New Everblooming Queen City 
Prize Dahlias for 1939 
The following varieties are the cream of all the newer large 
flowered varieties and cannot be too highly recommended. 
BING CROSBY (Informal Decorative). One of the finest 
Dahlias we have. Large massive blooms 8 to 10 inches in 
diameter and 3 to 4 inches thick. Color, bright canary yellow 
flicked red. Very unusual and highly recommended. $1.10 each; 
3 for $3.00, postpaid. 
KEMP’S VIOLET WONDER (Informal Decorative). Eight to 
ten inches in diameter and five to six inches thick. Strong 
vigorous grower. In our estimation, this is the finest of the 
violet-purple Dahlias, a rich deep shade that does not fade. 
Stems long and stiff. Highly recommended. 75c each; 3 for 
$2.00, postpaid. 
PRINCE OF PERSIA (Informal Decorative). Mammoth 
flowers seven to nine inches in diameter and three to four 
inches thick. Plants four to five feet tall, very bushy. Its 
color is intense flame scarlet. The finest brilliant red yet pro¬ 
duced. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75, postpaid. 
RALPH BLODGETT (Formal Decorative). Flowers five to 
eight inches across, and 2V 2 to 3 inches thick. Early flowering 
and continuous bloomer. Attractive color combination of bright 
orange-buff with white tips. An outstanding variety. 50c each ; 
3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
WHITE WONDER (Informal Decorative). Flowers seven to 
nine inches across, and three to four inches thick. Petals long 
and wavy. Beautiful waxy pure white. Plants three to five 
feet tall. The largest of the white Dahlias w'e offer, and highly 
recommended. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
One each of the above five Prize 
Dahlias for only $2.95, postpaid. 
“Cut Flower 8” Dahlias 
BASHFUL GIANT (Decorative). Gigantic bloom of apricot 
with golden shadings. One of the largest varieties ever pro¬ 
duced, often reaching 10 to 12 inches. Where very large 
flowers are wanted for exhibition purposes this variety has “IT.” 
35c each; 3 for 90c. 
EMMA MARIE (Semi-Cactus). White, shading and blending 
to lavender-pink. Very beautiful and a good cut flower. 75c 
each; 3 for $2.00. 
JANE COWL (Decorative). Deep, massive bloom of bronzy- 
buff and old gold, shading deeper at a perfect center. Without 
special care it often reaches ten inches in diameter and by 
special care and disbudding it will grow to twelve and fourteen 
inches. 25c each; 3 for 65c. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY (Decorative). Beautiful true pink. The 
best pink Dahlia in existence for commercial use. The flowers 
are early, perfect in shape, produced in abundance, on long 
stems. Keeping qualities are unexcelled. 25c each ; 3 for 65c. 
MRS. C. D. ANDERSON (Show). Probably the largest of the 
tightly quilled Ball dahlias; an excellent keeper after cut. Very 
long stiff stems; exceptionally abundant bloomer; rich Ameri- 
can-beauty red, called by some purple-crimson. Very desirable. 
35c each; 3 for 90c. 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER (Decorative). Clear lilac-rose 
coloring seldom seen in a Dahlia; beautifully formed; carried 
well on long extra strong stems; wonderful cut flower variety. 
Blooms often reach 10 inches or more across. A prize winner. 
25c each ; 3 for 65c. 
MRS. JOHN BOWMAN (Show). Large golden yellow hybrid; 
long stems, compact, beautifully quilled; good keeper. 25c each ; 
3 for 65c. 
PURITY (Decorative). The purest white dahlia we have seen. 
Beautiful, clear, waxy white. Free flowering. 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
SPECIAL 
fY[717I7I? One each of the above 8 cut flower 
* J-,rv Dahlias for only $1.95, postpaid. 
MAJOR BOWES 
Giant blooms of geranium-red with the edge of each petal 
shaded bright carmine. We have found this to produce more 
blooms in a season than any other large red we have ever 
grown. The plants are literally covered with flowers, and the 
effect is very spectacular. Major Bowes will make an excellent 
exhibition variety and keeps extra well in water. Sold for $5.00 
last year. While our supply lasts we will furnish strong tubers 
at $2.00 each ; 3 for $5.00, postpaid. 
New Everblooming Dahlia 
Blooms from Early July Until Frost 
QUEEN CITY. One of the most outstanding Dahlias devel¬ 
oped in recent years and winner of many awards. The color, 
which is a brilliant flame-pink, attracts attention to itself, re¬ 
gardless of how many other varieties you may have. Roots 
planted in May will commence to bloom in early July and will 
continue until killed by frost. Queen City is the best cut flower 
variety we have ever found. The stems are long and the blooms 
keep fresh for days after cutting. If the flowers are cut freely 
the plant will continue to send out new* shoots and more flowers. 
The blooms measure 5 to 7 inches across and are full double. 
The plants are strong and healthy, often reaching more than 
6 feet in height. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75, postpaid. 
“Big Six” Collection 
Every bulb in this collection is a giant flowered variety and classed among the 
best sellers. 
J. K. .ALEXANDER, JR. (Semi-Cactus). A giant among giants, without doubt 
the largest crimson-red yet developed, producing flowers from seven to ten 
inches under ordinary garden conditions, and twelve to fourteen inches if dis¬ 
budded. Stems stiff and upright. The most exceptional of our new introduc¬ 
tions, and one that will always give satisfaction. $1.25 each ; 3 for $3.00. 
JERSEY’S BEACON (Decorative). A decided novelty of Chinese scarlet with 
a paler reverse, giving a two-tone effect; large exhibition flower of excellent 
habits. One of the best. 35c each ; 3 for 90c. 
KATHLEEN NORRIS (Decorative). One of the finest exhibition Dahlias grown. 
Monstrous flowers with broad overlapping petals of true' rose-pink, often attaining 
a diameter of 10 inches and 5 to 6 inches deep. Excellent bloomer, borne on 
long stiff stems, long keeper. Recognized as the greatest pink Dahlia in culti¬ 
vation for exhibition purposes. 50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON (Decorative). A remarkable blending of 
creamy white and opalescent pink with a deeper pink reflex. An exceptional 
flower for exhibition, because of its tremendous size. 25c each; 3 for 65c. 
RADIO (Decorative). One of the largest, 10 to 12 inches in diameter, and 
four to six inches deep. American Beauty red blending to yellow, with long 
stems; recommended for garden, cutting and exhibition purposes. 50c each; 
3 for $1.25. 
YANKEE KING (Decorative). Gigantic flowers of reddish copper and salmon- 
bronze. The extra stiff stems are often eighteen inches long, making it a perfect 
variety for cutting. 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
One each of the above Big Six for only $2.40, 
postpaid. 
Dahlias in Mixture 
of Colors 
An assortment of Dahlias embracing all 
the types in a riot of colors, including many 
of the new ones and some of the best of the 
older kinds. These tubers are strong and 
vigorous and sure to bloom. This is your 
opportunity to secure Dahlias worth many 
times what they will cost at our bargain 
prices of 6 for $1.00; 10 for $1.50; 24 for 
$3.00, postpaid. 
6 for $1.00 10 for $1.50 
24 for $3.00 
Everything in This Catalog Delivered Prepaid Unless Otherwise Specified 
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