OUR NEW INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1940 
4/JELOW are brief descriptions, and on the opposite page illustrations, of our 
J-G? four new introductions for 1940. All four are first-class varieties in a wide 
range of color which have been thoroughly tested and proven to be valuable 
additions to our well-known “Giants of the Show Room” family. All have received 
Honor Roll Mention, in connection with which we would refer you to Mr. J. W. 
Johnstons “Dahlia Futurity” in the January issue of ‘House Beautiful” and Colonel 
R. T. Eddy’s Roll of Honor in December (i Flower Grower”. 
EVELYN CHANDLER— Semi -cactus. Golden apricot with a golden bronze reverse to the 
petals which shows through especially at the center of the flower. We called it Gold 
Satan until it was named and this is an exact and an appropriate description insofar 
as the shape and size of the flower are concerned. It is a brilliant color and a rare 
color in the semi-cactus class. The huge flowers are held well above the vigorous 
growing plant on tall, erect stems. A good root maker and a good seed parent. Was 
selected by the Guest of Honor at the 1939 San Francisco Show to be named for her. 
$15.00 Net 
KING COLE —Inf. Dec. Deep maroon red. This we believe is the first extremely dark 
dahlia of very large size. In color it is perfect, being of one tone throughout, with a 
velvet-like sheen over the whole flower. Few dahlias, if any, will stand the hot 
weather better. It is massive in size, having produced blooms 14 in. across by 8 in. 
thick. Stems are first-class and plant growth is vigorous with heavy, dark green 
foliage. This dahlia is a real top-notcher. Won the Sunset Medal at the San Francisco 
Show as Best 1940 Introduction . $15.00 Net 
MAESTRO— Semi -cactus. A bright but rather light shade of reddish purple or cerise. 
A richly colored flower of remarkable substance and most pleasing appearance. 
The well formed blooms of moderate semi-cactus formation will grow to a size of 
12 in. or better with proportionate depth. The plant is an open grower which comes 
into bloom reasonably early, having long stem stalks with flowers nicely placed at 
the proper angle. It is an all-round good variety and has made a great hit in Mr. 
J. W. Johnston's trials in Delaware this year. Winner several times in seedling classes 
but happened not to be in bloom at the time of our show this season. $15.00 Net 
PACIFICA— Semi -cactus. Light saffron yellow deepening toward the center and with a 
creamy white reverse to the petals. This new yellow in a general way is quite dis¬ 
tinct from other good yellow dahlias now in commerce. It is decidedly a spactacular 
semi-cactus of unusual form with many closely woven petals that twist in an artistic 
fashion. The blooms are of the largest size on the best of stems. This will be a strong 
compettor in the Yellow or Semi-cactus classes or in the Largest Bloom class. Winner 
as Best Undisseminated Semi-cactus at the San Francisco Show. $15.00 Net 
PRICES: The price for one strong division of all of the above New Introductions is $15.00 
Net each, or one strong division of all four for $45.00 Net. 
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