OUR 1938 INTRODUCTIONS 
PINK ELEGANCE, (Wenning-Sparks) — Certificate of Merit at 
Storrs, winner of two American Home Achievement Medals. Unusual 
charm and beauty, a true brilliant rose pink, gives to the dahlia 
world a most-needed color. A semi-cactus, eight to ten inches in 
diameter with corresponding depth, holds perfect center throughout 
the season. The substance and texture of petals make this variety 
one of remarkable keeping qualities. Plant growth, healthy, vigorous, 
insect resistant. This is the dahlia Mr. Eldridge said, “will make you 
part with your money.” 
Entered twice for American Home Achievement Medal, win¬ 
ning both times, at Louisville and Indianapolis. 
Its color, artistic formation, keeping qualities, consistent pro¬ 
fuse bloomer, created a sensation amnog exhibitors, florists and gar¬ 
den enthusiasts. 
Roots $10.00 net; Plants $5.00 net. 
The picture on opposite page is “Pink Elegance,” winner of 
American Home Achievement Medal, was taken Sunday afternoon, 
after being on display for two days at Louisville, Ky. Show. 
WHITE GEM.—A beautiful pure white informal miniature, about 
three inches on very long perfect stems. Blooms are uniform in size, 
never showing open centers. The petals are clefted, giving appear¬ 
ance of a carnation. Bush growth vigorous, wide branching. Rather 
late to bloom and should be planted early. It is entirely different 
from any on the market. Outstanding! Because of large stock, it is 
offered at extremely low price. 
Roots $2.50 Net; Plants $1.25 Net. 
NOTICE 
MARGARET BROOMALL (Broomall Success), F. D.—This pure 
white formal decorative has the record of winning the highest score 
ever made at the Storrs Trial Gardens and of being the largest dahlia 
ever grown there. Flowers easily attain 14 inches or better and are 
purest white, most beautifully formed and with splendid stems. 
Doubtless it is one of the most sensational dahlias in existence, and 
one of the very largest. As this variety is protected under U. S. Plant 
Patent No. 36, we are permitted to sell it only under patent restric¬ 
tions. Special order blanks may be had on request. 
$20.00 per root Net; $10.00 per plant Net. 
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