LAETARE (C.) (Foreign) 
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, keep a long time when cut. 
Plants 60c 
LA FIESTA (Cordes-Eastman, 1933), I. D. 
A most distinctive Dahlia and prize winner, with petals that 
curl and twist so the flower looks like a huge chrysanthemum. 
Color, buttercup yellow, penciled red. Fine strong stem holds 
flower well above the foliage. (H. R.) 
Roots 50c 
LAURANTIC, L D. 
One of the most beautiful imported Dahlias. Has won us a 
number of fine prizes. Beautiful mauve pink blended with 
white. Blooms extremely large, fine form, splendid stems. 
Roots $1.00 
LAWRENCE TIBBETT (Meussdorffer), F. D. 
Described as a warm glowing peach pink. A prolific bloomer 
on long strong stems, which hold the flowers side 
facing or slightly up, well out of the foliage. (H. R.) 
Roots 50c 
LE'JOY (H. R., 1937), I. D. 
Won first prize for best Informal Decorative and Sweepstake 
for best undesiminated Dahlia at Olympia. 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. Very fine in 
1938. 
Plants 60c Roots $1.25 
LELAND STANFORD (Ballay, 1937), Dec. 
Brilliant cardinal red, the Stanford University color. The best 
and brightest big red is the claim of the originator for this 
new introduction. The color does not fade in the least in very 
hot weather. Flowers large, early and free bloomer. Plant is 
of medium to tall, with strong stem stalks and good foliage. 
Plants 85c Roots $2.00 
LEMONIA( Foreign), Str. C. 
A large cactus. Finest lemon yellow color, on giant three-foot 
stems. Was on Mr. Eldredge's 1935 Honor Roll. Also on Mr. 
Johnston's 1836 Honor Roll. 
Roots 60c 
LIMELIGHT (Dahliadel), Semi-Cac. 
Soft sulphur yellow. Dwarf growning bush which will fit 
into landscape plantings and give you exhibition blooms. 
Plants $1.25 
LOIS WALCHER (Walcher, 1939), F. D. 
A winner of six American Home Achievement Medals. Regarded 
by many competent judges to be the finest bi-color to date. 
The color is deep amaranth to pansy purple with the outer 
one-third of petals a clear white. There is scarcely no variation 
in the color proportions. There is no blending of the two 
colors, each breaking off sharply into the others. Stems are 
ideal, carrying the flower facing. It is an early and heavy 
bloomer; blooms keep extremely well. A strong grower, bushes 
of medium height, with heavy dark foliage. 
Plants $3.50 
LORD OF AUTUMN (Almy, 1934), I. D. 
A monster bloom declared by experts as one of the most 
wonderful yellow Dahlias yet produced. Grows 12 x 9 inches 
and the long pointed slightly twisted petals recurve until the 
sem is completely hidden eight or nine inches. Held on cane¬ 
like stems. (H. R.) 
Roots $1.00 
MABEL ELIZABETH (1938), I. D. 
Pure waxy-white of good size. 
Plants $1.00 
MAJOR BOWES (Dedrich-Veile), I. D. 
One of the sensations of the A. D. S. shows in 1936 is this 
Dahlia. A hardy grower. The bush is tall and spreading; does 
not have to be sprayed and the flowers will attain a large 
size without forcing. The large flowers are a pleasing shade 
of geranium red. 
Roots $1.00 
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