ALLING’S DAHLIAS ^ 1940 
A DANBUki, CONN., FAIR DISPLAY 
Note liic wide variety of types shown. “Pink Pearl,” “Tiny” and “Baby Royal” in front bowl. 
“Prince de P>ulgaria” the striped single at right and “Jessie” the large single at left foreground. 
LARGE FLOWERING VARIETIES—Continued 
JOV'CE LOUISE (Ward). This big orchid-pink informal has won 
and been certified wherever shown. Certified at h'a.st Lansing. 
Mich., and Berkeley, Calif., and won tlie American Home .*\cbieve- 
nient Medal at .St. Louis show in P.ioS. Size Id tt» 14 inches and 
profluces a lot of blooms. Roots $2.59 Plants $1.00 
JVDR. K. SVODODA (I. I>.) This was a iu;i7 Knrojiean introduc¬ 
tion which we liked very much on account of its beautiful rose 
coloring. Received a Certificate of Merit at .Storrs in IP.dT from 
which we give the color description, “Rose culor and deej) rose 
color, back rose (link with high amparo purple lints.” (Juite large 
with long medium to heavy stems. Roots $ .75 F^lants $ .50 
KIN(j PETER (F. D.) It is difficult to imagine a more pleasing 
combination of colors llian shown in this new importation. The 
base is white softly n\’erlaid with anielhy.st and pale rose. .Size 
medium, long stems and verv fine for cut llowers and baskets. 
Plants $1.00 
KISS ME (S. C.) A very unusual bi-color of alioul four inches in 
diameter. The base color is garnet red with llie petals edged and 
tipped while. .‘\n exci’edi’.igly free bloomer and a spleiidiil cut 
flower. .Should be a winner in the medium size classes Roots $ .50 
LAETARE (1. D.) .\ Iirilliant orange red suffu^etl gold which strike 
you right in the eye when yon see it. Medium size, a grand cut 
flower making it unusual for basket work. Plants $ .50 
LORD OF AUTUMN <F. D.) This bright yellow giant has become 
one of the most popular varieties wherever Dahlias are grown. 
The blooms are very large and deep and the stems the best. Has 
a grand record as a prize winner. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
LOIS WALCHER (F. D.) This attracted more attention than did 
perhaps any other Dahlia in our gardens last year. The colors are 
amaranth to pansy purph- with the outer edges ctmtrasted pure 
white. To many it proved disappointing as the size is medium but 
w'c very much b’kcd the style of growth as well as the large num¬ 
ber of blooms it producetl and believe to many who grow Dahlias 
for garden decoration and cutting it will lie most satisfactory. 
Roots $5.00 Plants $1.50 
MARY TALLMADtiE (L D.) A Dahlia of decidedly different 
colors being a peculiar old rose shadeil mulberry pink with a 
smoky overcast. Large size, and bushes are strong growers 
Roots $ .75 
MASCOTTH (S. C.) A novelty from Holland where it was a silver 
cup winner. Deeji rose with yellow overcast in color. Wiry 
stems and good bush habits. Plants $ .50 
MISS (jLORV (S. C.) A large imposing semi-cactus of apricot yel¬ 
low. None better in this color or type. Plants $ .50 
MONARCH OF THE EAST (F. D.) This attracted much atten¬ 
tion in our garden last year on account of its collossal size and 
brilliant orange bronze color. All blooms were at least a foot in 
diameter wdth wide spreading petals having a tough waxy finish. 
Cane-like stems. Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
MONMOUTH CHAMPION (1. D.) .A big spreading Hower which 
can be grown as large as any of them. The color is a brilliant 
orange scarlet. Stems and other habits good. Roots $ .50 
MOHAWK CHIEF (S. C.) Our introduction for 1P3S which we 
believe can compete with the largest. It is informal decorative in 
type, a very deep, rich velvety cardinal red in color and has extra 
long petals which point forward and have a slight twist which adds 
to the appeal of the bloom: centers are high and full, (iood sub¬ 
stance. Stems carry the blooms facing and are of good length. 
Foliage thick and insect resistant. Certificate of Merit, (leorgia 
Test Gardens, 1937. Roots $1.50 Plants $. 75 
MRS. BRUCE COLLINS (Cac.) -A new cactus of primorse or light 
lemon yellow. Very nicely incurved and has long curly petals. 
.A fine free bloomer. Roots $ .75 
MRS. (jEOROE LE BOUTILLIER (I. D.) A new carmine red 
which rivals Murphy's Masterpiece in many ways. It is llatter in 
formation and the blooms are more regularly formed. The blooms 
may be grown to very large size and are produced on sturdy plants. 
Roots $ .50 
MURPHY'S MASTERPIECE (1. D.) This immense red is a prize 
winner whenever shown. It can be grown larger than any other 
existing variety and with no particular forcing. Color rich red. 
Roots $1.00 Plants $ .75 
MYRA HOWARD (1. D.) .A massive flower of the Cowl type with 
firm heavy stems. The color is a combination of saffron yellow, 
gold and tints of salmon, the entire effect being an ocbrou.s orange. 
Roots $ .50 
NANCY DUNNE <1. D.) Similar in color to the old California, 
Papillon. liaving many of the good features of this variety, and 
none of its faults. The color a bit ditbcult to describe, being a 
combination of salmon, tan and gold, with just a slight magenta 
reverse, although this is not all noticeable. 
Roots $1.50 Plants $ .75 
NAGEL’S BIJOU (S. C.) .Stift salmon rose. iCarl\' dowering ami 
medium height. Plants $ .50 
NA(jEL’S (jIANT. This Idg fellow comes from Belgium and can 
compare favorably with the best of our own introductions. The 
color is deep salmon suffused gohlen yellow. A robust growing 
plant producing immense flowers on cane-like stems. Plants $1.00 
NEW DEAL (I. D.) Varying shades of brilliant orange tend to 
make this a variety of unusual coloring. Plants sturdy growers 
giving a fine lot of lilooms. Roots $ .50 
OLYMPIC SUNSET (S. C.) .An outstanding Honor Roll variety of 
1935. Color is a[iricot orange and coral with a blending of lemon 
yellow. Fine high centers of perfect semi-cactus form. 
Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
OMAR KHAYYAM (F. D.) This big red has much the appearance 
of Jersey’s Beacon, but the plants are much better growers, and 
the plants have fine long stems. The color is Chinese red shading 
to orange, being somewhat lighter at tips. Roots $ .50 
ORIENTAL GLORY (1. D.) .An orange beauty which comes to us 
from the Mid West. The glowing orange blooms are most attrac¬ 
tive and we really know of nothing just like it. Stems are long 
with blooms nicely placed, foliage is healthy and clean. Another 
Certificate of Merit and Honor Roll variety. Roots $ .50 
OAKLEUiH MONARCH (F. D.) This crimson carmine giant has 
lieen a favorite wherever shown in the two years it has been on 
the market. Habit of growth is very vigorous, substance is good. 
Size from 8 inches to 11 inches. Habit of growth is very vigor¬ 
ous, substance is good. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
PEPPERMINT CANDY (S. C.) Cream striped and splashed car¬ 
mine. W’e introduced this Dahlia in and it still continues to 
be one of our largest sellers in spite of the fact that the stems arc 
not strong enough to jiroperly supjiort the Idooms. Nothing 
exactly like it. Roots $ .50 
PHANTOM (1. D.) A large bi-color of purple with white edge and 
stiff stems. Plants $ .75 
PRESIDENT BENES <!. D.) We believe this to be one of the 
finest recent importations. Plants in our gardens were laden with 
huge blooms from early to late. The color is an unusual copper 
bronze with a slight silvery sheen. Cane-like stems. Plants $1.00 
PRINCE OF PERSIA (1. D.) A new red from the West which is 
making good, 'fhe flowers are very large, frccjuently a foot in 
diameter, of the most rich glistening crimson imaginable. The 
bushes are tail with a tough healthy foliage. Roots $ .50 
Jrliniaturt^ ’"Jjahlias 
CARL G. DAHL, Informal Decorative 
Pompon dahlias 
AIMEE V ery small, free flowering, bronze.. $ 
AMBER QUEEN Fine, deep amber with apricot suffusions . , 
BOBBY Deep plum color .. . 
BRUNETTE Crimson striped and blotched white 
BOB WHITE Perfectly formed pure white 
DARKNESS Deep maroon. Gne of the darkest we have 
DEE DEE Lovely soft lilac . 
DR. FERN A lovely soft pink. One of the he'it of this color 
ELIZABETH Amher, shaded red . .. 
ETTA Crimson with deep wliite edges- 
FASHION Deep amher to apricot. Cut leaf petals 
GEOR(iE IRELAND Dainty and nicely formed mauve pink 
(jIRLIE Neat small lavender 
HAZEL Yellow, overcast pinkish bronze 
HELEN ANITA Small lavender, white center and long stems 
HILD.A SEARLE .A grand pink cutting variety. W-ry free 
flowering 
HONEY Pale honey yellow with faint sulTusion of red on 
edges. .An early and constant Idoomer 
IDEAL Clear deep yellow . 
JESSICA -Amher and salmon with a tint of red 
JOE FETTE Glistening pure white . .. 
JOHNNIE Maroon-crimson, nicely formed .. 
KITTY BARRET Golden yellow, edged reddi>h juirplc 
LEDA BEEHLER .Amlier with a tint of red on tlie edges 
LITTLE DAVID Deep orange. A good one for cutting or 
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LITTLE DOROTHY Wliite with orange markings. 
LITTLE EDITH Vellow, tipped lironze. very small exhibition 
dower -- - - 
LITTI.E MAPF* Golden vdlow with lironze and pink overcast 
LITTLE . i<\ 1 k I 
LITTLE RED RIDIM, I. . ry 
(ie criiii ion of it. It i.^- .i ri* . : - d .a ri d, b. 
long Stems and blooms nui'i lb. ..-K. cm- i. i.-'bum 
l\o*»lr. > .7.5 Plants 
MARY MUNNS Fuchia, with a rlarker >heen. (inod -teno- 
PRIDE Deep, ricli retl 
SNOWCLAD Very prolific pure white 
SHERRY 1937 introduction, tiimfl purple Puins are not plen¬ 
tiful or satisfactory. Sherry will fit very nicely in ibis vacancy. 
The color is deci) purjilc throiigbout ; perfect exbiliition form 
atid size, and easy grower as well early, free lilooiiier. Roots 
TAKA’S PURPLE Bright Dahlia carmine, long steins 
YELLOW GEM Fine canary yellow witli good stems 
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The popularity of the smaller types of Dahlias is most rapidly increasing. More people are learning their usefulness 
for beds and borders, and their size particularly adapts them for table and other indoor decorations. Their freedom 
of bloom insures an abundant supply of flowers from early to late. 
BABY FRANCIS, Miniature Decorative 
.AMI B.ARILLET .Miniature single. Purple foliage with blooms of 
pure garnet. Roots $ .50 
BABY FRANCIS We are proud to introduce this pink Miniature 
which was produced in our own garden. Long upright stems; 
blooms about 21 /. to 3 inches and are produced in such abundance 
alni*i-.< liidi Hu- bush. 'Pbe color i . amaranth with iierbaps a 
• df‘ ; .! I but Plants $ .75 
BISHOP OF LLANT4AFF ivliuiatiire Duplex. Color is bright scar¬ 
let witli garnet tuward citUer and a bright yellow disk. Lacy 
foliage of a reddi''h bronze color. A fine bedding variety. 
Roots $ .50 
BUCKEYE BABY .A very tine Miniature Formal Decorative of 
golden buff lightly sbadeil red on the reverse. Roots $ .50 
CHANCELLtJR Miniature Single. Brownish red with blood red 
circle around the iierfect center. A line keeper on stiff stem. 
Roots $ .50 
CORRINNA Miniature Informal Decorative. Fine flowering lemon 
yellow. (Jne of tlie be>t of this color. Roots $ .50 
FAIRY Miniature Jersey’s Beauty. Very early and prolific bloomer 
and a winner in the Miniature section. Roots $ .50 
LITTLE JENNY Miniature Semi-Cactus. Apricot overlaid rose 
with a canary yellow' center. A waxy upstanding bloom. 
Plants $ .50 
LITTLE MISS MUF'FE'T A .mall informal decorative almut four 
inches in diameter, d riie pink, each petal edged deeper. Unsur- 
pa.s.setl for baskets and cutting. Plants $1.00 
Arrangement of Miniature Dahlias 
LITTLE NEMO Miniature Informal Decorative. An unusual bi- 
colored miniature. The base color is liright red witli a strip of 
white on tlie edge of each petal. Roots $ .50 
LITTLE SNOW QLIEEN Small pure white Semi-Cactus. F'ree 
dowering. Roots $ .50 
NESTHACHEN Miniature Semi-Cactus. Pastel combination of 
liuff an<l lilac. .A continuous bloomer of good habits. Roots $ .50 
!>INK PEARL Miniature Informal Decorati\e, l)iit soon levelops 
into a smal perfect form peony type. Color is pure rose pink. An 
eX(juisitc variety most suitable for tal.ile decorations. Plants $ .50 
PRINCE FERDINAND OF BULGARIA Dwarf single. Scarlet and 
wliite. Lovely ferny or cut leaf foliage. Splendid border variety. 
Roots $ .50 Plants $ .35 
RED HEAD Miniature decorative. A charming fiery scarlet va¬ 
riety which resembles a rose liud when partly open. Dainty and 
ideal for decorations. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
SANHICAN’S SWEETHEART One of the daintiest and finest 
small varieties we have ever grown. Cactus type, extra free flo\v- 
ering, lung stems making it one of the best for cutting. Color is 
pale apricot suffused shrimp iiink. Roots $ .50 
SYLVIA Miniature Formal Decorative If you favor the miniature 
be sure to try this fine cherry red. Roots $1.00 
TEDDY JOHNSON ICxtremely free llowering. Type is inclined to 
the Ball and from three to four indies in diameter. Color soft 
rose jiiiik, shaded while. Good cutler. Roots $ .25 
THE SENTINEL Miniature decorative. Ox-blood red about 2 V 2 
nuhes ill diameter. Very free llowering and a long keeper when 
cut. Roots $ .35 
DAHLIA bargains • 
COLLEC’TION A Pottvr! Plant Special. $3.75 value Sent iiost- 
paid for $2 .m 5. Jimmie I'oxx. Greater Glory, .A, 1C lleil, Jessica 
Dragonelte. .Son of Satan. 
COLLECTION B -.$3.25 worth of liigli grade roots for $2.35. Goldcii^ 
Light, (Jriental Glory, Mary Tallmadge. Hunt’s Velvet Wonder. 
COLLEC’TION C I-'ive old favorite^. $:.'.50 worth of roots for $1.75. 
'riioinas F.flisoii, White Wonder. Mrs. George Li Boutill’er. Myra 
Howard, .Sbalirazad. 
COLLECTION 1) .A garden full of Dahlias for $ 2 . 00 . Annalicllc. 
Avalon, Gov. Trumbull. Jean ( ba/ol, jrrse>\ Beauty. M. W’. Wilson. 
Mrs. George Skeen, ]•'ranci^ LaRoceo. Rose ballon, Meta Seammelb 
COLLECTION E -12 clioicf iianieil varieties, inir selection. $2.nn. 
I'ive for 
1^01.LECTION p -Six selected I’oinpons, a variety of colors. 
COLLECTION (i-Five choice Sink'les $ 1 , 011 . 
COLLECTION 11 I'ive free llowering Miniatures. $1.00. 
DAHLIA LABELS 
I Wo and a half inch, copper wired, painted on one si<le, 'I'lie same 
•i'' vve unc in our own gardens. Xot postpaid unless shipped with a 
‘‘f'ot order. $ .25 per 50 $ .40 per too $2.85 \)iv l.ooo 
■ H' L.ABb'LS. 3*0 inch painted one side for use in making cuttings. 
.$ .25 per 50 $ .:i5 iier loo $2.00 jier l.ooo 
QUEEN CITY (F. D.) A huge pink and white bloom which we like 
very much. It should be topped and made to bloom from the 
side for best results. Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
RUDOLPH’S GIANT (L D.) A real big one as the name implies. 
Color is a fine clear golden apricot with pastel pink and golden 
tan. Cane stiff stems. Certificate at Storrs and on three Honor 
Rolls. Plants $1.00 
RUDY VALLEE (S. C.) A big spreading bloom; a brilliant orange 
and gold. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
SATAN (1. D.) A no more appropriate name could have been 
selected for this red giant. The llaring red flowers have a sort of 
stag horn jietal which is faintly tipped old gold. The stems are 
long, very erect and clean. Roots $ .50 Plants $ .50 
SHAHRAZAD (1. D.) In California this is known as a pink Jane 
Cowl. This may not be an accurate description but at any rate it 
is a huge deep pink of good substance and depth. A worthwhile 
addition to any collection. Roots $ .50 
SON OF SATAN (S. C.) A much improved Satan. Better stems, 
clearer Color and larger—if possible. Color clear scarlet red. 
Roots $1.50 Plants $ .75 
SPIRIT OF AUTUMN (1. D.) Anotlier production of our good 
friend, A. E. Hcil, which did extremely well with us last season. 
'I'lie color is clear, canary yellow and the plants produce a mass of 
blooms from early to late. The stems are long and wiry and the 
blooms last well wlien cut. Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM (1. D.) This star-like white bloom always 
attracts attention. Color is pure white, stems are erect and plants 
are good growers. Roots $ .50 
THOMAS A. EDISON (F. D.) .A gorgeous royal purple with a 
brilliant ricli finish. Tlie size is large and the petals are of a stag 
horn formation. Has every desirable habit including a rich green 
foliage. Nothing exactly like it in style or color. Roots $ .50 
V'lCTORI.A (Inc. Cac.) Splendid for cutting or show purposes. 
Color is clear yellow; .stems erect and long. Plants $ .50 
VOl CANO (I. D.) Orange flame red. Vigorous grower and large 
size. Will succeed in very hot weather and other adverse con¬ 
ditions. Roots $1.00 
WHITE BEAUTY (1. D.) A fine fluffy wliite on erect stems making 
a good cut flower or garden variety. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
WHITE WONDER (1. D.) Nothing better in a low price pure 
vvliite. Size is large. Makes a liig plant and a good keeper when 
cut. Roots $ .50 
WM. J. WVLLIE (F. D.) This is a fine compact growing plant 
which produces a wealth of fine waxy yellow lilooms, as the 
flower.s mature sliowing slight delicate pinkish tones. Size is large 
and habits are all good. Certificate at Storrs in 1936. 
Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
YELLOW MARVEL (S. C.) .A Holland novelty which we believe 
deserves attention. The color is clear citron yellow, size is large 
and the stems are long aiul straight. .A good clean grower in 
every way. Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
LOIS VC'ALCHER 
Winner of Six American Home Achievement Medals, 1938 
'Pali "Dahlias 
Here are the old style pin cushion or hall shaped Dahlias of our 
grandmother’s time. They have taken on increased size and useful¬ 
ness. You just can't win sweepstake prizes at the shows nowadays 
without them. 
A. D. LAVONl Clear jiink. An old time favorite. Roots $ .25 
MARY HELEN We introduced this in 1921 and it is now grown 
anil shown everywhere in the Ball classes. Large glistening yellow 
on fine stems. Roots $ .35 
MRS. C. D. ANDERSON Large rosy magenta of good size. 
Roots $ .35 
MRS. M.ARV BOWMAN Deep gold with a slight tinge of magenta 
on the reverse. strong grower. Roots $ .25 
ORATOR nicely formed variety of golden yellow to huff. 
Roots $ .25 
SILVA OLl.ARTA .\ Ball Dahlia of unusual formation as each petal 
is made up of innnmcrahle small curled petals. Color light lav- 
C'der. Roots $ .35 
SUPT. AMRHYIN This clear pink invariahly wins on the exhibition 
table. Good size and holds up well. ' Roots $ .50 
YO VO One of our 1933 introductions. perfect ball of autumn 
shadings. Base golden >'eliow with gold bronze suffusions. 
Roots $ .35 
One root each of the above prize winnin.g Ball Dahlias sent postpaid 
for $2.00 
Single Dahlias 
BARTON Large sdft scarlet or rust red. \’ery free.. 
CREAM CEN'TURY Creamy white. Long .stems and 
flowering ... 
free 
DAHLIADEL TWINKLE (Orcliid) Tyrian rose and white. A 
very unusual and attractive tUnver of a Ivpe very suitable for 
arrangement .Roo*s 'jKI 0(‘ Plants 
DORIS \ eivel carmine tipped pure white. Odd and attractive. 
A compact grower and a fine garden variety...Roots 
ECKFORD CENTURY An unusual bi-color single. The base 
is chalky white with .stripes and spots of carmine rose.... 
^ pure white. Large size with long erect stems 
NEWPORT WONDER Rose pink with gold suffusions. Petals 
pointed and slightly twisted ...Roots 
PEQUOl YELLOW The liesl yellow single to date. Long 
stems and a fine cut flower .. ..Roots 
PINK LADN Ajiple lilossom pink. Long stems making an ex¬ 
cellent cut flower __ Roots 
PRINCE FERDINAND OF BULGARIA Dwarf single.” Scar¬ 
let and while. Lovely ferny or cut leaf foliage. Splendid 
bonier variety Roots 
ROSE PINK CENTURY A large single of clear rose pink color 
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SCARLET CENTl'RY Deep, rich velvety scarlet red.. 
SNOW PRINCESS .A new single from Holland of the purest 
waxy white on very erect stems. . Iflants 
TANGO A brilliant autumn colored single of cadmium yellow 
shaded scarlet orange . . Roots 
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HUNT ’S VELVET WONDER, Informal Decorative 
A Prize-Winning Show Arrangement of Pompons 
