This collection has been selected from the finest of the late introductions and we know you 
will be well pleased with every one of them. 
CALIFORNIA IDOL (Informal Decorative). 
Very large, beautiful yellow flowers on extra 
long stems. A vigorous grower and highly rec¬ 
ommended, 50c each; 3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER (Informal Deco¬ 
rative). Rich, violet-burgundy. Huge flowers 
with long wavy petals, held outside the foliage 
on stiff stems. 60c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
KING OF THE BLACKS (Informal Decora¬ 
tive). The largest and best of the so-called 
black or nearly black Dahlias. Rich, deep, 
blackish maroon with purple shadings. Blooms 
6 to 8 inches on long stems. 60c each; 3 for 
$1.50, postpaid. 
MONARCH OF THE EAST (Informal Deco¬ 
rative). Warm gold suffused apricot and 
orange, with slight copper reverse. Giant flow¬ 
ers, 12 to 14 inches in diameter, held on stiff 
stems up to 4 feet long. Has won many awards. 
$1.25 each; 3 for $3.25, postpaid. 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER (Informal 
Decorative). A giant flower of deep crimson 
red. An exceptionally good cut flower for its 
size, held well above the foliage. 50c each; 
3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
PRINCE OF PERSIA (Informal Decorative). 
Mammoth flowers seven to nine inches in diam¬ 
eter and three to four inches thick. Plants four 
to five feet tall, very bushy. Its color is in¬ 
tense flame scarlet. The finest brilliant red 
yet produced. 80c each; 3 for $2.10, postpaid. 
Dahlias for only $3.00, postpaid. 
SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the above six Prize 
Exhibition Dahlia Collection 
Monarch of the East 
This collection includes only those varieties that produce extra large fine blooms that you can 
be proud to have in your garden and display in the flower shows. 
BING CROSBY (Informal Decorative). One 
of the finest Dahlias we have. Large massive 
blooms 8 to 10 inches in diameter and 3 to 4 
inches thick. Color, bright canary yeilow 
flecked red. Very unusual and highly recom¬ 
mended. 70c each; 3 for $1.80, postpaid. 
DAD (Semi-Cactus). Brilliant, flaming crim¬ 
son. Flowers 7 to 9 inches on dwarf, heaviiy 
branched plants. Bloom continuously. 50c 
each; 3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
DADDY KEMP (Informal Decorative). A 
Roll of Honor variety and a sensation wherever 
shown. Immense flowers of rich purplish-red 
that often reach 14 inches across. 60c each; 
3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
KATHLEEN NORRIS (Decorative). One of 
the finest exhibition Dahlias grown. Monstrous 
flowers with broad overlapping petals of true 
rose-pink, often attaining a diameter of 10 in. 
Tall stiff stems, and a long keeper. Recognized 
as the greatest pink Dahlia in cultivation for 
exhibition purposes. 50c each; 3 for $1.20, 
postpaid. 
LORD OF AUTUMN (Info rmal Decorative). 
Without question, one of the finest Dalilias of 
all times. Deep, golden yellow blooms of enor¬ 
mous size on strong stems. A certain prize 
winner in any sliow. 80c each; 3 for $2.10, 
postpaid. 
RADIO (Decorative). One of the largest, 10 
to 12 inches in diameter, and four to six inches 
deep. American Beauty red blending to yellow, 
with long stems ; recommended for garden, cut¬ 
ting and exhibition purposes. 50c each; 3 for 
$1.20, postpaid. 
WHITE WONDER (Informal Decorative). 
Flowers seven to nine inches across, and tliree 
to four inches thick. Petals long and wavy. 
Beautiful waxy pure while. Plants tliree to 
five feet tall. The largest of the white Dahlias 
we offer, and highly recommended. 50c each; 
3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the above seven Exhibition Dahlias for only $2.70, postpaid. 
'^Favorite l" Collection 
Each year we watch the trend of public opinion and include in this collection moderately priced 
varieties that have proven their popularity, year after year, in spite of the hundreds of new 
introductions. 
Lord of Autumn 
Dahlias in Mixture of Colors 
An a.ssortment of Dahlias embracing all the types in a riot of 
colors, including many of the new ones and some of the be.st 
of the older kinds. These tubers are strong and vigorous and 
sure to bloom. This is your opportunity to secure Dahlias worth 
many times what they will cost at our bargain prices of 6 for 
75c; 12 for $1.25, postpaid. 25 or more by express, not pre¬ 
paid, 6c each. 
BASHFUL GIANT (Decorative). Gigantic 
bloom of apricot with golden shadings. One of 
the largest varieties ever produced, often reach¬ 
ing 10 to 12 inches. Where very large flowers 
are wanted for exhibition purposes this variety 
has “IT.” 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
JEAN TRIMBEE. Large tliick flower, with 
long petals of Petunia violet. Strong grower; 
long stiff stems. 50c each; 3 for $1.20, post¬ 
paid. 
JERSEY’S BEACON (Decorative). A decided 
novelty of Chinese scarlet with a paler reverse, 
giving a two-tone effect; large exhibition flower 
of excellent habits. One of the best. 30c each; 
3 for 75c, postpaid. 
MRS. C. D. ANDERSON (Show). Probably 
the largest tightly quilled Ball dahlia; an ex¬ 
cellent keeper after cut. Very long stiff stems; 
exceptionally abundant bloomer; rich American- 
beauty red, called by some purple-crimson. Very 
desirable. 30c each; 3 for 75c, postptTid. 
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON (Decora¬ 
tive). A remarkable blending of creamy white 
and opalescent pink with a deeper pink reflex. 
An exceptional flower for exhibition, because of 
its tremendous size. 30c each; 3 for 75c, post¬ 
paid. 
SEQUOIA GIGANTEA (Decorative). 10 in. 
Gigantic, rich, butter-cup yellow flowers with 
long stems. Strong, sturdy, vigorous grower, 
and a continuous bloomer. 30c each; 3 for 
75c, postpaid. 
YANKEE KING (Decorative). Gigantic flow¬ 
ers of reddish copper and salmon-bronze. Tiie 
extra stiff stems are often eighteen inches long, 
making it a perfect variety for cutting. 50c 
each; 3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the above seven Favorite Dahlias for only 
Dwarf Dahlias 
IN BLOOM FOR EASTER 
A charmipg new race of dwarf grow¬ 
ing dahlias brought to us from Europe. 
Highly recommended for pot culture and 
for borders. Tlie habit of the plant is 
compact and dwarf, producing flowers 
when hardly a foot high. The flowers 
are of medium size and mostly of the 
Hybrid Cactus type. They make ideal 
house plants in winter and when planted 
outside commence blooming weeks ahead 
of the regular garden types. No group 
of Dahlias will give you more blooms 
over so long a season. 
By planting in January in a sunny 
window they can be brought into bloom 
for Easter. After warm weather, trans¬ 
plant them outdoors where they will con¬ 
tinue to bloom until frost. 
GERTRUDE. Clear sulphur-yellow 
blooms of good size. Very compact. 
KATE. Bright showy flowers of lac¬ 
quer-red. Decorative type. 
URSULA. Intense blood-red flow’ers 
with carmine reverse. Large flowers. 
Blooming size tubers which should 
flower two months after potting and con¬ 
tinue to bloom until frost. 60c each; 
3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
Dollar Dahlia Collection 
This collection is made up from good, substantial 
standard varieties that are well known and always 
in demand. Don't think because of the low price they 
are inferior, for they are not. These varieties are 
still shown at nearly every Dahlia Show. 
JANE COWL (Decorative). Deep, massive bloom of 
bronzy-buff and old gold, shading deeper at a jmrfect 
center. Without special care it often reaches ten inches 
in diameter and by special care and disbudding it will 
grow to twelve and fourteen inched. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY (Decorative). Beautiful true 
pink. The best pink Dahlia in existence for commer¬ 
cial use. The flowers are early, perfect in shape, pro¬ 
duced in abundance, on long stems. Keeping qualities 
are unexcelled. 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER (Decorative). Clear 
lilac-rose coloring seldom seen in a Dahlia; beautifully 
formed; carried well on long extra strong stems; won¬ 
derful cut flower variety. Blooms often reach 10 inches 
or more across. A prize winner. 
PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA (Informal Decorative). A 
very large, thick flower of dark crimson ; shades to 
almost maroon at the center. An ideal garden and cut 
flower variety. 
SAGAMORE (Decorative). An outstanding variety 
owing to its great beauty and wonderful keeping qual¬ 
ities. Large flowers of true decorative form; color 
golden yellow, sliaded orange buff. 
PURITY (Decorative). The pure.st white dahlia we 
have seen. Beautiful, clear, waxy white. Free flow¬ 
ering. 
PRICES: Your choice of the above six Dahlias at 
25c each; 3 for 60c: or all six for only $1.00, postpaid. 
$1.25, postpaid. 
Cactus Dahlia Collection 
Cactus Dahlias are becoming more popular each year, and we 
offer this year an assortment that any one can afford to grow. 
Their curiously quilled and twisted petals make them unucually 
interesting. They are extremely free flowering and unexcelled 
as cut flowers. 
BETTY AUSTIN. A blending of pink, rose and yellow. 25c 
each : for 60c, postpaid. 
LIBELLE. Bright purple. 25c each ; 3 for 60c, postpaid. 
REINE CAYEUX. lUch crimson-red; straight, tightly quilled 
petals. 25c each; 3 for 60c, postpaid. 
ROYCROFT. Bright cinnamon, shaded bronze. 50c each; 3 for 
$1.20, postpaid. 
SATAN. Rich, deep brick-red flowers seven to nine inches in 
diameter and three to four inches deep. 50c each; 3 for $1.20, 
postpaid. 
SUNSET GLOW. Flaming orange blending to golden yellow. 
30c each ; 3 for 75c, postpaid. 
SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the above six Cactus Dahlias 
for only $1.35, postpaid. 
POMPON DAHLIA COLLECTION 
Pompon Dahlias are perfectly formed, miniature ball-type 
flowers from one to two inches across. Bloom continuously from 
July until frost. Not uncommon to find 25 to 50 flowers open 
at one time on a single plant. The following varieties are ideal 
for cutting: 
AMBER QUEEN, exquisite blending of amber to apricot; BELLE 
OF SPRINGFIELD, brilliant brick-red; CLARA HARSH, bright 
yellow, tipped crimson : JESSICA, amber-yellow, edged and tipped 
with red: LITTLE HERMAN, cardinal red, tipped white; PRINCE 
CHARMING, rich, bright purple; ROSE BUD, white, tipp ed pinl: 
PRICES: Your choice of these .seven I’ompon Dah¬ 
lias at 25c each; 3 for 60c; or all seven for $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Prize Dahlias for 1940 
