AZURA I. D. (Ballay) A tall growing, rugged plant with flowers very large in diameter. 
Late season bloomer but the fact that it can consistently produce flowers twelve 
inches or more in diameter makes it desirable in the garden. Color rosy lilac. 
Roof .75 
*BALLEGO'S GLORY F. D. A medium sized flower of mahogany, edged gold. This Is 
one for those who want something different. 
Root .50 
♦BALLEGO’S SURPRISE S. C. A real top- 
notcher best described as a white Frau 
O. Bracht. Plants have more vigor than 
the latter variety. A fine dahlia In the 
garden as well as one of the best ex¬ 
hibition and commercial varieties. We 
recommend this one very highly. 
Root $ 1.00, Plant .50 
♦BERGER'S JEWEL In. C. A very useful and 
dainty cactus, greatly admired by our 
visitors. Suitable for exhibition and 
especially fine in arrangements and bas¬ 
kets. The color Is a soft lilac rose at 
the tips shading to white at the base of 
the petals. Root $1.00, Plant .50 
BETTE DAVIS S. C. (Cordes) A standout in 
its color and class as an exhibition va¬ 
riety. The large, well formed flowers 
are rosy lavender to deep lavender. 
Excellent stems. Root $1.00, Plant .50 
BLACK KNIGHT I .D. (Kemp) A very large variety of the darkest maroon, held well 
above the tall, sturdy bushes on strong stems. A bit late but its large size and 
uncommon color makes it worth waiting for. 
Root .50 
BLUE RIVER F. D. (Salem) The most consistent winner in the lavender formal class at all 
shows. Flowers are large, well formed and of a deep lavender shade. 
Root .75 
♦BRONZE RAYONETTE In. C. One of the better recent Introductions from Holland. 
Well formed flowers abundantly produced on excellent stems. The color Is very 
nearly old rose, rather than bronze, as the name would suggest. 
Plants only .75 
BURCH FORAKER 1. D. (Slocum) Here Is a dahlia that commands instant attention in 
the garden, because of its excellent growing habits and very large, brilliant, flame 
colored flowers. Stems and carriage of the flower are ideal. This variety was the 
highest scoring dahlia at the Midwest Trial Grounds of The American Dahlia Society, 
East Lansing, Mich., in 1938. It is bound to become popular. 
Root $5.00, Plant $1.50 
BURGUNDY I. D. (Redfern) Large deep flowers of a wine purple color. The plants are 
very strong and quite tall. Foliage Is dark green and insect resistent. 
Root $2.00, Plant .75 
BALLEGO’S SURPRISE 
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS 
When ordering dahlias, first obtain permit to import from Department of Agriculture, 
Ottawa, Ontario, and send us the number of your permit with order. We must have 
this before shipment can be made. 
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