LARGE FLOWERING VARIETIES — Continued 
F. 1). denotes Formal Decorative. 1. I). Informal Decorative 
S. C. Semi-Cactus 
JOYCE LOUISE This big orchid-pink informal has won and been 
certified wherever shown. Certified at East Lansing, Mich., and 
Berkeley, Calif., and won the American Home Achievement Medal 
at St. Louis show in 1 038. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
JVDR. K. SVODODA (I. I).) This was a 1937 European introduc¬ 
tion which we liked very much on account of its beautiful rose 
coloring. Received a Certificate of Merit at Storrs in 1937 from 
which we give the color description, “Rose color and deep rose 
color, back rose pink with high amparo purple tints." Quite large 
with long medium to heavy stems. Roots $ .50 
KENTUCKY SPORTSMAN An eye catching bi-color of lemon yel¬ 
low at the center with outer petals of amber and old gold, each 
petal tipped pure white. Blooms well and has good stems. 
Roots $1.50 Plants $ .50 
KINO PETER (F. D.) It is difficult to imagine a more pleasing 
combination of colors than shown in this new importation. The 
base is white softly overlaid with amethyst and pale rose. Size 
medium, long stems and very fine for cut flowers and baskets. 
Roots $1.50 Plants $ .50 
KISS ME (S. C.) A very unusual bi-color of about four inches in 
diameter. The base color is garnet red with the petals edged and 
tipped white. An exceedingly free bloomer and a splendid cut 
flower. Should be a winner in the medium size classes. Roots $ .50 
laetarf; (i. d.) A brilliant orange red suffused gold which strike 
you right in the eye when you see it. Medium size, a grand cut 
flower making it unusual for basket work. 
Roots $ .50 Plants $ .50 
LORI) OP AUTUMN (F. D.) This bright yellow giant has become 
one of the most popular varieties wherever Dahlias are grown. 
The blooms are very large and deep and the stems the best. Has 
a grand record as a prize winner. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
LOIS WALCHER (F. D.) This attracted more attention than did 
perhaps any other Dahlia in our gardens last year. The colors are 
amaranth to pansy purple with the outer edges contrasted pure 
white. To many it proved disappointing as the size is medium but 
we very much liked the style of growth as well as the large num¬ 
ber of blooms it produced and believe to many who grow Dahlias 
for garden decoration and cutting it will be most satisfactory. 
Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
MARY TALLMADUE (I. D.) A Dahlia of decidedly different colors 
being a peculiar old rose shaded mulberry pink with a smoky over¬ 
cast. Large size, and bushes are strong growers Roots $ .50 
MISS BELGIUM (Cactus) A medium size cactus which is very 
useful in arrangements. Stems are wiry and blooms last well 
when cut. Color bright orange. Roots $ .50 
MONARCH OF THE EAST (F. D.) This attracted much atten¬ 
tion in our garden last year on account of its collosal size and 
brilliant orange bronze color. All blooms were at least a foot in 
diameter with wide spreading petals having a tough waxy finish. 
Cane-like stems. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
AlOHAWK CHIEF (S C.) Our introduction for 1938 which we 
believe can compete with the iargest. It is informal decorative in 
type, a very deep, rich velvety cardinal red in color and has extra 
long petals which point forward and have a slight twist which adds 
to the appeal of the bloom; centers are high and full. Good sub¬ 
stance. Stems carry the blooms facing and are of good length. 
Foliage thick and insect resistant. Certificate of Merit, Georgia 
Test Gardens, 1937. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
MONMOUTH CHAMPION (I. I).) A big spreading flower which 
can be grown as large as any of them. The color is a brilliant 
orange scarlet. Stems and other habits good. Roots $ .50 
MRS. HELEN (iOETZOER (I. D.) A 1940 introduction originated 
by Mr. Frank Goetzger of Mt. Rainier, Md. 
The most artistic yellow informal to date. Size 7 to 10 by 5 
inches deep on strong straight stems held facing 6 to 8 inches above 
uppermost pair of leaves. A real good Dahlia, early and late. A 
sure winner in the 8 inch class. Certificate of Honor Georgia Trial 
Garden. Roots $3.00 Plants $1.00 
MRS. GEOROE LE BOUTILLIER (1. D.) A new carmine red 
which rivals Murphy’s Masterpiece in many ways. It is flatter in 
formation and the blooms are more regularly formed. The blooms 
may be grown to very large size and are produced on sturdy plants. 
Roots $ .50 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE (1. D.) This immense red is a prize 
winner whenever shown. It can be grown larger than any other 
existing variety and with no particular forcing. Color rich red. 
Roots $ .75 Plants $ .75 
MYRA HOWARD (I. D.) A massive flower of the Cowl type with 
firm heavy stems. The color is a combination of saffron yellow, 
gold and tints of salmon, the entire effect being an ochrous orange. 
Roots $ .50 
NANCY DUNNE (I. D.) Similar in color to the old Californian 
Papillon, having many of the good features of this variety, and 
none of its faults. The color is a hit difficult to describe, being a 
combination of salmon, tan and gold, with just a slight magenta 
reverse, although this is not all noticeable. 
Roots $1.50 Plants $ .75 
NAGEL’S GIANT This big fellow comes from Belgium and can 
compare favorably with the best of our own introductions. The 
color is deep salmon suffused golden yellow. A robust growing 
plant producing immense flowers on cane-like stems. 
Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
NEW DEAL (I. D.) Varying shades of brilliant orange tend to 
make this a variety of unusual coloring. Plants sturdy growers 
giving a fine lot of blooms. Roots $ .50 
OLYMPIC SUNSET (S. C.) An outstanding Honor Roll variety of 
1935. Color is apricot orange and coral with a blending of lemon 
yellow. Fine high centers of perfect semi-cactus form. 
Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
ORIENTAL GLORY (I. D.) An orange beauty which comes to us 
from the Mid West. The glowing orange blooms are most attrac¬ 
tive and we really know of nothing just like it. Stems are long 
with blooms nicely placed, foliage is healthy and clean. Another 
Certificate of Merit and Honor Roll variety. Roots $ .50 
OAKLEIGH MONARCH (F. D.) This crimson carmine giant has 
been a favorite wherever shown in the two years it has been on 
the market. Habit of growth is very vigorous, substance is good. 
Size from 8 inches to 11 inches. Habit of growth is very vigor¬ 
ous, substance is good. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
PEPPERMINT CANDY (S. C.) Cream striped and splashed car¬ 
mine. We introduced this Dahlia in 1924 and it still continues to 
be one of our largest sellers in spite of the fact that the stems are 
not strong enough to properly support the blooms. Nothing 
exactly like it. Roots $ .50 
PHANTOM (I. D.) A large bi-coolr of purple with white edge and 
stiff stems. Plants $ .75 
PRESIDENT BENES (I. D.) We believe this to be one of the finest 
recent importations. Plants in our gardens were laden with huge 
blooms from early to late. The color is an unusual copper bronze 
with a slight silvery sheen. Cane-like stems. 
Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
PRINCE OF PERSIA (I. D.) A new red from the West which is 
making good. The flowers arc very large, frequently a foot in 
diameter, of the most rich glistening crimson imaginable. The 
bushes are tall with a tough healthy foliage. Roots $ .50 
RENATE MUELLER (Cac.) One of the finest in this section. The 
color is creamy yellow overcast peach pink. A fine bloomer and a 
beautiful flower when cut. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
ROCK LEY MOON (F. D.) A huge, deep waxy yellow. A reliable 
standby in the yellow classes. Roots $ .50 
. Pompon Dahlias 
AIMEE Very small, free flowering bronze 
AMBER QUEEN Fine, deep amber with apricot suffusions 
BRUNETTE Crimson striped and blotched white 
BOB WHITE Perfectly formed pure white 
DARKNESS Deep maroon. One of the darkest we have 
DEE DEE Lovely soft lilac — 
DR. FERN A lovely soft pink. One of the best of this color 
DOUGLAS TUCKER Golden yellow overshaded red 
ETTA Crimson with deep white edges. 
FASHION Deep amber to apricot. Cut leaf petals 
GEORGE IRELAND Dainty and nicely formed mauve pink 
GIRLIE Neat small lavender 
GOLDEN QUEEN Deep yellow. Used as a commercial cut 
flower 
HAZEL Yellow, overcast pinkish bronze 
HILDA SEARLE A grand pink cutting variety. Very free 
flowering . 
HONEY Pale honey yellow with faint suffusion of red on 
edges. An early and constant bloomer 
JESSICA Amber and salmon with a tint of red 
JOE FETTE Glistening pure white 
JOHNNIE Maroon-crimson, nicely formed. 
KITTY BARRET Golden yellow, edged reddish purple 
LITTLE DAVID Deep orange A good one for cutting or 
exhibition - 
LITTLE DOROTHY White with orange markings 
LITTLE EDITH Yellow, tipped bronze, very small exhibition 
flower 
LITTLE MABEL Golden yellow witli bronze and pink overcast 
LITTLE MARY Almost black. Very small and regular form 
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD The name gives a very clear 
description of it. It is a rich, but yet very brilliant red, has 
long stems and blooms most freely. Size is medium 
Roots $ .75 Plants 
MARY MUNNS Fuchia, with a darker sheen. Good stems 
PRIDE Deep, rich red 
SNOWCLAD Very prolific pure white 
SHERRY 1937 introduction. Good purple Poms are not plen¬ 
tiful or satisfactory. Sherry will fit very nicely in this vacancy. 
The color is deep purple throughout; perfect exhibition form 
and size, and easy grower as well as early, free bloomer. Roots 
SUNNYDAYBREAK Deep yellow shaded red 
YELLOW GEM Fine canary yellow with good stems 
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OMAR KHAYYAM (F. D.) This big red has much the appearance 
of Jersey’s Beacon, but the plants are much better growers, and 
the plants have fine long stems. Tile color is Chinese red shading 
to orange, being somewhat lighter at tips. Roots $ .35 
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JMiniaturLi 
A Prize-Winning Show Arrangement of Pompons 
Arrangement of Orchid Flowering Dahlias 
AMEILA Miniature Single. Mauve and salmon. Medium size 
and a good bloomer. Roots $ .50 
AMI BARILLET Miniature single. Purple foliage with blooms of 
pure garnet. Roots $ .50 
BABY FRANCIS This pink Miniature was produced in our own 
garden. Long upright stents; blooms about 2 y 2 to 3 inches and 
are produced in such abundance as to almost hide the bush. The 
color is amaranth with perhaps a suggestion of deep orchid. 
Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
BABY ROYAL Miniature Semi-Cactus to Duplex. Apricot, yellow 
and orange. An old standby in this section which may always 
be depended on for a display of blooms. Roots $ .35 
BISHOP OF LLANDAFF Miniature Duplex. Color is bright scar¬ 
let with garnet toward center and a bright yellow disk. Lacv 
foliage of a reddish bronze color. A fine bedding variety. 
Roots $ .50 
CHANCELLOR Miniature Single. Brownish red with blood red 
circle around the perfect center. A fine keeper on stilt s te ”'- 
Roots $ .50 
CORR1NNA Miniature Informal Decorative. Fine flowering lemon 
yellow. One of the best of this color. Roots $ .50 
CROIX DU SUD Giant Anemone. Deep red with golden yellow ring 
of small petals around the center. Roots $1.00 
FAIRY Miniature Jersey’s Beauty. Very early and prolific bloomer 
and a winner in the Miniature section. Roots $ .50 
FUGI SAN Miniature Single. Bronzy yellow with a crimson ring 
at the center. Free flowering. Roots $ .50 
LADY AILEEN Miniature Single. Small bright pink with stiff 
stems. Roots $ - 50 
LITTLE JENNY Miniature Semi-Cactus. Apricot overlaid rose 
with a canary yellow center. A waxy upstanding bloom. 
Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
LITTLE NEMO Miniature Informal Decorative. An unusual bi- 
colored miniature. The base color is bright red with a strip of 
white on the edge of each petal. Roots $ .50 
LITTLE SNOW QUEEN Small pure white Semi-Cactus. Free 
flowering. Roots $ .50 
LITTLE PEARL Semi-Cactus, Miniature. Bright rose pink. 
Roots $ .50 
DAHLIA BARGAINS 
COLLECTION A -Potted Plant Special. $2.50 value. Sent post¬ 
paid for $2.00. Joyce Louise, King Peter, Lord of Autumn, Vvm. 
J. Wyllie. 
COLLECTION B -$3.00 worth of high grade roots for $2.10. 
Adolph Mayer, Carl Dahl, Haslarova, Hunt’s Velvet Wonder, 
Golden Light. 
COLLECTION C —Five old favorites. $2.50 worth of roots for 
$1.75. Thomas Edison, White Wonder, Mrs. George Le Boutillier, 
Myra Howard, Shahrazad. 
COLLECTION D— A garden full of Dahlias for $2.00. Ida Per¬ 
kins, Avalon, Gov. Trumbull, Jean Chazot, Jersey’s Beauty, M. W. 
Wilson, Mrs. George Skeen, Francis LaRocco, Rose Fallon, Meta 
Scammell. 
COLLECTION E —12 choice named varieties, our selection $2.00. 
Five for $1.00. 
COLLECTION F— Six selected Pompons, a variety of colors, $1.00. 
COLLECTION G— Five choice Singles, $1.00. 
COLLECTION H —Five free flowering Miniatures, $1.00. 
COLLECTION I— Grab Bag Special. Each year we have a limited 
number of roots from which the labels have been lost or other- 
wise mixed in handling. While they last we offer these 12 for 
$1.00 or 30 for $2.00. Postpaid to third parcel post zone. 
RUDOLPH’S GIANT (I. D.) A real big one as the name implies. 
Color is a fine clear golden apricot with pastel pink and golden 
tan. Cane stiff stems. Certificate at Storrs and on three Honor 
Rolls. Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
‘Dahlias 
Miniature Dahlia BABY FRANCIS 
LOUISE Miniature Single. Deep lavender shading to crimson cen¬ 
ter or eye. Roots $ .75 
NESTHARKCHEN Miniature Semi-Cactus. Pastel combination of 
buff and lilac. A continuous bloomer of good habits. Roots $ .50 
ON AH Miniature Decorative. A miniature form of Jane Cowl. 
Same type and color but two to three inches in diameter. 
Roots $ .50 
RED HEAD Miniature Decorative. A charming fiery scarlet vari¬ 
ety which resembles a rose bud when partly open. Dainty and 
ideal for decorations. Roots $ .50 Plants $ .50 
SANHICAN’S SWEETHEART One >f the daintiest and finest 
small varieties we have ever grown. Cactus type, extra free flow¬ 
ering, long stems making it one of the best for cutting. Color is 
pale apricot suffused shrimp pink. Roots $ .50 
TEDDY JOHNSON Extremely free flowering. Type is inclined to 
the Ball and from three to four inches in diameter. Color soft 
rose pink, shaded white. Good cutter. Roots $ .25 
THE SENTINEL Miniature decorative. Ox-blood red about 2y 2 
inches in diameter. Very free flowering and a long keeper when 
cut. Roots $ .35 
Single Dahlias 
BARTON Large soft scarlet or rust red. Very free $ .50 
CREAM CENTURY Creamy white. Long stems and free 
flowering . .50 
DAHLIADEL TWINKLE (Orchid) Tyrian rose and white. A 
very unusual and attractive flower of a type very suitable for 
arrangement Roots $ 1.00 Plants .50 
ECKFORD CENTURY An unusual hi-color single. The base 
is chalky white with stripes and spots of carmine rose .50 
JESSIE The best pure white. Large size with long erect stems .50 
NEWPORT WONDER Rose pink with gold suffsions. Petals 
pointed and slightly twisted Roots .50 
PEQUOT YELLOW rhe best yellow single to date. Long 
stems and a fine cut flower Roots .35 
PINK LADY Apple blossom pink. Long stems making an ex¬ 
cellent cut flower Roots .50 
PRINCE FERDINAND OF BULGARIA Dwarf single. Scar¬ 
let and white. Lovely ferny or cut leaf foliage. Splendid 
border \arietj Roots .50 
ROSE PINK CENTURY A large single of clear rose pink color 
Roots .35 
SCARLET CENTURY Deep, rich velvety scarlet red .35 
SNOW PRINCESS A new single from Holland of the purest 
waxy white on very erect stems.....Plants .50 
TANGO A brilliant autumn colored single of cadmium yellow 
shaded scarlet orange... —Roots .35 
RUDY VALLEE (S. C.) A big spreading bloom; a brilliant orange 
and gold. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
SATAN (I. D.) A no more appropriate name could have been 
selected for this red giant. The flaring red flowers have a sort of 
stag horn petal which is faintly tipped old gold. The stems are 
long, very erect and clean. Roots $ .50 Plants $ .50 
SCARLET ELEGANCE (Cac.) A brilliant fiery scarlet which is ideal 
for cutting and arrangements. Medium size and very free flower¬ 
ing. Roots $ .50 Plants $ .50 
SHAHRAZAD (I. D.) In California this is known as a pink Jane 
Cowl. This may not be an accurate description but at any rate it 
is a huge deep pink of good substance and depth. A worthwhile 
addition to any collection. Roots $ .50 
SON OF SATAN (S. C.) A much improved Satan. Longer stems, 
clearer color and larger if possible. Color clear scarlet red. 
Roots $1.50 Plants $ .50 
SPIRIT OF AUTUMN (I. D.) Another production of our good 
friend, A. E. Heil, which did extremely well with us last season, 
'fhe color is clear, canary yellow and the plants produce a mass of 
blooms from early to late. The stems are long and wiry and the 
blooms last well when cut. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
SIAR OI- BETHLEHEM (I. D.) 'I bis star-like white bloom always 
attracts attention. Color is pure white, stems are erect and plants 
are good growers. Roots $ .50 
THOMAS A. EDISON (F. D.) A gorgeous royal purple with a 
brilliant rich finish. The size is large and the petals are of a stag 
horn formation. Has every desirable habit including a rich green 
foliage. Nothing exactly like it in style or color. Roots $ .50 
VICTORIA (Inc. Cac.) Splendid for cutting or show purposes. 
Color is clear yellow; stems erect and long. Plants $ .50 
VOLCANO (I. D.) Orange flame red. Vigorous grower and large 
size. Will succeed in very hot weather and other adverse con¬ 
ditions. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
WHITE BEAUTY (I. D.) A line fluffy white on erect stems making 
1 good 'll* flowei or gard Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
WHITE WONDER (I. D.) Slothing better in a low price pure 
white. Size is large Makes a big plant and a good keeper when 
cut - Roots $ .50 
WM. J. WYLLIE (F. D.) Ibis is a fine compact growing plant 
which produces a wealth of fine waxy yellow blooms, as the 
flowers mature showing slight delicate pinkish tones. Size is large 
and habits are all good. Certificate at Storrs in 1936. 
Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
YELLOW MARVEL (S. C.) A Holland novelty which we believe 
deserves attention. 1 he color is clear citron yellow, size is large 
and the stems are long and straight. A good clean grower in 
every way. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
YOUR LUCKY STAR (S. C.) A Dahlia of many soft and delicate 
shadings. The center is white with soft pink shading on the 
outer edges of the petals. Stems are ideal and it grows large and 
easily. Roots $3.00 Plants $1.00 
MRS. HELEN GOETZGER, Informal Decorative 
'Ball Dahlias 
1941 INTRODUCTIONS 
There have been but very few additions to this class for some time 
and the old standbys like Mary Helen and Supt. Amhryn continue 
to win tile majority of the prizes This year we are fortunate to 
be able to offer four new ones which we feel sure will aid in filling 
a long felt want. 
ALICE J (Jones-Ailing.) A 11 attractive Ball which grows four to 
five inches in diameter and is produced on very long stems. The 
color for the most part is amaranth pink overshaded with white. 
Certificate at East Lansing and a winner the Ball seedling classes 
at New York in 1939. Roots $3.00 Plants $1.00 
LAVENDER DELIGHT (Jones-Ailing.) If there were not another 
variety by that name we think this should have been called 
“Crinkles” as this describes the formation of the petals. The 
blooms is large for this type and the petals curl as well as quill, 
presenting a crinkled effect. Good stems and a strong grower. 
Roots $3.00 Plants $1.00 
ROSY DAWN (Dixie Dahlia Gardens.) Golden yellow tipped and 
heavily edged rose with a red center. An attractive flower held 
well out on a five foot bush. Scored 85.5 at East Lansing. 
Plants $2.00 
WHITE CAPS. (Dixie Dahlia Gardens.) It has been predicted that 
it will be a sure winner in the white Ball classes. Size is about 
3 y 2 inches and it is held well above the insect resistant foliage. 
Won a silver cup at the Ohio State Show at Toledo. Plants $3 00 
BALL DAHLIAS, STANDARD VARIETIES 
A. D. LAV'ONI Clear pink. Yn old time favorite. Roots $ .25 
MARY HELEN We introduced this in 1931 and it is now grown 
and shown everywhere in the Ball classes. Large glistening yellow 
on fine stems. Roots $ .35 
MRS. C. D. ANDERSON Large rosy magenta of good size. 
Roots $ .35 
MRS. MARY BOWMAN Deep gold with a slight tinge of magenta 
on the reverse. A strong grower. Roots $ .25 
ORATOR A nicely formed variety of golden yellow to buff. 
Roots $ .25 
SILVA QUART A A Ball Dahlia of unusual formation as each petal 
is made up of innumerable small curled petals. Color light lav¬ 
ender. Roots $ .35 
SUPT. AMRHYN This clear pink invariably wins on the exhibition 
table. Good size and holds up well. Roots $ .50 
YO YO One of our 1933 introductions. A perfect ball of autumn 
shadings. Base golden yellow with gold bronze suffusions. 
Roots $ .35 
One root each of the above eight prize winning Ball Dahlias sent 
postpaid for $2.00 
Single Dahlia JESSIE 
DAHLIA LABELS 
Two and a half inch, copper wired, painted on one side. The same 
as we use in our own gardens. Not postpaid unless shipped with a 
root order. $ .25 per 50 $ .40 per 100 $2.85 per 1,000 
POT LABELS. 3'/a inch painted one side for use in making cuttings, 
$ .25 per 50 $ .35 per 100 $2.00 per 1,000. 
