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NOVELTY DAHLIAS FOR EXHIBITION 
This list includes only those that we con- 
sider worthy of a place in every garden; it 
represents the cream of the finest varieties 
that have been developed to date. Many are 
proved prize-winners. 
Initials immediately following each name 
indicate the class to which the Dahlia be- 
longs, thus: 
F.D.—Forma! Decorative Dahlias. 
Fully double flowers, floral rays generally 

broad, either pointed or rounded at tips, with 
outer floral rays tending to be cupped; all 
floral rays somewhat regular. 
-D.—Informal Decorative Dahlias. 
Double flowers, rays generally long, twisted, 
pointed; usually irregular im arrangement. 
Semi-C.—Semi-Cactus Dahlias. Fully 
double flowers with the margins of the 
majority of the floral rays revolute for less 
than one-half of their Iength. 


I.C.—Incurved Cactus Dahlias. Fully 
double flowers with the margins of the 
majority of the floral rays revolute for one-half 
or more of their length, the floral rays tending 
to curve toward the center of the flower. 
C.—Recurved or Straight Cactus Dah- 
lias. Fully double flowers with the margins 
of the majority of the floral rays revolute for 
one-half of their length or more, the floral 
rays being recurved or straight. 
THE NEWEST ALL-STAR VARIETIES 
We are always first with roots of the latest kinds. We offer eight outstanding honor-roll introduc- 
tions. ‘These have scored very highly at official trial-grounds and won many prizes at Dahlia shows. 
THREE ULTRA NOVELTIES: INTRODUCED IN 1942. THESE ARE COLLECTORS’ PIECES 
IVORY PRINCESS. Semi-C. The color is new for Dahlias—a VELVET KING. I.D. The outstanding variety in the Informal 
beautiful shade of ivory. Giant flowers are on Iong, stiff stems, Decorative Class. The color is royal red, and the flower aver- 
and the bush grows about 6 feet. Winner of the Gold Medal in ages 10 inches in diameter, by 6 inches in depth. The bush is 
the American Dahlia Society’s Show; and is on two Honor of medium height, with heavy foliage. Stems are stiff, holding 
Rolls. $6.50 each. the flowers erect. Sweepstake winner at the State Show of the 
STEPHEN FOSTER. I.C. Orange-buff, slightly suffused with Dahlia Society of Ohio; and is on two Honor Rolls. $6.50 each, 
Tyrian rose on both face and back of the florets. Blooms grow 
to 12 inches across, by 7 inthes in depth. Quite a tall grower. 
Won the Achievement Medal at Peekskill, N. Y., and the 
American Dahlia Society’s Medal at Baltimore. On all Honor 
Rolls, including Dahlia Futurity Roll. $6.50 each. 

COLLECTION D833: 3 Dahlias, 1 each of the above 
(value $19.50), $17.50 
FIVE NOVELTIES INTRODUCED IN 1941. To Win Prizes These Are the Sorts You Must Have 
ALL AMERICAN. Semi-C. The color is a mulberry-rose, CROWNING GLORY. LC. Giant flowers of mallow-pink 
suffused with salmon; the florets are waxy yellow at the base softening to cream at center. American Home Achievement 
and are somewhat twisted. Bushes grow 6 feet high, covered Medal at Peekskill, N. Y., and Washington. Gold Medal 
with immense blooms on straight stems. This is a very rugged winner, New York. In Futurity and Honor Rolls. $4 each. 
variety and a great prize-winner. Won the American Home : 
Achievement Medal at Wisconsin State Show, Milwaukee. DOROTHY LAMOUR. C. Fine orange color; the 10-inch 
Was the ‘Most Outstanding” bloom at Peekskill, N. Y., and flower is of great depth. Beautifully formed, very free flower- 
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. First in the Semi-Cactus class at the 
Central States Show and blue ribbon winner at several other 
shows. We sold this last year for $6.50. Our price this year is 
4 each. 
ing on the best of stems. Winner of a place on the Honor Roll 
and a Futurity Winner. $4 each. 
EDITH WILLKIE. Semi-C. A real white all-time champion. 
Stems are long and straight. Blooms have been shown up to 
15 inches across. This Dahlia is undefeated in two years of 
showing. Winner of Home Achievement Medals, Gold Cer- 
tificate as a seedling, and gained many blue ribbons at the 
New York Dahlia Show. $5 each. 
5 Dahlias, 1 each of the above (value $20), $17.50 
BLUE MOON. F.D. A gorgeous giant bloom, 12 inches in 
diameter, lavender-blue in color, shading to lilac-purple at 
the center. Strong grower with heavy foliage. Winner of 
the Achievement Medal and a place on the Honor Roll. 
Last year $6.50, this year’s price $3 each. 
COLLECTION D835: 
Poles and Holes for Dahlias. Drive in Dahlia Poles four feet apart each way, and dig a hole at 
the foot of each. Drop in a handful of Sawco Dahlia Food, and mix well. 
66 Dahlias STUMPP & WALTER CO. 
