Beginners’ Collections 
KILGORE’S IDOL, (Kilgore, 1941), F.D. 
Color, citron yellow, clean and bright; ideal stem; strong bush 
with healthy habits, 6 feet high. Certificate of Merit, Storrs. 
On Honor Roll. 
Plants 60c Roots $1.50 
KILGORE’S KING (Kilgore, 1938), I. D. 
magnificent flower of flesh outer petals, center gold. Petals 
long and pointed and held facing on cane-like stems 3 feet 
or more in length. Certificate at Storrs 1936. Plants 6 feet and 
foliage perfect. Has been\grown 14 inches. 
| Roots 40c 
KILGORE’S LUCIFER (Kilgore, 1940), Str. C. to L C. 
A large Brazil red Dahlia with capucine-orange reverse which 
shows as the petals curl. Blooms have been measured up to 
12 inches by 8 deep and held on cane-like stems. Bushes 
strong, 6 feet high. 
Plants 60c Roots $1.25 
KILGORE’S PURPLE, (Kilgore, 1940), I.D. 
This purple is early at bloominy, 10-inch blooms, long stems 
and 6 feet bushes. Petals show a crepe effect especially 
recommended for gardens that x a short growing season. 
\ 
Roots 75c 
KING ALFRED, I. D. (Seal) 
Ruby red with a silver reverse. \This 1936 introduction we 
consider one of the best of the néw garden and exhibition 
varieties. The color of this very hrge flower is distinctive 
and beautiful and the habit of growth, foliage and stem are 
all very good. 
Roots 40c 


K. L. M. (Foreign), Semi-Cac. 
large yellow Miss Belgium with sane habits. Very fine cut 
flower. 
Roots 50c 
LEAH PEARL (Keiser, 1940) New Gloke Form 
A distinctive two-toned color effect of phk and cream. One ot 
the coming new ones, for cutting and a ood keeper. Won two 
Certificates. High score 86-1-C. 
Roots 50c 
LE JOY (H.7R., 1937), I. D. 
Won first prize for best_Informal Decoratye and Sweepstake 
for best undesiminated Dahlia at Olympid A rare new color 
very deep bluish orchid .with many of the blooms tipped pure 
white, making a striking effect. Blooms are arge, good depth, 
eo stems are long and always perfectly \rect. Very fine in 
\ Roots 50c 
LELAND STANFORD (Ballay, 1937), Dec. 
Brilliant cardinal red, the Stanford Universit color. The best 
and brightest big red is the claim of the o inator for this 
new introduction. The color does not fade in tle least in very 
hot weather. Flowers large, early and free b omer. Plant is 
of medium to tall, with strong stem stalks and od foliage. 
\ Roots 50c 
LINK’'S BLUE TRIUMPH, (Link-Premier, 1 Lk 
A bigger and better seedling of Blue River that kg great size 
and grand color. Blooms 12 to 13 inches with dinary field 
culture. The center _is Petunia Violet that shales to light 
Phlox Purple petals. Long stiff stems. Award of Hoor. 
Plants 80c 
LINK’S GORGEOUS, (Link-Premier, 1941), I. 
Grows 11 x 7% inches without forcing; can be grwyn much 
arger. A most gorgeous Dahlia of an unusual lend of 
shades and colors. The lower part of the broad pet s being 
pale lemon yellow, the upper portion a bright shade f scar- 
let pink which also extends along the entire edge of the 
petals giving the blooms a most striking appearanc Ata 
distance of twenty feet the general appearance is lig pink. 
Many of the petals are deeply cut enhancing the 
Ideal stems hold the blooms facing. Foliage tough 






sect resistant. Sturdy bushes grow 4% to 5 ft. taal. Awrded 
a Certificate of Merit, under No.E-3138 at East Lansing, lich., 
A Trial grounds and runner-up for the Achiev ent 
Medal at Irvington. 
Plants 80c Roots $\,5 
LILAC LAMBOURNE — England 1 pt Be 
Beautiful lilac-pink sport from the well known Lord Lam- 
bourne fine Dahlia. Selected for trial gardens at Wisley, Eng- 
land. Good stems, strong bush. 
Plants 80c Roots $1.75 Net 
