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Marshall’s Matchless Dahlias 
Our list of Dahlias has been reduced to those that we consider represent the finest varieties. Older varieties, which 
have been superseded by later introductions of similar color, have been dropped, and it will be noticed that many of 
the expensive varieties of previous years are now available at attractive prices. 
ABBREVIATIONS 
Straight cactus—-St.C. Semi cactus—S.C. 
Incurved cactus—In.C. Informal decorative — I.D 
Formal decorative—F.D. 
New Introductions 
E. B. HUTCHINGS (C.) One of the most beautiful Dahlias in 
its color class, due to its form. The color is lavender-rose. The 
petals are long and narrow, forming a fluffy, graceful flower. 
Stems are stiff and slender. Can be grown to large size. 
Roots $7.50 
JOAN CRAIG (I.D.) A new Dahlia of rich color and fine form. 
Deep ox-blood red with a reverse of burgundy. The petals twist 
and turn, showing the reverse, thus giving additional richness to 
the blooms. Good stems hold the flower erect at all times. Bush 
' growth is vigorous. Roots $5.00. 
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LUCKY DAY (C.) A medium size, bright yellow that is excellent 
' for cutting. Size 6 to 7 inches. Stiff, slender stems and small 
foliage make it ideal for vase or basket use. Roots $5.00 
Recent Introductions 
CHAPPAQUA SUNSET. A semi-cactus of distinctive coloring 
and formation. The color is a combination of rose and autumn 
bronze overlaid with a metallic sheen. A new color in this class. 
Bushes are vigorous and of medium height. Award of Honor by 
the Georgia Dahlia Society. Roots $4.00 
CHEERIO (In.C.) Full fluffy flowers of salmon-rose with long 
stems and good centers. Fine for basket work and an exhibition 
winner. Cheerio is a most prolific cut fiower. Bushes often pro¬ 
duce thirty perfect blooms that keep nearly a week when cut. 
Cheerio won first at Akron, Cleveland and New York. If you 
grow Dahlias for cutting don’t miss Cheerio. Roots $2.00 
MARGIE PARRELLA (F.D.) One of the best white cut flower 
varieties on the market. Blooms will open in full during the hot¬ 
test days of July and August without being bruised or burnt. 
This variety is not only a prolific bloomer, but produces nearly 
twice as many blooms as any other commercial Dahlia on the 
market. Size of blooms without disbudding, 7 inches or more. 
Flowers held facing. Won the blue ribbon over Jersey’s Beauty 
at the New York Show. Roots $5.00 
RADIANT BEAUTY (I.D.) This variety is a seedling of the 
bicolor Freckles, but more beautiful. The color is bright yellow 
marked with lines and dots of vivid scarlet, distributed just 
right to produce a pleasing effect. The flowers are very large 
and can be grown up to 12 inches. Roots $5.00 
THELMA CAIN (I.D.) This variety received a certificate of merit 
at the Storrs Trial Grounds in 19.37 and at East Lansing in 1938. 
Color, light coral red, but jasper pink at the center and on the 
reverse. The giant blooms are held facing on cane-like stems. 
Insect resistant foliage. Roots $10.00 
VIRGINIA RUTE (I.D.) New. An exceptionally large flower on 
extra long stems. Blooms of deep rich velvety maroon with 
broad pointed petals, having tight centers, good form and sub¬ 
stance, are held well out of the foliage on long, erect stems. 
Easily grows to immense size without coddling. 12 to 14 inches 
by 9 inches deep. The bush growth is vigorous,_ the foliage 
insect re.sistant. Height 5 to 6 feet. Don’t miss growing this one. 
Roots $5.00 
VIRGINIA SHIPLEY (I.D.) This Dahlia first won in the seedling 
class at Baltimore. It has been a consistent prize winner and a 
close runner-up for the Achievement Medal at New York and 
Camden. The bloom opens as a formal decorative and develops 
into an informal decorative. A good rugged grower, standing 
adverse weather conditions. Deep lemon yellow with a golden 
hue. Size 9)^ by 6, bush 5 feet. Roots $5.00 
Dahlia Chappaqua Sunset 
Standard Varieties 
A. E. Wheeler (I.D.) A bright pink with no trace of laven¬ 
der. Grows a 5-foot straight, stiff stem with a 10-inch 
flower. Worthy of a place in every good collection.$1.00 
Adolph Mayer (I.D.) A novelty due to its deep color— 
nearly black. Described as velvety French purple to gar¬ 
net, with a black center and a lively glowing sheen. 1.00 
Adorable (I.D.) Peach and yellow. .75 
Amelia Earhart (S.C.) Coral apricot. An outstanding 
variety of great size.75 
American Purity (S.C.) Pure glistening white. Huge 
blooms on the best of stems. Has many winnings to its 
credit. 2.00 
Anna Benedict (I.D.) Rich velvety dark red, almost black 
at the center. A great favorite. 1.00 
Baerne (S.C.) Rose-pink. A topnotcher in every respect. . 1.00 
Ballego’s Surprise (S.C.) Pure white, perfect form. One 
of the finest of its type. 1.00 
Bernice Geer (In.C.) An incurved cactus of old rose suf¬ 
fused with salmon. Blooms, 8 to 9 inches, are carried well 
on long, straight stems. Winner at New York, Cleveland 
and other shows. The best incurved cactus of the season. 
On the Honor Roll and the Dahlia Futurity. 2.00 
Betty Zane (I.D.) Bright pink. If you like them large, don’t 
miss this one.75 
California Idol (I.D.) Huge blooms of clear lemon-yellow 
on a vigorous bush. A standout among the yellows.75 
Challenger (S.C.) Brilliant cardinal-red blooms with high, 
tight centers throughout the season. Has many winnings 
to its credit. 1.00 
Cherokee Brave (I.D.) Oxblood red. 2.00 
Cometeer (St.C) The most vigorous straight cactus Dahlia. 
Blooms of pure gold on long straight stems. Big bushes. 
Certificate of Merit. 2.50 
