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76 
~ new GIANT DAHLIAS 
2622 AMELIA EARHART (S. C.) 
Giant Apricot Buff 
Named for the famous American aviatrix whom we all 
loved and who, without doubt, lost her life for the bet- 
terment of aviation. The color of this great Dahlia 
is pure apricot buff with primrose at the base of each 
petal, lighted throughout with flashes of salmon, Flow- 
ers are enormous size and are held on very strong stems. 
It is admired by everyone. A _ glorious Dahlia in the 
prize-winning class that we highly recommend to all 
Dahlias lovers as one of the finest in cultivation. 
Each $1.25——3 for $3.00 postpaid 

2622 
Amelia 
Earhart 
2638 Satan (S. C.) 
Flaming Red 
A sensation for its striking beauty, formation and 
coloring. Here is really an outstanding: variety; 
blooms average 10 to 12 inches in diameter and 
6 inches in depth; colors flaming scarlet with 
orange-salmon at base of each petal; flowers last a 
‘long time when cut. Each 65c; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
2632 Kentucky Red (1. D.) 
Flaming Scarlet Red 
This Dahlia is a favorite with us and our visitors 
on account of its brilliant scarlet red color—there 
is no color just like it. Blooms 8 to 11 inches in 
diameter are held on long, stiff stems. The plant 
is a strong grower with heavy foliage that_is in- 
sect resistant. Each 65c; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
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2628 President Franklin D. Roosevelt 
(F. D.) 
Chinese Red 
An outstanding Formal Decorative Dahlia named in. 
honor of our President, Franklin D. Roosevelt. 
Color is a Chinese red with fawn edge and creamy 
reverse, making it a very distinct and siciltin oe 
flower. Blooms are very large and they are pro- 
duced on long, strong stems, making it an iscas 
variety for cutting. We recommend it to you and 
know you will not be disappointed. 
Each, 75 cts.; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 




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7 New Glorious Dahlias—one 
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2627 Oriental Glory (I. D.) 
Deep Orange 
Color is cadmium orange overlaid with scarlet. Cen- 
ter and reverse heavily shaded scarlet. Is a strong 
grower and free bloomer. The large flowers are 
carried on strong stems well above the foliage. 
Each, 65 cts.; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
2626 Man of War (I. D.) 
Dark Carmine Red 
One of the best dark reds on the market. A strong, 
vigorous grower with giant blooms, long straight 
stems and insect-proof foliage. The color is rich, 
dark carmine red with plenty of glow and life. 
Each, 75 cts.; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 
2679 [llinois (I. D.) 
Beautiful Rose Pink 
One of the Best Early Varieties 
This is the Dahlia that was Awarded Grand Prize 
at the Century of Progress in Chicago. Since its 
introduction it has become one of the most popular 
varieties with Dahlia fanciers throughout the na- 
tion. It produces blooms of enormous size on long, 
strong stems. Color beautiful rose pink with dark- 
er center. Plant is a robust grower and drought 
resistant. An excellent variety for cutting. Each, 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. 
2651 Cavalcade (F. D.) 
Mulberry Pink 
A beautiful new shade of old rose or mulberry 
pink. The flowers which measure seven to nine 
inches across are carried on long stiff stems. <A 
commercial variety of as much importance as the 
famous Jersey Beauty. Each, 65 cts.; 3 for $1.50, 
postpaid. 
2623 HUNT’S VELVET WONDER (1. D.) 
Deep Burgundy Red 
Received the only Award of Merit in the Informal Decorative class 
at the New York Dahlia Show in 1936. A “Roll of Honor” variety, 
having all the desirable and pleasing habits of other Dahlia leaders 
Its deep burgundy red, extra large blooms, sometimes 15 inehes in 
diameter, are held on strong stems well above the deep green foliage 
presenting a very striking appearance. It is also disease resistant. 
Each $1.25—3 for $3.00 postpaid 









































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each of these two new 
Gloricus Dahlias—Ameli 
Earhart and Hunt’s Vell 
vet Wonder. 
ONLY $2.00 *i5 


2623 Hunt’s Velvet 
Wonder 


