
INTRODUCING 
FOR 1942 
CHAUTAUQUA GIANT 
We believe this dahlia will prove to be the very 
last word in autumn formals. Its consistant per- 
fection of form, clear, beautiful color and fine, long 
stem—12 inches to the first leaf—together with its 
massiveness, makes it a natural as a show table win- 
ner. The blooms grow without forcing 10-12 inches 
and readily respond to special treatment. Depth is 
about half the diameter. In color it is a soft golden 
orange, very clear and pleasing. In form, we do 
not see how a formal decorative could be more 
nearly perfect. For us, 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, vigorous growth. Foliage is dark and of 
good substance with rather wide leaves. Insects 
leave it alone. The blooms are held facing, are of 
fine substance and last a long time when cut. It 
begins to bloom in mid-season. The clumps are 
large and always winter in perfect condition. 
On Mr. Roberts selection in the Flower Grower 
Honor Roll, 
Stock limited. 
Roots $10.00 Net Clumps $25.00 Net 
MRS. THOMAS A. EDISON 
Brilliant, flashing, velvety color. Alone, its color 
would make this dahlia outstanding. It also has all 
other desirable characteristics one wishes a dahlia 
to have. 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. Informal 
decorative. 
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 414-5 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. 
Stock very limited, only a few roots for sale. 
Roots $15.00 Net 
CHAUTAUQUA DAHLIA FIELDS 
Mayville, N. Y. 
