Grow These Dahlias If You Would Win in 1938 
SHOWROOM CHAMPIONS 
Amelia Earhart (S.C.) "Cordes”—Bloom 12x6, Bush 4 ft. 
This gorgeous dahlia was a consistent winner wherever shown, 
having two American Home Achievement Medals and many 
other prizes to its credit. Color is apricot buff with salmon 
tints shading to soft yellow at base of petals. One might 
picture it as an improved Edna Ferber of larger size, better 
stems, and with more gold and less rose shading. One of the 
great prize winners of today_Root 1.00 Plants .50 
Adorable (I.D.)—A fine dahlia of exceptional beauty. 
The color is a vivid pink, shading to an orange-yellow 
glow at the center_Plants .50 
America’s Sweetheart (I.D.) 1935 "Nunneviller” — An 
immense variety that is very outstanding among the new intro¬ 
ductions. Color is a pure yellow without a particle of shading. 
Even the outer petals do not fade out like those in most dahlias. 
Many of the petals are double serated, and curl and twist as 
the bloom develops. They fold back to the stem, reminding 
one of a huge chrysanthemum. _Plants .50 
Avalon (F.D.)—A great Dahlia of fine form and carried 
on a strong stem. The color is rich lemon-yellow. Fine 
for cutting, as the flowers keep particularly well 
_Roots 25c each; 3 for 65c 
Aztec Glory (I.D.)—A rich clear golden-yellow that glistens 
in the sunlight. Blooms are not only immense, but very artistic 
in their formation. Stems excellent. Plant medium height. 
Very prolific-----Plants .25 
Bashful Giant (F.D.)—One of the largest dahlias ever intro¬ 
duced; a great attractive exhibition flower. Color, apricot with 
golden suffusion and shading, with the flower slightly droop¬ 
ing -.-----Roots . 15 
Betty Colter (I.D.) "Redfern”—Prominent judges have given 
this 1931 Honor Roll dahlia special favor. The color is a 
distinct even shade of light salmon red throughout, shading to 
old rose at base of long rolled petals. Stems and poise 
superb _ Roots .20 
Buckeye King (F.D.)—Beautiful shade of gold. Plant growth 
is prolific and uniform. Long stiff stems that hold the monster 
blooms erect. Due to the plants vigorousness it should be dis¬ 
budded regularly for large bloom--Roots .30 
Buckeye Star—Semi Cactus Dahlia that is a real cut flower, 
one of the new ones. A flower of exquisite formation 
with beautiful color tones of jasper pink, with golden 
yellow center, stems are of the best_Plants only .40 
California Idol (I.D.) The best yellow dahlia introduced 
in 1935. Hugh blooms on the best of stems. Winner 
of many prizes during the past season and surely a win¬ 
ner again this season in the giant bloom classes — Plants .50 
Champoeg (F.D.)—Bloom 9x4, Bush 5 ft. The unusual color¬ 
ing of Champoeg makes it an especially attractive flower. It 
is a waxy canary yellow at the center and shades into a salmon 
pink, which deepens ill cool weather. The backs of the petals 
are pale yellow. Strong, sturdy stems hold the flowers well 
above the rough, thick foliage. Blooms are produced early 
and freely. It is called the "Dahlia Beautiful"- 
_Roots 75c Plants .40 
The Commodore (I.D.)—One of the largest and most pro¬ 
lific blooming of all dahlias. Color is a brilliant yellow. Strong 
stems. We have counted 10 and 12 large blooms on a plant 10 
to 14 inches across and this plant was grown from a potted 
green plant______—Roots .20 
Dwight W. Morrow (I.D.) "Dahlidel”—Bloom 12x6, Bush 
5'/2 ft. The gigantic red dahlia that was the sensation of the 
year in our garden. Many blooms 12 inches across and six 
inches deep on six-foot robust plants. The finest dahlia we 
have ever seen. It never fades or burns —Root 50c Plant .30 
Daddy Kemp (F.D.) 1935 "Kemp”—Bloom 12x6, Bush 4 ft. 
This is every inch a man’s flower, and one of the most spec¬ 
tacular introduced in recent years. The flowers are of im¬ 
mense size, often 14 inches or over in diameter, and from five 
to seven inches deep. The color is a rich purplish red. Should 
be grown to four stems to make these strong enough to hold 
the flowers. (H.R.) -Roots .40 
Fireman (S.C.) A 1934 Honor Roll introduction awarded 
the American Home Achievement Medal at Boston. 
This much honored variety produces very large brilliant 
flowers of flashy Cardinal red with gold flushes and gold¬ 
en tips. This variety should take a top place as a prize¬ 
winner during the next few years-Plants .50 
Fort Monmouth (I.D.) "Kemp”—It has been grown fourteen 
inches in diameter. In color it is a rich wine with an under¬ 
lying tone of rich, brilliant crimson maroon with a slight bluish 
violet tinge at tips. Stems are long and stiff, holding the flower 
well above a tall bush---Plants .30 
Forest Fire (I.D.) The most "different" and for that 
reason the most distinctive of all the novelties. A 
brilliant scarlet flame with blushes of yellow; yellow 
petaloids. Effective, striking, spectacular. 
_Plants 50c Roots .75 
Golden Standard (I.C.) Immense blooms of light buff on 
wonderful flower stems. A consistent winner in the 
shows during the past season in Cactus classes. Has 
all the good growing habits of its parent Jane Cowl. 
_Roots 50c Plants .30 
Honor Bright (F.D.) "Peck”—A large, well-formed flower, 
possessing a self-color of peach red to light jasper red, which 
toward the end of the season runs to a deep orange. Distinc¬ 
tive foliage with insect-resisting qualities, stems long and 
strong, an excellent keeper when cut. A great future has been 
predicted for this variety. New. Honor Roll- Roots .20 
Hillcrest Mandarin (I.D.)—Pirate red with amber reverse, 
blooms are artistic, petals twist and curl. Splendid habits. 
On the Honor Roll in 1932-Roots .60 
Harry Mayer (F.D.) "Reed"—A fine exhibition dahlia hav¬ 
ing size, depth, wonderful stem, full center and sturdy healthy 
bush growth. Its color is a beautiful silvery pink with a rose 
pink reverse. Very satisfactory-Roots .15 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder (I.D.) Color, rich bright violet 
burgundy. A real giant dahlia in every respect_, 
_Roots 75c Plants .35 
Jersey’s Beacon— A favorite with many gardeners and one of 
the finest of all dahlias. Of enormous size and carried on 
elegant long and strong stems. Chinese-scarlet with lighter 
reverse-Roots .20 
Jane Cowl (I.D.) "Downs”—Bloom 10x6, Bush 514 ft. Im¬ 
mense blooms, deep and full of glistening bronze buff. The 
stems are long and stiff and straight; and they hold the flower 
just as it should be held-—looking at you and slightly up. 
The bush is fairly tall, with vigorous, thick, dark green foliage. 
No Dahlia has given more universal satisfaction than Jane 
Cowl, and no other has won so many prizes since it was intro¬ 
duced in 1928_$1 per dozen; Roots .15 
Jean Trimbee (S.C.) "Trimbee”—Bloom 10x5, Bush 5 ft. 
Massive yet artistic with long, revolute petals that curl and 
twist. The color is a beautiful petunia violet making it popular 
as an exhibition dahlia. A tall, vigorous grower with long, 
erect stems - Roots 60c Plants .30 
Jersey’s Beauty (F.D.) "Waite 86”—Bloom 6x4, Bush 6!4 ft. 
Probably the most popular of any dahlia, especially as a cut 
flower. The ideal pink for exhibition or florist use. Large, 
deep flowers of perfect form on long stems. Free, early 
bloomer, with exceptional keeping qualities__Roots .20 
Jane Ross (Ross) (I.D.) Another Dahlia in the front 
rank, where beauty, stem and foliage combined with size 
are the prime requisites of a great Dahlia. The color is 
bright purplish crimson shaded violet and overlaid with 
a velvety maroon sheen, deepening toward the center 
of the flower. Plants of medium height produce the 
10-inch blooms. Jane Ross shows up well under artificial 
light and keeps unusually well when cut_Plant .50 
Jersey’s Melody (S.C.) A real beauty a good running 
mate for Paul Pfitzer in the shows. Very free bloomer, 
Tyrian rose shaded to silver at the tips. This is a real 
dahlia, one of the best_Roots .25 
Jersey’s Dainty (C.) One of the finest of the late cactus, 
pure white, should you want a white cactus this is the 
one bar none_Root .25 
Judge Alton B. Parker —Coppery-salmon with golden hue. 
A large, perfect flower the entire season, drooping slightly on 
good stems. A good all-purpose dahlia_ Roots .10 
Kathleen Norris (I. D.) "F. & M. 87”—Bloom 10x5, Bush 
5 54 ft. This outstanding exhibition dahlia is a true rose pink, 
deepening to mallow pink, with young central petals a lighter 
shade. Petals are broad and overlap each other. Blooms are 
held erect on long, strong stems. You will find this dahlia, 
is still a great prize winner__Roots .25 
Lord of Autumn (I.D.) "Almy”-—Bush 4 54 ft. Mr. J. A. 
Kemp quotes as follows: "This is the most sensational dahlia 
we have ever grown, regardless of color, and is by far the great¬ 
est yellow dahlia we have ever seen. The color is a deep 
golden yellow, which is sustained until the last petal has 
withered. The flowers grow to an enormous size, and without 
forcing we had blooms the past season that measured over 13 
inches across and nearly 9 inches in depth on long stiff 
stems, that held the flowers high above the foliage. The for¬ 
mation is wonderful, as the long pointed and slightly twisting 
petals recurve until the stem is hidden from view for 6 or 8 
inches. The plant is a strong, vigorous grower and very pro¬ 
lific of blooms.” In fact I think, with strict disbudding, dis¬ 
branching and forcing, it can be grown to the mammoth size 
of 16 inches or more. This dehlia is the giant of giants. It 
never fades or burns. Truly it is the greatest exhibition dahlia 
ever introduced -„.— Roots $1.00 Plants .35 
Margaret W. Wilson —A magnificent dahlia in every respect. 
Wonderful bloomer, huge blossoms of creamy-white, shaded 
pink. We grow large quantities of this very fine 
dahlia-Roots 25c each; three for .50 
Margrace (I.D.) A 1935 Honor Roll Dahlia. Color is a 
brilliant scarlet tipped and striped with gold. Two 
Certificates of Merit, winner of two prizes in Cleveland, 
one at Michigan State Show, outstanding at Bronx 
Park and other trial gardens. It is a tall upright 
grower -Plants .75 
Mrs. Geo. Le Boutillier (I.D.) A fine new addition to the 
giant red class. Just naturally a big flower which has 
won many friends during the past season. Not only 
a grand exhibition flower but one you will be proud of 
in your garden in 1938 _Roots .40 
Mrs. C. D. Anderson—-A mammoth purple-quilled ball dahlia 
with a silver sheen that keeps for days in the show room. We 
have at last a good supply of this dahlia, which grows for 
everyone. Owing to our large supply, we are making the fol¬ 
lowing prices-100 for $5; 12 for $1; each .10 
Marshall’s Pink (F.D.)—Bloom 8x4, Bush 5 ft. An exquisite¬ 
ly beautiful shrimp pink Dahlia, especially fine for cutting; 
stems at least three feet long_Roots .15 
Milton J. Cross (I.D.) A 1935 Honor Roll Dahlia. A 
very large bloom of great depth and beauty, nicely 
proportioned. Color is a clear gold at the center of 
the flower shading to a light orange buff on the outer 
half of the petals. Winner at New York, Camden, 
Norristown, and Burholme, Pennsylvania shows. It 
was the champion Dahlia in the East and outstanding 
exhibition variety with a bright, rich and pleasing 
color- - Plants 1.00 
Monmouth Champion (I.D.) "Kemp”—Bloom 12x5, Bush 
3 54 ft. The color of this marvelous dahlia is a bright xanthine 
orange, the blooms which are of very large size, over 12 inches 
in width, are borne in great profusion on cane stiff stems, well 
above the foliage, of an ideal growing plant that no insects 
will go near and one that seems to be immune from disease. 
The plant is a strong, vigorous grower with wide spreading 
habits and is always covered with blooms. A wonderful keep¬ 
er when cut. What a prize winner! __Roots .20 
Myra Howard (I.D.) "Glutzbach Dahliadel” 1932—The color 
is a glowing combination of saffron, yellow with tints of sal¬ 
mon, the entire effect being ochraceous orange. Winner of 
American Home Achievement Medal at New 
York - Plants .50 
Monmouth Queen (F.D.) "Kemp”—Bush 6 ft. This fine 
light yellow made good all over the country the past season, 
and those who had it in their collection, report it as being 
greatly admired by the many visitors at their gardens. The 
color effect of this dahlia is most pleasing, it being a piric i 
yellow in the center of the flower, with graduation of light 
primrose to creamy yellow rear petals. Flowers are full cen¬ 
tered and are held facing front, and are 10-12 inches in width 
by 4-5 inches in depth. Stems are long and stiff, holding the 
flowers high out of the foliage. Plant a robust grower, and 
good root maker. Not subject to insect attacks _ Plants .35 
Mrs. I- D ' Yf r ^ arncr Rose, pink-shaded lavender. One of 
t J,e best dahlias in cultivation, ten-inch blooms and a wonderful 
grower - Roots .10 
Murphy’s Masterpiece (85E) Bloom 11x4, Bush 4 feet. 
The monster blooms of deep, dark red shading toward 
crimson are held erect on stiff stems. It is a stocky 
grower and in all a good dahlia _ Plants .40 
May Robson Here is a dahlia of real charm. A beauti¬ 
fully formed flower of clear bright pink, brighter in 
tone than Kathleen Norris. A true semi-cactus type, 
with strong, straight stem, which holds the flowers 
erect and facing. Very sturdy bu6h and easy grower. 
Keeps well when cut. Something new and something 
reaily fine. An Honor Roll Dahlia. Many fine reports 
of its performance from all sections of the country. 
- Plants .65 
Oriental Glory (I.D.) — Dazzling balls of deep orange. 
The color is most pleasing, orange overlaid with scarlet. 
The bush is medium height _ Plants .40 
Oakleigh Monarch (F.D.) A 1936 red sensation, a strong 
rugged grower, very long stems, a real dahlia that will 
be with us for many years to come. Blooms very large 
and deep - Plants only 1.00 
President F. D. Roosevelt (I.D.) "Shattuck” —A massive new 
dahlia which we would describe as orange scarlet with lighter 
reverse. Heavy insect-resisting foliage, wonderfully strong 
stems. Good root maker and a husky grower. Reminds one 
of the old variety Jersey’s Beacon, though in our opinion much 
superior -- Plants .40 
Palo Alto (S.C.) "Ballay”—Bloom 10x6, Bush 5 54 ft. A real 
giant, the color of which is clear, bright salmon shading to¬ 
wards gold at the center. Stems tall and straight. Flowers 
are of good substance with uniform, full centres. Well recom¬ 
mended as a winner. Certified at Storrs_ _ Roots .35 
Prince of Persia (I.D.) "Newson” 1932—Bloom 11x5, Bush 
5 54 ft. A very striking bright red exhibition dahlia of the 
most irridescent rich-glowing crimson. The petals are of great 
depth and substance, makng an unusually deep, attractive 
flower. Bush is vigorous, robust and very tall. This dahlia 
attracted more visitors’ attention than any other in my garden 
in 1933 (H. R.) ----Roots .20 
Red Judge Marean — A wonderful general purpose 
dahlia, very early and free blooms the brightest red, 
of very good size. Everyone is pleased with this 
dahlia -- Roots .15 
Rose Fallon —An old variety but probably one of the most re¬ 
liable dahlias grown today, never stunts, flowers are large, of a 
beautiful shade amber russett and salmon _ Roots .25 
Sonny Boy (I.D.) "Nuneviller”—Bush 454 ft. A monster 
old rose slightly striped and tinged old gold dahlia that made 
an excellent record the past year, winning at all the major 
shows where exhibited. It grows 11 inches across and 8 inches 
deep and sometimes larger in the open field without fertilizer 
or irrigation. Jt : : a hardv variety, insect resisting and makes 
a good bum ul uituium ueigui; is a very prolific bloomer; 
flower stems good_Plants .40 
Snowdrift (F.D.)—This giant white bloom deserves its name. 
A very full deep built flower with broad waxy petals. Has a 
good stem by disbudding. Good bloomer and easy to 
grow - Roots .18 
Satan, S. C. "Ballay-Success”—Bloom 10x5, Bush 6 ft. One 
of the largest dahlias grown, and a consistent prize winner at 
the shows. Color, a bright flaming red with slight touch of 
gold at center. Horn-like petals which are perfectly rolled and 
incurved give unique form to the giant blooms. Highly recom¬ 
mended for exhibition. Honor Roll. One of the most popu¬ 
lar dahlias today. Scored 87 at Storrs_ Roots .40 
Sultan of Hillcrest (F.D.) — A large flower of unique 
form, color, lemon yellow, with reverse of rosy pink, 
the outer petals recurving towards the stems, giving the 
flower an unusual color effect. The huge flowers are 
held at forty-five degree angle on good, strong, sturdy, 
cane-like stems, well above the heavy, dark green 
foliage, the bush is a strong, vigorous grower and the 
blooms are borne in great profusion; one that we can 
highly recommend - Roots .75 
Sagamore (F.D.) Golden amber shaded orange buff. 
Fine for cutting - Roots .10 
White Wonder (I.D.) "Black-Kemp”—Bloom 11x6, Bush 5 54 
ft. Pure white. A monster. Probably the finest white dahlia 
ever produced, cleaning up the shows from coast to coast. 
Honor Roll. At the Mid-West Show in Grand Rapids, White 
Wonder won as the largest and most perfect bloom in the 
show- Roots .30 
William A. Hogan — Garnet red with white running down the 
center of each petal. Always true to form. The best vari- 
gated dahlia we know of - Roots .10 
W. H. T. (F.D.)—Rich old rose with mauve shadings on re¬ 
verse. A long stemmed variety with good growing habits. Roots . 15 
White Emperor "Norton” 1932 — The finest white dahlia in 
cultivation today, bar none, the originator is to be congratu¬ 
lated, on this fine dahlia. Very sturdy, 6 foot grower and Oh 
what stems, a yard long, flower large and looks you right in 
the face. If we were to give this dahlia a rating we would say 
95%. This dahlia is bound to become famous from coast to 
coast -- Plants .40 
Green Plant 
Specialist 
HILL DAHLIA NURS 
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of Green Plants 
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cover ‘‘special delivery”, if there is such service at your 
post office, otherwise 15c for ‘‘special handling ” We 
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$1.50 or more. On orders for less than $1.50, add 10c 
for postage. 
SPECIAL NOTICE —If you send us an order, large or small 
and will send us with the order the names of two friends you 
think will be interested in our dahlias we will include one extra 
dahlia with your order, this must be our selection, however. 
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