
Schling ‘ OO orious 
We offer you the choicest of all exhibition varieties, Dahlias without a fault, 
perfect in shape, unparalleled in size—every one with long, rigid stems and 
healthy, vigorous growers with luxuriant foliage. Stems 3 to 4 feet high are 
the average; 5- to 7-foot ones are not uncommon. This is a collection that will 
make you a Dahlia fan... We offer both dormant roots and green plants. In 
ordering, please specify which is wanted. .Roots can be sent from March to 
May; green plants from April 15 to June 15. If you wish to exhibit at the fall 
Dahlia shows, we recommend the green plants to be set out during June. Allow 
three to four leaders per plant. 
ABBREVIATIONS: I.D., Informal Decorative; S. C., Semi-Cactus; F.D., Formal 
Decorative. 
A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FINEST EXHIBITION 
DAHLIAS IN EXISTENCE 
Alfred Lunt. F.D. A magnificent rich red of unusually fine form. Roots, $4.00; 
plants, $1.75. 
Autumn Sunset.  1|.D. 
Roots, 75c. 
Ballego’s Surprise. Roots, $1.00 each. 
Baltimore Belle. S.C. The royal robe of Caesar could not compare with the 
beauty and luster of the purple-red glow of this magnificent Dahlia. Root, 
$2.50; plants, $1.25. 
Bill Arbury. S.C. Clear white semi-cactus with base of petals cream. Flowers 
measure 9 inches in diameter. Disease-resistant. Roots, $3.00 each. 
Black Knight. |.D. Dark velvety maroon, almost black; the flowers are of great 
size, 14 inches across. Root, $1.25. 
1.D. A rich and vivid flame-red. Roots, $2.50 each. 
Cherokee Brave. |.D. Oxblood-red. Roots, $2.00 each. 
Dahlia Craft. S.C. The unbeaten champion. 
mating 12 inches in diameter. Long, graceful stems which 
erect. Root, $2.00. 
Darcy Sainsbury. F.D. A white Dahlia from Australia. 
flowers of fine substance. Roots, $1.00. 
Firebalt. F.D. Brilliant scarlet which does not burn or fade. 
heavy and absolutely insect-resistant. Roots, 75c. 
Warm lemon-yellow, tinted red. Vigorous grower. 
S.C. A pure white semi-cactus. 
Burch Foraker. 
Light Sane etON, approxi- 
old the flowers 
It is significant for its 
The foliage is 
Forest Fire. |.D. Lemon-yellow at base of petais, heavily tipped with rich 
scarlet. Root, 75c. 
Gladys Glad. |.D. Deep old rose at center, paling out to softer old rose or 
buff. Each petal carries a tinge of yellow at the base and is delicately tipped 
with gold. Blooms average 12 inches. Root, $3.00. 
Glamour. |.D. Very fine violet. Distinctive. Root, $2.00. 
Incandescent. |.D. Rich rosy buff, suffused yellow; reverse light old rose and 
centers rich deep rose, paling to light buff on outside petals. High-centered, 
well-formed, immense blooms. Root, $1.50. 
Lynn Fontanne. S.C. One of the most satisfactory and outstanding Dahlias 
in existence. Flowers of tremendous size and substance lasting a week or 
more after cutting. Color, a striking cinnabar-red. Root, $6.00; plant, $2.50. 
Margrace. |.D. Brilliant scarlet, tipped and striped with gold. A deep bloom 
with an exceptionally fine stem. Root, $1.00. 
Mason’s Purple Beauty. F.D. Purple, reverse whitish, with silvery streaks. A 
lovely large Dahlia on fine stem. Root, $1.50. 
Max Schling. |!.D. A most outstanding color—heavy sheened velvety maroon 
lined with a black dense line, throwing highlights to either side of the under 
petals. Root, $1.25. 
Miss Long Island. |.D. Bright watermelon-pink with some of the petals showing 
tips of silver. A bright sparkling color. Root, $1.50. 
Mrs. W. S. Knudsen. |.D. Pure white blooms on plants 6 to 7 feet tall. 
insect-resistant foliage. Root, $1.00. 
Mrs. W. F. Lord. F.D. Gold with tints of peach-pink on reverse; gold deepens 
to golden orange at the center. Root, $1.25. 
Son of Satan. |.D. A large and unusually bright flower of brilliant flame-red. 
A variety to really light up the garden. Root, $1.50. 
Thelma Cain. |.D. Light coral-red shading to a rich pink at the center. Roots, 
$2.25. 
Heavy 
Town Topic. F.D. Wonderful show Dahlia. Vivid magenta-purple. Roots, $3.00 
each; green plants, $1.50. 
Vin Well Bittersweet. |.D. Coppery red, laid over amber. A Dahlia with an 
entirely new color and of perfect formation. A free and prolific bloomer 
with insect-resisting foliage. Height of plant from 4 to 5 feet. Root, $2.50. 
Virginia Rute. |.D. Velvety maroon. Blooms measuring 12 to 14 inches across. 
A giant exhibition variety. Root, $2.00. 
Wenoka. F.D. A huge Decorative of a solid rosy mauve. 
Root, 75c. 





A Superlative Introduction for 1943 
Dahlia Wanda Meade 
We predict that this striking Dahlia will become as popular as Jersey’s 
Beauty not only among home gardeners but among commercial growers 
as well. Our experience proves that this Dahlia LASTS LONGER AS A CUT 
FLOWER than any other variety to our knowledge. The color is strikingly 
‘brilliant. A vivid bright scarlet tipped with pure white. The flowers are 
not huge which to some Dahlia lovers is an advantage. By all means try 
Wanda Meade on our highest’ recommendation. Strong tubers, $7.50; 
green plants, $3.50. 

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Dahlias 
BEAUTIFUL 1942 
INTRODUCTIONS AT 
HALF PRICE 
HULIN‘’S MELODY. A _ golden 
semi-cactus with a slight ten- 
dency to informal decorative, 
that produces 10 to 12 inch 
flowers, 5 inches deep. The 
face of the petals is gold, the 
reverse streakings of old roce. 
A top prize-winner of 194]. 
Strong tubers, $6.00 each; 
green plants, $2.50 each. 
EDITH WILLKIE. Semi-cactus 
type. Color a pure white. 
A beautiful exhibition Dahlia 
that won the American Home 
Achievement Medal. Blooms 
are of immense size, from 12 
to 15 inches in diameter. We 
recommend this Dahlia very 
highly inasmuch as it at- 
tracted much attention at the 
American Dahlia Society 
Show. Roots, $6.00 each; 
green plants, $2.50. 
DOROTHY SCHMIDT. A double 
prize-winner at the American 
Dahlia Show in New York City. 
It received the coveted Leon- 
ard Barron Memorial Trophy 
also a Special Silver Medal 
Certificate. Blooms are me- 
dium, averaging 7 inches in 
diameter and 4 inches in 
depth. The form is practically 
perfect. The color is pure 
lavender with a bluish tint 
and experts proclaim it the 
closest approach to blue in 
any Dahlia. Roots, $5.00 
each; green plants, $2.50 
each. See illustration. 
VIN WELL PARAGON. A gorgeous Dahlia of dainty cameo-like beauty. Early 
bloomer, the blossoms average 8 to 9 inches in diameter. Color is a light 
rose-pink at the tip; the base of the fetals, a lovely amber-yellow. The 
strong foliage is insect-resistant. Roots, $6.00 each; green plants, $2.50 
each. See illustration. 
RECENT NOVELTY COLLECTION OF DECORATIVE 
VARIETIES 
American Purity. An outstanding white variety of good substance. $1.00 each. 
California tdol. Clear lemon-yellow flower of great size. 50c each 
Clara Carder. Pastel tone of soft cyclamen. 50c each. 
Dwight W. Morrow. Rich crimson-red. 50c each. , 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder. Large flower of deep magenta which blends into a true 
purple. 50c each. 
Indiana Moon. Orange, suffused carmine. 
Josephine G. Bright rose-pink. 35c each. 
Kathleen Norris. Clear pink, silver blush. SOc each. 
M. Col. Yellow at center, shading to orange with silvery tips. $1.00 each. 
Mrs. George Le Boutillier. Carmine-red, immense in size. 50c each. 
Myra Howard. Golden yellow, tinted salmon. 50c each. 
Robert Emmet. Velvety cardinal-red blooms of immense size. 
Shahrazad. Soft Tyrian rose. 50c each. 
The Fireman. Cardinal-red. 50c each. 
Vin Well Fairy. White. 50c each. 
COLLECTION: One each of the above 15 varieties, $8.00. 
6 SPLENDID PRIZE-WINNING DAHLIAS $2.00 
postpaid. 
Jersey's Beauty. The finest pink. 
Sagamore. Apricot-buff. Monmouth Champion. Flame-red. 
Judge Marean. Orange-red. White King. White. 
All of the above are Formal Decorative Dahlias. 
12 PRIZE DAHLIAS $4.00 
Postpaid in the U. S. A. 
The regular catalog prices of these Dahlias total $9.05. We offer the entire 
collection for $4.00. : 
Alice Marie Galvin. White with faint tones of cameo-pink on outer petals. 
60c each. 
E. T. Bedford. Bright cerise with a silvery reverse. 50c each. 
Hillcrest Mandarin. Oriental scarlet flushed with golden yellow; golden yellow 
reverse. Curiously twisted petals. $1.00 each. 
H. R. S. Golden yellow throughout. 85c each. 
Jane Cowl. Buff-apricot, suffused rose.) 35c each. 
Jersey’s Beacon. Chinese scarlet with ao buff reflex. 25c each. 
Oriental Glory. Rich orange overlaid with scarlet; center heavy 
scarlet. Very striking. 85c each. 
Rose Fallon. Dark orange, tinted amber and salmon. 
The Commodore. Bright lemon-yellow. 35c each. 
Tower's Empire. Flowers of clear gold with deep amber shading at center. 
$2.00 each. 
Vin Well Bluebird. Blue-purple. 85c each. 
White Wonder. Pure white. 60c each. 
All exhibition varieties that will be the pride of your garden for 
years to come. Sold only in collections at this price. 


Vin Well Paragon 
50c each. 
50c each. 
Coquette. Red and gold. 
shading of 
75c each. 
many 
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