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LIMESTONE GARDENS, Washington, Ky. 
NEW DAHLIAS FOR 1939 
MRS. C. J. SOWTON, ID (cge-ml)—A. Australian. The color is describ¬ 
ed as pinkish cinnamon. We believe it is nearer coppery salmon. It 
was one of the largest in our gardens last season. In addition to 
this, it bore more fine large blooms per plant than any other exhibi¬ 
tion variety on the place. The plants and foliage are exceptionally 
hardy. Stems are of medium length but of fine texture and flowers 
are held well above the foliage. Our stock is direct from the origin¬ 
ator, tried in our own gardens and we recommend it. We are propa¬ 
gating this dahlia heavily, which places us in position to offer it at 
a very modest price. Plants $2.50 R. C. $1.67 
LOIS WALCHER, (1939 Walcher). This dahlia was the greatest sensa¬ 
tion in the East the past season winning six American Home Achieve¬ 
ment Medals in various shows. In addition to this it has been award¬ 
ed Certificates of Merit by two A. D. S. Trial Gardens and is on 
practically every Honor Roll. It is said to have fine growing habits, 
good foliage and excellent stems. The color as described by the 
originator is deep amarinth to pansy purple with the outer one-third 
of the petals clear white with practically no variation. 
Plants $3.50, 3 for $10.00 R. C. $2.25 
MAYOR FRANK OTIS, ID (1939 Salbach)—This dahlia appears to be 
the most sensational giant released for several years. It won many 
coveted awards in the Western shows as well as winning Silver Medal 
at the A. D. S. Show in New York, having been shipped from Califor¬ 
nia by air mail. The color is a rich golden honey yellow with traces 
of coppery shading. Plants $8.00 R. C. $5.50 
HILLCREST DAHL, ID (1939 Hillcrest) — A very large dahlia of good 
growing habits. Winner of Certificate of Merit at the East Lansing 
Trial Grounds. The color is Rhodamine purple bleaching to mallow 
purple. Plants $2.50 R. C. $1.65 
GLOW OF DAWN, Min.C. (1939 Geneva)—A beautiful two tone cactus 
of radiant pink with wax yellow center. Stems are long and stiff, 
holding the graceful bloom well above the foliage. A prolific bloomer. 
Plants $1.00, 3 for $2.50 R. C. $ .75 
LITTLE COLONEL, Min.SC. (1939 Limestone)—Our own little treasure. 
Winner of a Certificate of Merit at the A. D. S. Trial Grounds at 
Cincinnati with a score of 85. The bushes are medium high and very 
thrifty. Foliage clean and attractive. Blooms are from 3 to 3V 2 
inches alross, borne from 6 to 10 inches above the foliage on excep¬ 
tionally long stiff stems. The color is soft pink with primrose yellow 
center. You are sure to have this dahlia eventually. Why not this 
season? Roots $3.00 Plants $1.00 No cuttings 
