
BURCH FORAKER, New Flame Dahlia 
“Best Seller Collection 
Each year we watch the trend of public opinion and include in this collection mod- 
erately priced varieties that have -proven their popularity, year after year, in spite 
of the hundreds of new introductions. 
BASHFUL GIANT (Decorative). Gigan- 
tic bloom of apricot with golden shadings. 
One of the largest varieties ever produced, 
often reaching 10 to 12 inches. Where very 
large flowers are wanted for exhibition 
purposes this variety has “‘IT.’’ 30c each; 
3 for 75c, postpaid. 
JANE COWL (Decorative). Deep, mas- 
sive bloom of bronzy-buff and old gold, 
shading deeper at a perfect center. With- 
out special care it often reaches ten inches 
in diameter and by special care and dis- 
budding it will grow to twelve and fourteen 
inches. 25¢ each; 3 for 60c, postpaid. 
JEAN TRIMBEE (Semi-Cactus). Large 
thick flower, with long petals of Petunia 
violet. Strong grower; long stiff stems. 
50c each; 3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
JERSEY’S BEACON (Decorative). <A 
decided novelty of Chinese scarlet with a 
paler reverse, giving a two-tone effect; 
SPECIAL OFFER. &i: 
BERTHA HORNE. 
BETTY AUSTIN. 
LIBELLE. Bright purple. 
REINE CAYEUX. Rich crimson-red ; 
A bronze hybrid similar in color to Jane Cowl. 
A blending of pink, rose and yellow. 
straight, 
SCARAMOUCHE. Large Cactus of bright Indian red. 
large exhibition flower of excellent habits. 
One of the best. 30c each; 3 for 75c, post- 
paid. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY (Decorative). Beau- 
tiful true pink. The best pink Dahlia in 
existence for commercial use. The flowers 
are early, perfect in shape, produced in 
abundance, on long stems. Keeping quali- 
ties are unexcelled. 25c each; 3 for 60c, 
postpaid. 
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON (Dec- 
orative). A blending of creamy white and 
opalescent pink with a deeper pink reflex. 
An exceptional flower for exhibition, be- 
cause of its tremendous size. 30c each; 
3 for 75c, postpaid. 
OMAR KHAYYAM (Decorative). Chi- 
nese red shading to bright orange with 
lighter tips. Easy to produce 10 inch flow- 
ers. 50c each; 3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
each of the above seven ‘‘Best Seller’? Dahlias for 
only $1.75, postpaid. 
CACTUS DAHLIA COLLECTION 
Cactus Dahlias are becoming more popular each year, and we offer 
this year an assortment that any one can afford to grow. Their curiously 
quilled and twisted petals make them unusually interesting. 
extremely free flowering and unexcelled as cut flowers. 
They are 
tightly quilled petals. 
DAHLIAS 
In Mixture 
of Colors 
An assortment of Dahlias 
PRIZE DAHLI 
for 1942 
This collection has been selected from the finest of the late pps S 
and we know you will be well pleased with every one of them. 
BURCH FORAKER 
The New Flame Dahlia 
The new Flame Dahlia (Burch 
Foraker) is one of the most outstand- 
ing and highest rating Dahlias in- 
troduced in many years. The sensa- 
tion of every garden and flower show. 
The flowers of brightest flame-red are 
12 inches and more across, produced 
on long straight stems. The plants 
grow 9 feet tall with 6 to 8 flower- 
ing stalks. We cannot recommend 
this variety too highly. Our special 
low ey $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00, 
post 
CALIFORNIA IDOL (Informal Dec- 
orative). Very large. Many times a 
prize winner. Beautiful yellow ane 
ers on extra long stiff stems. A vig- 
orous grower and highly recom- 
mended, 50c, each; 3 for $1.20, post- 
paid. 
CLARA CARDER __ (Decorative). 
Cyclamen pink with flush of yellow 
at base. Blooms 10 to 12 inches 
across on strong stems. Vigorous and 
free from insects. One of the best 
SPECIAL OFFER. 
Exhibition 


pinks yet introduced. 70c each; 3 for 
$1.80, postpaid. 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER (In- 
formal Decorative). Rich, violet- — 
burgundy. Huge flowers with long 
wavy petals, held outside the foliage 
on stiff stems. 40c each; 3 for $1. 00, 
postpaid. 
MONARCH OF THE EAST ath, ; 
formal Decorative). Warm gold suf- — 
fused apricot and orange, with “ae 
copper reverse. Giant flowers, 12 to 
14 inches in diameter, held on stiff 
stems up to 4 feet long. eo won 
many awards. $1.25 each; for 
$3.25, postpaid. 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER — 
(Informal Decorative). A giant flow- a 
er of deep crimson red. An excep- 
tionally good cut flower for its size, e 
held well above the foliage. 50c¢ each ; ‘ 
3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
PRINCE OF PERSIA (Informal _ 7 
Decorative). Mammoth flowers seven ~f 
to nine inches in diameter and three Zl 
to four inches thick. Plants four to + 
five feet tall, very bushy. Its color a 
is intense flame scarlet. The finest — 
brilliant red yet produced. 50c each ; 4 
3 for $1.20, postpaid. “a 
3 
One each of the above seven Prize Dahlias 
for only $3.85, postpaid. 
Collection 4 
This collection includes only those varieties that produce extra large fine fl 
blooms that you can be proud to have in your garden and display in the 
flower shows. 
DADDY KEMP (Informal Decora- 
tive). A Roll of Honor variety and a 
sensation wherever shown. Immense 
flowers of rich purplish-red that often 
reach 14 inches across. 60c each; 3 
for $1.50, postpaid. 
HILCREST MANDARIN (Informal 
Decorative). Brilliant Oriental scar- 
let and golden yellow flowers, with 
curled petals, on heavy 4 foot stems. 
One of the most massive and striking 
Dahlias grown. A thrifty grower and 
free bloomer. 35c each; 3 for 90c, 
postpaid. 
KATHLEEN NORRIS (Decorative). 
One of the finest exhibition Dahlias_ 
grown. Monstrous flowers with broad 
overlapping petals of true rose- pink, 
often attaining a diameter of 10 in. 
Tall stiff stems, and a long keeper. 
Recognized as the greatest pink 
Dahlia in cultivation for exhibition 
purposes. 40c each; 3 for $1.00, 
posse 
LORD OF AUTUMN (Informal 
Decorative). Without question, one 
of the finest Dahlias of all times. 
SPECIAL OFFER. 
after cut. 
dant bloomer; 
~ with scarlet overlay. 
One each of the above seven Exhibition 
Dahlias for only$2.70, postpaid. 
Dollar Dahlia Collection 
This collection is made up from good, substantial — 
standard varieties that are well known and always 
in demand. Don't think because of the low price they © 
are inferior, for they are not. 
still shown at nearly every Dahlia Show. 
MRS. C. D. ANDERSON (Show). 
gest tightly quilled Ball Dahlia; an excellent keeper 
Very long stiff stems; exceptionally abun- a 
rich American beauty red, called by : 
some purple crimson. 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER (Decorative). 























Deep, golden yellow blooms of enor- 
mous size on strong stems. <A cer- 
tain prize winner in any show, 80c . 
each; 3 for $2.10, postpaid. + 
ORIENTAL GLORY (Informal Dec- 
orative). Bright cadmium orange 
Strong grower 
of medium height, a free bloomer, 
and always blooms early. Average 
diameter of flower 9 inches. See 
each; 3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
PAN (Decorative). Very prilliant 
red. Erect grower with ‘stiff canes 
oa need no apes F Profuse bloom- | 
ming purposes, 
90c, postpaid. 
WHITE WONDER (Informal Dec-. — 
orative). Flowers seven to nine. inches 
across, and three to four inches thick. __ 
Petals long and wavy. Beautiful — 
waxy pure white. Plants three to — 
five feet tall. The largest of the 
white Dahlias we offer, and highly rs 
recommended. 50c each; 3 for $1. ae; se j 
postpaid. : 
350 each ;> 3 “for 

These varieties are 
Probably the lar- 
Very desirable. 











embracing all the types in a 
riot of colors, including 
many of the new ones and 
some of the best of the old- 
These tubers are 
vigorous and 
Clear lilac- = 
rose coloring seldom seen in a Dahlia; beautifully 
formed ; carried well on long extra strong stems; won- a 
derful cut flower variety Blooms often reach 10 inches < 
or more across. A prize winner. 
PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA (Informal Decorative). A 
very large, thick flower of dark crimson; shades to . 
almost maroon at the center. An ideal garden and cut | 
flower variety. 
SAGAMORE (Decorative), An outstanding varianye - 
owing to its great beauty and wonderful keeping qual- — 
ities. Large flowers of true decorative form; color 
golden yellow, shaded orange buff. * 
SEQUOIA GIGANTEA (Decorative). 10 in. Gigantic, 
rich, butter-cup yellow flowers with long stems. Strong, — 
sturdy, vigorous grower, and a continuous bloomer. ee 
PURITY (Decorative). The purest white Dahlia we 
have seen, Beautiful, clear, waxy white. Free sh - 
ing. ; 
PRICES: Your choice of the above six Dahlias— nts 28 Cc 
each; 3 for 60c; or all six for only $1.00, postpaid. | 
SUNSET GLOW. Flaming orange blending to golden yellow. 
PRICES: Your choice of the above six Cactus Dahlias at 25¢ each; 3 
for 60c; or all six for only $1.00, postpaid. 
POMPON DAHLIA COLLECTION 
Pompon Dahlias are partertly formed, miniature ball-type flowers 
from one to two inches across loom continuously from July until frost. 
Not uncommon to find 25 to 50 flowers open at one time on a single 
plant, The following varieties are ideal for cutting: 
AMBER QUEEN. Bronze. 
BOBBY. Purple. 
CHALLENGE, Red, tipped white. 
GANYMEDE. Fawn pink. 
INDIAN RED. Bright-red. 
YELLOW GEM. Yellow. 
PRICES: 
postpaid. 
er kinds. 
strong and 
sure to bloom. This is your 
opportunity to secure Dah- 
lias worth many times what 
they will cost at our bar- 
gain prices of 6 for 75c; 12 
for $1.25, postpaid. 25 or 
more by express, not pre- 
paid, 6¢ each, 
12 for $1.25 
Your choice of these six Pompon Dahlias at 
25c each; 3 for 60c; or all six for only $1.00, 

