For better dahlias, join the American Dahlia Society 
VIIWJINIA RUTE (Informal Decorative) Chappaqua Gardens—An exception¬ 
ally large flower on extra long stems. Blooms of deep rich velvety maroon 
with broad pointed petals, having tight centers, good form and substance 
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, foliage insect resistant. Height 5 to 6 feet. 
Roots $5.00 Plant $2.00 
VOLCANO (Richardson) I. D. to F. D.—Color orange flame red that does not 
fade or burn. Bloom averages 11 to 12 inches diameter, and 7 by 8 inches 
depth. A real fine dahlia and a Prize Winner. Fine bush, good foliage, the 
best of stem, and an exceptionally good grower. Height of plant 5 feet. 
Root $2.00 
WATCHUNG GIANT (Smith) I. D.—Color, deep amber yellow suffused orange 
carmine. One of the best of the 1937 Introductions. The blooms are not 
only large, but also beautiful. Root $2.00 
WHITE WONDER (I. D.)—Bloom, 11x7. A pure white dahlia. The giant 
blooms are well formed with long pointed, twisted and curled petals. Gives 
the flower a light fluffy appearance. This dahlia comes to us as a cross of 
Fort Monmouth and Ida Perkins. On Mr. Hart’s Honor Roll. Height, 
5 feet. Roots 50c 
WAYVILLE BEAUTY (F. D.)—Pure white blosoms of medium large size and 
great depth. An unusually fine commercial dahlia and is outstanding also 
for the garden and for exhibition. The plants are of an open, branching 
growth with long, stiff and easily disbudded stems. Flowers profusely. 
Roots $2.50 
W. J. IRWIN (I. D.)—Color, deep pink. Immense flower on cane-like stem. 
A wonderful producer. Height, feet. Roots 25c 
WENOKA F. D. (Hulin-Parrella)—A huge decorative of a solid Rosy Mauve or 
deep Magenta. This is the flower that caused such a sensation at East Lansing 
Trial Gardens where it won a Certificate with a score of 88. Roots $1.00 
WAGSCHAL’S PHANOMEN (I. D. 
Wagschal-Parrella)—Color, Canarj/ 
yellow. Blooms up to 12 inches, 
erect on cane like stems. Formation 
perfect. The immense blooms have 
a wavy petal formation. This 
dahlia is just a little different from 
the regular run of yellows. A 
good plant. Insect resisting foliage. 
A real fine dahlia, and we recom¬ 
mend this dahlia very highly. (A 
dahlia with a shower of blooms) 
was awarded a ‘‘Certificate of 
Merit” by the German Dahlia So¬ 
ciety in 1938. Also on Mr. Robert’s 
Honor Roll in THE FLOWER 
GROWER. Height of plant, 
ft. Root $7.50 - Plant $3.50 
WAGSCHAL’S PHANOMEN 
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