New Novelties for 1943 
Each year we select, what we believe to be the best, new varieties being released 
for the coming season. A number of these are listed below at introducers' prices. 
Others will be tested in our gardens during the season. 
The following have been selected because we believe that they represent improve- 
ments over existing standard varieties and suggest that for real enjoyment some of 
these be grown by those interested in the very newest and best. 
COL. A. G. RUDD |. D. (Geer) Rich carmine with deeper, mahogany red at the center. 
It is a big flower which can be grown eleven to twelve inches in diameter, by 
seven inches in depth. It will be a real factor in the red classes. Strong, tall 
grower. Plant $5.00, three for $12.50 
COLIN KELLY, JR. I. D. (Salem) Phlox-pink to lavender. The flowers are very large, 
stems are long and slender and the bush growth is tall. Plant $7.50 
DIXIE'S WINE DOT |. D. (Hendricks) A variegated white, splashed with wine color. 
Blooms can be grown to twelve inches in diameter with corresponding depth. 
Winner of the American Home Achievement Medal at Chicago, Toledo, and New 
Baltimore in 1942. Plant $5.00 
INDIAN GIANT |. D. (Emmons) The general appearance is tan or apricot. Blooms are 
large, with all the good qualities of an exhibition variety. Plants are bushy and of 
slightly less than medium height. It is a welcome addition to the autumn informal 
classes. Plant $5.00 
IRENE DUNNE St. C. (Hall-Wells-Ruschmohr) A rose-pink straight cactus which is one 
of the largest ‘'pink" cactus to date. It is also regarded as one of the best straight 
cactus of recent years. Blooms are eight to nine inches in diameter. 
Plant $5.00, three for $12.50 
JUDY G. S. C. (Geer) Scarlet, lined chrome, base lemon, and carmine at ends. 
Reverse yellow. One of the most strikingly colored dahlias we have seen. Blooms 
are about eight inches in diameter with good depth. Bush growth medium low. 
Plant $3.50, three for $9.00 
MARY ELLEN FORHAN S. C. (Franklin Gardens) An eleven inch flower of a rich red 
(the color of a Bing cherry). Petals twist and curl inward. Bloom has form, sub- 
stance and good keeping qualities both on and off the bush. Winner of many 
medals and one of the best reds of the past few years. Plant $3.50 
PEARL HARBOR I. D. (Hendricks) The base color is lavender, which is splashed dark 
red. Blooms are about ten inches in diameter. Bush growth is low. Selected on 
three honor rolls. Plant $5.00 
PURPLE TRIUMPH |. D. (Salem) Reddish-purple striped phlox-pink. Blooms are reported 
to be thirteen to fourteen inches in diameter by eight to nine inches in depth. 
Many of the petals are serrated and twist somewhat. Very stiff stems. Plant $5.00 
SANTA CLAUS |. D. (Hendricks) A bi-color of scarlet tipped white and with the scar- 
let overlaid buff-yellow. Size seven to eight inches. Petals pointed and whirling like 
a pinwheel. A truly beautiful flower. Plant $2.50 
SOUTHERN THOROUGHBRED |. D. (Dozier) A mauve-rose lavender. Twelve inch 
blooms of fine formation. This excellent variety will be a winner. 
Plant $5.00 net 
STALIN In. C. (Zazo) A bright, velvety non-fading red. Blooms eight to nine inches 
on excellent stems. Profuse bloomer. Scored 86E at Storrs. Never shown in com- 
petition but it has definite possibilities as a show flower. Very good in our trials. 
Root $7.50 net, Plant $2.50 net 
