DAHLIAS 
1939 
FIRE BALL (F. D.) We like this 1938 introduction on 
account of its brilliant fiery red color. The type is some¬ 
what inclined to the Ball. It fits very nicely into the 
medium size classes as it grows from 5 to 7 inches in 
diameter. Foliage clean and dark; growth strong 
Roots $3.00 Plants $1.00 
FOREST FIRE (I. D.) A spectacular and different bi-color, 
being bright lemon yellow for about half the length of 
the petals, then shaded to rich scarlet towards the tips, 
enhanced by clear yellow petaloids. It is a stocky grower 
and by slight disbudding very marvelous blooms may be 
produced. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
FORT MONMOUTH (I. D.) This has undoubtedly won 
more prizes in the largest bloom class than any other 
variety grown. The color is rich wine red with an under¬ 
lying tone of brilliant crimson maroon, and a slight bluish 
violet tone at the tips of petals. The stems are long and 
stiff, flowers do not burn and last well when cut. 
Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
FORT WASHINGTON (I. D.) A fine large flower of deep 
crimson shading to maroon in center. A monster flower 
which should be in every garden. Roots $ .50 
GOLDEN STANDARD (Cactus) A fine new variety of 
clean outstanding appearance. Good Cactus form and 
the blooms, while carried at right angles on the stems, 
always look you right in the face. The color is buff 
shaded to amber and gold. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
GOLDEN LIGHT (F. D.) One of our 1935 introductions. 
The unusual markings and colors of this variety always 
attract attention. The ground color is canary yellow 
edged and more or less marked and splashed carmine. 
All habits are good, long erect stem and a fine clean 
grower. Size about 8 inches under ordinary conditions. 
Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
GRACE CURLING (I. D.) A glorious decorative of great 
size and imposing in both form and color. It is orchid 
lavender shading to white at base with something of a 
silvery overcast. An imported variety which will be 
grown here for a long time. Roots $ .50 
GREAT EASTERN (I. D.) This 1937 introduction is both 
large and spectacular. The color is a combination of 
orange and reddish bronze. It is very prolific of huge 
deep blooms. Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
GREATER GLORY (S. C.) A very lovely upstanding new 
semi-cactus of a pleasing violet-rose color with lighter 
shadings on the tips and reverse. A prize winner 
wherever shown. Roots $5.00 Plants $2.00 
HASLAROVA (F. D.) An imported bi-color which attracts 
attention wherever shown. The base color is white 
splashed and marked with deep magenta. Good size, 
clean upright growth with strong stems. 
Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
HEATHERBLOOM (I. D.) The formation of this variety 
resembles a large recurved chrysanthemum. The color is 
a rich rosy purple with heavy shadings of white. 6 to 8 
inches deep and more in diameter. Roots $ .50 
HUNI’S VELVET WONDER (I. D.) An achievement 
medal winner at the 1934 A. D. S. exhibition, which is the 
highest award any Dahlia receives, awarded a certificate 
at the Storrs Trial Gardens and mentioned on the various 
Honor Rolls for 1934. Color is violet-purple and bur¬ 
gundy to true purple. Blooms are not only large but 
deep and massive. The stems are very strong and the 
flowers stand out well. Roots $1.50 Plants $ .75 
IDA PERKINS (F. D.) We believe this to be the most 
widely grown white at the present time. Easily the best 
of the cheaper priced ones. Roots $ .50 
