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Dahlia, Mrs.I.de Ver Warner 
Dahlia, Golden Standard 
Dahlia, Bronze Knight 
Dahlia, Son of Satan 
DAHLIAS FOR EXHIBITION 
This list includes only those that we con- 
sider worthy of a place in every garden; it 
represents the cream of the finest varieties 
that have been developed to date. Many are 
proven prize-winners. 
Initials tmmediately following each name 
indicate the class to which the Dahlia be- 
longs, thus: 
F.D.—Formal Decorative Dahlias. 
Fully double flowers, floral rays generally 
Decorative and Cactus Sorts 
broad, either pointed or rounded at tips, with 
outer floral rays tending to be cupped; all 
floral rays somewhat regular. 
I.D.—Informal Decorative Dahlias. 
Double flowers, rays generally long, twisted, 
pointed; usually irregular in arrangement. ~ 
Semi-C.—Semi-Cactus Dahlias. Fully 
double flowers with the margins of the 
majority of the floral rays revolute for less 
than one-half of their length. 
1.C.—Incurved Cactus Dahlias. Fully 
double flowers with the margins of the 
majority of the floral rays revolute for one-half 
or more of their Iength, the floral rays tending 
to curve toward the center of the flower. 
C.—Recurved or Straight Cactus Dah- 
lias. Fully double flowers with the margins 
of the majority of the floral rays revolute for 
one-half of their Iength or more, the floral 
rays being recurved or straight. 
_THE NEWEST ALL-STAR VARIETIES 
We offer eight outstanding honor-roll introductions. These have scored very 
highly at official trial-grounds and won many prizes at Dahlia shows. 
THREE ULTRA NOVELTIES: INTRODUCED IN 1941 

ALICE MAY. 
MARY TAYLOR. 

ALL AMERICAN. Semi-C. The color is a mulberry-rose, 
suffused with salmon; the florets are waxy yellow at the base 
and are somewhat twisted. Bushes grow 6 feet high, covered 
with immense blooms on straight stems. This is a very rugged 
variety and a great prize-wmner. Won the American Home 
Achievement Medal at Wisconsin State Show, Milwaukee. 
Was the “Most Outstanding” bloom at Peekskill, N. Y., and- 
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. First in the Semi-Cactus class at the 
Central States Show and blue rtbbon winner at several other 
shows. $6.50 each. 
BLUE MOON. F.D. A gorgeous giant bloom, 12 inches in 
diameter, Iavender-blue in color, shading to Iilac-purple at 
the center. Strong grower with heavy foliage. Winner of 
the Achievement Medal and a place on the Honor Roll. 
$6.50 each. 
DOROTHY LAMOUR. C. Fine orange color; the 10-inch 
flower 1s of great depth. Beautifully formed, very free flower- 
Ing on the best of stems. Winner of a place on the Honor 
Roll and a Futurity Winner. $6.50 each. 
COLLECTION D833: 3 Dahlias, 1 each of the above (value $19.50), $17.50 
FIVE NOVELTIES INTRODUCED IN 1940 
I.D. A really great new white that is sensa- 
tional. The flower its tremendous, with a beautiful artistic 
form. Clean, strong, long stems. Without a doubt one of 
the finest Dahlias to date. Extra. $1 each, $9 for 10. 
EVENTIDE. I.D. True purple with violet-purple shading. A 
seedling from Thomas A. Edison, an outstanding sort of a 
few years back, Eventide retains the staghorn petal forma- 
tion of its parent. Stems are strong and sturdy. Created a 
sensation when first shown. $1.50 each, $13.50 for 10. 
L.C. A fine, deep, flesh-pink and gold 
Dahlia—an unusual combination. Blooms are 9 inches in 
diameter and 4 inches through, held on fine stems. A good 
keeper. Grows 6 feet high. On the Honor Roll. Achieve- 
ment winner, and scored at East Lansing Trial Gardens. 
A Dahlia with a great future. $1.50 each, $13.50 for 10. 
STUMPP & WALTER CO. 
MAFFIE. Semi-C. This seems to be one of the largest Dahlias 
grown. The lively carmine blooms were head and shoulders 
above others in the big seedling class at Camden, N. J. Winner 
of the Achievement Medal, also the class for best and largest 
bloom, at three shows. One of the outstanding Dahlias of the 
year. $3.50 each, $30 for 10. 
SILVER LADY. I.D. Ivory-white, lightly flushed and edged 
violet-rose. With rugged foliage, fine long stems, and its 
delicate coloring, it is a beautiful and perfect Dahlia. Every- 
one will be charmed with it. Certified, West Virginia and 
recommended, Georgia; on Johnson’s Futurity, 1940. $1 each, 
$9 for 10. 
COLLECTION D835: 5 Dahlias, 1 each of the above 
(value $8.50), $7.75 


Preparing Soil for Dahlias: Spread one pound of Humus per square foot on sandy or clayey land; Q 
aad Ate ne to 10 square feet of Sawco Dahlia Food on all types of soil. Dig and rake smooth Dahlias 83 
