ALLING’S DAHLIAS —- 
NOVELTIES AND 
F. D. denotes Formal Decorative. I. D. Informal Decorative 
S.-C. Semi-Cactus 
Large Flowerig Varieties 
ADIRONDACK SUNSET (I. D.) Sunset shades of scarlet and gold. 
Very attractive and showy on long stems. Roots $ .50 
ADOLPH MAYER (I. D.) One of the darkest Dahlias we have 
seen. A fine, clean grower and lasts extremely well when cut. 
Size is large. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
ANDRIES SUPERBA (Straight Cac.) Blood red. Free flowering. 
Stems long and straight. Blooms 5 x 3. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
AMELIA EARHART (S.C.) An Honor Roll winner which has 
proven its worth. Coral in color and a producer of many 12 inch 
blooms. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
ARELDA LLOYD (I. D.) <A sport of Jane Cowl having the same 
habit of growth in every way but of a clear golden yellow color 
throughout. If you like Cowl you will like this one. 
Roots $ .50 Plants $ .50 
BLUE JERSEY (F. D.) One of the several sports from Jersey’s 
Beauty. Habit of growth is the same but the color is lavender 
with a suggestion of blue sheen. A splendid cut flower and keeper. 
Roots $ .50 
BLUE RIVER (I. D.) Bluish French violet giving a smoky bluish 
effect. An unusual combination of colors and a low grower. 
Roots $ .50 Plants $ .50 
CALIFORNIA IDOL (I. D.) This giant yellow is too well known to 
require much description. Size is uniformly large and the petals 
are long and pointed. A yellow which we can highly recommend. 
Roots $ .50 Plants $ .50 
CAVALCADE (F. D.) A variety similar in habit of growth and 
stem to Jersey’s Beauty, but somewhat larger and several shades 
darker in color, or nearly a deep rose. Roots $ .35 
CARL G. DAHL (I. D.) Chosen by the late Dr. Howe as worthy to 
bear the name of the man for whom the Dahlia was named. Color 
amber glow with gotden sheen and sweetbriar reverse. Healthy 
bush, height about 51% feet, insect resistant. Blooms from early 
to late. Size 11 to 14 inches. A Dahlia to make you proud of your 
garden. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 

CHEERIO — Incurved Cactus 
1942 
OLD FAVORITES 

JESSICA DRAGONETTE —. Semi-Cactus 

CHEERIO (Inc. Cac,) We were very pleased with the way this 
Dahlia grew in our garden last year and it was also a winner for 
us onthe exhibitiom:table>~ The stems are long and ’'stiff-and the 
flowers have fine substance and last well when cut. Color peach 
and cream to yellow. Size 8 x 5. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
COL. LEWIS (F. D.) A large easy growing variety which should be 
better known. The color is deep mulberry rose and is quite differ- 
ent from existing sorts. Roots $ .50 
DARCY SAINSBURY (I. D.) An Australian introduction which is 
fast becoming popular in this country. It is considered by many 
the best exhibition white to date. Ideal stems and a fine grower. 
Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
DULCINEA (Cac.) Coral red. Wiry stems and a good keeper when 
cut. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
DR. J. H. CARMAN (F. D.) A broad petal giant of deep American 
Beauty rose. A many time prize winner. Roots $ .50 
EDITH WILLKIE (S.-C.) This big white won the achievement 
medal at the New York World’s Fair in 1940 for Mr. E. E. Tooker. 
Again in 1941 his huge vase of this variety was one of the outstand- 
ing exhibits of the show. Pure white with heavy foliage and stiff 
stems. Plants $5.00 
EDWARD RINDFLEISCH (F. D.) A clear brilliant red which does 
not burn in the sun. Large, a good bloomer and an exceptionally 
good variety in the red class. Roots $ .50 
ELITE GLORY (F. D.) Large brilliant red with the broadest petals 
of any variety known. Fine heavy erect stems. Roots $ .50 
EVENTIDE (I. D.) A seedling of the old favorite Thomas Edison 
which it resembles in many ways. A certificate winner at mast 
Lansing in 1938 and a runner up in the Futurity contests. It has 
the same strong, erect habits of its parent and is a pure violet 
purple. Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
FOREST FIRE (I. D.) A spectacular and different bi-color, being 
bright lemon yellow for about half the length of the petals, then 
shaded to rich scarlet towards the tips, enhanced by clear, yellow 
petaloids. It is a stocky grower and by slight disbudding very 
marvelous blooms may be produced. Roots $ .50 
FORT MONMOUTH (I. D.) This has undoubtedly won more prizes 
in the largest bloom class than any other variety grown. The 
color is rich wine red with an underlying tone of brilliant crimson 
maroon, and a slight bluish violet tone at the tops of petals. The 
stems are long and stiff, flowers do not burn and last well when 
cut. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
