Golden Rule Dahlia Farm, Lebanon, Ohio 
GOLDEN RULE ARISTOCRATS 
Abbreviations — Types of Dahlias: FD—Formal Decorative; ID—Informal Decorative; SC—Semi-Cactus; 
Str C—Straight Cactus ; Inc C—Incurved Cactus. 
T his list includes only outstanding varieties, before the public one season or longer. 
These varieties, to get on this list, must have been reasonably free from weak plants 
and superlative in other respects, with emphasis on reliability of blooming. 
Note—The complete list of all the dahlias we offer is shown only in our table of 
ratings, pages 8 to 12 and on pages 5 to 7. 
ADIRONDACK SUNSET, LD. Scarlet or gold. The best recommendation we can 
make of this fine Dahlia is that it has a place in our new feature, the cut-flower table 
of ratings. The noblest purpose of a flower is, when cut, to beautify homes. This Dahlia 
is a reliable producer of fine useful flowers.Roots $1.00 —Plants $0.50 
ALTMARK, S.C. White flushed lilac. Altmark was the first lavender we could 
depend on as a florists’ flower. It is very early and a free bloomer, is a vigorous grower, 
and may be relied upon to produce nice flowers when needed. 
Roots $0.75 —Plants $0.50 
ANNA BENEDICT, F.D. Very dark red. The demand for these very fine flowers 
at our farm always exceeded the supply although it is a very strong grower and a 
free bloomer, every flower being perfect. As a dark red, we have not been able to 
sell it to florists except for special purposes, but callers at the farm always select 
Anna Benedict on sight.Roots $1.00 —Plants $0.50 
ANDREA ERICKSON, Pure White. If this great white had more substance it 
would not only be the greatest white but one of the best of any color. It never fails 
to grow well and to bloom in profusion. Always in great demand. 
Roots $0.50 —Plants $0.50 
AMELIA EARHART, S.C. The real test of an exhibition variety is whether it 
still appears in the dahlia shows five years after introduction. Earhart has been 
prominent at shows since introduction. A large flower of golden apricot. 
Roots $1.00 —Plants $0.50 
BLUE RIVER, a large deep lavender, excellent for exhibitions. In the James 
Whitcomb Riley Special at the Midwest Show in Indianapolis, we had the pleasure 
of judging a vase of fifteen blooms of Blue River, grown by Sparks. Needless to say 
they were superb in beauty, form and substance. Roots $2.00 —Plants $1.00 
BUCKEYE KING, F.D. An almost pure gold with slight apricot shadings toward 
center. It is large, of fine form and wins many firsts in its color class at shows. 
Vigorous and free blooming, it is grown widely and is very popular. 
Roots $.50 —Plants $0.50 
BUCKEYE BRIDE, F.D. Geranium to light salmon pink. For beauty, stem, habit 
and profusion of bloom this variety is a standard in the dahlia world. While not a long 
keeper when cut, it ranks among the best as a florists’ flower due to its outstanding 
color and its other supreme qualities.Roots $0.50 —Plants $0.50 
BALLEGO’S GLORY, F.D. Deep gold and red. We have always wanted a bi¬ 
color for cutting and Europe sent us this good one. . Roots $0.50 —Plants $0.50 
BUCKEYE STAR, S.C. Salmon or jasper pink with a golden yellow center. A 
flower equal to Frau O. Bracht in keeping when cut. This won two certificates in 
trial grounds in 1936 and in 1937 at the 0. V. D. A. show in Cincinnati, blooms p-own 
in a private garden won the special gold award as one of the finest exhibits in the 
show..Roots $3.00 —Plants $1.30 
BUCKEYE PEACH. This is a formal of golden yellow shaded reddish amber. 
Long ago we introduced this Dahlia but it was not emphasized greatly and was sold 
only from the farm, where it always shows up well. It is free, a good cut flower, 
blooms early and always gives satisfaction. Given the same attention as Jane Cowl 
it will produce many more blooms in a season and they keep longer. Patrons who 
acquired this Dahlia when first sold, are still enthusiastic over it. 
Roots $0.75 —Plants $0.50 
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