DAHLIAS, New and Recent Introductions 
ABBREVIATIONS: FD., Formal Decorative; ID., Informal Decorative: C., Cactus; Col., Collarette; Inc. C., Incurved Cactus; S-C., Semi-Cactus; 
M., Miniature; Pom., Pompon; S., Single 
ALICE MAY. I D. A magnificent white, best described as a white 
Lord of Autumn. Beautiful in the garden and for exhibition. One 
of the best of the new whites. Blooms 10 by 6 inches. 
Roots, $3 each. Plants, $1 
AN: DREE BAYSSELLANCE. I D. A blended red and orange bloom 
9 by 6 inches. Most attractive in the garden. Showy in arrange- 
ments and a good keeper. Roots, $1 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
CARL G. DAHL. I D. Graceful although of tremendous size. 
Blooms 9 by 4 inches of rather loose or open formation. The pointed 
petals curl slightly. Color, apricot-buff shaded old-roge on reverse 
of petals. Bush 51% feet. Roots, $1 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
CHEROKEE BRAVE. I D. This large exhibition variety is the 
best and prettiest rich red that has been introduced. It has long, 
straight stems, great depth and easily grows 11 to 13 inches 
across. Blooms early and is very prolific. It is an oxblood-red 
that holds its color in the sun. — Roots, $2 each. Plants, 75 cts. 
CONSUL GEN. QUIST. S-C. Soft cameo-pink blooms, 8 by 5 
inches, shading lighter, with soft yellow shadings. Good stem. 
A decided acquisition and a Dahlia which has come to stay. 
Roots, $1.50 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
DARCY SAINSBURY. FD. A fine white Formal inclined to the 
Informal but stems are strong and foliage well proportioned and 
rugged. Blooms 9 by 4 inches. Sun and heat do not bother it. 
Roots, $1 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
DEMOLAY. A velvety crimson-red with blooms 9 by 5 inches. A 
strong rugged grower that does well in ordinary culture and re- 
sponds favorably to good culture. Easy to grow and sure to please. 
Roots, $10 each. Plants, $3.50 
DOC. S. An attractive primrose-yellow Single suffused orange, with 
a white stripe in the center of each petal. A favorite for its outstand- 
ing color and keeping qualities. Roots, $1 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
ENKART PRIMA. S-C. Salmon with gold center—a beautiful 
color. Blooms 9 by 5 inches. Rugged plant with very vigorous 
foliage. A worthwhile Dahlia. Roots, $1.50 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
GLAMOUR. I D. The color is a purple veined violet. It is a tall, 
rugged grower with blooms 11 by 7 inches on good stiff stems. 
Roots, $5 each. Plants, $2 
GUIDING STAR. ‘A large lemon-yellow-orchid, with slight reddish 
tinges on reverse. Blooms spangle the plant from early in the 
season to frost. A plant or two will keep you supplied for home 
use. Always uniform—always good. Roots, $3 each. Plants, $1 
HILLSIDE GOLD. C. This is a combination of golden yellow with 
an apricot glow. Blooms average 8 by 4 inches. Listed in Dahlia 
Futurity, and ranked third in winning varieties for same. Very 
prolific. Fine for cutting. Roots, $3 each. Plants, $1 
* IVORY GEM. An Orchid-flowering Dahlia, ivory-white in color 
and most attractive and artistic. Good stems that hold erect on 
the bush and in arrangements. A winner on the show table. 
Roots, $1.50 each. Plants, 50 ets. 
JOSEPH E. MITCHELL. I D. A clean-cut soft buff blended 
apricot. Blooms are 10 by 5 inches, regularly formed, with long, 
straight, pointed petals. Outstanding in both color and form. 
Stems erect but not clumsy. Roots, $3 each. Plants, $1 
KATIE K. I D. A giant bloom (11 by 6 inches) of beautiful soft 
violet-rose with lighter veinings. Open grower with good stiff 
stems and very prolific. Blooms are quite similar to Kathleen 
Norris in color but bush-growth seems to be much stronger and 
less temperamental. Roots, $1.50 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
KILGORE’S KING. I D. Strong-growing, rugged variety. Large, 
massive blooms, with long, pointed petals, on cane stems. 
Dahlia that should stand a lot of adverse conditions and still be 
good. Blooms flesh at center with outer petals gold, 12 by 5 inches. 
Roots, $1 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
LITTLE DIAMOND. M §&-C. Do not miss this one. Admittedly 
the best foreign Miniature for 1939. Color, violet-rose with sul- 
phur-yellow at center. Roots, $1.50 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
LITTLE MISS PRIM. M S-C. A miniature straight Cactus that 
is truly diminutive in form. Bushes grow only 16 to 18 inches tall, 
with straight stems that are almost as long. The blooms are only 
214 to 3 inches. For corsages and arrangements it is the most 
popular Dahlia we have ever seen. Rose-pink, shading lighter at 
center and tips. Roots, $2 each. Plants, 75 cts. 
MARIETTA E. I C. The outstanding Cactus Dahlia of last sea- 
son, winning eleven Firsts and Mrs. Stout’s Medal in the A. D. 8. 
Show. A profuse bloomer with perfect stems and a good grower. 
Clear, even canary-yellow that does not burn or fade. 
Roots, $2 each. Plants, 75 cts. 
MISS GLORY. S-C. Outstanding because it fills the need for a 
deep yellow Semi-Cactus for exhibition. Stems are satisfactory. 
Blooms 10 by 5 inches, soft apricot-yellow with lighter shadings; 
the petals rolled and considerably incurved. Blooms from mid- 
season on. Roots, 75 cts. each. Plants, 50 cts. 
MOTHER MAYTROTT. I D. A good grower with healthy, dark 
foliage, strong, erect stems, and remarkable keeping qualities. 
Holds a perfect center throughout the season, besides being a 
consistently profuse bloomer. The white blooms are 10 to 11 
inches across and of great depth. Roots, $2 each. Plants, 75 cts. 
PINK GIANT. I D. A distinctive variety of largest size (10 by 6 
inches), bright Tyrian pink. Very showy. A good all-round Dahlia. 
Roots, $5 each. Plants, $2 
PREMIER WINSOME. I D. This massive Dahlia has good form, 
substance and excellent plant-growth, in fact, all the qualities of a 
good exhibition variety. Blooms 11 by 6 inches, basic color white, 
suffused with mallow-pink. Roots, $3 each. Plants, $1 
PRODUCER. ID. Exhibition blooms can be grown over 8 inches— 
but the average size is 7 by 5 inches. A glowing honey-dew orange 
that attracts immediate attention. Now that the medium or cut- 
flower size is increased to 8 inches, this Dahlia can be easily con- 
trolled and go places in that class. Roots, $5 each. Plants, $2 
RED ROBIN. M FD. A bright scarlet in a true Miniature. Holds 
its color in the sun and the blooms are only 214 by 2 inches. Ex- 
ceptionally profuse, with good centers from carly until frost. A 
good growing bush about 2/4 feet tall. 
Roots, $2 each. Plants, 75 cts. 
RED EYE. M. An orange-scarlet Miniature Peony. Dark foliage— 
striking in the garden. A dwarf bush for landscaping and border 
effects. Although flowers are diminutive gives a mass of color and 
a gem for arrangement use. Roots, $3 each. Plants, $1 
RITA WELLS. [| D. This recent introduction ranks with Sunrays 
for size. Blooms 11 by 7 inches, rose-buff with the reverse subdued 
lilac-pink; petals have a decided golden sheen. A rugged grower 
with long, heavy stems. Roots, $5 each. Plants, $1.50 
ROBERT L. RIPLEY. I D. This variety is, without question, one 
of the big ones. Color, soft Rhodamine-purple with deep rose-pink 
suffusion throughout. Stems are straight and strong. Buds may 
be cut and will develop into full open flowers. 
Roots, $1.50 each. Plants, 50 cts. 
SATURN. Col. Pleasing clear yellow Collarette of perfect form with 
areal yellow collar. Beautiful for arrangements. Received acclaim 
wherever exhibited. Strong, erect stems. Roots, $3 each. Plants, $1 
SILVER LADY. I D. Ivory-white blooms, 10 by 6 inches, lightly 
flushed and edged violet-rose. Nature certainly “went to town” 
when she developed this exquisite and lovely Dahlia. With rugged 
foliage and fine, long stems plus its delicate color, it is indeed a 
thing of beauty, which once seen in its perfection, leaves a lasting 
picture in the mind. Roots, $5 each. Plants, $1.65 
SNOWCREST. Inc.C. A medium-sized white Incurved Cactus. 
Long, erect stems and rugged, open foliage. A sure winner in its 
class. Also fine for home use as it keeps like a chrysanthemum. 
Roots, $7.50 each. Plants, $2.50 
SUNRAYS. I D. Blooms clear buff with apricot suffusion and a 
rather distinct peach-red on reverse of petals. This variety has 
quite a list of winnings. Roots, $3 each. Plants, $1 
THE GOVERNOR. F D. Named in honor of Goy. Herbert O’Con- 
nor, of Maryland. A bright sulphur-yellow which is, without 
question, a Formal Decorative of beautiful form with wide, heavy 
petals that roll back at the tips. It easily grows 11 by 6 inches 
with long, erect stems and strong, rugged, insect-resistant bushes 
about 5 feet tall. Roots, $4 each. Plants, $1.50 
VIRGINIA RUTE. I[ D. Bloom 12 by 9 inches. This Dahlia has 
everything. Color is rich ox-blood-red, shaded garnet on edges of 
petals. Resembles Cherokee Brave in color and form as well. 
Blooms have high, full centers. The long, strong stems need no 
support, even when grown for exhibition. Roots, $3 each. Plants, $1 
VIRGINIA SHIPLEY. F D. to I D. Excellent stems and a good, 
rugged grower. Deep lemon-yellow with a golden hue. The bloom 
opens as a Formal Decorative and develops into an Informal Dec- 
orative. Roots, $3 each. Plants, $1 
YELLOW GLORY. S8-C. A magnificent clear lemon-yellow that 
will easily grow over 12 inches across and 7 inches deep. It is 
beautiful in form with a very full high center and plenty of artis- 
tically twisted petals which make a very complete flower. Stems 
are well-proportioned on a good sturdy bush which grows about 
5 feet tall. Roots, $5 each. Plants, $2 

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