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Amelia Earhart (S.C.)—Bloom 12x6, Bush 4 ft. This 
gorgeous dahlia was a consistent winner wherever shown. 
Color is apricot buff with salmon tints shading to soft 
yellowsaebase® of ‘petals... = ee Root 
American Legion (1.D.)—A top notch in the yellow class, 
very much like Lord of Autumn, a mighty fine dahlia 
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America’s Sweetheart (I.D.)—An immense variety that 
is very outstanding among the new introductions. Color 
is a pure yellow without a particle of shading. __ Roots 
Adorable (I.D.)—A fine dahlia of exceptional beauty. 
The color is a vivid pink, shading to an orange-yellow 
Blow atithe center... =. = ee Root .65; Plants 
Ace of Spades (I.D.)—Bloom 11x5, bush 514 feet. A 
monster velvet maroon, almost black. This is just 
naturally a Giant and the blooms are held at right 
angles, far above the foliage on strong, stiff stems. 
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Alice May (I.D.) “Australia”—1939. Bloom 12x8. This 
pure waxy white flower is rightly called a “White Lord 
of Autumn.” This tremendous bloom is beautifully 
ered ae ta ga Plant 
Azura, (I.D.)—Rosy lilac of very great diameter. Excel- 
lent stems and growing habits. 5 =” __— Plants 
Blue River (F.D.)—Bloom 1114x5, bush 4 feet. A blue 
French violet, the nearest to a blue dahlia that we have 
ever seen. It never fails to grow. _______-__ Roots 
Buckeye King (F.D.)—Beautiful shade of gold. Plant 
growth is prolific and uniform Root 
Ballego’s Surprise (S.C.)—Tall bushes covered with pure 
white blooms of large size make this variety very DE- 
SIRABLE. _ Plant 
California Idol (1.D.) The best yellow dahlia introduced 
in 1935. Hugh blooms on the best of stems. Winner 
of many prizes during the past season and surely a win- 
ner again this season in the giant bloom classes 
Carl G. Dahl (I.D.)—Bloom 12x6, bush 51% feet. Grace- 
ful although of tremendous size of rather loose or open 
formation. The pointed petals curl slightly. Color, 
apricot buff shaded old rose on reverse of petals. Plant 
Curly Locks (I.D.)—Bloom 11x5, bush 5% ft. A mag- 
nificent bloom of gold, heavily shaded apricot, with 
curly and twisting petals, making a bloom of great depth. 
Root 75c; Plant 
Charlotte Caldwell (Ball)—Bright orange with shadings 
of terra cotta. It has wonderful foliage and vigorous 
growth. Always a-winner......-.. — Plant 
(F.D.)—A grand dark red, 
Detroiter (Fleming, 1935), 
nearly a maroon, early and constant bloomer. Flowers 
six to nine inches held on fine stiff stems._____ Plant 
Daddy Kemp (F.D.)—Bloom 12x6, bush 4 ft. This jis 
every inch a man’s flower, and one of the most spec- 
tacular introduced in recent years. 
immense size, often 14 inches or over in diameter,, and 
from five to seven inches deep. The color is a rich 
purplish red. Plant 
Darcy Sainsbury (F.D.) ‘Australian’ — Bloom 10x5, 
A wonderful pure white, with excellent center, and the 
best of long stiff stems. One of the best to come from 
Australia. It stands very high in the show room. Plant 
Discovery (I.D.)—Bloom 11x5, bush 5 ft. 
magenta with deep reddish garnet center. ___ 
Dwight W. Morrow (I.D.)—Bloom 12x6, bush 51% fet. 
The gigantic red dahlia that was the sensation of the 

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Dulcenia (St~.)—-Fiery red cactus of good size. Very 
free bloomer anda great attraction. Good keeper when 
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Everybody’s £averte (I.D.)—Bloom 12x6, bush 7 ft. 
Color a beautiful rose pink, without the faintest rre-e 
of lavender. The petals slightly twist and fall back to 
the stem giving the bloom tremendous depth. sh a 
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Fireman (S.C.)—This much honored variety produces 
very large brilliant flowers of flashy Cardinal red with 
gold flushes and golden tips. __-__---------~- Plant 
Fireball (F:D.) 5 ft—A brilliant scarlet which does not 
burn or fade. The foliage is heavy and absolutely 
insect-resistant. 3 ER fas we Plant 

Freckles (I.D.) 3 to 4 ft—Color is a lemon-chrome, 
-~striped, blotched and speckled bright scarlet, irregularly 
distributed over the yellow ground color. Blooms of 
this <pectacular dahlia were grown up to 14 inches in 
width, and correspondingly great depth. ______-- Plant 
Freda George (I.D.)—Australia. One of the most lovely 
dahlias it has ever been our pleasure to grow. The 
tall bushes bear numerous large blooms of cream over- 
laid with helio. This variety is much in demand where 
it has been shown. A real winner. ----~~--~- Plants 
Glamour (I.D.)—Bloom 12x8, bush 51 ft. An immense 
true purple with each petal deeply edged amaranth pink 
—something very distinctive and entirely different from 
piyeexisting variety. —---_----_4_.-._-------- Plant 
Golden Beauty (I1.D.)— Golden apricot. An outstand- 
ing dahlia which can be grown to 14 inches. As the 
bloom advances the petals curl backwards. ____ Plants 
Golden Standard (I.C.) Immense blooms of light buff on 
wonderful flower stems. A consistent winner in the 
shows during the past season in Cactus classes. Plant 
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A. glorified 
Le Grand Manitou only more refined, the ground color 
being a delicate lavender, almost white, flecked French 
its emanate weno en se  en o e ef eat Plant 
Helen PahI—A new Hill seedling that is outstanding. A 
very sturdy grower with dark green foliage, flowers very 
large. The color is very similar to Jersey’s Beacon or 
Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt only we think a little more 
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Hunt’s Velvet Wonder (I.D.) Color, rich bright violet 
burgundy. A real giant dahlia in every respect. Root 
H. R. S. (I.D.)—A super dahlia in rich golden yellow, 
full deep blooms, long wavy petals. Bushes large and 
profuse bloomer. An excellent garden variety.___ Plant 
Hillside Sunset (I.D.) 1939—Bloom 12x7, bush 5 ft. The 
color is gold and bronze with each petal edged with 
rose red, none of the edging extending over on to 
Pronracerare the. petal. ee is Plant 
Incandescent (I.D.)—Bloom 11x5, bush 51% ft. Color, 
rich rosy buff suffused yellow light old rose. Center, 
rich old rose, paling to light buff on outside of petals. 
High centered well formed flowers.___ Root 60c; Plant 
John B. Phinisey (F.D.) ‘Hill’ 1936—A new creation 
that will be universally grown. Flowers are large, of a 
beautiful shade of rosy purple magenta, stems are of 
the best, holding the flowers well above the foliage, a 
very sturdy grower and insect proof.. Root 75c; Plant 
Jeffersonian (I.D.to F.D.)—Mauve pink large blooms. 
Easily grown 11 inches or more and good depth. Good 
stems and strong grower.______ See MS aa Plants 
Joseph E. Mitchell (I.D.)—A very large buff apricot. A 
very fine dahlia in every respect, well worth growing. 
be a Rein I ysl eee oe amy Jae Roots 65c; Plants 
Katie-K (I.D.)—Bloom 11x6, bush 514 feet. Color is a 
deep rose pink, with white veins in the petal that lighten 
the flower considerably. It is a giant... ____ Plant 
Lois Walcher (I.D.) 1939—Bloom 8x4, bush 5 ft. The 
color is a deep amaranth to pansy purple, with the 
outer one-third of petals a clear white. Stems ere 
ideal, carrying the flower facing and well above the 
foliage. fe = we : Plant 
Lord of Autumn (I.D.)—Bush 414 ft. Mr. J. A. Kerrp 
quotes as follows: ‘This is the most sensational dahlia 
we have ever grown, regardless of color, and is by far 
the greatest yellow dahlia we have ever seen. The color 
is a deep golden yellow. which is sustained until the Jast 
petal has withered. The flowers grow to an enormous 
SIZE MATIC BWITNOUCEEOT CIT po memento een — Plant 
Laura Kirk (I.D.) Hill 1948—A new seedling that is out 
of the ordinary. A fine grower; color a little better 
than the famous ‘“Margrace.”’_____- __ =ers-ee=Plants 
Margrace (I.D.)—Color is a brilliant scarlet tipped and 
striped with gold. ___ ape Mire 2 2h ese Roots 65c; Plant 
Mayor Frank Otis (I.D.)—Bloom 14x7, bush 5 fr. It is 
a soft, rich golden honey yellow with just a touch of 
coppery shading. It won two Achievement Medals, 
on two Honor Rolls, and won SIX blue ribbons as 
largest flower in the show. It has been grown to OVER 
SEVENTEEN INCHES. _-__- ee rlant 
Murphy’s Masterpiece—Bloom 11x4, bush 4 feet. The 
monster blooms of deep, dark red shading toward crim- 
son are held erect on stiff stems. It is a stocky grower 
and in all a good dahlia.________ ~ Roots 65c; Plants 
Monarch of the East (I.D.) “Almy” 1938—Bloom 12x5, 
bush 414 feet. Giant flowers of mustard yellow with an 
apricot suffusion. A rampant growing habit. 
Root 60c; Plant 
Myra Howard (I.D.)—The color is a glowing combination 
of saffron, yellow and tints of salmon, the entire effect 
being ochraceous orange.________________ __- Roots 
Mildred Pote (F.D.)—Large, phlox-pink flower. Blooms 
set well on a good stem with a full center. Has nice 
clean foliage, a dahlia anyone would enjoy growing. 
Medinmusize: bushi = ao ee 2 ferent _ Plant 
Mrs. Wm. S. Knudsen (I.D.)—A pure white that will be 
hard to beat as it already has a fine record as a prize 
WINE fe oe e es ie — Roots 65c; Plant 
Michigan White (S.C.)—The most prolific blooming white 
commercial dahlia to date. Excellent for basket and 
vase work._ oS a Ste eee Plants 
Mad River Chief (I.D.)—Rich velvety carmine of huge 
proportions. Tall bushes produce an abundance of 
extra large good keeping flowers of true exhibition 
type._ ZL __Roots 60c; Plants 
Mrs. May Wallace (I.D.)—We think this will prove to 
be the finest dahlia ever originated. An enormous 
deep golden yellow informal decorative of pure, un- 
shaded color, with a deeper glow of flesh at the base 
of the petals. Flowers large and a good bush. Plants 


Milton J. Cross (I.D.)—An immense flower of rich yellow- 
buff, the outer petals flushed with ro:y amber. Long 
stiff stems; good grower.__-_-_____ beer==\ Plants 
Miss Belgium (I.C.) — A favorite with thousands of 
visitors, an orange cactus free bloomer, extra cood 
stems. A favorite with the florists..__Roots 50c; Plants 
Miss Elsie Jane, (S.C.)—Bright shrimp pink with cream 
shadings at center and tipped violet rose. One of the 
most artistically formed dahlias with long, wiry stems, 
making it ideal for arrangement.___ Roots 50c; Plants 
Premier’s Majestic (I.D.)—Bloom 10x4, bush 5 ft. An 
informal decorative of a beautiful new color combina- 
tion difficult to describe, salmon, gold and mulberry. 
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President F. D. Roosevelt (I.D.)—A massive new dahlia 
which we would describe as orange scarlet with lighter 
reverse. Heavy insect-resisting foliage._________ Plant .25 
Palo Alto (I.D.)—Nice large salmon and gold blooms 
held proudly on long stiff stems. Extra good.__Plants .35 
Red Cloud (I.D.)—Bloom 11x5, bush 6 fe. A rich 
brilliant crimson red, highlighted with flame. Reverse 
of petals rosy purple over silver. The everfull center 
shows the purple reverse. A striking centrast, making 
the flower one of the most attractive in the dahlia 
garden. __-~ = Plant 
Red Pilot (I.D.)—Bloom 11x6, bush 6 ft. The color is 
very brilliant, and difficult to describe; it is about half 
way between carmine and nopal red. Flowers are full 
centered and held facing on strong stems. Good bloom- 
er, can be cut with three-foot stems. The parents are 
Sen of Satan and Oakleigh Monarch.__---~~~ __Phant 
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Royal Pennant (F.D.)—A rich purple violet along the 
same order as the famous Jean Trimbee. A fine grower 
and root maker. Check this one without fail.__Plants .50 
Robt. L. Ripley (I.D.)—Rhodamine purple with deep rose 
pink suffusions throughout the entire bloom. It is 
immense in size. Stems are straight and strong. The 
bush is vigorous and grows to a height of seven feet. 

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Sleepy Hollow (C.)—Bloom 7x4, bush 6 ft. A broad 
petaled cactus, which is different. The color is a vivid 
shell pink shading to white at the center. Especially 
beautiful under artificial light. We consider it the most 
gimatinctive variety of the year.__-=__ 7-2. _ = Plant .75 
Sonny Boy (I.D.)—Bloom 11x8, bush 4 ft. Old rose and 
old gold informal decorative, a naturally large flower, 
has been grown: 151% inches)e2= = Plant .35 
Son of Satan—An immense incurved cactus flame red 
with excellent stems. This sensational four Honor Roll 
dahlia is the strongest and most vigorous grower in our 
collection. The flowers are large and attractive._.Plant .50 
Satan (S.C.)—Bloom 10x5, bush 6 ft. One of the largest 
dahlias grown, and a consistent prize winner at the 
shows. Color, a bright flaming red with slight touch of 
gold ‘aty centers 22 ce= Seer ot eee ee ee —._/-Rootsmese 
Tom Blackwood (I.D.)—A beautiful dark red. Same 
color as Dwight W. Morrow. Large, around 10 inches. 
Mighty: fines: 322 4a ee ee eee Plants .50 
Thomas A. Edison (F.D.)—A gorgeous royal purple, large 
size, strong erect stems. Very fine.._______ a Rooter 
Volcano (F.D.)—Bloom 12x6, bush 44% ft. Always we 
like to offer large, vigorous varieties such as this fine 
dahlia. Long, strong stems, holding these very large 
flowers at an angle of 45 degrees. Color, orange flame 
red; will not fade or burn.___ = Plant .5@ 
Watchung Giant (I1.D.)—Bloom 11x6, bush 6 ft. A dahlia 
for the largest bloom class of deep amber yellow 
suffused orange cadmium. It is a good strong grow- 
ing variety. — eee. = Plant 35 
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Washington Giant (I.D.)—An enormous bloom of pure 
lavender blended with silver. The huge blooms are held 
erecthonslongastifte stems sa mE Roots .35 
White Satan—Semi Cactus —A large staghorn bloom. 
The plant, stems and bloom are almost identical with 
Satan, except it is white. _____ La Se ae ae gee Plant .25 
Your Lucky Star (C.)—Bloom 12x7, bush 5 ft. Amaranth 
pink with white center, the color immediately demands 
admiration. The formation is also striking. ____ Plant 1.00 
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/ IN STANDARD VARIETIES 
The Following, 25c¢ each 
_ Cavalcade—It recembles Jersey’s Beauty in form. Color, deep 
rose. Height, about 514 feet. Another great cut flower, and a 
great winner in floral arrangement. 
_ Elizabeth Slocombe (D)—Purple. 
Gertrude Brinton (F.D.)—Just one of those good reds you 
would always desire to grow. 
_ Jean Trimbee (S.C.)—Bloom 10x5, bush 5 ft. Massive yet 
artistic with long, revolute petals that curl and twist. The 
color is a beautiful petunia violet making it popular as an 
exhibition dahlia. 
Monmouth Champion (I.D.)—Bloom 12x5, bush 3% feet. The 
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Mrs. Geo. Le Boutillier (I.D.)—A fine new addition to the 
giant red class. Just naturally a big flower which has won 
many friends during the past season. Not only a grand 
exhibition flower but one you will be proud of in your 
garden. 
Kemps Violet Wonder (F.D.)—A very large violet, a master- 
piece in a dahlia. First time ever offered at this price. 
A prize winner. 
Oriental Glory (I.D.)—Dazzling balls of deep orange. 
color is most pleasing, orange overlaid with scarlet. 
Prince of Persia (D)—Red. 
The 
San Berdino (F.D.)—One of the finest of pinks on the market. 
Along the line of Mrs. I. D. Ver Warner only larger. 
White Wonder (I.D.)—Bloom 11x6, bush 5% ft. 
white. A monster. 
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