Beginners’ Collection No. 10 —To those who have never 
had the pleasure cf growing the large modern dahlias 
we make this special offer. We will send one dozen 
of the finest of dahlias in our selection, if you will 
send us the names of two friends you think would be 
interested, together with_1.50 
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Purple Mist (F.D.) "Emmons” 1937. — Bloom 10x5, 
bush 5 feet. A beautiful pure deep purple, tending to 
a shade of burgundy. Both the face and the reverse of 
the rays have the same color. The whole flower is 
covered with a bronze sheen. Extra long, stiff stems 
holding the flower far beyond the foliage. In fact, one 
can easily cut a three foot stem. It won a Certificate of 
Merit at the East Lansing Trial Gardens in 1935; also 
the American Home Achievement medal at the Cleve¬ 
land Exposition in 1936; also the Horticulture Achieve¬ 
ment Medal at Detroit in 1936. It won as best seedling 
in 1935. It is on three Honor Rolls. It is a prolific 
bloomer and the flower stands at a forty-five degree 
angle. A splendid cut flower. Foliage is very dark green 
and heavy; insect resisting 
Write for Prices 
SPECIAL POM POM AND MINIATURE OFFER 
Owing to the large 1937 sale of pom pom dahlias, our 
listing is very short. However, we have a great many but 
not in large enough quantities to list. Should you be 
interested in this type of dahlias just leave the selection up 
to us, we will surprise you. 
Just say, send me your special collection of pom poms 
and miniatures and we will do the rest and please you 
in every way. 
SPECIAL ON THIS OFFER—10 for #1.50 
OUR LOCATION 
Drive out West Michigan to Limit Ave., turn right at 
Miller’j Service Station,the home of "Michigan’s Benzole Blend” 
gasoline, go two blocks north and watch for the sign Hill Dahlia 
Nurseries for our sales room and display gardens. 
Farm in Barry County two miles east of Assyria and one-half 
mile south. 
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NOTE:—See other side of this circular for miniatures, 
Pom Poms, and Marking Equipment of all kinds, brass, 
aluminum, zinc, wood, fibre, etc. We can supply you 
with just what you want, direct from factory to you. 
HILL DAHLIA NURSERIES, BATTLE CREEK, MICH. 
