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Ada Hoffman — I.D. Deep gold. Blooms average 10 
inches or more. An outstanding 1938 introduction... $5.00 
Adirondack Sunset—I.D. Scarlet and gold . .75 
Adolf Mayer—I.D. A novelty due to its deep color; 
nearly black. Described as velvety French purple to 
garnet, with a black center, and a lively glowing 
sheen . 1.00 
Adorable—I.D. Soft peach . .75 
Amelia Earhart—S.C. Coral apricot. An outstanding 
variety of great size . .75 
American Purity—S.C. Pure glistening white. Huge 
blooms on the best of stems. Has many winnings to 
its credit . 2.00 
Anna Benedict — I.D. Rich velvety dark red almost black 
at the center. A great favorite . 1.00 
Bearne — S.C. Rose pink. A topnotcher in every respect 1.00 
Ballego's Surprise — S.C. Pure white, perfect form. One 
of the finest of its type . 1.00 
Bernice Geer — In.C. Old rose with salmon. Blooms 8 
to 9 inches are carried on long straight stems . 2.00 
Betty Zane — I.D. Bright pink. If you like them large 
don't miss this one . 75 
California Idol — I.D. Huge blooms of clear lemon yel¬ 
low. A standout among the yellows . .75 
Challenger—S.C. Brilliant cardinal red blooms with 
high tight centers. Has many winnings to its credit 1.00 
Chappaqua Sunset—S.C. A Dahlia of rare, distinctive 
coloring and formation. The color is bronze with a 
golden suffusion, overlaid with a metallic sheen. The 
reverse is rose. The petals twist showing the reverse 
color. Blooms average 10 inches. Strong stems hold 
the flower at the proper angle well out of the foliage. 
The bush growth is vigorous, height 5 feet; luxuriant 
insect free foliage. Received the Award of Honor at 
the trial grounds of the Dahlia Society of Georgia 
for a valuable addition to the semi-cactus class. See 
page 5 . 4.00 
Cheerio—In.C. Full fluffy flowers of salmon-rose with 
long stems and good centers. Fine for basket work 
and an exhibition winner. Cheerio is a most prolific 
cut flower. Bushes often produce thirty perfect blooms 
that keep nearly a week when cut. If you grow Dah¬ 
lias for cutting don't miss Cheerio . . 2.00 
Cherokee Brave — I.D. Large blooms of oxblood red 10 
to 13 inches across. Prolific and early bloomer . 2.00 
Cometeer—St.C. A vigorous straight cactus Dahlia. 
Blooms of pure gold on long stems. Bib bushes . 2.50 
Croix du Sud—Giant Anemone. The flower is composed 
of one row of deep red petals around a crested cen¬ 
ter of gold. Blooms average about 7 inches on stiff 
slender stems. A great novelty . 1.50 
Dahliacraft—S.C. Light canary yellow much the color 
of Frau O. Bracht. Blooms 10 to 12 inches across... 3.00 
