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BILL ARBURY, S. C. (FitzGerald- 
Parrella)—-A lovely clear white 
with cream shading at the base of 
the petals. This variety has a 
leaning in some blooms to _ in- 
formal decorative such as we find 
in Frau O’Bracht, blooms average 
10 inches or better with great 
depth, without forcing and mini- 
mum disbudding. Petals curl half 
their length as flower matures. To 
add to its beauty, Bill Arbury has 
a high as well as a tight center 
until the end of the season. An 
excellent plant with fine foliage, 
exceptionally good long stem, hold- 
ing the majority of the flowers 
facing, occasionally some blooms 
are on top. Height of plant about 
5 ft. Note: BILL ARBURY was 
immensely admired at the New 
York Botanical Gardens, Dahlia 
Border. On Mr. Dudley’s Honor 
Roll in “THE FLOWER GROW- 
ER” Magazine. 
Roots $3.50 Plants $1.50 
BALLEGO’S SURPRISE S. C. (Ballego)—One of the most beautiful whites. 
A Seedling of Frau O’Bracht which already has made a fine record and 
captured many prizes throughout the country. Height, 4 feet. 
Roots 75c 
BALTIMORE BELLE. 8S. C.—The royal robe of Caesar could not compare with 
the beauty and luster of the purple-red glow of this new and magnificent 
Dahlia which we honor by the name of Baltimore Belle. 
Roots $2.50 Plants $1.25 
BLACK KNIGHT I. D. (Kemp)—The name of this dahlia ought to be suffi- 
cient to give you an idea of the color. Dark velvety maroon, almost black. 
The flowers are of great size, often up to 14 inches in diameter. Plant has 
a wonderful branching habit. Height, 6 feet. Roots $1.25 
BLUE RIVER (Salem) F. D.—The name is very appropriate for this dahlia. 
Color, deep lilac or bluish mauve. The nearest to blue dahlia we have seen. 
Good size bloom on fine stem. Height 4 ft. Roots 50c 
BUCKEYE KING F. D. (Peck)—A very large clear glowing amber yellow 
that won many prizes. The blooms which are large and of good depth are 
held facing sideways, on good stems, well above the foliage. Tall and very 
Vigorous growing bush. Height, 6 feet. Roots 35c 
BURCH FORAKER (Slocum) I. D.—A seedling of Son of Satan, with al] the 
good qualities of its original parent. Can easily be grown 12 inches in diam- 
eter, and 7 or 8 in depth. Color, brightest flame red we have ever seen. 
Good substance and fine stem. The highest score dahlia at the Mid-West 
Trial Gardens, 1938. Roots $2.00 
Towson, Maryland, Jan. 23rd, 1941. 
Dear Sir: 
Inclosed you will find an order for dahlia roots I won at the Dahlia Show. I also want you to know 
I had another season of grand success with Parrella seeds. In 1939 I thought I had some very fine seedlings, 
but 1940 beat them. I also took First Prize in the Seedling Class against all growers. Please send me See: 
Kas; 
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