ROSEMARY DAHLIA GARDENS, MARTINS FERRY, OHIO 
not an early bloomer it is well to allow the very 
spectacular crown flower to bloom for exhibition 
purposes. 
Roots $1.50. 
LORD OF AUTUMN (Almy) 
Informal Decorative—1934 
The greatest of all dahlias to date. This dahlia 
won for us in 1934 the President’s Cup at the 
Ohio Dahlia Society show at Cleveland for the 
most outstanding feature at the show ; also the 
President’s Cup at the West Virginia Dahlia 
Society show at Fairmont for the best (12) 
blooms in vase, also won President’s Prize for 
best vase of (12) blooms in 1935. The color of 
this dahlia is a rich, deep golden yellow, with 
size easily reaching 11 inches. The formation is 
as wonderful as the size, with its long, pointed 
and slightly twisting petals recurve till the stem 
is hidden for six inches or more, making the 
flower resemble a giant “Mum.” Honor Roll 
1934. Our stock of this dahlia is the best that 
can be purchased anywhere in the country and 
this year we offer the finest stock of roots we 
ever harvested from this dahlia—all grown from 
ROOT STOCK. 
Roots 75c. 
BAERNE* 
Incurved Cactus—1935 
The 1935 winner of the Silver Challenge Cup 
of the Dutch Dahlia Society. Won the President’s 
Cup for us the past season at the West Virginia 
Dahlia Society Show with a vase of 11 blooms. 
Undoubtedly this variety merits this distinction 
fully. Some of its first class qualities are the 
long, strong stems, the beautiful form and color, 
being old salmon-rose. Very rich-flowering. We 
highly recommend this dahlia as a real dahlia. 
Roots 50c. 
BALLEGO’S SURPRISE* 
Semi-Cactus—1935 
No doubt this variety is one of the finest 
novelties of this season. The flowers have a real 
Hybrid Cactus form, they entirely resemble those 
of the variety, Frau O’Bracht, and have a pure 
white color. Specially suitable for cut flowers, 
because they remain fresh for a long time. 
Selected for Trial Garden at England, Certificate 
of the Trial Garden at Holland, Certificate First 
Class. This dahlia was the champion European 
dahlia of 1936. Selected for trial at Wisley, 
London ; Award of Merit Belgian Dahlia Society 
at Seraing, Belgium; Award of Merit by Bulb 
Growers Association of Amsterdam, Holland ; 
Award of Merit by the Holland Dahlia Society 
of Holland ; First Class Certificates at Amsterdam 
and Haarlem, Holland ; First Class Certificate at 
Brussells, Belgium ; Certificate at trial grounds at 
Haarlem, Holland, and last an Award of Merit 
at Paris, France. 
Roots 50c. 
MRS. C. E. WILDON (Dixie Dahlia 
Gardens) Formal Decorative—1938 
This dahlia is about what any grower could ex¬ 
pect of a dahlia, giving plenty of bloom. Grows 
to a height of about 5 feet, with strong leathery 
foliage, stems hold the flower erect. Color is a 
scarlet red, orange reverse, size 6 x 10 inches. 
This dahlia was also given a Certificate of Merit 
at East Lansing in 1937, also is an Honor Roll 
dahlia. 
Roots $1.00. 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE 
(Murphy-Success) Informal Decorative 
Immense dark red that has won its share of 
prizes the past season. The bush and stem are 
very good, but it is the unusual size of this 
dahlia that makes it stand out. On the Honor 
Roll. 
Roots $1.00. 
KARDINAAL VONROSSUM* 
Really a delight to grow this beautiful dahlia, 
which has a beautiful violet purple colored flower. 
Very spectacular novelty of great size. Recom¬ 
mended for the exhibitor as well as a garden 
plant. Received two first class Certificates in 
Holland. 
Roots $2.00. Plants $1.00. 
ENKART PRIMA* 
Semi-Cactus 
Challenge Cup Winner, at Belgian and First 
Class Certificate. A beautiful and attractive 
novelty. It is a soft deep salmon color with a 
deep yellow center. Perfect keeping qualities 
extra suitable for exhibitions and for cutting. 
Plants $1.00. 
JEAN PATURET* (France) 
Straight Cactus 
It was our pleasure to grow this new Dahlia 
last season. A fine, large, brilliant yellow, with 
the best of stems, and growing habits. A Cer¬ 
tificate winner and one of the longest keeping 
varieties in water. EXTRA. 
Roots $1.50. Strong Plants $1.00. 
LE JOY 
Informal Decorative 
Another Honor Roll Dahlia and an outstanding 
prize winner. Won first prize for best Informal 
Decorative and Sweepstake for best undissemin¬ 
ated Dahlia at Washington Capitol Dahlia Show 
at Olympia. A rare new color, very deep blush 
orchid, with many of the blooms tipped pure 
white, making a striking effect. Blooms are 
large, good depth, and stems are long and always 
perfectly erect. Medium tall plants with good 
habits. Petals are broad with just enough wave 
to take it gracefully out of the formal class. 
Roots 75c. 
ELISSA LANDI (Cordes-Eastman) 
Formal Decorative—1934 
A beautiful light orange (the originator calls 
it coral) flower. The petals fold back to the stem 
making a perfect ball. Fine stem and foliage, 
and an excellent keeper when cut. Best grown to 
four canes. On the Honor Roll. 
Roots 50c. 
KATIE-K (Lakeside) 
Informal Decorative 
A giant informal decorative, deep rose pink in 
color, with white veins in the petal that lighten 
the flower considerably. Grows 5 to 6 feet tall 
with blooms 11 x 6 inches. An open grower, 
and free bloomer. Scored a certificate at both 
Storrs and East Lansing, and is listed on all 
Honor Rolls. A dahlia that will please you in 
every way. 
Roots $2.50. Plants $1.00. 
*A11 dahlias marked with asterisks are of European origination. 
DonH forget to plant something new in your garden. 
