1940 Introductions of Other Growers 
AUTUMN ROSE (Morgan)—A real aristocrat, being a seedling of 
Jerome Kern and Jane Cowl. Blooms range from 9-11 inches, with a great 
depth. The formation of the face of the bloom greatly resembles Jane Cowl 
but the petals curl and twist back to the stem like Jerome Kern. The color 
is very pleasing, being deep rose pink to old rose, different in shade from 
any other variety. Stems are long and strong and the blooms keep well, 
making an excellent cut and exhibition flower. Bushes are quite prolific, 
very vigorous and form large clumps. Awarded a medal of honor at the 
Alabama trial grounds 1939. 
Roots $5.00 Net; '/ 2 -Clumps $7.50 net; Clumps $12.50 net; Plants $2.50 net. 
CHEMAR S DAHLIAMUM (Chemar). A striking new type of informal. 
Very similar to a huge Japanese Chrysanthemum. Color a bright Cadium 
apricot with a golden sheen. The extra long petals recurve to stem, form¬ 
ing a very deep flower which is held erect on long stiff stems, well above 
a large six-foot plant.Blooms average 12 inches by 10 inches. Even under or¬ 
dinary field culture the centers arealways full. Certified at the A. D. S. 
trial grounds with a score of 86 and notation, “We consider this a good 
dahlia.” Also featured in Dudley’s Honor Roll. Roots $10.00; Plants $4.00. 
EVELYN CHANDLER (Ballay)—straight petal semi-cactus which 
has been called a Gold Satan. Size of bloom 10 to 13 inches by 6 to 7 
inches deep. Color is bright golden apricot with deeper shadings on reverse 
of the petals which show through, especially at the center of the flower. 
It was selected by the guest of honor (an annual custom) at the San Fran¬ 
cisco show to be named for her. 
J. W. Currie selected this variety as one of the eight new dahlias 
seen on his travels which impressed him as particularly outstanding. 
Plants $5.00. 
EVENTIDE (Bissell)—A rich dep violet purple. Scored 86 at A. D. S. 
Trial Grounds in 1938. Blue ribbon winner. It is an informal decorative and, 
at the end of each petal is deeply lacerated, forming two or three distinct 
parts. Height of plant four feet, with flowers 10 by 12 inches, and 6 inches 
deep. Stems and centers continue good until frost. On the leading honor 
rolls. One of the eight of the new releases selected by J. W. Currie, as be¬ 
ing outstanding. Plants $3.35. 
GAY CABALLERO (Morgan)—Selected by J. W. Johnston and Lynn 
Dudley for Honor Rolls of 1940. A beautiful deep red incurved cactus of un¬ 
usual form and color. The formation is most distinctive, as the ends of the 
petals twist abruptly at right angles to the main body of the flower, giving 
a staghorn effect. The 7-9 inch blooms are borne early and profusely on 
long, strong stems, well above the sturdy bush. The flowers keep well when 
cut. Gay Cabellero has been a centr of attraction since it won the Blue 
Ribbon in the two-year-old class at Akron in 1937 by defeating a number 
of other fine entries. A leading judge, after seeing Gay Caballero on exhibit, 
wrote to the Mid West Dahlia News: “A perfect incurved cactus without 
a perceptible fault.” Gay Caballero was one of two varieties to win a Blue 
Ribbon in the undisseminated classes at the 1939 Mid West Show at Cleve¬ 
land. 
Roots $5.00 net; '/z-Clumps $7.50 net; Clumps $12.50 net; Plants $2.50 net. 
KING COLE (Ballay). It is an informal decorative 12 inches to 14 inches by 
7 inches to 8 inches deep. Color a very deep maroon red, with velvety-like 
texture and fine substance. It is a strong grower with splendid stems. It won 
the medal for best 1940 introduction at San Francisco. Johnston Honor Roll. 
Plants $5.00 
SULTAN OF CHEMAR (Chemar).A bright pink formal. Sport of Sultan 
of Hillcrest with all the good habits of its parent. Only difference is color. 
Strong grower. Produces huge, full-centered flowers throughout the season, 
starting early and continuing until frost. The stems are stiff and long, hold¬ 
ing blooms upright. Roots $10.00; Plants $4.00. 
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