gardens 
CLARA CARDER (FD) 
This variety is a beautiful shade of cyclamen pink— 
in a color class by itself. Blooms 10 to 12 inches on 
strong stems. Plant is a vigorous grower and insect 
proof.-.Root, $ .50 
COMETEER (STR. C) 
A splendid new straight cactus, — early flowering 
and free blooming. Color is a clear bright golden 
buflF. This variety grows from 6 to 9 inches in dia¬ 
meter and has unexcelled stems for cutting. 
.Plant, $ .75 ; Root, $1.50 
CORNELL (ID) 
A fine new bi-color of garnet and white. Average size 
of bloom 8 to 9 inches, perfectly formed. The plant 
is a strong grower with heavy, tough foliage. This 
Dahlia commands immediate attention because of its 
beautiful color combination.Plants only $ 1.00 
DARCY SAINSBURY (FD) 
An outstanding white decorative and winner of many 
prizes. Blooms 8 to 10 inches on the best of stems. 
Strong healthy grower and very profuse bloomer. 
We consider this variety the BEST white decorative 
we have grown.Plant, $ .75; Root, $1.50 
D. W. MORROW (ID) 
An immense cardinal red Dahlia—unusually rich in 
color. This variety always attracts very much attention 
in our gardens. The massive flowers, which reach a 
size of 10 inches by 6 inches deep, are sometimes 
supported with difficulty by the stems on account of 
the weight....Root, $ .50 
DR. M. A. HOWE (FD) 
A most attractive variety in color and form. Color is 
deep tyrian rose which is enhanced by the abundant 
dark green foliage. Flowers average 7 to 9 inches on 
long, stiff stems. We recommend this variety, strong¬ 
ly.Plant,$1.00; Root, $2.00 
DOLLY MADISON (ID) 
The color of this fine new Dahlia is a rich viridine 
yellow, shading to light bronze,—Bittersweet pink 
reverse. Blooms 10 to 11 inches across and of good 
depth. Stems long and stiff, holding the flowers facing, 
high above the foliage.Root, $1.50 
EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE (ID) 
One of the best of the 1939 introductions. Its color is 
magnificent,—a soft, clear rose pink. An unusually 
large Dahlia and can easily be grown 12 to 13^ inches 
in diameter. The stem is perfect and bush is very 
rugged and hardy. Winner of many prizes. 
..Plant, $3.50; Root, $10.00 
EDNA FERBER (SC) 
Always a winner because it has the necessary qualities 
of a perfect Dahlia. The color is coral shading to old 
gold. Blooms are large on the best of stems. Root, $.50 
ELISSA LANDI (FD) 
Color is jasper pink blended with warm buff, giving an 
effect of brilliant orange. Blooms average 8 to 9 
inches, without forcing, on stems of long length and 
strength. Plant is a strong grower and foliage insect- 
resisting..Root, $ ..50 
FOREST FIRE (ID) 
It is, as the name indicates, a flashy color lemon 
yellow and rich scarlet. A strong grower and profuse 
bloomer.....Root, $ .50 
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