. Pfitzer’s Collarette. S. Red P. 
F. R. Red Head, F. D. Scarlet P. 
P. R. Rosn Beautv, F. D. Rose P. 
P. R. Sanhican’s Sweetheart. C. Apricot R. 
P. R. Shirley Temple, B. Yellow P. 
P. R. Teddy Johnson, B. White and Rose P. 
P. R. The Tiger, S. Red and White P. 
R. Tri-Color, F. D. Yellow and Red P. 
Paby Beautv, I. D. Pink 
R. Baby Royal, S. C. Peach 
B : shop of Llandaff, S. Red 
R. Chard Vanity, S. C. Pink 
R. C. De Leger, S. C. Orange 
R. Fairy, F. D. Salmon 
Golden California, S. C. Orange 
R. Jane Hoby, F. D. Red 
R. Little Dream, S. C. Rose 
Little Nema, F. D. Red and White 
R. Miss Elsie Jane, S. C. Pink 
LITTLE MISS MUFFET, (Strase) ’38, I. D. Pink. Abundant and very good 4-inch basket flower -- Plants $1.25 
THE WHIRLWIND, I. D. Apricot. Our ’37 introduction which proved a good cut flower Roots $1.50: Plants 66c or 5 for $2.00 
FAIRY PRINCESS (Bond) ’37), C. Lavender with white center. Beautiful in arrangement.-Plants 50c or 3 for $1 
GRACE O’NEIL, S. C. Pink with white center. This is the most useful dahlia I ever grew for landscape, basket work and general cutting. 
Will make it a bargain in quantities--Roots 75c; Plants 35c or 5 for $1.00 
VERDA FLORA, F. D. Green (yes, green) 2-inch. A rare flower as it won the novelty class for us at the Detroit Show. It also won the 
came class in Indianapolis-- Plants 35c or 2 for 50c 
POM POMS 
Plants and Roots 25c each. 
P. R. Atom; P. Betty Ann; R. Darkness; R. Dee Dee; P. R. Joe Fette; P. R. Lemon Drop; R. Little Edith; R. Jill; R. Minnie Mouse; 
P. Nerissa; P. R. Pothart. 
SURPLUS ROOT LIST 
As we do not plant an excess amount of any variety, we are compelled to offer our surplus. Please be sure to state a second choice. 
Otherwise, we will substitute in case of shortage. 
ANY FIVE FOR $5.00-Betty Kunzman, Blue River, Bonnie Belmont, Clara Carder, Kentucky Sun, King Alfred, Margrace, Mid-West 
Champion, Miss Long Island, Miriam Hopkins, Mde. Andre Valadi, Nancy Dunne, Royal Purchase, Salem Streamline, Thelma Todd, 
Vin-Well Titan, Youth. 
ANY FIVE FOR $2.00-Adorable, Cape May, Cavalcade, C. B. Pinch ott, Chinese Lantern, City of Cleveland, El Diable, Jessie Crawford, 
K. Francis, M. Retzer, Mother’s Day, Mrs. B. Collins, Mrs. Geo. Boutillier, Mrs. Gar Wood, Rockley Moon, Shalimar, Vin-Well Blue 
Bird and Twilight. 
ANY EIGHT FOR $2.00-Blue Train, Florence Flory, Fred Springer, H. Sunset, Jersey Beauty, Kentucky, Marshalls Pink, New Glory, Ruby 
Taylor, Son of Commodor, Tunnel Anversois, De e Dee, Baby Beauty, De Leger, Fairy, Jane Hoby, Miss Elsie Jane. 
