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The protracted drought that existed over all of the Dahlia 
producing Eastern States this past late summer and fall has 
seriously shortened the Dahlia crop. Labor and other grow- 
ing costs have risen sharply. This combination’ has made 
slightly higher prices necessary. Fortunately the greater 
spending power that is evident in most sections is enabling 
our customers to pass this increase along and our advance 
orders are larger than ever. 
We will do our best to take care of every order but 
shortages will certainly exist and customers can help us serve 
them by sending their orders early, 
To old customers we say “Thank you for your valued 
patronage.’’— To new buyers we give our pledge that we will 
do our utmost to serve you to your entire satisfaction. 
To Help Many customers ask us to recommend a list of 
varieties suitable to their purpose and in re- 
Ma ke Your sponse to this request we have divided our whole 
P list of large flowering varieties into three main 
Selection groups as under: 
Varieties Designated - - - 
«2% This group is intended for those who want the leading com- 
mercial kinds in the low price range of roots. 
a = =This list contains kinds that have excellent cut flower quali- 
ties, but, being newer or rarer, are higher priced. 
These are mainly intended for garden use. Most of these 
have larger flowers which are usually too bulky or soft for 
general commercial use. 
The initials behind each variety designate (|. D.) Informal Dec- 
orative; (F.D.) Formal Decorative; (C.) Cactus; (S.C.) Semi Cactus. 
DAHLIAS 
A. D. LIVONI. Some of our customers still want this old- 
timer for cut flower use. A small ball type. Flowers 
are rosy-lavender with lighter base. 22. 
ANNA BENEDICT.  (1.D.) A beautiful shade of garnet- 
red with darker shadings at base. A thrifty grower with 
lots of substance, good form and strong stems. 
AVALON. (1.D.) Beautiful clear yellow and the best 
of this color for commercial use. Fine form on long 
stems. In hot weather the stems are somewhat rubbery 
but this fault is corrected th: them Gilt = sneaeeenenenee 
$5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 
BLUE JERSEY. (F.D.) This is a true sport of Jersey's 
Beauty and has all of the parent’s fine qualities. Color 
is orchid lavender. A leader among commercial kinds..... 
$8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000 
BRONZE BALL. (Ball) Sturdy, medium size flower that 
is popular in the New York market. Solid bronze. Free 
flowering: and Good=sterns fase sane eee 
$5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 
BUCKEYE BRIDE. (F.D.) Geranium pink and soft sal- 
mon. Large flowers on long stems. Good clean grower. 
Flowers. profusely: all = Seaqsomh: taemee = ee eee 
BUCKEYE KING. (F.D.) Large amber yellow. Sturdy 
flower of fine form. Excellent grower. We recommend 
it as among the bestia) tats <eOlo reese ener eee 
CALIFORNIA IDOL. (1.D.) Fine, clear yellow. Massive 
flower ior’. low “tourSt ise. Bs eee 
CAVALCADE. (F.D.) A beautiful shade of old rose. 
The stem and formation closely resemble Jersey’s Beauty 
with flowers somewhat larger and several shades deeper 
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CHAUTAUQUA SALUTE. (F.D.) The purest white of 
any dahlia we know of and a prolific bloomer. The 
flowers, which average 7 and 8 in. across, literally cover 
the strong “growing: busi === eee eee 
CHEMAR’S BLUE GEM. (Dec.) A very glowing bluish- 
purple. Stems are straight and. hold the large bloom 
erect. Strong grower and constant bloomer. Very 
attractive and’ unusual y foliage) Sia meee tee ere 
CLARA CARDER. (|.D.) Light cyclamen pink. Large 
flower for.gardentitise 2:5 patentee ree ee 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. (C.) In response to a 
persistent demand we have kept this old favorite on our 
list. A profuse blooming cactus variety. Flowers are a 
delightful salmon-rose shade. 
Note—You May Deduct 5% When Cash Accompanies Order. See Terms of Sale Page 9. 
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