DAHL!ADEL NURSERIES 
INFORMAL DECORATIVE 
DAHLIAS—Continued 
ADOLF MAYER (Topsvoort-Mad River), 1938, 
Bloom 9 x 4, Bush 5 ft. Although listed as a Semi- 
Cacuus abroad, it is more apt to qualify as an In¬ 
formal Decorative. Purple garnet nearly black, the 
darkest dahlia we are offering and we can recom¬ 
mend it to those desiring a black red dahlia. Keeps 
well when cut. Plants, $1.00 
CALIFORNIA ROSE, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 /z ft. 
Deep rose pink. .75 
MARMION, Bloom 10 x 4, Bush 6 ft. Pure primrose 
yellow with bronze center. .50 
MILTON J. CROSS (Johnson 85E), 1936, Bloom 10 
x 6, Bush 5 ft. This variety won three Achieve¬ 
ment Medals in 1935 and has shown up in a number 
of recent shows. Center of flower is a clear light 
lemon yellow shaded rose and coral on outer petals. 
Blooms are not only large but deep as well and very 
full at center. Roots, $2.00; Plants, .75 
MYRA HOWARD (Glutzbeck-Dahliadel 84E), Bloom 
10 x 7, Bush 5 Yz ft. A glowing combination of yel¬ 
low cadmium and gold with tints of salmon, the en¬ 
tire effect being ochreous orange. Throughout the 
deep flower are petaloids, which give it distinction. 
A wonderful plant and a thrifty grower, producing 
giant blooms freely on long, strong stems. Certified 
at Storrs, Conn., and has won many pries. Reports 
from customers indicate this dahlia behaves wonder¬ 
fully well in the various climates from North to 
South *50 
PEACE (Creekside D. G. 85E), 1937, Bloom 10 x 6, 
Bush 4 ft. Pure white with good substance, more 
Formal than Mother Maytrott and not as deep in 
formation. Stems strong and erect and bush is heal¬ 
thy and rugged. Award of Honor, Ga., 1937. 
Plants $1.50 
PRINCE OF PERSIA (Newsom 82E), Bloom 10 x 6, 
Bush 6 ft. A very striking bright red exhibition 
dahlia of the most iridescent, rich, glowing cardinal. 
The petals are of great depth and substance, mak¬ 
ing an unusually deep, attractive flower. Bush is 
vigorous and robust. Not a real early bloomer. .50 
THE UNIVERSE (Dahliadel 85E), Bloom 10 x 5, 
Bush 3 y 2 ft. A seedling of The World, a bright 
garnet richer in tone without silver shadings. This 
variety has been doing considerable winning in our 
big shows. Centers are always full throughout the 
season. Stems erect and bush growth good. This 
variety can be especially recommended where sea¬ 
sons are short, as it develops very quickly and 
blooms early. Roots, $1.50; Plants, .75 
WHITE ABUNDANCE (Ballego 85E), Bloom 10 x 5, 
Bush 6 ft. This dahlia does well for us and we can 
heartily recommend it. Flowers of beautiful waxy 
white are held well out of the foliage on strong, 
erect stems. Fine for cutting and exhibiting, espec¬ 
ially for baskets and also a good florist flower. 
Roots, $1.00; Plants, .50 
The Universe 
California Idol 
CALIFORNIA IDOL (Ballay-Success 86E), Bloom 12 
x 7, Bush A /2 ft. Clear lemon yellow. A dahlia 
that is comparable to Lord of Autumn, not as In¬ 
formal, but producing blooms usually facing mostly 
upwards. It is very deep with full high centers. 
This variety can be highly recommended quite uni¬ 
versally for the largest bloom class or best yellow in 
any show. Roots, $1.50; Plants, .75 
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