The dahlias of yesterday were marvelous, dahlias of today these have surpassed 
with the co-operation of the growers, the progress shall last. 
DIRECTOR MARSHALL A. 
HOWE (Parrella-Hulin-Blamer) 
F. D.—This dahlia received “An 
Award of Honor” at the Georgia 
Experimental Station in 1937. 
In 1936 it was greatly admired 
at the N. Y. Botanical Garden 
under Seedling No. 500. We are 
herewith quoting the exact 
words of our Beloved friend, 
“Director Marshall A. Howe” in 
making the tour of the dahlia 
border he would pause before 
this seedling with its gorgeous 
blooms and say with a smile, 
“This is outstanding”. This in¬ 
formation came to us from a 
very reliable source. That is the 
reason we renamed this dahlia. 
DIRECTOR MARSHALL A. HOWE 
(We are herewith giving the description received from the GEORGIA 
TRIAL GROUND which corresponds exactly with this lovely dahlia.) DIREC¬ 
TOR MARSHALL A. HOWE. Very attractive in form and color. Color—general 
effects velvety Tyrian—rose; in detail, the color is a cardinal red over-lying 
mulberry. The red fades as the end of the petal is approached, showing the 
undercolor of mulberry purple. To the whole flower there is a cast of rose 
cerise. The petals fall back almost to stem, giving a ball effect. The substance 
of the bloom is very durable, well withstanding hot fall winds. Prolific Stems, 
strong and slender, holding bloom facing, 5 inches to 8 inches above first leaves. 
Plant—vigorous, strong, medium tall. Foliage—abundant dark green and attrac¬ 
tive. On Mr. Johnston’s Honor Roll in HOUSE BEAUTIFUL. 
Roots $10.00 Plants $3.33 
DWIGHT W. MORROW (I. D.)—A gigantic red dahlia that was admired by 
everyone who saw it. It not only has size but grace. The long, broad 
petals with a slight twist near the tips, the richness of its color and grace¬ 
ful formation, made it a winner everywhere. Height, 4 x k feet. Roots 50c 
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT F. D. (Veile & Mendham)—A sensational white dahlia 
of immense size. Blooms up to twelve inches. Height, 4% feet. Roots $1.00 
ELISSA LANDI F. D.—Color is jasper blended with warm buff, giving an effect 
of brilliant orange. Blooms average 8 to 9 inches without forcing. Height, 
5 feet. Roots 75c 
ELITE GLORY F. D.—Clear bright red of huge size on very stiff stems. The 
foliage is insect resisting, and rather dark. Root 50c 
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