Golden Rule Dahlia Farm, Lebanon, Ohio 
RED JUG, S.C. Beauty of form, with us a true semi-cactus, characterizes this 
Dahlia of deep crimson, almost carmine. The bushes are big, early flowering and 
continuous in bloom and the variety is quite dependable in all its qualities. 
Roots $1.25 —Plants $0.75 
RENATE MULLER, Str. C. Salmon pink and gold. We were never better satisfied 
with the acquisition of a new dahlia than with this foreign variety. Perfect in vigor 
and growth, early and free in bloom, the stems are long, every flower is perfect and 
makes a valuable cut flower. We rate Renate Muller very highly. 
Roots $0.75 —Plants $0.50 
ROBERT EMMETT, I.D. A bright cardinal red. Probably no red rates higher 
for beauty than this dependable dahlia. Its countless fine flowers were admired by 
many visitors this past season.Roots $0.50 
ROYAL PURCHASE, cactus. A bright golden yellow. At Cincinnati this year, this 
fine cactus, as exhibited, was as near perfection as ever attained. It was one of the 
finest flowers in the show, if not the best of all. Very early blooming and very free. 
It is the same shining color as old Golden Acre and much larger. 
Roots $2.50 —Plants $1.00 
SATAN, S.C. Scarlet yellow. This has for some time been one of the best of the 
larger flowered dahlias. The splendid large symmetrical blooms with their numerous 
long rolled petals or “horns” constitute one of the finest sights of dahlia time. 
Roots $0.50 —Plants $0.50 
SON OF SATAN, Inc. C. or Semi-Cactus. Deep scarlet. Very large. This new 
dahlia was a strong vigorous grower and the bushes were full of bloom. 
Roots $4.00 —Plants $1.50 
SULTAN OF HILLCREST, I.D., Gold buff. In the average home garden Sultan 
grows to perfection and produces the largest and most beautiful blooms ever seen. 
Roots $1.00 —Plants $0.50 
TOWER’S EMPIRE, I.D. Iridescent golden yellow, probably the most beautiful 
of its type or color. The bushes are tall, vigorous and the foliage is distinctly fernlike. 
It blooms early and the flowers are well stemmed and formed. 
Roots $0.75 —Plants $0.50 
VELVET WONDER, I.D. Burgundy red. Counting depth and diameter, these were 
the largest flowers we grew in 1936. The depth from front to back is nearly as great 
as the diameter which reached twelve inches.Roots $2.00 —Plants $0.75 
VICTORIA, Inc. C. Canary yellow and the highest developed type of English 
cactus with numerous fine petals. We have used this for two seasons as a cut flower. It 
is profuse with bloom, stems are o. k. and it lends itself well to decorative effects. 
Roots $0.75 —Plants $0.50 
VOLCANO, F.D. Soft glowing orange flame, ten to twelve inches and six to 
eight inches deep. The 0. V. D. A. has indorsed the great vigor of this fine variety. 
All big strong bushes and big clumps. You will note Volcano winning in exhibitions 
for many years to come.Roots $5.00 —Plants $1.50 
LITTLE ARISTOCRATS 
A small flowered Dahlia must be a fair to good root producer to get on this list, 
and also must be outstanding for beauty and for artistic arrangements. See page 7 
for full lists of small flowered Dahlias. 
BABY ROYAL, Min. S.C. Pinkish salmon. Widely grown and liked. The flowers 
keep long when cut.Roots $0.35,.3 for. $0.90 
BISHOP OF LLANDOFF, Min. duplex. Fiery red with blackish foliage. Very 
lasting, much sought after for table arrangements and by florists.Roots $0.50 
3 for. $1.25 
BUCKEYE BABY, Min. F.D. Gold buff. Early long lasting and one of the most 
successful of our introductions, for exhibition and cutting. Roots $0.50; 3 for $1.25 
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