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DECORATIVE AND CACTUS DAHLIAS, continued 
RITA WELLS. I.D. New. Outstanding va- 
riety of giant size. Winner at many im- 
portant shows. Rose-buff, reverse lilac- 
pink. $5 each, $45 for 10. 
ROBERT L. RIPLEY. I.D. Without doubt 
one of the largest varieties grown. Soft 
rhodamine-purple with deep rose-pink 
suffusion throughout. Stems straight and 
strong. $1.50 each, $13.50 for 10. 
ROSIE O’GRADY. I.D. A lovely large 
new Dahlia of distinct old-rose. It is en- 
tirely different in color from any other 
variety, and we feel sure you will like it. 
75 cts. each, $6.75 for 10. 
ROYCROFT. Semi-C. Large, finely formed 
Semi-Cactus of cinnamon-buff, deepening 
to russet. Very prolific bloomer. Fine 
stems. Vigorous grower. 25 cts. each, 
$2.25 for 10. 
SALMON SUPREME. F.D. As the intro- 
ducers of this variety, we feel justified in 
predicting that it will become a very 
popular Dahlia. The form and color are 
really wonderful. Its very large, glistening 
salmon-orange flowers are held proudly 
erect on the strongest of stems. Free 
flowering and a vigorous grower. This fine 
new Dahlia should be im every garden. 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
These are increasing in popularity and interest. After careful tests, 
we are including many new and meritorious varieties, giving a com- 
plete range of distinct colors and forms. AII types of Dahlias are to 
be found in this section, but the plants are dwarf and the flowers are 
ALPHA. New. Anemone-flowered. Novel 
star-like flowers of deep red with high 
cushioned center slightly touched with 
gold. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
AMI BARILLET. Single. Low-growing, 
bedding type; deep clear red with yellow 
center. The purplish red, fern-shaped 
foliage is very attractive. 35 cts. each, 
$3.15 for 10. 
BABY ROYAL. 
shaded apricot. 
each, $3.15 for 10. 
BABY SAGAMORE. F.D. Deep orange- 
yellow of fine form and very free flowering. 
35 cts. each, $3.15 for 10. 
BISHOP OF LLANDAFF. Peony-flowered. 
Bright scarlet; duplex form. Attractive, 
fern-like, reddish purple foliage. This fine 
variety is illustrated on the next page. 
AO cts. each, $3.60 for 10. 
CORINNA. F.D. Well-formed blooms of 
brilliant yellow. 35 cts. each, $3.15 for 10. 
COURONNE. I.D. Pure, waxy white; 
form very much like a gardenia. 35 cts. 
each, $3.15 for 10. 
DONAU. F.D. Silvery soft rose blooms, 
gracefully displayed on Iong stems. 35 cts. 
each, $3.15 for 10. 
FAIRY. F.D. Violet-rose, shading to mauve 
at the tips. Keeps wonderfully when cut. 
35 cts. each, $3.15 for 10. 
NEW YORK CITY 
Semi-C. 
Free bloomer. 
Salmon-pink 
35 cts. 



SARA BREWSTER. I.D. A border-line 
Dahlia of unusual color—picric-yellow, 
suffused scarlet. Plant is an _ excellent 
grower, averaging 41% feet, and a prolific 
bloomer. Blooms average 91% to 10 inches 
across. Scored 83 E at Storrs, 1937. $2 
each, $18 for 10. 
SATAN. Semi-C. Immense showy variety 
of bright scarlet; strong, thrifty grower. A 
great favorite. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
SON OF SATAN. Semi-C. Brilliant scar- 
let of giant size. Larger than Satan and of 
deeper scarlet. Vigorous grower. $1.50 
each, $13.50 for 10. 
SULTAN OF HILLCREST. F.D. One of 
the very largest grown. Color strontium- 
yellow and gold. Very vigorous grower and 
free bloomer. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
SUNRAYS. I.D. A spectacular Dahlia. 
Color clear buff with apricot suffusion. 
This variety has won many prizes. $3 each, 
$27 for 10. 
TOWERS’ EMPIRE. I.D. A giant, deep, 
full flower of golden yellow, slightly tinted 
bronze toward the center. Free flowering; 
very fine. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
VIRGINIA RUTE. I.D. New. Sensational 
giant flower of rich ox-blood-red with 
garnet edges. $3 each, $27 for 10 
MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
Flowers less than 314 inches in diameter 
FUGI SAN. Single. Literally covered with 
2-inch flowers of clear fawn-buff, with 
crimson eye. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
INNOCENCE. New. Pure white with 
golden center. Flowers all summer. Fine 
bedder. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
JAMBOREE. Semi-C. Beautiful shade of 
soft salmon-pink. A prize-winning variety. 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
LITTLE DREAM. Semi-C. Clear pink, 
lighter center; fine form. 50 cts. each, 
$4.50 for 10. 
McKAY’S PURITY. Miniature Formal 
Dahlia of outstanding merit. Perfect form; 
free flowering. Pure white. 50 cts. each, 
$4.50 for 10. 
MARCELLETTE. F.D. Attractive flowers 
of rare fawn color. 35 cts. each, $3.15 for 10. 
MARKET QUEEN. F.D. Brilliant red with 
pure white tips. Fine cut-flower. 40 cts. 
each, $3.60 for 10. 
MIA. Semi-C. Brilliant deep red. A beau- 
tifully formed Cactus. 50 cts. each, $4.50 
for 10. 
ORCHID LADY. F.D. Dainty pure orchid- 
pink of fine form. Distinct. 50 cts. each, 
$4.50 for 10. 
ORIOLE. Single. Intense maroon-red, 
bright golden center. Dark red and green 
foliage. Very striking. 50 cts. each, 
$4.50 for 10. 
Planting the Roots: Spread some unfertilized soil over the enriched earth. Place the Dahlia root 
hofizontally two inches below the surface; fill the hole with soil and tread firm. See page 90. 



WATCHUNG GIANT. I.D. Here is a 
really true giant Dahlia without being 
coarse or clumsy. The color is a beautiful 
light definite yellow with a warm suffusion 
of rose. Fine stem and habit of growth. 
Sensational. $1 each, $9 for 10. 
WHITE KING. F.D. New. A pure white, 
large-flowering Dahlia of very beautiful 
form and substance. Free flowering, on 
long stems. Splendid for the garden or 
exhibition. 30 cts. each, $2.70 for 10. 
WHITE WONDER. I.D. The giant blooms 
are pure white, with Jong, pointed, twisted, 
and curled petals, giving the flower a light, 
fluffy appearance. We consider this one 
of the finest new white Decorative Dahlias, 
if not the finest. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
YELLOW MARVEL. S.C. New. A free- 
blooming clear yellow of fine form. Good 
garden and cut-flower variety. 75 cts. 
each, $6.75 for 10. 
YELLOW SUPREME. F.D. New. The 
finest brilliant yellow, perfectly formed 
formal we have ever seen. Very free flow- 
ering and of great substance. Can be cut 
when breaking color, put in water and will 
Increase In size each day and keep in per- 
fect condition. Very long stems (up to 
4 ft.). Splendid for exhibition, cut-flowers 
or garden decoration. $1 each, $9 for 10. 
perfect gems, ideal for cut-flower purposes. They are also invaluable 
for borders, hedges or planting in the perennial garden. Since their 
height is between 1% and 3 feet, they need no supporting stakes and 
may be used for bedding. Pinch them to keep the plants uniform. 
PRINCE OF BULGARIA. Single. White, 
2-inch flowers, heavily striped bright red. 
Low grower and prolific bloomer. Wonder- 
ful for bedding and border. 50 cts. each, 
$4.50 for 10. 


Single Dahlia, Scarlet Gem 
See page 90 
Dahlias 89 
