BLACK KNIGHT I. D. (Kemp)—The name of 
this dahlia ought to be sufficient to give you an 
idea of the color. Dark velvety maroon, almost 
black. The flowers are of great size, often up 
to 14 inches in diameter. Plant has a wonderful 
branching habit, and a very tall bush. 
Roots only, $1.50 
CAPTAIN RITTER, I. D. American Dahlia Farms. 
Beautiful pastel shades of amber yellow and 
pink. The blooms are immense and have good 
substance. Runner up to American Purity at 
Chicago for the Achievement Medal, in 1936; 
Roots, $4.00; Plants, $2.00. 
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CALIFORNIA IDOL (Ballay-Success), I. D. Bloom 
12 X 7, Bush 4*/2 ft. Clear lemon yellow. This 
dahlia is comparable to Lord of Autumn, not as 
Informal but producing more blooms usually 
facing upwards. It is very deep with full high 
centers. This variety has made a good record 
for itself in a number of sections the past season. 
We are therefore offering it in: 
Roots, $2.50; Plants, $1.25. 
CLARA CARDER. (Kemp) 1936. ID. 10-12 ins. 
X 5 ins. deep. Bush 4-4 ^2 ft* Almost a border 
line dahlia between formal and informal decora¬ 
tive. Color, a cyclamen pink with flush of yellow 
at the base that lights the entire flower. Blooms 
are produced in great profusion from early sea¬ 
son till cut down by frost. Very good stems make 
this dahlia ideal for staging at shows of for dec¬ 
orative purposes. First prize in the undissemi¬ 
nated seedling class at the 1935 Detroit and 
Michigan state shows. Honor Roll. 
Roots, $2.50; Plants, $1.25. 
CORDELIA, S. C. Salem Dahlia Gardens 1937. 
A glistening phlox pink semi-cactus bloom of 
medium size, 9-10 inches, on an absolutely 
straight and stiff stem. Excellent for both cut¬ 
ting and exhibition. 
Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50. 
CORALLINA (Bruidegom S.C.), Bloom 10 x 4, 
Bush 4‘/2 ft. Rather unusual in coloring, a soft 
crimson carmine with reverse of petals Tyrian 
rose . To add to its attractiveness the petals curl 
and twist. Stems and bush growth are strong and 
healthy. A very worthy variety for your garden. 
Roots, $1.00 
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