

The Marvelous Dahlia is Not Only a Man’s Flower—A Lady’s as. Well. 


JULIA IRENE I. D. (Parrella)— 
Color, in effect pink but in more 
details is a rose-pink with pen- 
cilings, or streaks, of deep rose. 
Blooms of immense size with 
petals flaring wide open and 
turning to back as the bloom 
grows older. Stems stiff as cane 
holding huge bloom facing well 
above the foliage. Plant, vigor- 
ous. Foliage, abundant and 
healthy. Julia Irene is a grand 
dahlia in every respect; ” 
Height of plant, 6 to 7 feet. 
Roots $1.75 

JULIA IRENE 
JIMMIE FOXX. I. D. (Johnson)—A spectacular dahlia of giant size; color 
coppery red tinged with henna. The fiowers easily obtain a size of 13 
inches in diameter by 8 inch depth and are supported by strong straight 
stems. The plant is an exceptionally sturdy grower having very heavy 
foliage. Roots 75c 
J. K. ALEXANDER, JR. I. D. (Alexander)—Giant blooms of great depth and 
wonderful formation. Color, a deep scarlet with slight lines of gold on 
edge towards the tips. It is a large full flower with the petals closely set. 
They are held facing sideways on long, strong stems, with fine, large, 
heavy, insect-resistant foliage. Received an Award of Honor at the Georgia 
Experimental Station. Height, 4 to 5 feet. Roots 50c 
JOSEPHINE G—S. C. (Grosscross)—Color is very pleasing true rose pink of a 
bright shade, soft petals tipped yellow. It makes a wonderful, sturdy bush, 
with flowers held well above the dense foliage. Height, 4% feet. Roots 35c 
JOAN CRAIG, I. D.—Chappaqua, a very striking new dahlia of rich color and 
fine form. Deep ox-blood red, almost black at the center. The reverse is 
burgundy. The petals twist and turn showing the reverse thus giving 
additional richness to the blooms, Good stems hold the flower erect at all 
times. Bush growth is vigorous. Listed in the Dahlia Futurity 1940. 
Roots $2.00 
JUSSIANT (De Royter) I. C.—Color, lavender. A lovely dahlia in every 
respect. This particular dahlia is a true Prize Winner. The plant is a very 
sturdy grower with marvelous branching habits. The bush is always covered 
with blooms. You can always win with Jussiant at the show. Height of 
plant 5 ft. Roots $2.50 
JUSTINIUS KERNER, F. D.—Bi-color. Red tipped white. This is a splendid 
bi-color dahlia which usually comes true to color. Blooms average from 7 
to 9 inches and are held facing on best of stems. Good grower with good 
branching habits. A Prize Winner. Height of plant 5 ft. Roots $3.50 

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