
Lord of Autumn 
INFORMAL DECORATIVE 
DAHLIAS—Continued 
LORD OF AUTUMN (Almy 86A), Bloom 12 x 6, 
Bush 5! ft. The lemon yellow flowers attain a 
wonderful size and depth, and the long, pointed 
and twisting petals with beautiful center formation 
remind one of a large exhibition chrysanthemum. 
Still a frequent winner in the showroom. Plant 
growth strong and sturdy, with glossy foliage. One 
of the largest and best of the exhibition varieties. 
With all its fine attributes, however, it must be 
understood that this variety is somewhat temper- 
amental and will not stand adverse growing con- 
ditions. Roots, .75; Pot Roots, .50; Plants, .50 
ADIRONDACK SUNSET (Cackener-Parkway 85A), 
Bloom 9 x 5, Bush 5 ft. Scarlet red shading to 
deep yellow at tips and with a yellow reverse. Long 
broad petals. An attractive, showy and general 
all-around dahlia with a high, full center. Roots, .50 
AMERICA’S SWEETHEART (Salem 85A), Blooin 
11 x 6, Bush 3 ft. Pale lemon yellow with serrated 
petals curled and twisted in an attractive manner. 
Flowers of excellent form. ‘Takes its place with 
Lord of Autumn and California Idol in that trio 
of outstanding prize-winning yellow Informal Dec- 
oratives. Roots, .75; Pot Roots, .50; Plants, .50 
BAGDAD, Bloom 10 x 4, Bush 6 ft. A  satisfac- 
tory scarlet flame dahlia. Bush growth good, and 
blooms are profuse. Stems strong and erect hold- 
ing flowers well above bush. Roots, .35 
CLARA BARTON (Salem 83A), Bloom 9 x 4, Bush 
5 ft. Large blooms of silvery orchid color, with 
deep lavender reverse. A profuse bloomer, with 
flowers facing slightly upward. Roots, .35 
EAGLE ROCK FANTASY, Bloom 11 x 5, Bush 
6 ft. Violet rose with silver shadings. Blooms in 
mid-season. Roots, .75; Plants, .50 
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EVENTIDE (Hillside 85A), 1940, Bloom 10 x 5, 
Bush 4 ft. True purple with violet purplish shad- 
ings. A seedling of Thomas A. Edison, which re- 
tains the staghorn petal formation of its parent. 
Stems strong and sturdy. Created a sensation in 
1939, and held its popularity in 1940. Certificate 
winner E. Lansing, 738. Must be reckoned with in 
the purple class. Roots, $5.00; Plants, $1.65 
FOREST FIRE (Dahliadel 844), Bloom 10 x 6, 
Bush 41% ft. Lemon yellow near center, blending 
to rich scarlet near the tips of the petals, with 
yellow petaloids scattered throughout the flower. 
The combined color-picture suggested the name. 
Bushes stocky and strong. Does well in partial 
shade, but a little late coming into bloom. Rovt-, .59 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER (Hunt-Burnett 84A), 
Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 5!% ft. Deep rosy magenta 
blending into a true purple in color. Broad-petaled 
blooms of mammoth size with marked depth. Stems 
somewhat short to be in good proportion, but in 
all a striking flower. An Achievement Medal win- 
ner. Roots, .50 
JIMMIE FOXX (Johnson 84A), Bloom 11 x 7, 
Bush 6 ft. Coppery red suffused and tinged henna. 
A peculiar color combination which appeals to 
many fanciers. This dahlia is mammoth in size, with 
fine growth and sturdy stems. Winner of many 
prizes and must be considered in the largest bloom 
class. Won American Home Achievement Medal 
and Derrill Hart Medal at New York, as well as 
numerous prizes elsewhere. 
Roots, $1.00; Pot Roots, .65; Plants, .50 
MYRA HOWARD (Glutzbeck-Dahliadel 844A), Bloom 
10 x 7, Bush 5'4 ft. A glowing combination 
of yellow cadmium with gold and tints of salmon, 
the general effect being ochreous orange. Petaloids 
scattered throughout the flower. Plant growth 
strong and vigorous. A dependable dahlia doing 
well in all climates. Certified at Storrs. Roots, .50 
NAGELS’ GIANT (Nagels 84A), Bloom 11 x 6, 
Bush 41!% ft. A striking rich color. Deep salmon 
suffused rose, shading lighter. Petals pointed. 
Flowers are large facing somewhat upward. Not 
a profuse bloomer. 
Roots, $2.00; Pot Roots, $1.30; Plants, .75 
WHITE WONDER (Black-Kemp 838A), Bloom 10 
x 6, Bush 5!4 ft. Pure white with long, twisted 
petals, giving the impression of fluffiness. Bush 
a strong grower but joints are rather close making 
disbudding necessary. A very good root maker. 
Roots, .35 
WILMINGTON AND BALTIMORE 
The Dahlia Society of Delaware held their Show in 
the ball room of the Hotel Dupont, Wilmington. It 
was a most artistically arranged exhibition, and 
classes were well filled. Our 1941 Introductions, Imp, 
Red Eye, Saturn, Collegiate and Guiding Star attracted 
favorable attention. 
Baltimore, with its hospitable and genial folks, had 
a most striking Show. The seedling classes had many 
entries and created much discussion among the judges. 
We regretted having to miss the Show, but sent a 
Dahliadel representative. 
