GLORIA BACKER F. D. (Tudor-Guntle) Seldom does purple predominate in any list 
of new dahlias but that is the case this season. Here is another of that color 
worthy of a place in any garden. We were greatly impressed by this one at the 
shows last fall. The flowers are fairly large, stems are wonderful, and it has foliage 
that is very dark, heavy and leathery. In appearance, it will do well, even under 
adverse conditions. Its record on the show tables last fall is evidence of its win¬ 
ning ability. The color is described as clear dahlia purple. 
Plant $3.50 
MANHATTAN I. D. (Veile) A very large, orange red, which won the American Home 
Achievement at New York, Wilmington, Del., Peekskill, N. Y., and Englewood, N. J., 
in addition to the Derril W. Hart medal at New York, and other winnings at strong 
shows. Each petal is margined a deeper red and each has yellow at the base. The 
petals twist, showing a buff reverse. In all, it is a very flashy flower. 
Plant $5.00 
PROGRESS I. D. (Salem) Our reports indicate this is one of the largest of the 1940 
introductions. The color is a rosy mauve. Flowers have exhibition quality and are 
carried on very long, strong stems. The wavy petals fall well back to the stem 
giving the flower great depth. A good grower, with a reputation of never stunt¬ 
ing, even in the hottest weather. Plant $7.50 
THE GOVERNOR F. D. (Berwick-Dahliadel) A bright sulphur yellow, which is without 
question, a formal decorative. Beautiful form,‘with wide wavy petals that roll back 
at the tips. The blooms are large, with long erect stems. Rugged plants. Winner 
of fourteen blue ribbons as a seedling. Good formals are scarce and this one fills 
a real need. Plant $2.50 
VICTORY F. D. (Asther-Ruschmohr) There has been little competition in the pink formal 
classes in recent years. Here is a large dahlia with great depth that should prove 
very formidable in this class. Stems and foliage are excellent, and the flower is a 
good keeper. A winner at Chicago, New York, Camden, and Rockville Center. 
Plant $3.50 
TIP S. C. A miniature semi-cactus from Holland. Sulphur yellow, with rather blunt tips. 
Plant $1.00 
LITTLE DIAMOND S. C. This beautiful pink, with yellow at the base of the petals, is 
one of the best we have ever seen. A true miniature from Holland. 
Plant $1.00 
PICKANINNY St. (O'Neal-Guntle) A very striking, deep oxblood red, orchid flowering 
variety. A bit on the unusual in this type of flower. Vigorous grower and prolific 
bloomer. Plant $1.50 
MOVIES FOR YOUR MEETINGS 
In co-operation with Mr. J. W. Cowle, one of Ohio's leading 
amateur dahlia growers, we have prepared a series of dahlia 
movies, which are available for showing by established flower 
groups. The dahlia Is shown from the propagating stage through 
the entire season, Including many feet of dahlia blooms and gar¬ 
dens in full color. Films are 16 mm. About twelve hundred feet 
are now available, requiring more than an hour to show. 
Societies desiring the use of these films are advised to apply 
as eary as possible. There Is no charge connected with the show¬ 
ing of the films. No advertising matter Is Incorporated In them. 
We offer this as another service of the Rocky River Dahlia Gardens 
In the Interest of this superb flower. 
