DESIRABLE DAHLIAS 
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HULIN’S MELODY, S.C. (Hulin-Parrella)—It is almost 
impossible to paint a satisfactory word picture of a new 
dahlia, but when it comes to describing HULIN’S 
MELODY it is still harder. Words fail to express the 
exquisite beauty this flower possesses with its in- 
triguing blend of golden yellow and rose lavender. The 
wavy petals show a rose sheen on the reverse which 
blends most delightfully into a melody of colors. The 
color alone is not the only desirable quality of this 
new dahlia. The sturdy bush with long stiff stems 
holding 10-inch blooms well in the air is most out- 
standing in any garden. The large flowers have a full 
and tight center, being placed on the stems at an 
angle that looks right at you. 
Winner of several blues in the Northwest, also 
sweepstakes Silver Cup at Western Washington Fair. 
Very highly praised on the Honor Roll 1941. Just 
missed a certificate at the East Lansing Trials. If you 
decide on only a few of the new ones you will be per- 
fectly happy with this new charming beauty. Guaran- 
teed to please. Roots $10.00. Plants $5.00. 
FONDA, M.F.D.. (Hulin-Parrella)—Here is a miniature 
that really is different in color from any we have yet 
seen. It is hard to describe the beautiful tones as it is 
gold at the base shading to orchid and old rose near 
the tips. Reverse is old rose shading to raspberry. 
Flower from 2% to 3 inches facing on best of stems. 
Profuse bloomer and good foliage. Height of plant 
about 3 ft. Roots $1.50. Plants 75c. 
GLAMOUR GIRL, F.D. (Hulin-Parrella)—-A most pleas- 
ing blend of warm buff and salmon pink shading 
deeper at the center of the flower. The blooms are 
from 8 to 10 inches and face perfectly. Free branching 
bush of nice light green foliage. Stems are perfectly 
stiff and long. No insects have yet bothered it and the 
blooms are extra fine keepers. This most delicate color 
appeals at once to the eye of those seeking and ad- 
miring nature’s beauty. You will also like it. Roots 
$5.00. Plants $2.50. 
ROYAL ELK, F.D. (Lee-Glanfield-Hulin)—A huge un- 
usual rosy lavender held nearly upright on exception- 
ally stiff stems. The blooms are nearly as deep as wide 
and curve nearly back to the stem. Medium tall bushes 
with insect resistant foliage. Winner of the Sunset 
Medal at Tacoma, Wash. Many blooms of 12 inches 
have been shown and they are fine keepers for so 
large a flower. Good root producer. Roots $5.00.. Plants 
2.50. 

TOWN TOPIC still wins as the best Formal, also as 
the best Washington Introduction. 
Remember a small root makes as good a plant as a 
large one and many times better. The size makes no 
difference. 
