O A K L E I G H 
NEW 1940 INTRODUCTIONS 
The following are the best, in our estimation, of the 
1940 introductions. Plants only, are available, grown from 
originators stock and at originators established prices. 
The descriptions, which follow, are according to informa¬ 
tion given us by the introducer and which we consider 
reliable. 
AMERICAN VICTORY (American) 
A formal decorative that because of its tremendous 
depth, looks larger than it’s 8 inch diameter. It is £m 
even tone of oxblood red that does not fade. Plant is 
strong and easy to grow. Clean, medium size foliage 
and good stems. Won two Achievement Medals and 
will win often in larger classes as a result of it quali¬ 
ty. On House Beautiful 1940 Honor Roll. Plant, $3.50 
AZTEC CHIEF (Comstock) 
A formal decorative of unusual light tomato red. An 
excellent growing plant that never stunts. It is a pro¬ 
ducer of many exhibition blooms and is easily grown 
to 11 and 12 inches. A very fast grower and early 
bloomer. Plants attain a height of five feet and blooms 
are held facing on long, straight stems. Won imdis- 
seminated class at San Diego 1939 show. On House 
Beautiful 1940 Honor Roll...Plant, $3.50 
BEGONIA ROSE (Golden Rule) 
Called the Queen of cut flower varieties. Color des¬ 
cribed in name. This new variety in respect to popu¬ 
larity with florist, beauty and keeping is unquestion¬ 
ably in a class with Jersey’s Beauty and Queen City. 
It’s stem is long, strong and always slim. As a pro¬ 
ducer it surpasses all others, being the freest bloomer 
of all cut flower Dahlias and the earliest to bloom. 
Winner of two Certificates of Merit and Achievement 
Medal at Ohio Valley Dahlia show. On 1940 Flower 
Grower Honor Roll.Plant, $5.00 Net 
BILLY LARCH (Etherington) 
A worthy semi-cactus of large size. Color a very deep 
crimson, almost black at center. Blooms carried on 
strong, cane-like stems always facing. Foliage, dark 
and insect resistant. Height about 5 feet. Can be 
grown up to 13 inches without forcing. Winner of spe¬ 
cial cash prize at Englewood, N. J. and runner up 
for Achievement Medal at A. D. S. show, New York 
City. On 1940 Flower Grower Honor Roll.-Plant, $5.00 
CHEER LEADER (Sparks) 
A new formal,—unexcelled as a cut flower. Self color 
of rose pink with long strong stems. Size 6 to 8 
inches. Prolific bloomer.Plant, $3.00 net 
DEEP PURPLE (Stephenson-Ruschmohr) 
Its name is its color. Blooms 10 to 12 inches with 
great depth. Good stems and splendid dark green foli¬ 
age. Certificate of Merit Winner at Storrs. On 1940 
House Beautiful and Flower Grower Honor Rolls. 
.......PIant, $3.50 
EVELYN CHANDLER (Ballay) 
A semi-cactus Dahlia growing 10 to 13 inches by 6 
to 7 inches deep. Color is bright golden apricot with 
deeper shadings on the reverse. A straight petaled 
semi-cactus which has been called a Gold Satan. On 
1940 House Beautiful Honor Roll.Plant $5.00 net 
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