Popular Numbers of the 
Newer Novelties 
ALICE MAY, LD. (Australia)—This has proven one of 
the best whites in recent years. Tall bushes produce 
an abundance of large, pure white blooms over a long 
period. Stems are good, and the laterals come straight 
up. Disbudding well helps. Roots 
ALFRED LUNT, F.D. (Parrella-Hulin)—Strong plants of 
average height produce plenty of 8 to 9-inch blooms 
on stiff stems. The color is currant red to scarlet 
Very full and good depth. Roots.................... $2.50 
CONVENTION CITY, I.D. (Lee - Hulin)—Most unusual 
coloring, a shade darker than jasper pink, blending to 
carrot red at the tips. The general effect is hammered 
copper. Large blooms on sturdy stems over a bush 
of medium height. Very good. Roots..................... $1.00 
CLARA BLOOD, I.D. (Blood)—One of the most dazzling 
whites we have ever grown. Tall bushes holding 11- 
inch blooms facing on long stiff stems. On 1939 Honor 
Roll fandeonesto-en oy. y Roots... a. $1.50 
CHARLOTTE COLLIS, I.D. (Australia) —A very striking 
dahlia in every respect. The general color is russet 
orange with light gold tips and a yellowish cast on the | 
reverse. Large size and it looks right at you on long 
Stems lock very timited. 7Roots,....4...0..,..2c,.8 $2.00 
CHEROKEE BRAVE, I.D. (Ricks)—Ox-blood red that 
does not fade. The velvety flowers are full centers 
with plenty of depth. Stems are straight, foliage dark 
green. A worth-while dahlia in any garden, and a 
WiINNersO aman ysprizese ~ROOlSs.. ae $1.50 
DORA MILLER, F.D. (Smith-Hulin)—A huge golden 
yellow that is very bright and osttractive. Tall bush 
with long stems holding the 11-inch blooms at a nice 
angle. High full centers and great depth is a winning 
Charactemeorethissdanlia | MOOS... ae omens, $2.00 
F. W. BECKETT, I.D. (Thomas-Parrella)—Lovely soft 
apricot yellow overlaid strawberry pink. Rugged 
grower and the large blooms are on good stems. Honor 
Riolleaviim erste LOOT, oer err enc cL ee tone centers $2.50 
LYNN FONTANNE, S.C. (Lee-Parrella-Hulin)—Still a 
great winner in the red classes, also as the largest 
flower in the show. In the Northwest this dahlia grows 
to perfection, being shown many times around 13 
inches. Spectrum red with shades of carmine at the 
tips. Free bloomer, and a rugged grower with splendid 
stems! cen here Ar Sateen Latin atte Se Mo de roP Rede op a Ee eed $5.00 
MARIE SUTTLE, I.D. (Sanford-Hutin)—Here is a great 
addition to any good planting. Blooms are extra large 
on long stiff stems directly facing. The color is lav- 
ender mauve, at times has a decided blue cast. Real 
good keeper and winner on the show table. You will 
PUTS WU VAISS 2 Se ae tne at ae Nib SEEM FE SR As nd $1.50 
One cannot merely eat, sleep and work. One must 
have a mental view that relexes, and nowhere can you 
relax better than in your garden. 
The more one works in his garden the more one knows 
about Nature and her handiwork. 
