SANHICAN’S QUEEN. (FD) - Roots 25¢e 
(F. & M.) A big formal decorative of apricot color. A 
strong, sturdy bush, with good stems, bearing plenty of 
flowers all the time. 
SATAN. (ID) - - - - - - Roots 25e 
(Balley-Success) An outstanding dahlia in every respect, 
with its immense blooms a flaming shade of red, with a 
slight touch of gold near the center. Blooms are held up- 
right on long, sturdy stems, and the petals are long and 
horn-like, rolled and curved inward, giving the flower rare 
form and character. The bush is tall, very easily handled, 
and the quantity and quality of the flowers is truly excep- 
tional. SPECIAL—S8 for $1.35. 
SHAHRAZAD. (ID) - - - - Roots 45c 
(Newson) Massive flowers have slightly coarse, pointed 
petals, which twist and twine attractively. It is a soft, 
tyrian rose, with very good stems, and is a strong grower. 
A lovelier flower can’t be found at moderate prices. 
SON OF SATAN. (C) 
Plants 75c, Roots $1.25 
(Slocum) A definite improvement over its parent, the pop- 
ular Satan. The bloom is larger and deeper, borne on 
stronger stems, and is a glowing scarlet in color. Has the 
strong growing habits of the parent, and blooms even more 
profusely. With disbudding, it becomes one of the giant 
dahlias. 
SPOTLIGHT. (ID) - - - - Roots 35ce 
(Hulin) A beautiful, pale sulphur yellow, shading lighter 
near the tips, and nearly white on the reverse. The petals 
curl and twist artistically, making the whole a thing of deli- 
cate beauty hard to excel. The plant is good and the blooms 
are large and well placed on long strong stems that bring 
them well out of the foliage. This variety makes a beauti- 
ful cut flower that lasts well, and planted in mass in front 
of a dark green background will be an outstanding garden 
attraction. Rivals Lord of Autumn and California Idol in 
the show room. SPECIAL—S8 for $1.75. 
STRAIGHTS WHITE. (ID) 
Plants $1.50, Roots $2.50 
(Straight-Wells) Perhaps will prove to be the finest white 
dahlia yet originated. It is very easily grown, bearing the 
blooms on long, very strong stems, at a very good angle. 
The bloom is large, and very gracefully formed. This is one 
of the 1938 season’s greatest prize winners. 
STRONGHEART. (ID) - - Roots 45c 
(Ballay-Sueccess) A beautiful light cadmium orange, shaded 
apricot, that is well formed, and of good size. Stems are 
strong and straight, and hold the flower well up from a tall 
plant. It is a profuse bloomer, and attracts quite a little 
attention in the garden. 
SULTAN OF HILLCREST. (FD) Roots 75c 
(Scott) Monstrous blooms of lemon yellow, with a rosy 
pink reverse that is truly delightful. The stems are strong 
and the bush produces plenty of blooms, each of which is 
uniformly giant in size. A very satisfactory all-round plant. 
Flowers last well when cut. 
SUNRAYS. (ID) Plants $1.25, Roots $2.50 
(Straight-Wells) Another -of 1938’s leaders, appearing on 
every Honor Roll, and by the same originator as Straights 
White. This bloom is bright buff, with apricot suffusions, 
and is unusually large, with great depth. It is an excellent 
keeper when cut, and has won some of the highest awards 
available. 
THE COMMODORE. (ID) - - Roots 35¢e 
(Scott-Kemp) A large, spectacular lemon yellow that has 
won many of the big prizes. The medium size bush is 
compact, the long stems holding the flower well up. Petals 
are large, in a loosely open formation. Excellent in garden 
or for cutting. 
HE WORLD AC ED) §-)1- aaa Rooter a0e 
(Dahliadel) A beautiful deep, rosy magenta, overlaid gar- 
net, with silver shadings on edges of petals. Lightens 
slightly as the season advances. Good stems on a medium 
tall plant, and a good cutflower keeper. When this dahlia 
was introduced it created quite a furor, and has succeeded 
in maintaining its popularity with time. One of the very 
best of the reasonably priced dark dahlias. 
THOS. EDISON. (FD) - - - Roots 25c 
(Dahliadel) Another very fine dark dahlia. A deep royal 
purple, with double tipped petals. Large full centered flow- 
ers, on cane stiff stems. A profuse bloomer, over dark 
green foliage, that makes wonderful showings in mass plant- 
ings. Good for cutting. SPECIAL—8 for $1.35. 
TOWERS EMPIRE. (ID) - - Roots 50c 
(Tower-Parella) A clear golden color, with amber shading 
at the center. Blooms are of good size and depth, and borne 
on good stems. A very rugged grower. 
TREASURE ISLAND. (FD) - Roots 30c 
(Dahliadel) A bright autumn shade of apricot and gold, 
with rose suffusion. Particularly striking in mass plant- 
ings, and a good cut flower. This is justly one of the most 
popular of the large-flowered varieties. Very good in plant- 
ings with Thos. Edison. 
UNCLE TOM. (FD) - - - - Roots 30e 
(Reed-Adams) Very dark garnet or maroon. Medium size, 
with good stems, but giving a very pleasing effect. Has a 
velvety appearance. 
VIRGINIA SHIPLEY. (FD-ID) 
Plants $1.00, Roots $2.00 
(Cory-Dahliadel) Deep lemon yellow, with a golden hue that 
sets it definitely apart from other yellows. It has won over 
California Idol, and Lord of Autumn in the 1939 shows. The 
flower has exceptional quality, and bloom is large and deep. 
Foliage is rugged, and not bothered by disease or insects, 
and of medium size. Stems are strong and of medium 
length, and bloom keeps well when cut. 
WALDHEIM SUNSHINE. (ID) - Roots 35c¢ 
(Peacock) A very popular bright yellow that draws atten- 
tion wherever planted. The full, high-centered flowers are 
carried on good stems on a strong bush. Makes a wonderful 
showing in the garden, and fully deserves the long popu- 
larity it has enjoyed. 
WENOKA. (FD) - - - - Roots 75ce 
(Hulin) A large sized dahlia of clear, rosy mauve. Face 
sideways on good stems, and plentifully produced from a 
medium size bush. Another very good all purpose dahlia 
that well deserves the popularity it enjoys. 
WHITE ABUNDANCE. (FD) - Roots 75c 
(Ballego) Perhaps the best white in any price class yet 
introduced. Large size, full depth, with good stems, from 
a very vigorous bush. Produces plentifully, and the blooms 
are well faced out from the stems. 
WHITE WONDER. (ID) - - Roots 40c¢ 
(Black-Kemp) Monstrous, fluffy white blooms, with long 
twisting petals, borne on good stems. A remarkably lovely 
flower, that is very popular wherever grown. Perhaps has 
won more prizes than any other white grown, and uni- 
versally liked. SPECIAL—8 for $2.00. 
WHEL CED ) oe oe eee eee Rooteeoe 
(McCarroll-Schling) A rich old begonia rose that is very 
pleasing, wtih mauve shadings on reverse of petals. Long 
stems, and a good grower. 
WILLAMETTE. (ID) - = - Roots 60c 
(Crites) One of the most beautiful of all dahlias, with its 
very large flowers of beautifully blended rose and orange, 
with a sheen of gold over all. The petals, ribbon-like, wave 
and curl. Held on a good stem. One that will surely please 
and highly recommended. 


Portland’s mild climate and rich soil make strong, vigorous dahlias. 
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