DAHLIAS (Continued) 
“Blessed Mother Cabrini’ (Cadrobbi-1942) Informal 
Decorative) 5-6 ft. 
A new Dahlia that is much needed to complete 
every good Dahlia collection. It is one of the best 
red cut-flower varieties offered and can be grown 
The flowers have good sub- 
The color is 
to exhibition size. 
stance and a rich velvety texture. 
carmine overlaid garnetred with a dark center. 
The stems are straight and strong. The bush is 
vigorous, insect-resistant and free-flowering. Win- 
ner of Certificate of Merit at Ohio Valley Trial 
Grounds 1941. 
Roots $5.00; Plants $2.00; 3 Plants for $5.00 
Ballego’s Surprise (Semi-Cactus) 5 ft. 
This beautiful Dahlia is an excellent cutflower 
variety and a good keeper; its color is white; 
the long wavy petals are slightly incurved. 
Plants $ .50 
Bandoeng (Informal Decorative) 4-5 ft. 
Fine blending of amber and gold around 
a dark mahogany center; blooms freely on good 
An unusually attractive variety. 
Roots $1.00: Plants $ .50 
stems. 
California Idol (Informal Decorative) 4 ft. 
One of the largest, and loveliest yellow Dahlias. 
Free-blooming and reliable. 
Roots $ .75; Plants $ .50 
Always admired. 
Chemar’s Dahliamum (Informal Decorative) 5-6 ft. 
A striking new informal. Similar to a huge 
Japanese Chrysanthemum. The color is a bright 
cadmium apricot with a golden sheen. Most 
artistic and very large. On the Honor Roll in 
1940 oie eee on ee eee Plants $1.00 
Chemar’s Masterpiece (Cactus) 
A nice cactus type; color, orchid pink. 
Roots $ .50 
Clementine Cadrobbi (Informal Decorative) 5-6 ft. 
(Cadrobbi-1942). 
This Dahlia is an extremely prolific bloomer; 
color is a beautiful blend of apricot, peach, and 
buff; blooms average 7 inches across by 3 inches 
deep. Graceful, slender stems. This is not an 
exhibition variety but is excellent for cutting. 
Roots $2.50: Plants $1.00 
Cherokee Brave (Informal Decorative) 5 ft. 
An outstanding Dahlia of great beauty. It is 
highly. prized by experts. Flowers are large; 
color is an oxblood-red that does not fade in 
theese eee te cee Roots $1.00; Plants $ .50 
Cornell (Formal to Informal) 5-6 ft. 
A beautiful bi-color of medium size. Maroon 
PLL WOO .11D0S mers Meare tte te eiereners Plants $ .50 
Deep Purple (Formal Decorative) 4-5 ft. 
Extremely large purple flowers averaging 12 to 
13 inches across. Fine stiff stems; dark leathery 
insect-resistant {fOlidige.e. mieten tee Plants $1.00 
Dulcinea (Straight Cactus) 5 ft. 
Perfect cactus type; medium size, free-flowering 
bright crimson; excellent for cutting. 
Roots $ .75; Plants $ .50 
Enkart Prina (Semi-Cactus) 4—5 ft. 
A very attractive novelty. The color is a soft 
salmon-rose with a deep yellow center; keeps 
exceptionally well when cut. 
Plants $ .50 
Evelyn Chandler (Semi-Cactus) 4-5 ft. 
Bright golden apricot with deeper shadings on the 
An Honor Roll Dahlia. 
Plants $ .75 
reverse of petals. 
Flash (Cactus) 5-7 ft. 
A striking bi-color Dahlia of unusual formation. 
Petals are laciniated to form ‘chicken feet’ di- 
visions, which curl and twist, two pointing in 
one direction and the third in the opposite direc- 
tion. Petals are crimson-red, tipped pure white. 
A "Prize Winner.” Plants $1.00 
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Mary Shinkfield 
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