Z A N T ’ S 
BLUE 
RIBBON 
DAHLIAS 
ORINDA, (Newberry-Fraser, 1931), F. D. 
This dahlia has the tallest, most viKorous bushes, the longest 
stems and very large flowers. The color is rosaline purple, one 
shade darker than Mrs. Ide Ver Warner. 
Roots $ .50 
PACIFIC SPLENDOR, I. D. 
Nearly white at center with body of flower delicate lavender pink. 
A true pastel shade. The blooms are large with petals slightly 
waved. Growing habits good. At the Mid-West Show, Cincinnati, 
this variety was awarded American Home Achievement Medal. 
Plants $ .75 
PALO ALTO, S. C. 
Salmon in two tones — bright pinkish salmon throughout the 
flower but shading quite perceptibly to a sort of salmon gold at 
the center. 10 to 12 inches across by 6 inches deep. 
Roots $ .50 
PINK ELEGANCE, (Indianapolis, D. G.), S. C. 
True brilliant rose pink 8 to 10 inches in diameter, with correspond¬ 
ing depth holding perfect center throughout season. Good keeping 
qualities. Winner of the American Home Achievement Medal in 
Indianapolis and Louisville. ’ 
Plants $1.65 
PINK SPIRAL, (Holland), S. C. 
Peach blossom pink of lovely formation, the petals are pointed 
and narrow. Nearly a true cactus. Well liked by all. 
Roots $ .75; Plants $ .50 
PRACHTKERL, (Foreign), S. C. 
A large deep yellow on long stems, strong grower, very good in 
our garden last fall. Honor Roll. 
Roots $1.00; Plants $ .50 
PRIDE OF AMERICA, (“Nunneviller”), S. C. 
Another giant primrose yellow tinted pink on reverse of petals, 
the outer petals twist in a most enhancing manner, the blooms 
average 10 to 12 inches and quite deep, ai'e held facing sideways 
on strong, .stiff, cane-like stems, the foliage is large, thick and 
leathery. 
Roots $1.00 
PREMIER’S MAJESTIC, 1. D. 
An extra large combination of salmon, gold and mulberry. Cane¬ 
like stems. New York winner, 1938, Certificate winner at both 
A. D. S. trial grounds. A beautiful dahlia. 
Plants $2.00 
PRIMROSE, (Bissell), In. C. 
An attractively formed flower of straw yellow, with rose pink 
reverse. Honor Roll and Award of Honor Dahlia. Excellent keeper, 
free and early bloomer, with fine stems. 
Plants $1.2.5 
PURPLE MIST, (Emmons, 1937), F. D. 
Color, dark violet. Blooms have excellent substance and average 
9 to 10% inches in diameter by 5 to 6 inches in depth. Good 
stems ; excellent dark green foliage. Winner of the American Home 
Achievement Medal at Cleveland, 1936. 
Plants $1.00 
QUEEN CITY, F. D. 
Scarlet pink, a glorious new color. Combines the quality stem, 
and productivity of Buckeye Bride with long life as a cut flower. 
A REAL cut flower. 
*REILE, S. C. 
Roots $1.00; Plants $ .50 
Salmon with cream centers. Attractively formed flowers highly 
suitable for baskets and decorative work. Foreign variety. 
Plants $ .75 
RED SUNSET, (Robens, 1938), I. D. 
Bright scarlet, extra long stems, exhibition type. Certificate winner 
at East Lansing trial grounds. 
Plants $1.50 
RED JUG, (Preas-Ruschmohr), S. C. 
Striking cardinal red. The petals tipped yellow. Blooms average 10 
inches in diameter and 5 inches deep. It won the American 
Achievement medal as the best undisseminated dahlia in the West 
Virginia show. The stems are long and stiff. 
Roots $ .75 
RED VICTOR, (Strasen), I. D. 
A beautiful novelty. It is not a tremendously large flower but can 
be grown easily to exhibition size. The color is an unusual shade 
of rose-red, and under artificial light is a sparkling, brilliant 
flower. 
Plants $ .75 
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