SPECIAL AWARDS OF 1939 
Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, September 4: Best display of 
dahlias, 100 to 150 blooms, at least ten varieties. Twenty-two entries, 
eighteen ribbons. 
Cincinnati, September 30 to October 1: Sweepstakes for most, 
poinst, open to all. Grand sweepstakes for most points, over entire 
show. House Beautiful medal, entry Hillside gold. 
Louisville, October 7 to 8: Nineteen entries, sixteen ribbons. 
Six special awards— 
Best 6 Ball Dahlias. 
Best 3-bloom, entry. Pink Elegance. 
Best 12 Ball Dahlias, open to all, Tecumseh and Wolverine 
Gem, awarded silver medal. 
The House Beautiful Futurity medal, entry. Hillside Gold. 
Best entry of 15 blooms, Cherokee Brave, awarded Growers’ 
special prize. 
Best entry outside of Jefferson county, awarded Couried Jour¬ 
nal ribbon. 
(The picture opposite, is medals—all won in 1939). 
Dahlias excel in popularity. They produce more flowers to the 
plant and have more variation in color and shape than any other out¬ 
door flower in existence. 
MID-WEST DAHLIA SHOW 
LOUISVILLE, SEPT. 21-22. 
It’s very important to plant the correct -type and color, for 
each class, in the particular section you are qualified to exhibit, in 
this manner help glorify the dahlia in show room, by sharing its 
beauty with others, and at the same time you may enjoy the thrill of 
winning ribbons. 
