LLIAS @ 1942 
cialist, West Haven, Conn. 



-R — 1941 A. D. S. SHOW 

OAKLEIGH MONARCH (F. D.) This crimson carmine giant has 
been a favorite wherever shown in the two years it has been on 
the market, Habit of growth is very yigorous, substance is good. 
Size from 8 inches to 11 inches. Habit of growth is very vigor- 
ous, substance is good. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
PEPPERMINT CANDY (S.=C.) Cream striped and splashed car- 
mine. We introduced this Dahlia in 1924 and it still continues to 
be one of our largest sellers in spite of the fact that the stems are 
not strong enough to properly support the blooms. Nothing 
exactly like it. Roots $ .50 
PHANTOM (I. D.) A large bi-color of purple with white edge and 
stiff stems. Plants $ .75 
PREMIER'S WINSOME (I. D.) Clear light mallow pink. A Dahlia 
of many pleasing shades. Has many canes and blooms very freely 
making a good cut flower and a beauty in every respect. 
Roots $1.50 Plants $ .50 
PRESIDENT BENES (I. D.) We believe this to be one of the finest 
recent importations. Plants in our gardens were laden with huge 
blooms from early to late. The color is an unusual copper bronze 
with a slight silvery sheen. Cane-like stems. 
Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
PRINCE OF PERSIA (I. D.) The flowers are very large, frequently 
a foot in diameter, of the most rich glistening crimson imaginable. 
The bushes are tall with a tough healthy foliage. Roots $ .50 
RITA WELLS (I. D. or S.-C.) Rosy buff with reverse subdued lilac 
pink and decided golden sheen. Rugged grower with heavy stems. 
Roots $3.00 Plants $1.00 
RENATE MUELLER (Cac.) One of the finest in this section. The 
color is creamy yellow overcast peach pink. A fine bloomer anda 
beautiful flower when cut. Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
ROCKLEY MOON (F. D.) A huge, deep waxy yellow. A reliable 
standby in the yellow classes. Roots $ .50 
RUDOLPH’S GIANT (I. D.) A real big one as the name implies. 
Color is a fine clear golden apricot with pastel pink and golden 
tan. Cane stiff stems. Certificate at Storrs and on three Honor 
Rolls. Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
SATAN (I. D.) A no more appropriate name could have been 
selected for this red giant. The flaring red flowers have a sort of 
stag horn petal which is faintly tipped old gold. The stems are 
long, very erect and clean. Roots $ .50 Plants $ .50 


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SCARLET ELEGANCE (Cac.) A brilliant fiery scarlet which is ideal 
for cutting and arrangements. Medium size and very free tlower- 
ing. Roots $ .50 Plants $ .50 
SHAHRAZAD (I. D.) In California this is known as a pink Jane 
Cowl. This may not be an accurate description but at any rate it 
is a huge deep pink of gool substance and depth. A worthwhile 
addition to any collection. Roots $ .50 
SON OF SATAN (S.-C.) A much improved Satan. Longer stems, 
clearer color and larger—if possib‘e. Color clear scarlet red. 
Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
SUNRAYS (I. D.) Clear buff with apricot suffusions, showing peach 
red on reverse of petals. A consistent winner on the show table. 
Erect grower and large size. Roots $1.50 Plants $ .50 
STAR OF BETHELEM (I. D.) This star-like white bloom always 
attracts attention. Color is pure white, stems are erect and plants 
are good growers. Roots $ .50 
THE GOVERNOR (F. D.) Clear sulphur yellow. Gives an abund- 
ance of blooms from early to late. Large size with erect stems. 
Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
THOMAS A. EDISON (F. D.) A gorgeous royal purple with a 
brilliant rich finish. The size is large and the petals are of a stag 
horn foundation. Has every desirable habit including a rich green 
foliage. Nothing exactly like it in style or color. Roots $ .50 
VIRGINIA RUTE (I. D. or S.-C.) A rich velvety maroon bloom of 
great depth and having many pointed petals. Grows large and 
plants grow well and are resistant to insects. A winner on the 
exhibition table. Roots $2.00 Plants $ .75 
VOLCANO (1. D.) Orange flame red. Vigorous grower and large 
size. Will succeed in very hot weather and other adverse con- 
ditions. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 
WHITE BEAUTY (I. D.)_ A fine fluffy white on erect stems making 
a good cut flower or garden variety. Roots $ .50 
WHITE WONDER (I. D.) Nothing better in a low price pure 
white. Size is large. Makes a big plant and a good keeper when 
cut, Roots $ .50 
WM. J. WYLLIE (F. D.) This is a fine compact growing plant 
which produces a wealth of fine waxy yellow blooms, as the 
flowers mature showing slight delicate pinkish tones. Size is large 
and habits are all good. Certificate at Storrs in 1936. 
Roots $ .75 Plants $ .50 
YELLOW GLORY (S.-C.) A superb clear canary yellow which 
produces large blooms on good stems. Blooms are of good depth 
and have great substance. A yellow which will be grown for some 
time. Roots $3.00 Plants $1.00 
YOUR LUCKY STAR (S.-C.) A Dahlia of many soft and delicate 
shadings. The center is white with soft pink shading on the 
outer edges of the petals. Stems are ideal and it grows large and 
easily. Roots $1.00 Plants $ .50 


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JESSIE — Single Dahlia 
