Tf you have tried to grow dahlias once and failed, try again. 
VIN WELL EMPRESS (S. C. 
Blamer - Parrella- Hulin) — A 
dahlia with an entirely new 
color. This dahlia not only has 
beauty but also has size. Color, 
pure deep rose, no_ shadings. 
The huge blooms are erect on 
best of stems, facing. The plant 
is perfect in growth, and the 
foliage is insect resisting. This 
variety was very much admired 
in our gardens this past season. 
If you want to win a Blue Rib- 
bon at the Show next fall, grow 
Vin Well Empress. This dahlia 
is on Mr. Johnston’s Honor Roll 
in HOUSE BEAUTIFUL. Height 
of plant from 5 to 6 feet. 
Root $4.00 Plant $1.50 

VIN WELL EMPRESS 
WATCHUNG GIANT (Smith) I. D.—Color, deep amber yellow suffused orange 
carmine. One of the best of the 1937 Introductions. The blooms are not 
only large, but also beautiful. Root $1.00 
WHITE WONDER (I. D.)—Bloom, 11x7. A pure white dahlia. The giant 
blooms are well formed with long pointed, twisted and curled petals. Gives 
the flower a light fluffy appearance. This dahlia comes to us as a cross of 
Fort Monmouth and Ida Perkins. On Mr. Hart’s Honor Roll. Height, 
5 feet. Roots 35c 
WAYVILLE BEAUTY (F. D.)—Pure white blosoms of medium large size and 
great depth. An unusually fine commercial dahlia and is outstanding also 
for the garden and for exhibition. The plants are of an open, branching 
growth with long, stiff and easily disbudded stems. Flowers eae 
oot $2.00 
WENOKA F. D. (Hulin-Parrella)—A huge decorative of a solid Rosy Mauve or 
deep Magenta. This is the flower that caused such a sensation at East Lansing 
Trial Gardens where it won a Certificate with a score of 88. Roots 75c 
YOUTH I. D. (Parrella-Hulin)—A gorgeous Bi-Color of medium size. Color, 
American beauty, shading to magenta toward the center, tipped white. Out- 
standing in every respect, unusual formation and resembles a water lily. 
A fine commercial variety, has a wonderful keeping quality. 
Root $1.00 
Towson, Maryland, March 11th, 1940 
Mr. Parrella: 
Find enclosed $3.00 for which I would like you to send me 50 Super dahlia seeds, if I get 
dahlias from them like I did last year I will have something to be thankful for. I have gotten 3 
See Decorative and they measure from 10 to 12 inches and that is a fact. Please send these 
seeds at once. 3 
Dunmore, Pennsylvania, June 3rd, 1940 
Dear Sir: 
Just a line to let you know I received the dahlia roots in perfect condition, and thank you for 
the two gratis and the prompt delivery of the roots. Pad eM: 

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