The dahlias of yesterday were marvelous, dahlias of today these have surpassed 
with the co-operation of the growers, the progress shall last. 
JULIA IRENE 1. p. (Parrella) — 
Color, in effect pink but in more 
details is a rose-pink with pen- 
cilings, or streaks, of deep rose. 
Blooms of immense size with 
petals flaring wide open and 
turning to back as the bloom 
grows older. Stems stiff as cane 
holding huge bloom facing well 
above the foliage. Plant, vigor¬ 
ous. Foliage, abundant and 
healthy. Julia Irene is a grand 
dahlia in every respect; for size, 
beauty, and quantity, it cannot 
be beaten. Th's is one dahlia 
that has come to stay. If you 
want a garden full of beautiful 
blooms, grow Julia Irene this 
coming season. Julia Irene is a 
Seedling of Kathleen Norris, but 
a finer grower and will produce 
three times as many blooms as 
the original parent. We are 
quoting the exact words re¬ 
ceived from Mr. D. D. Long of 
the GEORGIA EXPERIMENT¬ 
AL STATION, “This variety is 
especiallv recommended for trial 
by those who found the Kath¬ 
leen Norris variety difficult to 
grow in their respective gar¬ 
den.” Height of plant, 6 to 7 
feet. Roots $5.00 Plants $2.50 
KENTUCKY SUN (White) F. D.—Probably the greatest yellow formal deco¬ 
rative to date. Winner of American Home Achievement Medal, Louisville, 
Ky., and on three Honor Rolls. We predict a great future for this fine, 
rugged variety, and describe it as a naturally large flower with great sub¬ 
stance, of a bright golden yellow. Flowers carried well up out of the foliage, 
on the best of stems. A clean and vigorous grower. 
Roots $3.50 Plants $1.75 
KATHLEEN NORRIS (I. D.)—Color, a true rose pink, deepening to a mellow 
pink, but paler in the young central petals. A flower of gigantic propor¬ 
tions. The petals are long, broad, with twisting ends that enhance its beauty. 
The blooms are held facing on cane-like stems. Height, 4 feet. Roofs 50c 
KAWEAH I. D. (Meussdorfer)—Color, a deep, clear rose cerise, center of 
petals shading to a rich cardinal, and when fully matured, shades lighter 
towards the petals to a mauve or orchid color. The blooms are giants and 
are held facing sideways. Height, 5 feet. Roots 750 
LAVENDER LASS F. D. (Salbach, 1936)—Previously called “Lavender Lady.” 
Color, clear delicate lavender, shading deeper at tips of petals. A good doer 
everywhere, as is evidenced by a note from one of our Texas customers, 
who states “Lavender Lady (Lass) is beautiful beyond description.” A “Best 
Keeper.” Height, 5 feet. Roots $2.00 
LOUISE BATES S. C. (Cordes-Eastman)—A very spectacular dahlia of immense 
size. Blooms averaging well over 12 inches across. The color is a beautiful 
mellow pink, with a phlox purple center. A most prolific bloomer as well as 
an artistic and grand exhibition dahlia. Height, 5 feet. Roots $1.50 
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