NEW LARGE DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
FOR 1939 
These large flowering Dahlias are some of the very best ever 
offered for cut flowers or exhibition dahlias in this country.. Noth¬ 
ing without exception ever grown any better than these varieties at 
the low price they are offered at for this season. Buy a few or the 
entire collection and have the loveliest garden you ever had or still 
better they will win medals for you at the fall shows. 
These 14 large flowering dahlias, regular value $23.00, I will 
ship one bulb of each variety anywhere in the U. S. A. for $20.00 
prepaid and to each person ordering this complete collection I will 
also send FREE one bulb of each of J. K. Alexander, Jr., one of the 
largest red dahlias grown, and also one bulb of Mrs. J. K. Alexander, 
the best yellow and largest without forcing yet offered. $1.00 value. 
CLARA CARDER. Originated in New Zealand, this is certainly one 
of the best and a great exhibition variety, color of clear cycla¬ 
men pink, large flowers on fine stems. $1.00 each. 
CALIFORNIA IDOL. Clear, bright, self-color yellow, in size it ranks 
with the largest grown, will grow to 14 inches in diameter with 
great depth, very free; won the Achievement medal at New 
York. $2.00 each. 
CAVALCADE. Is the shape of JERSEY BEAUTY but much larger 
and three shades darker, a rich deep rose, fine form and very 
free, with good long stems. $1.00 each. 
DON WILSON. This giant dahlia received a Certificate of Merit at 
the TRIAL GROUNDS at Storr’s, Conn., and will grow flowers 
10 inches in diameter, very deep with fine strong stems, free. 
Basic color, colonial bluff, tinted roseland purple to tyrian pink, 
reverse of petals almost white. Very attractive, was on the 
HONOR ROLL and is one of the very best grown. $3.50 each. 
FRANK SERPA. General effect, light amaranth pink with orchid 
pink shadings in center. This two-toned effect gives the flower 
an aristocratic effect. It is large and fine in every way. $1.00 
each. 
FOREST FIRE. The most spectacular dahlia I have grown, but it 
does its best in cool weather, is very striking, the center of the 
flower is lemon yellow about one third, then shaded to deep scar¬ 
let, flowers are large, well formed. $1.00 each. 
INDIANA MOON. This is truly a giant dahlia with a pleasing com¬ 
bination of color described as flesh ochre with lines of special 
pink. A tall bush, fine, insect resisting foliage, good branching 
habits all go to make this a prize winner wherever shown. 
$1.00 each. j,, . , , . , 
MARGRACE. A new dahlia of brilliant scarlet, tipped and striped 
with gold. Very deep flowers with exceptionally fine stems, that 
hold the immense flowers erect, won the Special Award of Merit 
at East Lancing, Mich., also at Storr’s Trial Grounds and is 
rated one of the very best grown. $2.00 each. 
MILTON J. CROSS. This magnificent flower will unquestionably 
take its place among the outstanding exhibition varieties, it is 
hard to beat. The color is a clear gold at the center, shading to 
a light orange buff. The flowers have great depth and are very 
beautiful, free. It won first in three shows the past season. 
$3.00 each. , , , 
MRS. W. F. LORD. This grand new Canadian introduction that has 
many winnings to its credit, with a bright golden color, an 
orange center, tints of peach-pink on reverse of petals, a won¬ 
derful flower in every way. $2.50 each. 
MRS. MARY E. EDELBLUTE. This new Seedling, which has been 
named after the above lady, was one of our own. It is most 
attractive deep crimson, flaked maroon that I have been able to 
offer for some time. It is large and free, grown on long stilt 
stems well above the foliage. Should be sold for not less than 
$5.00 but owing to the present times I am offering same at 
$2.00 per root. . 
MOON GLOW. This is a large flower borne on cane_ stems well 
above the foliage. The color is lemon yellow, it is fine form 
full to the center. Stands erect, fine for exhibition as well as 
a cut flower, always loaded with flowers. $2.00 each. 
WENOKA. A huge decorative of a very nice deep magenta or rosy 
mauve. This is the flower that caused such a sensation at 
East Lancing Trial gardens, where it won a certificate that 
scored 88. On three honor rolls in 1935. It is free and has 
fine long stems. Grow it and compete it keenly in any high com- 
petition and win your share of honors at the fall shows. $2.00 
63ch* 
OHIO BEAUTY. This is a very fine lavender and mauve colored 
dahlia. Strong grower, free and has good stems. $1.00 each. 
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