New Introductions for 1942 
Size of blooms introducers in most instances. 
| _ CHAUTAUQUA GIANT, F.D.. 12 by G in. 
We believe this dahlia will prove to be the very last 
35 - word i in autumn formals, long stem— 12 inches to the first 
leaf. The massive blooms grow without forcing 10-12 inches 
and readily respond to special treatment. In color it is a 
soft golden orange, very clear and pleasing. Centers are 
always tightly closed; even at the end of the season and 
when the blooms are fully opened. No other dahlia in our 
_ gardens has the massive appearance of this dahlia. The 
bush grows normally 4—414 feet high with spreading, vig- 
orous growth. Foliage is dark and of good substance with 
_ rather wide leaves. The blooms are held facing, of fine 
_ substance and last a long time when cut. The clumps are 
- large and always winter in perfect condition. 
On Mr. Roberts selection i in the Flower Grower Honor 
s ‘Roll. . Plants only, $5. 
COLUMBIA, S.C.. Up to i 6 by 110i EER. with 
no irrigation or fertilizer. 
- Color a beautiful blend of eep gold and peach 
pak: Petals curling completely back to the stem. Stems 
L _ perfect. Center high, pointed and always perfect. Bush 
5% ft. Good root maker. Prof. C. M. Brown says, 
si “Columbia, at East Liverpool was the fimest all 
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around large flower I ever saw. Never have I 
seen such depth. It should sweep the country.” Mr. Gordon 
on Waaser says,“I have grown a great many large specimen 
- blooms but Columbia gave me my greatest thrill 
_and the largest bloom I ever grew, a true I 316 by 
 410in. without any forcing, incredible as it may 
ae seem, but it was a flower so magmifiecemt as to 
 Degeer, deseription.”’ 
** Roots $10. net Plants $5. net 
_DIXIE'S MASTERPIECE, I.D., 12 by 8 in. 
Crimson. Bush 6 ft. Honor Rolls. You will quit 
_ growing other reds after growing this one. 
2 Plants only, $5. net 
a “Ivory PRINCESS, S.C., Grown to 14) in. 
One of the largest ever introduced. A new 
elon in Dahlias. A beautiful Iwory. Bush 6 ft., long 
oN i stiff Stems. Gold Certificate,N.Y.. Best S.C. 
bd . 
- My 
"Camden, N.J.. Three Honor Rolis. 
Plants only, $5. 
- MOLLIE B. I.D., 12 by 6 in. average. 
-Tyrian pink flushed Saaents pink. Good strong stems. 
‘Home Achievement Medal,N.Y.. also A.D.S. 
Gold Certificate for Best I.D. Seedling and two Honor 
Rolls, Plants only, $5. 
MRS. THOMAS A. EDISON, I.D. 
2 by 10 in. 
Brilliant, flashing, velvety color. Alone, its color would 
make this ‘dahlia outstanding. It is a truly gorgeous shade 
of bright violet red, almost a deep rose red. The reverse 
is shaded silver, which shows where the outer petals twist 
and curl and in the high center. 
The blooms have a normal diameter of 10 — 12 inches 
- with a depth nearly equal to the width. Strong, straight 
stems hold the flowers facing, well above the foliage. A 
husky grower, the bushes are well branched and attain a 
height of 44%— 5 feet. 
One of the most beautiful dahlias of all 
time. Certificate of Merit at East Lansing. On Dudley’s 
and Eddy’s selection in the Flower Grower Honor Roll and 
-in the House, Beautiful Futurity. Plants only, $7. 
_ MRS. W.K.DUPON T, 2.D.. 
Immense to 13 in. or more 
Wisteria Violet, suffused Rhodamine 
. _ Purple, giving an orchid effect. Wirst in lavender, 
open to all class at New York. Honor Roll. 
era Plants only, $5. net 
_ STEPHEN FOSTER, 1.C., Large size 
Buff orange and tyrian rose. Very hardy. Won four 
Achievement Medals, two A.D.S. Medals, 
and’ many other sae and blue ribbons. 
Plants only, $10. 
