ALLING’S DAHLIAS - 1940 
NOVELTIES AND OLD FAVORITES 
J^arge Flowering Varieties 
ADOLPH MAYER (I. D.) One of the darkest Daldias we have 
seen. A fine, clean grower and lasts extremely well when cut. 
Size is large. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
A. E. HEIL (1. D.) A grand deep purple giant which blooms from 
early to late. Flowers deep and massive and stiff stems. 
Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
AIKO (S. C.) Cardinal or deep carmine with a silver reverse show¬ 
ing at the center and tips. Bushes are strong open growers and 
the blooms stand out in a fine bold fashion. Size 8 to 11 inches. 
Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
ALICE STELLICK (F. D.) We believe this to be one of the best of 
the many bi-colored varieties. Color is rich scarlet and pure 
glistening white, each color being most sharply divided. A luxuri¬ 
ant grower on long stems. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
AMELIA EARN ART (S. C.) An Honor Roll winner which has 
proven its worth. Coral in color and a producer of many 12 inch 
blooms. One of the real outstanding varieties. 
Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
ANNA BENEDICT (I. D.) A most satisfactory dark red. The 
color is deep garnet with nearly black shadings at the center. A 
flower of very strong substance and a red which stands the 
weather exceedingly well when cut. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
ARELDA LLOYD (1. D.) A sport of Jane Cowl having the same 
habit of growth in every way but of a clear golden yellow color 
throughout. If you like Cowl you will like this one. 
Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
BALLEGO’S SURPRISE (S. C.) A white which may be depended 
upon for fuic blooms under all conditions. Erect stems, large size 
and very artistic formation. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
MARY TALLMADGE 
Informal Decorative 
BLUE JERSEY (F. D.) One of the several sports from Jersey’s 
Beauty. Habit of growth is the same but the color is lavender 
with a suggestion of blue sheen. A splendid cut flower and keeper. 
Roots $ .50 
BLUE RIVER (1. D.) Bluish French violet giving a smokey bluish 
effect. An unusual combination of colors and a most satisfactory 
grower. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
BLUSHING BRIDE (F. D.) A Dahlia of soft appealing colors; 
peach pink and white. Very erect stems and a good keeper when 
cut. Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
MRS. HELEN GOETZGER, Informal Decorative 
A 1940 introduction originated by Mr. Frank Goetzger of Mt. 
Rainier, Md. 
The most artistic yellow informal to date. Size 7 to 10 by 5 inches 
deep on strong straight stems held facing G to 8 inches above upper¬ 
most pair of leaves. A real good Dahlia, early and late. A sure 
winner in the 8 inch class. Certificate of Honor Georgia Trial 
Garden. Plants $2.50 net 
CALIFORNIA IDOL (1. D.) This giant yellow is too well known to 
require much description. Size is uniformly large and the petals 
are long and pointed. A yellow which we can highly recommend. 
Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
CARL G. DAHL (1. D.) Chosen by the late Dr. HoM''e as worthy to 
bear the name of the man for whom the Dahlia was named. Color 
amber glow with golden sheen and sweetbriar reverse. Healthy 
bush, height about 5Vs feet, insect resistant. Blooms from early to 
late. Size 11 to 14 inches. A Dahlia to make you proud of your 
garden. Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
CARRARA (S. C.) A cross between Frau Bracht and Andrea Erick¬ 
son having the formation of the former and color of the latter. 
Pure white with creamy centers before the petals unfold. Large, 
with erect stems. Plants $1.00 
CAVALCADE (F. D.) A variety similar in habit of growth and 
stem to Jersey’s Beauty, but somewhat larger and several shades 
darker in color, or nearly a deep rose. Roots $ .50 
CHEERIO (Inc. Cac.) We were very pleased with the way this 
Dahlia grew in our garden last year and it was also a winner for 
us on the exhibition table. The stems are long and stiff and the 
flowers have fine substance and last well when cut. Color peach 
and cream to yellow. Size 8 x 5. Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
COL. LEWIS (F. D.) A large easy growing variety which should be 
better known. The color is deep mulberry rose and is quite differ¬ 
ent from existing sorts. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
DARCY SAINSBURY (1. D.) An Australian introduction which is 
fast becoming popular in this country. It is considered by many 
the best exhibition white to date. Ideal stems and a fine grower. 
Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
DEW’S WHITE (1. D.) This white, while not exactly new, is not 
well known but we have grown it most successfully as a cut flower 
the past two seasons. The blooms are large and spreading with 
notched petals. Excellent keeper when cut and straight stems. 
Roots $1.50 Plants $ .50 
DULCINEA (Cac.) Coral red. Wiry stems and a good keeper when 
cut. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
DR. J. H. CARMAN (F. D.) A broad petal giant of deep American 
Beauty rose. A many time prize winner. Roots $ .50 
EDWARD RINDFLEISCH (F. D.) A clear brilliant red which does 
not burn in the sun. Large, a good bloomer and an exceptionally 
good variety in the red class. Roots $ .50 
ENKART PRIMA (S. C.) A challenge cup winner in Belgium. The 
color is new in the cactus type; soft salmon with a deep yellow 
center. Very fine for exhibition or cutting. Plants $1.00 
