OUR INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1940 
TOWN TOPIC (Hulin-Parrella)—This is really some¬ 
thing sensational in a new dahlia. It is a direct cross 
of WHITE ABUNDANCE on WENOKA and has the 
good qualities of both. The free production of large 
blooms on stiff stems is a wonderful feature not found 
in many dahlias of this size. The bush is very sturdy, 
plenty of upright laterals which carry the blooms 
well above the foliage with an average of 12 inches 
from the first set of leaves. According to the chart 
the general color is magenta purple shading to 
petunia purple. About Vs of the blooms come per¬ 
fectly tipped white which is a glorious sight above 
the light green leaves. If all blooms came tipped the 
price would be much more and worth it. The aver¬ 
age size of flowers are ten inches as grown normally, 
with feed it will grow much larger. The formation is 
a compact Formal with very tight centers. For the 
past two seasons it has been “the talk of the town,” 
thus acquiring its name. 
Originated in our own gardens and grown, with 
success, in five locations. Mentioned twice on the 
Flower Grower Honor Roll. You will be proud to 
possess this beauty. The price is ONLY — Strong 
Roots each $7.50, three for $21.00 net; Plants $3.50 net 
CONVENTION CITY (Lee-Hulin)—Another Honor Roll 
variety that is quite different in formation from most 
Informals. The blooms are very full with many large 
petals with smaller tubular ones at the center. It is 
nearly as deep as wide, held very strongly on good 
long stems. The color is very pleasing, being a blend 
of red shades veined lightly with yellow, giving it 
the appearance of Hammered Copper. It is a fine 
keeper, never shattering. Reports say it is one of the 
best. The thick foliage is insect resistant. Good 
roots each $6.00, 3 for $16.00 net; Plants $2.50 net. 
