DAHLIAbEL NURSERIES 
INFORMAL DECORATIVE 
(Inclined to Semi-Cactus) 
ADOLF MAYER (Topsvoort-Mad River 85E), Bloom 
9x4, Buch 5 It. A decidedly outstanding dahlia for 
color, it is a purple garnet so dark as to be nearly 
black. The darkest black red dahlia we offer. List 
ed as a Semi-Cactus abroad, it is nearer an Infor¬ 
mal Decorative with us. Keeps well when cut. 
Highly recommended. Roots, $1.00; Plants, .50 
ARELDA LLOYD (Smith 85E), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 
5 1/2 ft. Color, a clear lemon yellow with very light 
rose suffusion on ends of petals. A yellow Jane 
Cowl, as forxn and bush are almost identical, but is 
earlier to bloom. Fine for baskets or other arrange¬ 
ments. Certified at Storrs. 
Roots, .50; Pot Roots, .35 
CHARMER (Lloyd 85E), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 5/2 
ft. A clear golden buff, lightly overlaid with an 
apricot yellow suffusion, very little rose showing. 
We believe this is a yellow sport of Jane Cowl, 
which seems to be getting darker each season so 
that there is not a lot of difference left between the 
two varieties. Certified at Storrs. Roots, .50 
DIXIE RAVENSCROFT (Seal 83E), Bloom 10 x 5, 
Bush 3 ft. Bright russet orange, reverse lemon 
yellow. Very showy. The blooms are large and 
deep on strong stems. The bushes are robust and 
quick growing. Roots, .35 
EVA HUNT (Hunt 85E), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. 
Waxy white with wide, heavy petals, with a texture 
almost like that of a lily. Centers are full and high. 
The dark green foliage on a white dahlia is a 
striking contrast. It is a good grower but rather 
shy bloomer. Roots, .50; Pot Roots, .35 
JANE COWL (Downs 86E), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 5'/^ 
ft. This wonderful dahlia has been a success where- 
ever grown. Color, a warm buff and old gold, 
blending to apricot and rose at the center. Bush 
growth is ideal with strong stems holding the giant 
flowers upright. A dahlia that is sure to please you 
for it is large and impressive. A. D. S.. Certificate. 
Roots, .35; Plants, .35 
JOSEPHINE G. (Grosscross 83C), Bloom 7 x 4, 
Bush 4 ft. Color is a very pleasing true pink of 
a bright shade, some petals tipped yellow. It makes 
a wonderful, sturdy bush, with flowers held well 
above the dense foliage. It is a prolific bloomer. 
A. D. S. Certificate. Roots, .35 
KENTUCKY DAWN (White 85E), 1938, Bloom 11 
X 8, Bush 6 ft. A very fine addition to the dahlia 
family. This variety for us blooms from mid sea¬ 
son on and should be disbudded accordingly for 
early blooms. Grows rugged and large without forc¬ 
ing on long strong stems. Soft golden buff with 
light peach suffusion and reverse of rose with peach 
pencilings. Award of Honor, Ga. 
Roots, $3.00; Plants, $1.00 
KILGORE’S KING (Kilgore 85E), 1938, Bloom 12 
X 5, Bush 6 ft. A strong-growing rugged variety 
on cane stems that is large and massive with long 
pointed petals. A dahlia that should stand a lot 
of adverse conditions and still be good. Color, 
flesh at center with outer petals gold. 
Roots, $2.00; Plants, .75 
City of Cleveland 
CITY OF CLEVELAND (Bissell 84E), Bloom 10 x 5, 
Bush 41/2 ft- Worthy of a place in any garden as 
we found it a strong healthy grower, producing 
large uniform, well-formed blooms throughout the 
season. Flowers are of artistic form in a bright 
orange suffused scarlet. Very rich and attractive 
in appearance. Certified at Storrs. 
Roots, .50; Pot Roots, .35 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM (Nolet 83E), Bloom 8x4, 
Bush 4 ft. Inclined to the Semi-Cactus type with a 
high, full center. Pure white with numerous point¬ 
ed petals. The dense, dark green foliage makes a 
beautiful plant and sets off the lovely, white blos¬ 
soms, enhancing their waxy appearance. 
Roots, .50 
TELEVISION (Straight-Dahliadel 84E), 1937, Bloom 
12 X 5, Bush 5 ft. Blooms are apricot suffused and 
shaded cardinal giving a general tone of reddish 
apricot. Very pleasing in color and form. Stems 
are good and hold flowers well out of the dark fo¬ 
liage. Unfortunately it does not have as much sub¬ 
stance as some of our more rugged dahlias, and is 
a poor root maker. However, it was certified at 
three trial grounds, and has won three Achievement 
Medals. 
Roots, $2.00; Pot Roots, $1.30; Plants, .75 
THE FIREMAN (Success 83E), Bloom 9x4, Bush 
5 ft. Scarlet red with golden flushes and golden 
tips at center of flower, very bright and striking. 
Winner of a number of awards and prizes. Bush 
growth good and healthy, blooming from mid-sea¬ 
son until frost. Roots, .50 
VIRGINIA RUTE (Chappaqua 86E), Bloom 12 x 9, 
Bush 5 ft. This dahlia has everything. It will 
grow beautifully under cloth and equally well in 
the open. Color is rich ox-blood red shaded garnet 
on edge of petals. Resembles Cherokee Brave in 
color and form as well. Blooms have high, full 
centers. The long, strong stems need no support 
even when grown for exhibition. A variety that 
needs no coddling. Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.00 
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