


Beginners’ Collections 
KILGORE’S IDOL, (Kilgore, 1941), F.D. 
Color, citron yellow, clean and bright; ideal stem; strong bush 
with healthy habits, 6 feet high. Certificate of Merit, Storrs. 
On Honor Roll. 
Plants $2.00 Roots $5.00 
KILGORE’S KING (Kilgore, 1938), I. D. 
A magnificent flower of flesh outer petals, center gold. Petals 
long and pointed and held facing on cane-like stems 3 feet 
or more in length. Certificate at Storrs-1936. Plants 6 feet and 
foliage perfect. Has been grown 14 inches. 
Roots 60c 
KILGORE’S KNIGHT, (Kilgore), I.D. 
I know no other dahlia of this same color. A bright Spanish 
red with lighter reverse as petals curl and you have a two- 
tone effect. Size 10x 5 inches. Good stems. Bushes 5 feet high. 
Roots 85c 
KILGORE’S LUCIFER (Kilgore, 1940), Str. C. to I. C. 
A large Brazil red Dahlia with capucine-orange reverse which 
shows as the petals curl. Blooms have been measured up to 
12 inches by 8 deep and held on cane-like stems. Bushes 
strong, 6 feet high. 

Plants $1.00 Roots $2.50 
KILGORE’S PURPLE, (Kilgore, 1940), I.D. 
This purple is early at blooming, 10-inch blooms, long stems 
and 6 feet bushes. Petals show a crepe effect especially 
recommended for gardens that have a short growing season. 
Roots $1.00 
KING ALFRED, I. D. (Seal) 
Ruby red with a silver reverse. This 1936 introduction we 
consider one of the best of the new garden and exhibition 
varieties. The color of this very large flower is distinctive 
and beautiful and the habit of growth, foliage and stem are 
all very good. 
Roots 50c 
KING COLE (Ballay, 1940), I. D. 
Deep maroon. Very large and very dark. Stands the heat splen- 
didly without fading: One of the best of this year's introduc- 
tions in the entire West. Sunset Medal winner at San Francisco. 
Plants $1.00 Roots $2.50 
K. L. M. (Foreign), Semi-Cac. 
A large yellow Miss Belgium with same habits. Very fine cut 
flower. 
Roots 50c 
LEAH PEARL (Keiser, 1940) New Globe Form 
A distinctive two-toned color effect of pink and cream. One ot 
the coming new ones, for cutting and a good keeper. Won two 
Certificates. High score 86-1-C. 
Roots $1.00 
LE‘JOY (H. R., 1937), I. D. 
Won first prize for best Informal Decorative and Sweepstake 
for best undesiminated Dahlia at Olympia. A rare new color 
very deep bluish orchid with many of the blooms tipped pure 
white, making a striking effect. Blooms are large, good depth, 
see stems are long and always perfectly erect, Very fine in 
Roots 50c 
LELAND STANFORD (Ballay, 1937), Dec. 
Brilliant cardinal red, the Stanford University color. The best 
and brightest big red is the claim of the originator for this 
new introduction. The color does not fade in the least in very 
hot weather. Flowers large, early and free bloomer. Plant is 
of medium to tall, with strong stem stalks and good foliage. 
Roots 60c 
LINK’S BLUE TRIUMPH, (Link-Premier, 1941), F.D. 
A bigger and better seedling of Blue River that has great size 
and grand color. Blooms 12 to 13 inches with ordinary field 
culture. The center is Petunia Violet that shades to light 
Phlox Purple petals. Long stiff stems.. Award of Honor. 
Plants $1.50 Roots $3.50 
LINK’S GORGEOUS, (Link-Premier, 1941), I. D. 
Grows 1l x 7% inches without forcing; can be grown much 
larger. A most gorgeous Dahlia of an unusual blend of 
shades and colors. The lower part of the broad petals being 
pale lemon yellow, the upper portion a bright shade of scar- 
let pink which also extends along the entire edges of the 
petals giving the blooms a most striking appearance. At a 
distance ot twenty feet the general appearance is light pink. 
Many of the petals are deeply cut enhancing the beauty. 
Ideal, stems hold the blooms facing. Foliage tough and in- 
sect resistant. Sturdy bushes grow 4% to 5 ft. taal. Awarded 
- ay ats of Merit, under No.E-3138 at East Lansing, Mich., 
, Trial grounds and runner-up for the Achievement 
Medal at Irvington. 
Plants $2.00 Roots $5.00 
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