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KENTUCKY SPORTSMAN I. D. (White)—An unusual color combination of 
three distinct colors. Lemon yellow at the center, outer petals are golden 
amber tipped white, and with an old rose reverse. Fairly large flowers 
of good exhibition qualities. Root $1.00 
KENTUCKY SUN F. D. (White)—Bright golden yellow. Flowers carried well 
up out of the foliage, on the best of stems. A clean and vigorous grower. 
Roots 35c 
KOKI S. C.—Color, spectrum red and soft buff. This is a lovely dahlia in every 
respect. Good size and form. Height, 3% feet. Roots $1.00 
KILGORE’S KING I. D. (Kilgore)—Color, flesh at the center with outer petals 
gold. This is a strong rugged growing variety and the large blooms are 
erect on cane-like stems. Height, 6 feet. Root 75¢ 
KILGORE’S LUCIFER Str. C. to I. C. (Kilgore, 1940)—A large Brazil red dahlia 
with capucine-orange reverse which shows as the petals curl. Held on cane- 
like stems, robust growing bush. Height, 6 feet. Roots $1.50 
KING PETER F. D.—This is one of the most beautiful and delicately blended 
colored dahlias. White tipped lavander. Blooms average from 7 to 8 inches 
and are held on cane-like stem, flowers facing. Height, 5 feet. Root $1.50 
LINK’S WHITE MAJESTY (Link’s Premier)—A huge Informal Decorative that 
may come Formal in some soils. A grand white dahlia that is clean and 
clear throughout with no trace of green. Height, 4 feet. 
Roots $4.00 Plant $1.50 
JUST A FEW OF OUR MANY TESTIMONIALS 
Hurleyville, Penna., Nov. 4th, 1942. 
Dear Mr. Parrella: 
I have been wanting to write to you for a long time and tell you what beautiful dahlias 
I had from the roots I purchased from you, but it seems that always something turns up and I 
never get to write; however, it is better late than never. 
M. F. 
Secaucus, N. J., May 18th, 1942. 
Dear Mr. Parrella: 
I received all the dahlia roots and thank you very much for same. You was so generous 
that I could split them all, instead of having $5.09 worth, I have $14.00 worth of them. Please 
excuse me for not letting you know sooner, and thanks again. 
Mrs. K. 
Wilkinsburg, Penna., June 2nd, 1942. 
Dear Sir: 
I received the dahlia bulbs about the 15th of May. I planted them the same day and have 
6 nice plants started. The bulbs were in fine shape when I received them. I am a satisfied 
customer. 
Wad: 
Jersey City, N. J., June 5th, 1942. 
Dear Mr. Parrella: 
I received the plants and roots you sent in excellent condition. Thank you for the free plant. 
I had fine results with the plants and roots I bought from you last year, and am _ looking 
forward to some swell blooms this fall. ae 
Appleton, Wis., June 7th, 1942. 
Dear Sir: : ; 
Received my order some time ago also the free plant of “‘Mason’s Purple Beauty’? which is 
greatly appreciated, hope to receive your Catalog every year. ee 
Plainfield, N. J., June 8rd, 1942. 
Gentlemen : : ue 
I received the dahlia roots and have also planted them. They came in very good condition. 
d tha ks. 
hgh he totes S. M. M. 
Zumbro, Minn., Aug. 15th, 1942. 
Gentlemen: ; : 
; Yes, my dahlias received from you are beautiful, but can ‘you tell me how to keep them in a 
bouquet? I have trouble with them wilting a very few hours after cutting. Thanking you so 
much if you can answer this. 
; Mrs. B. W. 
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