Parrella’s Dahlias have proven to be best by test. 
KATIE K. I. D. (Lakeside Gardens)—A clear pink, of large size on long 
stems. I think it is the greatest exhibition pink since Kathleen Norris. 
A certificate winner and it will win for you if you grow it in 1938. 
Roots $5.00 Plants $1,715 
KENTUCKY SUN (White) F. D.—Probably the greatest yellow formal deco¬ 
rative to date. Winner of American Home Achievement Medal, Louisville, 
Ky., and on three Honor Rolls. We predict a great future for this fine, 
rugged variety, and describe it as a naturally large flower with great sub¬ 
stance, of a bright golden yellow. Flowers carried well up out of the foliage, 
on the best of stems. A clean and vigorous grower. 
Roots $2.00 
KATHLEEN NORRIS (I. D.)—Color, a true rose pink, deepening to a mellow 
pink, but paler in the young central petals. A flower of gigantic propor¬ 
tions. The petals are long, broad, with twisting ends that enhance its beauty. 
The blooms are held facing on cane-like stems. Height, 4 feet. Roots 50c 
KAWEAH I. D. (Meussdorfer)—Color, a deep, clear rose cerise, center of 
petals shading to a rich cardinal, and when fully matured, shades lighter 
towards the petals to a mauve or orchid color. The blooms are giants and 
are held facing sideways. Height, 5 feet. Roots 75c 
LAETARE (Germany) S. C.—This fine variety is a stand out for color, being 
a most brilliant glowing red tipped yellow; fairly dazzles one. Roots $1.50 
LELAND STANFORD (Ballay) I. D.—Bloom 12x5. Brilliant cardinal red, the 
Stanford University color. The originator claims this is the biightest big 
red so far. It does not fade in the hot sun. It is an early and free bloomer. 
Good stems. Roots $2.50 
LOUISE BATES S. C. (Cordes-Eastman)—A very spectacular dahlia of immense 
size. Blooms averaging well over 12 inches across. The color is a beautiful 
mellow pink, with a phlox purple center. A most prolific bloomer as well as 
an artistic and grand exhibition dahlia. Height, 5 feet. Roots $1.25 
MAD RIVER CHIEF (Mad River Gardens) I. D.—This great Dahlia has been 
described by many prominent Dahlia growers as “the finest red they have 
ever seen.” A very large exhibition type; color rich velvety carmine red, 
with a darker center. Perfect, long stems, some of them 48 inches long, 
with all flowers facing or on top. When cut, this fine Dahlia actually grows 
in water, and is one of our longest keepers. The only red we know, that 
is popular with women and men alike. Roots $3.50 
MARGRACE I. D. (Bissell)—We take great pride in presenting to you this 
prize winning dahlia. Color, brilliant scarlet, tipped and striped with gold. 
In hot weather the gold is not so prominent. It is a very deep flower with 
an exceptionally fine stem that holds the flower erect to facing. 
Roots $1.25 
M. Col F. D.—A medium size dahlia. A beautiful tri-color flower. Yellow at the 
center shading to orange with silvery white tips. A fine grower and pro¬ 
ducer. Size of blooms, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. The blooms are erect on 
cane-like stems, facing sideways. We believe this dahlia will make a won¬ 
derful commercial variety, as the blooms have a fine lasting quality after 
it is cut. Height of plant, 4 feet. Roots $1.00 
MASON’S PURPLE BEAUTY F. D. (Mason)—This lovely dahlia which scored 
85 at the East Lansing Trial Ground in 1936, is worth while to be planted 
in the best of Gardens. Color, purple, reverse whitish or silvery streaked. 
A prolific bloomer and an exceptionally fine grower. Blooms average from 
9 to 10 inches. Height, 5V 2 feet. Roots $2.00 Plants $1.00 
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