New Dahlias for 1939 of American Introductions 
Looking’ forward to a better dahlia season for 1939, we are 
herewith offering a fine assortment for your selection. If you want 
to win in the Show Rooms next season do not overlook the following 
varieties: 
THELMA CAIN (I. D. Cain-Parrella)—In introducing this dahlia we are positive 
of offering a dahlia of outstanding merit. Thelma Cain received a “Certificate 
of Merit” with a score of 85 at Storr’s Trial Ground in 1937, also received 
a “Certificate of Merit” at East Lansing in 1938, under the number of Gold 
No. 5 or Golden Radiance, so this dahlia must be good. Color, light coral 
red all outer petals, but shades of jasjer pink at center, and on backs of 
petals. The giant blooms are erect on cane like stems. Flowers facing. An 
open grower with fine branching habits. Insect resisting foliage. The above 
picture shows the lovely “Miss Cain” holding two huge blooms of her name¬ 
sake. The size of the dahlia in photo should give you a fair idea of the size 
of bloom you can obtain. Please Note: A comment on “Thelma Cain” by 
the well-known Mr. A. Swoboda of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey—“Thelma 
Cain is the outstanding seedling of your 1939 Introductions. It has good 
foliage, excellent stem, nice position and a grand bloom.” On Mr. Dudley’s 
Honor Roll in THE FLOWER GROWER. Root $15.00 - Plant $5.00 
Do not overlook our last vear’s introductions namely: DIREC¬ 
TOR MARSHALL A. HOWE, ADA HOFFMAN, VIN WELL BIT¬ 
TERSWEET, these varieties have performed very well. 
FOR A THRILL TRY OUR SUPER DAHLIA SEED 
50 Seed $3.00 NET 100 Seed $5.00 NET 
