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1937 INTRODUCTIONS 
AMERICAN PURITY (J. Nuneviller)—Glistening white. True semi-cactus type 
with absolutely straight stems which are in proportion to the size of the 
huge blossoms and clean foliage. Having good substance, it can easily be 
carried to the Show Room in perfect condition. An Honor Roll Dahlia of 
great merit. Height, 5 feet. Roots $7.50 Plants $3.75 
BRIGHT STAR S. C. (Sigismondi-Parrella)—Color, canary yellow. A dainty 
form dahlia, and very attractive. A fine grower and a wonderful bloomer. 
This variety has captured many prizes in different Shows. Height, 4% feet. 
Roots $4.00 
DON WILSON (Jeffords-Parrella) I. D.—This giant dahlia received a Certificate 
at the East Lansing Trial Ground under Seedling No. 32, with the following 
description. Color, basic color colonial buff, tinted roseland purple to tyrian 
pink; reverse almost white. Flower habit, late. Date of first bloom, Sept. 
20th. Substance, good. Stem 12-15 inches; thick, strong, flowers facing. 
Habit of growth, strong, erect branching. Health, good. Diameter of blooms, 
8-1014 inches; depth, 514-6 inches. , Height of plant 5 feet; spread 4 feet. 
Don Wilson was named in “honor” of the great radio announcer. 
Roots $5.00 Plants $2.50 
FREIDA GEORGE I. D. (Australia)—One of the most beautiful dahlias we had 
the pleasure of growing. The color is helio and cream, and one has to see 
it to fully undeistand the delicate color. The blooms are large on wonderful 
stems. One of the very best. This variety won many prizes this past season 
throughout the country. Height, 5 feet. Plants only $2.50 Net 
FIREBALL (Bissell) F. D.—Color, a brilliant scarlet which does not burn or 
fade. The foliage is heavy and absolutely insect-resisting. Honor Roll and 
Certificate of Merit. Winner of three Blue Ribbons in formal decorative 
classes. Height about 5 ft. Roots $5.00 Plants $2.50 
GOLDEN BEAUTY 1. D. (Silvernale-Oakleigh)—We are using the description 
given by Mr. 1. W. Johnston in the “House Beautiful” Magazine. We believe 
this description fits to a “T” to this marvelous dahlia. Is an informal decora¬ 
tive, just naturally big. Blooms from twelve to fourteen inches off the same 
plant. Seven feet tall and with facing flowers of a lovely rich golden 
shade. One of the finest centers I have ever seen on a dahlia, which 
means it will stand lots of pushing. Incidentally, a seedling of Jane Cowl- 
Bing Crosby. With all its size, a truly beautiful dahlia that will make 
all the giant informal decorative step. A certificate winner, and on three 
Honor Rolls. A real dahlia. Roots $10.00 Plants $5.00 
GREATER GLORY Cactus, (Salem)—One of the most beautiful and artistic 
Dahlias ever originated. The bush is very vigorous, growing 7 feet tall. 
An undefeated champion. Plants only $5.00 
HEATHER SPENCER (S. C. to 1. D.)—An immense bloom of lemon yellow on 
cane-like stem. A sturdy growing plant with fine branching habits. An 
early and prolific bloomer. Roots $2.50 
INCANDESCENT (Weyer’s-Parrella) 1. D.—Color, rich rosy buff suffused yellow 
light old rose. Center, rich old rose, paling to light buff on outside of petals. 
High centered well formed flowers. Size of bloom from 10 to 13 inches in 
diameter. Blooms in great profusion. The huge blooms are held facing side¬ 
ways on cane-like stems, well above the foliage. The plant is an open 
grower with insect resisting foliage. Incandescent is a Seedling of Jane 
Cowl, only larger in size and more beautiful in color and formation. Inci¬ 
dentally, this dahlia scored 85 at the East Lansing Trial Ground in 1936. 
Height of plant 6 feet. Roots $5.00 Plants $2.50 
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