
There is a great difference between the dahlia our father used to know and 
the modern dahlias. 



EAGLE ROCK FANTASY I. D.—The blooms of this variety are not only large 
in size but beautiful. Color, Clear mallow pink or violet rose with silver 
shadings. The flower is composed of long broad petals, tapering and taste- 
fully notched at the tips. Height, 4% feet. Roots 50c 
EDWARD THOMAS BEDFORD I. D.—A very striking dahlia of a bright 
cerise color with a silvery reverse. Height, 4% feet. Roots 35c 
EVENTIDE, I. D. (Hillside Farm—Here is a most unusual dahlia. A_ rich 
violet-purple with outer petals streaked lighter purple, end of each petal 
is deeply lacerated. Blooms are of large size with very good depth. This 
dahlia scored 86 at the Trial Ground. Height of plant 4 ft. Roots $2.00 
ELLA MAY, C.—Rhodamine purple. Height 4 ft. Roots 35c¢ 
EDITH WILLKIE—(See photo and description on back cover). 
ENOCRIUS, F. D.—Color, Chinese red. A good dahlia of large size for garden 
purpose. Height 4 ft. Roots 50c¢ 
FIGARO, S. C.—Color, deep golden yellow, heavily splashed and striped reddish 
cerise. This is supposed to be a Sport of Satan of French origin. The 
blooms are of immense size and are held on best of stems. Much admired 
at “Gardens on Parade,” New York World’s Fair. Height of plant 4 ft. 
Root $2.00 
FIREBALL (Bissell) F. D.—Color, a brilliant scarlet which does not burn or 
fade. The foliage is heavy and absolutely insect-resisting. Honor Roll and 
Certificate of Merit. Winner of three Blue Ribbons in formal decorative 
classes. Height about 5 ft. Roots 50c 
FLASH (Salem) Cactus—Color, crimson red, tipped pure white. The petals are 
serrated, and they curl and twist further enhancing this beautiful dahlia. 
“Flash” received the Leonard Barron Trophy (1940) and has been a con- 
sistent winner wherever it has been shown. Height 5 ft. 
Roots $3.00 Plants $1.00 
FOREST FIRE I. D. (Dahliadel)—In the bi-color classes this variety should 
have a wonderful future. Forest Fire has distinct lemon yellow for about 
one-third the length of the petals, then shaded to rich scarlet toward the 
tips enhanced by clear yellow petaloids. Height, 4 to 5 feet, Roots 50c¢ 
FRAU STUTGRADE, F. D.—Color; Carrot red, changing to chrome yellow at 
base, reverse coppery red with white veins. A very large dahlia with good 
depth and fine stem. Height of plant 5 ft. Roots $5.00 Plants $2.00 
FRANZ BERGER St. C. (Berger)—Another grand dahlia from Europe. — 
Color is bright coral red. This dahlia will have many friends in the 
dahlia world. Height, 4 feet. Roots 50c 
FRECKLES, I. D. (Kemp)—Color, lemon yellow, speckled and striped peach 
red. A seedling of La Fiesta. This is truly an unusual dahlia, a real 
novelty. Height of plant 4% ft. Root 75¢ 
FRED SPRINGER (F. D.)—Here is a new dahlia and one that will be in great 
demand as a border dahlia. It is a dwarf grower, growing to a height of 
two feet with distinct fine cut foliage with large scarlet red flowers, with 
short stems that cover the bush and stay on the plant a long time, giving 
the plant the appearance of a rose bush with gigantic roses. None better 
for a border or hedge. Roots 50c 
FREIDA GEORGE I. D. (Australia)—One of the most beautiful dahlias we had 
the pleasure of growing. The color is helio and cream, and one has to see 
it to fully understand the delicate color. The blooms are large on wonderful 
stems. One of the very best. This variety won many prizes this past season 
throughout the country. Height, 5 ft. Roots $1.00 


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