| Schling Pe Vewtorious Dahlia 
We offer you the choicest of all exhibition varieties, Dahlias without a fault, 
perfect in shape, unparalleled in size—every one with long, rigid stems and 
healthy, vigorous growers with luxuriant foliage. Stems 3 to 4 feet high are 
the average; 5- to 7-foot ones are not uncommon. This is a collection that will 
make you a Dahlia fan. We offer both dormant roots and green plants. In 
ordering, please specify which is wanted. Roots can be sent from March to 
May; green plants from April 15 to June 15. If you wish to exhibit at the fall 
Dahlia shows, we recommend the green plants to be set out during June. Allow 
three to four leaders per plant. 
ABBREVIATIONS: 
Decorative. 
1.D., Informal Decorative; S.C.:, Semi-Cactus; F.D., Formal 




SENSATIONAL NOVELTIES FOR 1941 
LYNN FONTANNE. IIlustrated on in- ALFRED LUNT. A magnificent rich 
side front cover. One of the fin- red of unusually fine form. 
est varieties ever introduced. Tu- Tubers, $10.00; green plants, 
bers, $15.00; green plants, $7.50. $5.00. 

THE BEAUTIFUL 1940 INTRODUCTIONS 
AT HALF PRICE 
A. L. ALEXANDER. |.D. Blooms THELMA CAIN. |.D. Light coral- 
nearly 12 inches across, notable red, shading to a rich pink at the 
for their dark flame _ coloring, center. Repeated on the backs of 
marked with shades of grenadin- the petals. The immense blooms 
red and lines of gold. The whole are held erect on strong stems. 
flower is overlaid with a bronzy Roots, $3.50; plants, $1.50. 
sheen. Roots, $5.00; plants, $2.50. VIRGINIA RUTE. |.D. Velvety ma- 
BILL ARBURY. S.C. Clear white roon blossoms with broad pointed 
with base of petals cream. Petals petals and tightly formed centers. 
curl half their length. Flowers These extraordinary blooms are 
measure 9 inches in diameter. held on long stems well above the 
Strong cane-like stem. Flowers foliage. The blooms measure 12 
keep well. Disease-resistant foli- to 14 inches across and 9 inches 
age. Roots, $5.00; plants, $2.00. in depth. Roots, $3.00; plants, 
$1.00. 
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12 PRIZE DAHLIAS $4.00 
POSTPAID IN U. S. A. 
The greatest value ever offered on any Dahlia collection. Regular catalogue 
prices total $9.05. One strong root each of the following varieties: 
Alice Marie Galvin. White with faint tdnes of cameo-pink on outer petals. 
60c each. 
E. T. Bedford. Bright cerise with a silvery reverse. 50c each. 
Hillcrest Mandarin. Oriental scarlet flushed with golden yellow; golden yellow 
reverse. Curiously twisted petals. $1.00 each. 
H. R. S. Golden yellow throughout. 85c each. 
Jane Cowl. Buff-apricot, suffused rose. 35c each. 
Jersey’s Beacon. Chinese scarlet with a buff reflex. 25c each. 
Oriental Glory. Rich orange overlaid with scarlet; center heavy shading of 
scarlet. Very striking. 85c each. 
Rose Fallon. Dark orange, tinted amber and salmon. 
The Commodore. Bright lemon-yellow. 35c each. 
Towers Empire. Flowers of clear gold with deep amber shading at center. 
$2.00 each. 
Vin Well Bluebird. Blue-purple. 85c each. 
White Wonder. Pure white. 60c each. 
All exhibition varieties that will be the pride of your garden for many 
years to come. Sold only in collections at this price. 
RECENT NOVELTY COLLECTION OF DECORATIVE 
VARIETIES 
American Purity. An outstanding white variety of good substance. $1.00 each. 
California Idol. Clear lemon-yellow flower of great size. 50c each. 
Clara Carder. Pastel tone of soft cyclamen. 50Oc each. 
Dwight W. Morrow.’ Rich crimson-red. 5Oc each. 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder. Large flower of deep magenta which blends into a true 
purple. 50c each. 
Indiana Moon. Orange, suffused carmine. 
Josephine G. Bright rose-pink. 35c each. 
Kathleen Norris. Clear pink, silver blush. 50c each. 
M. Col. Yellow at center, shading to orange with silvery tips. $1.00 each. 
Mrs. George Le Boutillier. Carmine-red, immense in size. 50c each. 
Myra Howard. Golden yellow, tinted salmon. 50c each. 
Robert Emmet. Velvety cardinal-red blooms of immense size. 
Shahrazad. Soft Tyrian rose. 50c each. 
The Fireman. Cardinal-red. 50c each. 
Vin Well Fairy. White. 50c each. 
75c¢ each. 
50c each. 
50c each. 
COLLECTION: One each of the above 15 varieties, $8.00. This collection offer 
represents a reduction of 50 per cent from last year’s prices. 
618 Madison Avenue, New York City 
A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FINEST EXHIBITION 
DAHLIAS IN EXISTENCE 
Adirondack Sunset. 1|.D. Brilliant scarlet-red, with golden tips; golden blush 
on reverse and a vivid light orange on the petals. Roots, 50c. 
Autumn Sunset. |.D. Warm lemon-yellow, tinted red. Vigorous growef. 
Roots, $1.00. 
Baltimore Belle. S.C. The royal robe of Caesar could not compare with the 
beauty and luster of the purple-red glow of this magnificent Dahlia. Root, 
$3.50; plant, $1.50. 
Black Knight. |.D. Dark velvety maroon, almost black; the flowers are of great 
size, 14 inches across. Root, $1.25; plant, 75c. 
Dahlia Craft. S.C. The unbeaten champion. Light canary-yellow, approxi- 
mating 12 inches in diameter. ‘Long, graceful stems which hold the flowers 
erect. Root, $2.50; plant, $1.00. 
Darcy Sainsbury. F.D. A white Dahlia from Australia. 
j It is significant for its 
flowers of fine substance. Roots, $1.00. 
Firebalt. F.D. Brilliant scarlet which does not burn or fade. The foliage is 
heavy and absolutely insect-resistant. Roots, 75c. 
Forest Fire. |.D. Lemon-yellow at base of petals, heavily tipped with rich 
scarlet. Roots, 50c. 
Gladys Glad. |.D. Deep old rose at center, paling out to softer old rose or 
buff. Each petal carries a tinge of yellow at the base and is delicately tipped 
with gold. Blooms average 12 inches. Roots, $5.00; plants, $2.00. 
Incandescent. |.D. Rich rosy buff, suffused yellow; reverse light old rose and 
centers rich deep rose, paling to light buff on outside petals. High-centered, 
well-formed, immense blooms. Roots, $2.00; plants, $1.00. 
Julia Irene. |.D. Immense rose-pink blooms have pencilings or streaks of 
deep rose and petals flaring wide open and turning to back as flower matures. 
Root, $2.50; plant, $1.25. 
Margrace. |.D. Brilliant scarlet, tipped and striped with gold. A deep bloom 
with an exceptionally fine stem. Root, $1.00. 
Mason‘s Purple Beauty. F.D. Purple, reverse whitish, with silvery streaks. A 
lovely large Dahlia on fine stem. Root, $1.50; plant, 75c. 
Max Schling. !.D. A most outstanding color—heavy sheened velvety maroon 
lined with a black dense line, throwing highlights to either side of the under 
petals. Root, $1.25. 
May Robson. S.C. A bright, clear pink. Large flowers and excellent foliage. 
Root, $1.00. 
Miss Long Island. |.D. Bright watermelon-pink with some of the petals showing 
tips of silver. A bright sparkling color. Root, $1.50. 
Mrs. B. E. Burheld. 1|.D. Light purple, reverse streaked white. 
twisted; serrated tips. A beautiful Dahlia and a fine bloomer. 
plant, $1.50. 
Mrs. James Roosevelt. S.C. An even grenadin-red, with streaked yellow reverse, 
which gives a predominant orange effect with yellow tints and lightings. 
Root, $2.50; plant, $1.00. 
Mrs. W. S. Knudsen. |.D. Pure white blooms on plants 6 to 7 feet tall. 
insect-resistant foliage. Root, $1.00. 
Mrs. W. F. Lord. F.D. Gold with tints of peach-pink on reverse; gold deepens 
to golden orange at the center. Root, $1.25. 
Rogetta. j.D. Geranium-red, streaked with light yellow, more yellow on reverse. 
Blooms average from 10 to 12 inches in diameter and even better. This 
variety is an open grower with fine branching habit, good stem, and the 
best of foliage. Height of plant, 5 feet. Root, $3.75; plant, $1.50. 
Vin Well Bittersweet. |.D. Coppery red, laid over amber. A Dahlia with an 
entirely new color and of perfect formation. A free and prolific bloomer 
with insect-resisting foliage. Height of plant from 4 to 5 feet. Root, $3.00; 
plant, $1.50. 
Son of Satan. |.D. A large and unusually bright flower of brilliant flame-red. 
A variety to really light up the garden. Root, $1.50; plant, 75c. 
Wagschal’s Phanomen. |.D. Canary-yellow blooms up to 12 inches across, borne 
erect on cane-like stems. The immense flowers are perfect in shape and 
have a wavy petal formation. It blooms profusely and has insect-resisting 
foliage. Height of plant, 41 feet. Root, $5.00; plant, $2.00. 
Wenoka. F. D. A huge Decorative of a solid rosy mauve. Root, DG: 
Petals very 
Root, $3.50; 
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Decorative Type 
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