DISCOVERY (Salem, 1937), I. D. 
Deep rosy magenta with deep reddish garnet center. Many ot 
the petals twist, showing a rose reverse. Very attractive in 
color. Bush of medium height; stems are strong. Excellent for 
forcing for the largest bloom class. Shown once against most 
of the big ones, winning first. Very fine in garden this season. 
Plants 60c Roots $1.25 
DON SOWTON (Australia), I. D, 
A true sport of Mrs. Sowton. Excellent habit of growth with 
flowers of largest size; a real winner. Color, mauve pink, and 
very new. We feel most fortunate to be able to offer this 
splendid very new variety. On J, W, Johnston's Honor Roll. 
Plants $2.00 
DORIS ARLEEN (Hulin, 1940), I .D. 
Here is a deep full informal pink. 8 to 9 inches held on won¬ 
derful stiff stems and gets better as season advances. It has 
won several Blue Ribbons and is a real gem in any collection. 
Plants $2.00 net 
DREAM BEAUTY (Putnam, 1938), Deco. 
Bi-color nice long, wide pointed petals of lavender purple, with 
white tip about % inch in length. Good strong plants and 
something new. 
Plants 65c Roots $1.50 
DULCIENA, I. C. 
This is one of the most beautiful red cuctus that can be found. 
It is a seedling of Miss Belgium and is becoming more popular 
than its parent. 
Roots 50c 
DWIGHT MORROW (Dahliadel, 1931), I. D. 
A gigantic cardinal red Dahlia much admired by visitors for 
its rich color. (H. R.) 
Roots 50c 
EARLY YELLOW GIANT, 1. D. 
An extra fine canary yellow cut flower from Europe. Stems 
hard and straight. 
Roots 85c 
EDITH A. LEHMAN (Kemp, 1935) 
Bloom ten by five, bush five feet. One of the/ 1935 introductions 
that is very favorably talked of and worthy of your trial. Color 
brilliant old rose with salmon suffusion. Stems strong, holding 
flowers well above the foliage. Petals are rather broad and 
heavy, giving the flower a rich appearance. (H. R.) 
Roots $1.00 
EDWARD REINFLEISCH (Reinfleisch), F. D. 
This is one of the best reds. A magnificent flower of glorious 
hue held- erect on sturdy cane-like stems. 
Roots 40c 
ELINOR M. RADDELL (Felsinger), 1. D. 
Lovely shell pink shading to deep rose at center. It is a fine, 
clean growing Dahlia. Certificate of Merit, Storrs, 1932. Mr, 
Hart in his Honor Rolls of 1933, says: "It is very beautiful," 
And very fine in 1938. 
Roots 40c 
ELISSA LANDI (Cordes-Eastman), F. D. 
Bright coral self-color, very attractive, held on long straight 
stems well out of the foliage. Does not fade or burn. Prolific 
bloomer. Nine-inch flowers are thick; making it almost a ball¬ 
shaped flower. 
Roots 65c 
EL RUBIO (Redfern, 1939), 1. D. 
Rich velvety red of deepest shade. Grows up to 12 inches and 
very thick. Large thick leathery foliage and strong grower. 
Outstanding winner in the west. 
Plants $3.00 
ELITE SUNSET (85), I. D. 
A very beautiful variety. Color, yellow center and out petals 
rose. Very attractive and strong grower, medium tall growing. 
Roots 50c 
EMMA WALKER (Mac Dowell, 1939), S. C. 
A very large flower that was good enough to win the Ameri¬ 
can Home Achievement Medal. An early profuse flowering 
habit, splendid plant and stems. Color yellow shaded old 
rose with some lavender showing on tips of unopened petals. 
Very fine. 
Plants $1.50 
EMMESSEE (Roberts, 1939), 1. D. 
Pronounced as you would say the letters M.S.C. and named in 
lionor of Michigan State College. A super Dahlia that is fool¬ 
proof. Big salmon formal. Winner of American Home Achieve¬ 
ment medal. 
Plant $1.50 Roots $4.00 
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