Our customers know the Parrella Treatment. “A surprise in every package.” 
DIRECTOR MARSHALL A. 
HOWE (Parrella-Hulin-Blamer) 
F. D.—This dahlia received “An 
Award of Honor” at the Georgia 
Experimental Station in 1937. 
In 1936 it was greatly admired 
at the N. Y. Botanical Garden 
under Seedling No. 500. We are 
herewith quoting the exact 
words of our Beloved friend, 
“Director Marshall A. Howe” in 
making the tour of the dahlia 
border he would pause before 
this seedling with its gorgeous 
blooms and say with a smile, 
“This is outstanding”. This in¬ 
formation came to us from a 
very reliable source. That is the 
reason we renamed this dahlia. 
(We are herewith giving the description received from the GEORGIA 
TRIAL GROUND which corresponds exactly with this lovely dahlia.) DIREC¬ 
TOR MARSHALL A. HOWE. Very attractive in form and color. Color—general 
effects velvety Tyrian—rose; in detail, the color is a cardinal red over-lying 
mulberry. The red fades as the end of the petal is approached, showing the 
undercolor of mulberry purple. To the whole flower there is a cast of rose 
cerise. The petals fall back almost to stem, giving a ball effect. The substance 
of the bloom is very durable, well withstanding hot fall winds. Prolific Stems, 
strong and slender, holding bloom facing, 5 inches to 8 inches above first leaves. 
Plant—vigorous, strong, medium tall. Foliage—abundant dark green and attrac¬ 
tive. On Mr. Johnston’s Honor Roll in HOUSE BEAUTIFUL. Plants only $7.50 
VIN WELL ROYALIST, (Blamer-Parrella-Hulin)—An Informal Decorative 
with a definitely twisted petal, deep lavender purple tending to violet; 
definitely violet-purple in the center. Blooms average 12 inches or better, 
with great depth, facing on fine stem. A fine grower and free bloomer. 
Winner of several Blue Ribbons at the different Shows, height of plant 
5 to 6 feet. Roots $10.00 Plants $5.00 
RUTH DENNING, (Cox-Parrella)—Formal Bi-Color. White tipped with rich 
rosy crimson about one-fifth to one-quarter of the petal. A bright lively 
flower, the older petals take on an entire pale rose flush. Blooms average 
8 inches to 9 inches and very attractive. A free and prolific bloomer, good 
stem and foliage. Height of plant 4 ft. On Mr. Barron’s Honor Roll. 
Roots $7.50 Plants $3.75 
DIRECTOR MARSHALL A. HOWE 
PARRELLA DAHLIA GARDENS 
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