Laetare (C.) "Bruidegom” This is one of the prettiest 
dahlias we have ever grown, and possibly one of the 
hardest to describe, color a luminous red, on a soft 
yellow ground, gradually shading to yellow at the tips. 
The flowers average six to seven inches are held facing 
sideways on exceptionally long, stiff, wiry stems, the 
plant is a strong, husky, open grower. The blooms will 
keep a long time when cut and should be a great exhibi¬ 
tion dahlia, height four to five feet_Root .60 
Le’Joy (I.D.) "Lee”—A rare new color, very deep bluish 
orchid, with many of the blooms tipped pure white, 
making a striking effect. Blooms are large, good depth, 
and stems are long and always perfectly erect. Medium 
tall plants with good habits__Root 1.00 
Leland Stanford (I.D.) "Ballay” 1937 — Bloom 12x5. 
Brilliant cardinal red, the Stanford University color. 
The originator claims this is the brightest big red so far. 
It does not fade in the least in the hot sun. It is an 
early and free bloomer. Good stems. Has a similar 
formation to the great California Idol--Root 1.00 
LOIS WALCHER (I.D.) "Walcher” 1939—Bloom 
8x4, bush 5 ft. The color is a deep amaranth to 
pansy purple, with the outer one-third of petals a 
clear white. Stems are ideal, carrying the flower 
facing and well above the foliage. This is the 
FIRST dahlia ever to receive SIX Achievement 
medals. It also has two Certificates of Merit, besides 
winning TWENTY-THREE blue ribbons. The 
greatest bi-color ever introduced_Plant 3.50 
Lord of Autumn (I.D.) "Almy”—Bush 4 54 ft. Mr. J. A. 
Kemp quotes as follows: "This is the most sensational dahlia 
we have ever grown, regardless of color, and is by far the great¬ 
est yellow dahlia we have ever seen. The color is a deep 
golden yellow, which is sustained until the last petal has 
withered. The flowers grow to an enormous size, and without 
forcing we had blooms the past season that measured over 13 
inches across and nearly 9 inches in depth on long stiff 
stems, that held the flowers high above the foliage. The for¬ 
mation is wonderful, as the long pointed and slightly twisting 
petals recurve until the stem is hidden from view for 6 or 8 
inches. The plant is a strong, vigorous grower and very pro¬ 
lific of blooms.” In fact I think, with strict disbudding, dis¬ 
branching and forcing, it can be grown to the mammoth size 
of 16 inches or more. This dehlia is the giant of giants. It 
never fades or burns. Truly it is the greatest exhibition dahlia 
ever introduced __Root .75 
Margaret W. Wilson —A magnificent dahlia in every respect. 
Wonderful bloomer, huge blossoms of creamy-white, shaded 
pink. We grow large quantities of this very fine 
dahlia _____ Roots 25c each; three for .50 
Margrace (I.D.) (Bissell) 1936, bloom 10x5, bush 5 ft. 
Won first in the Informal Decorative Seedling class at 
Cleveland Show as well as Sweepstakes for the best 
seedling. This dahlia is unusual in color and unique 
in form with good high centers. It is a bright scarlet 
with a tan reverse. The petals curl and twist showing 
the reverse. Really excellent stems, strong and heavy. 
Certified at Storrs and East Lansing.__Root 1.00 
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