ALL ROSES ARE No. 1 GRADE, STRONG BUDDED, 2 YEARS OLD, FIELD-GROWN. 
PRICED AT 50c EACH 
WOLVERINE'S DAHLIAS 
CLASSIFICATION OF DAHLIAS 
Straight Cactus (ST. C.) Semi Cactus (S. C.) 
Informal Decorative (I. D.) Formal Decorative (F. D.) 
THESE DAHLIA OFFERINGS are from 
stock carefully selected from the strongest 
stock in our fields, after all inferior plants have 
been destroyed. All our stock is State In¬ 
spected, and is equal or superior to any 
stock on the market. There always has, and 
always will be, a limited number of failures 
in every phase of gardening endeavor. How¬ 
ever, should any stock purchased from us 
fail, we will gladly replace that stock, or make 
any reasonable adjustment to your satisfac¬ 
tion. All orders filled in rotation received, and 
stock reserved and shipped to you postpaid 
at planting time, or when desired. All orders 
acknowledged same day as received. 
Dahlia planting time in Grand Rapids' 
latitude is May 1st to June 15th. 
The descriptions of the following varieties 
are as we grow them and as you can see 
them growing in our garden. While the de¬ 
scriptions are brief, they are as accurate as 
we know how to make them. 
Variety 
AMELIA EARHART (S.C.) 1932 Introduction 
A semi-cactus of apricot buff color, sometimes 
hard to grow but a beauty under favorable con¬ 
ditions. Blooms 10 inches, bush 4 feet. 
plant only $ .50 
ADORABLE (I.D.) 1935 
A beautiful dahlia, the color is peach shading to 
an orange yellow. Blooms 8 inches, bush 5 feet. 
per root or division $ .50 
AZURA (I.D.) 1936 
Large 10-inch flowers of rosy lilac color, bush 
strong and 6 feet tall. At its best in cool weather. 
A late bloomer. roots $1.00 
AMERICAN PURITY (S.C.) 1937 
A true semi-cactus of pure white color, blooms 
large 10 inches, good stems, bush 5 feet 
plants $2.50 
AUTUMN SUNSET (I.D.) 1937 
A splendid dahlia with the delicate coloring of 
an autumn sunset, yellow center spreading to a 
spinal red. Blooms 10 inches, bush 6 feet 
plants $1.00 
BARBARA WALKER (I.D.) 1935 
Color is a clear light yellow. A good grower and 
bloomer with us. Blooms 9 inches, bush 4 to 5 
feet . roots $ .50 
BUCKEYE GLORY (I.D.) 1937 
A profuse blooming variety, of a clear lavendar 
color. Good stems and foliage. Blooms 8 inches, 
bush 5 feet plants $ .75 
BAUERS MASTERPIECE (I.D.) 1937 
A good dahlia with a brilliant future. The color is 
golden bronze. Blooms attain a size of 12 inches, 
bush 4 foot. plants $2.50 
CALIFORNIA IDOL (I.D.) 1935 
A splendid giant yellow. We consider this var¬ 
iety the best of its color. Perfect stems, bush med¬ 
ium 4 foot, blooms 10 inches and up. Although 
this variety may be a little hard to grow it is cer¬ 
tainly worth trying. plants $ .50 roots $1.00 
CORNELIA B. PINCHOT (I.D.) 1934 
A burgundy red or deep wine color, petals long 
and twist showing a lighter reverse, blooms 8 
inches, bush 5 feet. root $ .25 
CARL G. DAHL (I.D.) 1938 
One of the greatest dahlias, a 1938 introduction 
that will go places, for it has size, good growth, 
in fact, everything. The color is emberglow with 
golden sheen, sweet briar reverse. Blooms 14 
inches, bush up to 5 feet. A super giant 
plants $2.50 
CLARA CARDER (I.D. to F.D.) 1936 
A beautiful shade of cyclamen pink, in a color 
class by itself. Very good grower and producer. 
Blooms 9 inches, bush 4 */2 feet- ro °* 5 .50 
CHEMAR'S CURLY LOCKS (I.D.) 1937 
Beautiful autumn colored dahlia, with long petals 
that twist and curl. Blooms 10 inches, bush 5 feet. 
plants $1.00 
DAHLIA BARGAIN OFFER 
Your choice of any 6 roots or plants at 
$ .25 each for $1.00 or 12 for $1.50 
Your choice of any 6 roots or plants at 
$ .50 each for $2.00 or 12 for $3.00 
Your choice of any 6 roots or plants at 
$1.00 each for $4.00 or 12 for $7.75 
DADDY KEMP (I.D.) 1935 
Giant purplish red blooms with long petals. Grow 
to four branches to assure good stems. A sensa¬ 
tion with our visitors. Blooms 10 inches, bush 4 
feet. plants $ .50; roots $1.00 
DISCOVERY (I.D.) 1937 
Blooms are deep rosy magenta with deep reddish 
garnet center. Many petals twist showing a rose 
reverse. Very attractive. Blooms 10 inches, bush 
5 feet plants $2.00 
FRANK SERPA (I.D.) 1935 
Beautiful pinkish lavendar and white flowers on 
good stems. Very attractive and one of the finest. 
Blooms 8 inches, bush 5 feet .. plants $ .50 
FRECKLES (I.D.) 1937 
The ground color in lemon chrome, striped and 
speckled bright scarlet, very spectacular. Good 
grower and bloomer. Blooms 10 inches, bush 5^2 
f ee t . plants S1.00 
GOLDEN BEAUTY (I.D.) 1937 
An apricot yellow with a light tint of pink. A beau¬ 
tiful dahlia with good habits, Blooms 10 inches, 
bush 6 feet plants $1.00 
GIRL OF HILLCREST (F.D.) 1932 
Bright mikado orange or light orange. Good grow¬ 
er and bloomer. roots $ .25 
GREAT EASTERN (I.D.) 1937 
This is a great dahlia, it has been grown to 14 
inches in diameter. The color is a blend of orange 
and bronze, a beautiful combination. Plant grows 
to a height of 4 to 5 feet and is very prolific. 
plants $1.00; roots $2.50 
GREATER GLORY (S.C.) 1937 
Rose pink blooms of great size, on extra long 
stems, plant growth strong and prolific. Winner of 
many prizes. Very beautiful and artistic. Blooms 
10 inches, bush 6 feet plants $1.00; roots $2.50 
HUNT'S VELVET WONDER (I.D.) 1935 
Color is a rich violet burgundy. We would call 
it purple. The blooms can be grown to giant size, 
but must be disbudded. Recommended for exhi¬ 
bition. Blooms 10 to 12 inches, bush 5 feet. 
plants $ .50; roots $ .75 
INCADESCENT (I.D.) 1937 
Color is a rich rosy buff, suffused yellow and light 
rose. This is a seedling of Jane Cowl but greater 
in size and more beautiful in color. Plants very 
productive. Blooms 10 inches, bush 6 feet 
plants $1.00; roots $2.00 
JANE COWL (I.D.) 1926 
Color is salmon, buff and orange. One of the best 
and most popular dahlias on the market. Blooms 
8 inches, bush 6 feet. roots $ .25 
or 10 for $1.00. A whole garden full; or make a tall 
hedge. 
JIMMIE FOXX (I.D.) 1937 
A spectacular dahlia of giant size, has been grown 
to 13 inches. Color, coppery red tinged with henna. 
Plant an exceptionally sturdy grower, 6 to 7 
feet tall plants $1.50 
JIM MOORE (I.D.) 1927 
A good variety of pink and yellow color, that will 
produce flowers up to 8 inches in diameter, bush 
5 feet . . roots $ .25 
KATHLEEN NORRIS (I.D.) 1927 
One of the best pinks, can be grown to 10 inches. 
The plants are very good with us, although some 
have experienced difficulty. Bush 4'/2 feet. 
roots $ .25 
KILGOUR'S KING (I.D.) 1936 
A beautiful yellow, very prolific, and generally a 
good plant. . plants $1.00 
KAY FRANCIS (S.C.) 1935 
One of the best blooming varieties. Color is a 
clear light lemon yellow. Blooms up to 8 inches 
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roots $ .50 
LELAND STANFORD (I.D.) 1937 
A bright cardinal red of immense size and perfect 
form. The color does not fade. Splendid plant 
habits, blooms early and freely. Blooms 10 inches, 
bush 5 feet. plants $1.00 
LORD OF AUTUMN (I.D.) 1934 
A very good deep yellow, splendid for exhibition. 
Sometimes a little temperamental. A poor root 
maker, but worth trying nevertheless. Blooms 10 
inches, bush 5 feet plants $ .50; roots $1.00 
LOUISE ARDUINI (S.C.) 
This foreign variety is a deep red, about 7 inches 
in diameter, that blooms early and freely; a good 
cut flower variety. Bush 4 V 2 to 5 feet tall. 
roots $ .50 
MARGARET W. WILSON (F.D.) 1925 
An easy variety to grow, producing good-sized 
blooms of pinkish white, with white reverse. 
Blooms up to 8 inches, bush 4 feet. roots $ .25 
MURPHY'S MASTERPIECE (I.D.) 1932 
Immense dark red flowers that can be grown to 
14 inches by disbudding. An exhibition variety. 
Bush 5 feet. plants $ .50; roots $1.00 
MRS. GEO. LE BOUTILLIER (I.D.) 1935 
One of the best red on the market, has been 
grown to 13V 2 inches. The color is a rich velvety 
carmine. Blooms early and freely. Splendid plant, 
average diameter of blooms 9 inches, bush 4V 2 
feet. Recommended. plants $ .50; roots $ .75 
MILTON J. CROSS (I.D.) 1936 
An immense flower of rich yellow buff. Winner of 
many awards. Has long stiff stems, good grower 
and bloomer. Blooms 9 inches, bush 5 feet. 
plants $1.00 
MILDRED HAIRE (I.D.) 1937 
A lavendar pink. Sport of the variety Daddy Kemp, 
which it resembles in all respects. Blooms 10 
inches, bush 4>/ 2 to 5 feet. roots $1.00 
MAJOR BOWES (I.D.) 1937 
One of the sensations at the A.D.S. show in 1936. 
The bush is hardy and a tall grower, good bloom¬ 
er. The color is a deep red. Blooms 10 inches, 
bush 6 feet. plants $1.00 
MRS. IDA CHASE (St. C.) 1937 
The colors are a combination of bright lemon 
yellow and pink with lavendar reverse. The 
blooms average about 7 inches, can be grown 
larger. Height of bush 4V 2 to 5 feet. roots $1.00 
MISS ENGLEWOOD (I.D.) 1936 
A beautiful variety of spectrum red and carmine 
coloring. Can be grown to 12 inches on good 
stems. A good grower with prolific blooming ha¬ 
bits plants $2.00 
MONARCH OF THE EAST (F.D.) 1938 
A super giant. Blooms up to 14 inches when dis¬ 
budded. Color a warm gold with apricot and 
orange buff suffusion. Grand stems and perfect 
growing habits. One of the best. Bush 4*/2 to 5 
feet plants $2.50 
ORINDA (F.D.) 1931 
A beautiful shade of light purple When well 
grown it is hard to beat in this color. Blooms 
inches, bush 5 feet. roots $ .25 
PRINCE OF PERSIA (I.D.) 1932 
A striking bright-red exhibition dahlia of a rich 
glowing crimson color. Can be grown to 10 inches, 
bush 6 feet. roo,s $ ‘ 25 
PRACHTKERL (I.D.) 1935 
Artistic blooms of clear primrose yellow. A healthy 
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PRIDE OF AUSTINBURG (I.D.) 1936 
A spectacular dahlia. Color a beautiful pink suf¬ 
fused light yellow, center and reverse rich rose^ 
Strong, open-plant growth. Free bloomer with 
flowers up to 10 inches, bush 6 feet. 
plants $ .75; roots $1.50 
PURPLE MIST (F.D.) 1937 , , , 
A beautiful deep purple, with good blooming and 
growing habits. Splendid, cut-flower variety. 
Blooms up to 10 inches, bush 6 feet 
plants $1.00; roots $2.50 
POWHATAN (I.D.) 1937 . t 
A beautiful brilliant carmine colored variety that 
is sun-proof. Blooms up to 10 inches by disbud- 
PRIMROSE (I.C.) 1938 
A new dahlia with personality. A beautiful cactus. 
Color is straw yellow with rose pink reverse 
Blooms up to 8 inches, bush 5 feet. plants $1.50 
ROYAL PURCHASE (I.C.) 1936 
Large blooms of deep yellow color, reverse suf¬ 
fused with pink. Good plant growth and free flow¬ 
ering. Blooms up to 10 inches, bush 4 to 5 feet. 
plants $ .75 
ROBERT L. RIPLEY (I.D.) 1937 
A super dahlia has been grown to 16 inches. A 
beauty of light purple color, suffused old rose. 
This was a sensation with us, believe it or not. 
Extra fine for exhibition.. plants $2.00; roots $5.00 
SATAN (S.C.) 1933 
Large blooms of flaming red color, touched gold. 
Blooms 10 inches, bush 6 feet roots $ .25 
BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER, BE ASSURED OF 
FRESH STOCK, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 
SOUVENIR (I.D.) 1938 
A fine dahlia of a vivid pink color. An early 
bloomer and thrifty grower. Blooms 10 inches 
bush 5 feet. . plants $2.50 
THE COMMODORE (I.D.) 1932 
A brilliant lemon yellow. Blooms average 10 
inches. Plants prolific, highly recommended. Bush 
3 feet. roots $ .25 each or 8 for $1.00 
THE FIREMAN (I.D.) 1934 
A flashy cardinal red with golden flushes and gol¬ 
den stripes. Good grower and bloomer. Blooms 
8 inches, bush 5 feet. roots $ .50 
TWILIGHT (I.D.) 1933 
A beautiful flower of light purple color and lighter 
shadings. Good bloomer and grower. Blooms 8 
inches, bush 5 feet. roots $ .25 
TOM BLACKWOOD (F.D.) 1935 
Large beautiful blooms of a deep orange color. 
Plants bloom and grow good. Blooms 10 to 12 
inches by disbudding. plants $ .50; roots $1.00 
YELLOW MARVEL (F.D.) 
An unusual bi-color dahlia from Europe. Beauti¬ 
ful shade of yellow with each petal tipped with 
white; very spectacular. Blooms up to 10 inches, 
bush 5y 2 feet. plants $1.50 
WENOKA (F.D.) 1935 
A giant formal of rosy mauve color, on a good 
plant. Blooms 10 inches, bush 5 feet., plants $ .50 
WHITE WONDER (I.D.) 1934 
Enormous, pure-white blooms on strong stems. 
One of the best in its color. Blooms 10 inches, 
bush by 2 feet. . roots $ .25 
MAY WE QUOTE ON ANY ASSORTMENT 
THAT YOU MAY REQUIRE 
TRY OUR PLANTS. THEY 
WILL SAVE YOU 
HALF—AND WE GUARANTEE RESULTS. 
POM-POMS (6 VARIETIES, 
ALL DIFFERENT 
AND LABELLED) AND ONE 
LARGE FLOWER- 
ING VARIETY FOR 
$1.00 POSTPAID 
The variations in the prices is due to the scarcity 
of the stock, or that it is a recent introduction, and 
when stock becomes more plentiful the prices become 
lower. 
NOTE—The size of the roots vary according to the 
variety; some varieties produce small roots, while 
others produce long slender roots or large, plump 
roots. We ship only sound healthy roots with a grow¬ 
ing eye or sprout. 
END OF THE SEASON SPECIALS 
Bargain No. 1 —12 roots priced from 25 to 50 
cents each for only ... $1.50 
Bargain No. 2—12 roots priced from 50 cents 
to $1.00 each for only. ...$2.50 
Shipment after May 15th on the above collections 
only. 
May we quote you on your requirements. We 
have many varieties, too limited quantity to list. 
YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT OUR GARDENS — LOCATED ONE BLOCK NORTH 
OF POST OFFICE (OFF M21) ON Ml 14, IN THE CENTER OF GRANDVILLE 
