

Dahlia, Mrs.I.de Ver Warner 
(See page 88) 
Dahlia, Golden Standard 
(See below) 

Dahlia, Arelda Lloyd 
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Dahlia, Ambassador 
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DAHLIAS FOR EXHIBITION 

This list includes only those that we con- 
sider worthy of a place in every garden; it 
represents the cream of the finest varieties 
that have been developed to date. Many are 
proven prize-winners. 
Initials immediately following each name 
indicate the class to which the Dahlia be- 
longs, thus: 
F.D.—Formal Decorative Dahlias. 
Fully double flowers, floral rays generally 
AMBASSADOR. C. An outstanding 
Dahlia at many of the Dahlia exhibitions, 
and considered by many as being one of 
the best and most artistic of recent Dahlia 
introductions. Its color is, perhaps, best 
described as a soft yellow at the center, 
with salmon, amber, and pink shadings, 
gradually deepening towards the tips. The 
flowers are of largest size and are set just 
right on perfect stems. A strong grower and 
free bloomer. 75 cts. each, $6.75 for 10. 
ANN BENEDICT. I.D. This variety is the 
most satisfactory dark red we have grown. 
The color is a deep rich garnet with black 
shadings. Certified at Storrs with high 
score of 86.6. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
ARELDA LLOYD. I.D. Sport of the great 
Jane Cowl, with all its good points. Very 
fine yellow with slightly veined pink 
petals. Flowers of giant size. Very fine. 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
AVALON. F.D. A fine Dahlia of deep 
canary-yellow on long, erect stems. Very 
prolific. Can be used as a cut-flower or 
garden variety. 25 cts. each, $2.25 for 10. 
BAY SHORE BEAUTY. F.D. New. A sport 
of Jersey’s Beauty, of the same robust 
growth and free-flowering habit. The color 
1s asoft, beautiful shade of orchid-lavender. 
35 cts. each, $3.15 for 10. 
BETTY ZANE. I.D. Bright, Iuscious eo- 
sine-pink. The 12-inch flowers are_pro- 
duced freely on perfect stems. A wonderful 
exhibition sort. 75 cts. each, $6.75 for 10. 
BLUE BIRD. I.D. A fine garden variety. 
Large flowers of beautiful form and un- 
usual and attractive color. Blooms freely. 
The nearest to blue of any Dahlia. 50 cts. 
each, $4.50 for 10. 
STUMPP & WALTER CO. 


Decorative and Cactus Sorts 
broad, either pointed or rounded at tips, with 
outer floral rays tending to be cupped; all 
floral rays somewhat regular. 
D.—Informal Decorative Dahlias. 
Double flowers, rays generally long, twisted, 
pointed; usually irregular in arrangement. 
Semi-C.—Semi-Cactus Dahlias. Fully 
double flowers with the margins of the 
majority of the floral rays revolute for less 
than one-half of their length. 
BOB WHITE. F.D. Pure white, giant 
flowers, full and deep, borne on Jong cane 
’ stems that hold them absolutely upright. 
Good clean grower; insect-proof. This 
wonderful creation will be a sensation. We 
have never seen a white bloom so freely. 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
BRONZE KNIGHT. F.D. New. A giant 
Dahlia of chrome-orange, flushed grena- 
dine-red, the general tone being brilliant 
orange. An exceptionally robust grower 
carrying the giant flowers on long, splendid 
stems. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
CALIFORNIA IDOL. I.D. An outstanding 
giant, and a prize-winner from coast to 
coast. Clear, bright, glistening yellow. 
Has everythmg a really great Dahlia 
should have. Vigorous, healthy grower and 
good bloomer. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
CARL G. DAHL. I.D. Of tremendous size, 
and a great prize-winner as the largest 
Dahlia. Apricot-buff, shaded _ old-rose. 
$1.50 each, $13.50 for 10. 
CAVALCADE. F.D. A wonderful garden 
Dahlia of fine form; exceptionally free 
flowering. Beautiful shade of mulberry- 
pink. 40 cts. each, $3.60 for 10. 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. C. Old-rose- 
red, slightly shading salmon. Low-growing, 
free-flowering plant covered with finely 
formed, 4-inch blooms the entire season. 
This can be classed as a Miniature Cactus. 
Fine for border or bedding. Desirable for 
cutting. 35 cts. each, $3.15 for 10. 
CRIMSON KING. F.D. Brilliant deep 
crimson, like a Jack Rose in color. Finely 
formed flower and a free bloomer. 50 cts. 
each, $4.50 for 10. 
Preparing Soil for Dahlias: Spread one pound of Humus per square foot on sandy or clayey land; 
spread one pound to 10 square feet of Sawco Dahlia Food on all types of soil. Dig and rake smooth. 


I.C.—Incurved Cactus Dahlias. Fully 
double flowers with the margins of the 
majority of the floral rays revolute for one-half 
or more of their Jength, the floral rays tending 
to curve toward the center of the flower. 
C.—Recurved or Straight Cactus Dah- 
lias. Fully double flowers with the margins 
of the majority of the floral rays revolute for 
one-half of their Iength or more, the floral 
rays being recurved or straight. 
ELIZABETH POTTER. F.D. A massive, 
full flower measuring 8 to 12 tmnches in 
diameter and 4 to 6 inches in depth, of a 
deep rose-pink suffused with yellow. A 
vigorous, free-flowering, and long, strong- 
stemmed variety of easy culture. Splendid 
for cutting or exhibition. Special awards 
given as a seedling when exhibited at Glen 
Cove, Oyster Bay, and Westbury, Long 
Island. 75 cts. each, $6.75 for 10. 
ELKRIDGE. Semi-C. This large, pure 
white variety is of fine form and great sub- 
stance. It flowers very freely on long, 
strong stems. Has won many prizes. 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE. I.D. Clear 
light rose-pink. Flowers can easily be 
grown 12 inches across. A medal winner. 
$5 each, $45 for 10. 
FIRENZE. F.D. True scarlet of fiery tones. 
Very large flowers on long stems. A ball- 
shaped formal. Very striking. $1 each, 
$9 for 10. 
FOREST FIRE. I.D. Lemon-yellow, shad- 
ing to rich scarlet tips. Strong grower. 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
FRANCIS LAROCCO. F.D. Finest large, 
pure yellow. Vigorous grower and profuse 
bloomer. 25 cts. each, $2.25 for 10. 
GLAMOUR. I.D. A real giant Dahlia. 
True purple, edged amaranth-pink; very 
distinct. Strong, rugged grower. An 
achievement medal-winner. $5 each, 
$45 for 10. 
GOLDEN STANDARD. C. Splendid 9- 
inch flower of Cactus form. A _ great 
prize-winner. Strong, thrifty grower and 
free bloomer. A pleasing golden fawn shade 
with a darker center. 75 cts. each, $6.75 
for 10. 
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