Beginners’ Collections 
LA FIESTA (Cordes Eastman, 1933), I. D. 
A most distinctive Dahlia and prize winner, with petals that 
curl and twist so the flower looks like a huge chrysanthemum. 
Color, buttercup yellow, penciled red. Fine strong stem holds 
flower well above the foliage. (H. R.) 
Roots 40c 
LAURANTIC, I. D. 
One of the most beautiful imported Dahlias. Has won us a 
number of fine prizes. Beautiful mauve pink blended with 
white. Blooms extremely large, fine form, splendid stems. 
Roots 50c 
LEAH PEARL (Keiser, 1940) New Globe Form 
A distinctive two-toned color effect of pink and cream. One ot 
the coming new ones, for cutting and a good keeper. Won two 
Certificates. High score 86-1-C. 
Plants 65c Roots $1.50 
LEJOYs (Hens 1937), cl D. 
Won first prize for best Informal Decorative and Sweepstake 
for best undesiminated Dahlia at Olympia. A rare new color 
very deep bluish 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. Very fine in 
1938. 
Roots 50c 
LELAND STANFORD (Ballay, 1937), Dec. 
Brilliant cardinal red, the Stanford University color. The best 
and brightest big red is the claim of the originator for this 
new introduction. The color does not fade in the least in very 
hot weather. Flowers large, early and free bloomer. Plant is 
of medium to tall, with strong stem stalks and good foliage. 
Roots 65c 

LINK’S GORGEOUS, (Link-Premier, 1941), I. D. 
Grows 1] x 7% inches without forcing; can be grown much 
larger. A most gorgeous Dahlia of an unusual blend of 
shades and colors. The lower part of the broad petals being 
pale lemon yellow, the upper portion a bright shade of scar- 
let pink which also extends along the entire edges of the 
petals giving the blooms a most striking appearance. At a 
distance of twenty feet the general appearance is light pink. 
Many of the petals are deeply cut enhancing the beauty. 
Ideal stems hold the blooms facing. Foliage tough and in- 
sect resistant. Sturdy bushes grow 4% io 5 ft. taal. Awarded 
a Certificate of Merit, under No.E-3138 at East Lansing, Mich., 
A. D Trial grounds and runner-up for the Achievement 
Medal at Irvington. 
Plants $3.50 

LOIS WALCHER (Walcher, 1939), F. D. 
A winner of six American Home Achievement Medals. Regarded 
by many competent judges to be the finest bi-color to date. 
The color is deep amaranth to pansy purple with the outer 
one-third of petals a clear white. There is scarcely no variation 
in the color proportions. There is no blending of the two colors, 
each breaking off sharply into the others. Stems are ideal, 
carrying the flower facing. It is an early and heavy bloomer; 
blooms keep exteremely well. A strong grower, bushes of med- 
ium height, with heavy dark foliage. 
Roots $1.00 
LORD OF AUTUMN (Almy, 1934), I. D. 
A monster bloom declared by experts as one of the most 
wonderful yellow Dahlias yet produced. Grows 12 x 9 inches 
and the long pointed slightly twisted petals recurve until the 
stem is completely hidden eight or nine inches. Held on cane- 
like stems. (H. R.) 
Roots 75c 
LOUISIANA RUMBA (Dozier), I. D. 
Large blooms of most unusual combination of beautiful scarlet 
red, striped and penciled with yellow, the center radiating yel- 
low. Bush medium height, vigorous growing, many branched, 
producing an abundance of fine flowers. A seedling of ‘‘Girl of 
Hillcrest’’ that has proved itself worthy in the extreme South, 
Mid-West, and East. Certificate of Merit at East Lansing, 1936, 
with top score of 86.6 and listed there as ‘‘an exhibition Dahlia 
of exceptional merit.‘’ Honor Roll. 
Plants $1.00 Roots $2.50 
LOWELL THOMAS (Greubel, 1941), I. D. 
A two-time Certificate of Merit winner. Giant new shell pink, 
Informal decorative. Easily growu to 12 inches. A _ sure 
winner. 
Plants $3.50 

