Miss Long Island Moon-Glo Mrs. W. F. Lord 
DAHLIAS, Exhibition Prize-Winners 
. We offer you the choicest of all exhibition varieties, Dahlias without a fault, perfect in shape, unparalleled in 
size—every one with long, rigid stems and healthy, vigorous growers with luxuriant foliage. Stems 3 to 4 feet high 
are the average; 5 to 7-foot ones are not uncommon. This is a collection that will make you a Dahlia fan. We offer 
both dormant roots and green plants. In ordering, please specify which is wanted. Roots can be sent from March 
to May; green plants from April 15 to June 15. If you wish to exhibit at the fall Dahlia shows, we recommend 
the green plants to he set out during June. Allow three to four leaders per plant. 
ABBREVIATIONS: I.D., Informal Decorative; S.C., Semi-Cactus; F.D., Formal Decorative 
FIRE BIRD. S.C. Bright cardinal-red, medium¬ 
sized flower of exceptional beauty and perfect form, 
borne erect on long, rigid stems. Blooms early and 
in profusion. Certificate of Merit, S. N. H. F., 
1937. Height of plant, 5 to 6.feet. Roots, $10. 
Plants, $5. 
ROGATTA. I.D. Geranium-red, streaked with light 
yellow, more yellow on reverse. Blooms average 
from 10 to 12 inches in diameter and even better. 
This variety is an open grower with fine branching 
habit, good stem, and the best of foliage. Height of 
plant, 5 feet. Roots, $10. Plants, $5. 
I.D. Canary-yellow 
blooms up to 12 inches across, borne erect on cane¬ 
like stems. The immense flowers are perfect in 
shape and have a wavy petal formation. It blooms 
profusely and has insect-resisting foliage. Height 
of plant, 4^ feet. Roots, $15. Plants, $7.50. 
GLADYS GLAD. I.D. Deep old-rose at center, 
paling out to pale old-rose and buff on outer petals. 
Each petal carries a tinge of yellow at the base and 
is delicately tipped with gold. Blooms average 
12 inches. Height of plant, 5 to 6 feet. Roots, $10. 
Plants, $5. 
New, Sensational 1939 Novelty Dahlias 
WAGSCHAL’S PHENOMEN 
5 00 2 50 
Adirondack Sunset. I.D. Brilliant Roots Plants 
scarlet-red, with golden tips; golden 
blush on reverse and a vivid light or¬ 
ange at the base of the petals.$3 00 $1 50 
Black Knight. I .D. Dark velvety ma¬ 
roon, almost black. The flowers are of 
great size, often 14 inches across. 2 50 1 25 
California Idol. I.D. Clear, bright self- 
colored yellow. One of the largest. 3 00 1 50 
Fireball. F.D. Brilliant scarlet which 
does , not burn or fade. The foliage is 
heavy and absolutely insect-resistant.-. 5 00 2 50 
Forest Fire. I.D. Lemon-yellow at base 
of petals, heavily tipped rich scarlet... 3 00 1 50 
Golden Standard. C. Slightly incurved 
petals of golden tan, blushed with tints 
of amber and bronze. 
Hillcrest Mandarin. I.D. Oriental 
scarlet, flushed and shading to a golden 
yellow. The petals twist and curl in a 
most artistic manner. 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder. I.D. Rich, 
bright violet-burgundy; very large. A 
good keeper. 7 50 3 75 
Incandescent. I.D. Rich rosy buff, 
suffused yellow, with reverse light old- 
rose, and center rich deep rose, paling to 
light buff on outside petals. High-cen¬ 
tered, well-formed, immense bloom. ..10 00 
Jim Moore. S.C. Primrose-yellow, 
shaded gold and suffused salmon. 1 00 
Julia I rene. I.D. Immense rose-pink 
blooms having pencilings or streaks of 
deep rose, with petals flaring wide open 
and turning to back as flower matures. 
Stems stiff as a cane, holding huge 
bloom facing, 4 to 5 inches above first 
set of foliage. Height 6 to 7 feet.10 00 5 00 
1 00 
50 
5 00 
60 
Margrace. I.D. Brilliant scarlet, tipped Roots Plants 
and striped with gold. A deep bloom 
with an exceptionally fine stem.$5 00 $2 50 
Mason’s Purple Beauty. F.D. Purple, 
reverse whitish, with silvery streaks. A 
lovely large Dahlia on fine stem. 3 50 1 75 
May Robson. S.C. A bright, clear pink. 
Large flowers and excellent foliage.... 4 00 2 00 
M. Col. F.D. A medium-sized Dahlia. 
The beautiful tricolor flowers are yellow 
at the center, shading to orange, with 
silvery white tips. 2 00 1 00 
Miss Long Island. I.D. Bright water¬ 
melon-pink with some of the petals show¬ 
ing tips of silver. A bright sparkling color. 3 50 1 75 
Moon-Glo. F.D. Lemon-yellow, with 
high center, which gives it a distinct 
glow; a few occasional petals show a 
white streak along the edges... 3 60 1 76 
Mrs. George Le Boutillier. I.D, An 
outstanding red. The flowers are very 
large. An exhibition variety. 5 00 2 60 
Mrs. James Roosevelt. S.C An wen 
grenadin-red, with streaked yellow re¬ 
verse, which gives a predominant orange 
effect with yellow tints and lightings, .. 10 00 
Mrs. W. F. Lord. F.D. Gold with tints 
of peach-pink on reverse; gold deepens 
to golden orange at the center. 5 00 2 50 
Robert Emmet. LD. Velvety cardinal-red 
blooms of giant size. An exhibition Dahlia. 3 00 1 50 
Satan. I.D Scar]*et with yellow on re- 
verseof petals, borne on very long stems. 2 00 1 00 
Tower’s Empire. I.D. Clear gold with 
deep amber shadings at center. Large, 
deep bloom. Fine foliage and stems... 7 50 3 75 
Wenoka. F.D. A huge Decorative of a 
solid rosy mauve. 3 50 1 75 
6 00 
Exhibition Tuber Collection: 24 varieties offered above in tubers for $85, except 1939 Novelties 
EXHIBITION GREEN PLANT COLLECTION (for shipment after May 10): All varieties offered above 
(24 in all) for $45 No C.O.D. shipments on green plants 
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