
Parrella’s Dahlias have proven to be best by test. 
VIN WELL PARAGON (Blamer- 
Parrella) F. D. to I. D. — A 
gorgeous dahlia of dainty cameo- 
lke beauty. An early and all 
season bloomer, averages from 
S to 9 inches in diameter or 
larger. As the flower opens, the 
petals fall back to the stem 
forming to an almost immense 
size ball. Color, light rose pink 
toward the tips with amber yel- 
low at the base of the petals. 
Reverse deep Eusline pink. 
Blooms facing on a fine long 
slender stem. The plant has fine 
branching habits, and the foli- 
age is insect resisting. Vin Well 
Paragon received an “Award of 
Honor” at the Georgia Trial 
Ground, 1941. Any dahlia that 
received a Certificate at Georgia 
this past season must be good, 
due to the terrible drought they 
experienced. Height of plant 
from 5 to 6 ft. An Honor Roll 
Dahlia. 
Roots $10.00 Plants $3.50 

VIN WELL PARAGON 
IVORY PRINCESS (Hawkins-Ruschmohr) S. C.—A grand dahlia with a brand 
new color. A beautiful shade of ivory. Something that is very much needed 
in this color class. Blooms are very large and are held on stiff stems. This 
variety has received many awards in different shows, and has been very 
much admired from those who had the pleasure of seeing same. 
Plants only $5.00 3 Plants $12.50 
MOLLY B. (Briggs-Ruschmohr) I. D.—Color large tyrian pink with flush of 
amaranth pink. Average size 12x6. Winner of the American Home Achieve- 
ment Medal at the A. D. S. Show. She has also received many other grand 
awards in different shows during the season. A grand dahlia in every 
respect. Plants only $5.00 3 Plants $12.50 
COLUMBIA (Cuyahoga) S. C.—Color beautiful blend of deep gold and peach 
pink, with the petals having a sparkling sheen. Blooms are very large from 
12 to 16 inches by 10 in depth, and are held waving on cane-like stem. 
“Columbia” is a grand dahlia in every respect and has won Achievement 
Medals as wel! as many Firsts in 1941. Plants only $5.00 Net 
MODERN DAHLIAS, a book by “J. Louis Roberts,” is one of the most 
up-to-date in the art of growing better dahlias. Also how to take proper care 
of them from the beginning of the season to the end. Mr. Robert’s has to his 
credit twenty-five years of experience in growing dahlias, and his knowledge 
is really worth while to the Amateurs as well as Professionals. The cost of 
this book is ($2.00), which can be secured either from us or from the 
“Doubleday, Doran Outdoor Books,’ Garden City, New York who are the 
publishers. 

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