



. Dahlias for 1944 
ollection has been selected from the finest of the late introductions, all have been ''Honor 
 Dahlias, and we know you will be well pleased with every one of them. 
A JRA. A beautiful lilac-pink informal deco- 
tir Blooms 10. to 14 inches in diameter ; 
aA tall and strong and free blooming. One 
= i the strongest growers. 
< ize 
EMPIRE. An “extremely strong grower, pro- 
ducing attractive, 8 to 12 inch flowers of bright 
golden yellow. Extra long stems for cutting. 




BLUE RIVER. Enormous flowers, 10 to 14 _FIREMAN. Large striking blooms, 8 to 12 
inches in diameter, of deep lavender-purple. inches in diameter, of vivid cardinal red with 
Robust plant of medium height, making it ideal golden flushes and golden tips at center of 
for the average garden. Many times a prize flower. Produced on tall stems. One of the most 
_ winner. striking varieties in our fields. 
e Your selection of the above four varieties at $1.50 each, or all four for 
x PRICE * postpaid. 
__ Exhibition 
Collection 
"gate collection includes only those 
varieties that produce extra large fine 
blooms that you can be proud to have 
in your garden and display in the flower 
BR co 
BURCH FORAKER (Flame Dahlia). 
“One. of the most outstanding and highest 
- rating Dahlias introduced in many years. 
~The sensation of every garden and flower 
show. The fiowers of brightest flame-red 
are 12 inches and more across, produced 
on long straight stems. ‘The plants grow 
9 feet tall with 6 to 8 flowering stalks. 
We cannot recommend this variety too 
highly. Our special low price, 80c each; 
$5.00, 

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mM, 
3 for $2.00, postpaid. j 
CALIFORNIA IDOL (Informal Deco- 
~ rative). Very large. Many times a prize 
winner. Beautiful yellow flowers on ex- 
tra long stiff stems. -A vigorous grower 
and highly recommended, 60¢ each; 3 for 
$1.50, postpaid. 
- D’ARCY SAINSBURY. This is gen- 
erally considered by every grower as the 
finest white “decorative yet produced. “It 
is an Australian product and has been a 
3 champion wherever shown. The blooms 
-. are immense, held erect on cane-like 
stems, always facing sideways'and do-not 
burn in hottest weather. Plants 4% feet 
high. Has a suede like leaf which is 
very resistant to insects. $1.25 each; 3 
for $3.25, postpaid. 
GENESEE. Very large flowers of bright 
orange. Medium height, plant of robust 
habit and very free flowering. 80c each; 
ES for $2.00, postpaid. 
“LORD OF AUTUMN (Informal Decora- 
California Idol 
Dollar Dahlia Collection 
This collection is made up from good, substantial 
standard varieties that are well known and always 
in demand. Don't think because of the low price they 
are inferior, for they are not. These varieties are 
still shown at nearly every Dahlia Show. ’ 
BARBARA REDFERN. 
gold and rose. <A very 
riety. 
BLUEBIRD. Bluish-lavender blooms of good size. A 
Large, deep blooms of old 
beautiful and dependable va- 
-- tive). Without question, one of the fin- heavy bloomer and one of the most popular garden ya- 
est Dahlias of all times. Deep, golden rieties, 
ellow blooms of enormous size on stron 
sioniee x ‘certain prize winner in Dee DOAZON. Large, orange-red blooms; one of the most 
show. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. popular of the older varieties. Good bloomer. 
_MANDARIN (Informal Decorative). 
Brilliant Oriental scarlet and _ golden 
yellow flowers, with curled petals, on 
- heavy 4 foot stems. One of the most mas- 
sive and striking Dahlias grown. A 
thrifty grower and free bloomer. 50c 
am each ; 3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
-MARSHALL’S PINK, True pink flow- 
ers of medium size and considered by 
many growers to be the finest pink ever 
PENN CHARTER. Buff, slightly suffused pink. 
strong grower and one of the best keepers. 
ROSE GLORY. Good sized flowers of lilac-pink. The 
long, wiry stems make it an excellent Cutting variety. 
PRICES: Your choice of the above five Dahlias at 25c¢ 
each ; 3 for 65c; or all five for only $1.00, postpaid. 
Very 


: An assortment of 
_ produced. A’ very profuse bloomer ue DAHLIAS Dahlias embracing all the 
good stems. 60¢ each; 3 for $1.50, post- types in a riot of colors, 
je vale. <li < including many of the 

new ones and some of the 
best of the older kinds. 
These tubers are strong 
and vigorous and sure to 
bal a 
in Mixture 
of Colors bloom. This is your op- 
portunity to secure Dahl- 
NOTICE - Should a Federal Sales ias worth many times what they will cost at our 
‘Tax be imposed after bargain prices of 6 for 75c; 
this catalog is printed, it will be neces- 12 for $1.25, postpaid. otf $ 
i to add the ampoune of such taxes to or more by express, not y] for 1.25 
prepaid, 8¢ each. 

ar , Ty 5 < ; A : = 
‘Special Offer 
One each of the above seven Exhibi- 
is tion Dahlias for only $4.00, postpaid. 




Quilled and Twisted Petals 
pal as are peeeiing more popular each year, and we offer this year an assortment 
that any one ‘can afford to grow. Their curiously quilled and twisted petals make them unusually 
_ interesti Che _ They ore extremely free flowering and unexcelled as cut flowers. ; 
— CIG te, tipped orange-red. MRS. EDNA SPENCER. White, overlaid lay- 
, ender. 
RED CROSS. A startling combination of 
orange, yellow and red. 



D’Arcy Sainsbury 
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Best Seller 
Collection 
Each year we watch the trend of public ‘opinion and include in 
this collection moderately priced varieties that have proven their 
popularity, year after year, in spite of the hundreds of new 
introductions. 
JANE COWL (Decorative). Deep, massive bloom of bronzy-buff 
and old gold, shading deeper at a perfect center. Without special 
care it often reaches ten inches in diameter and by special care 
and disbudding it will grow to twelve and fourteen inches. 30c¢ 
each; 3 for 75ce, postpaid. 
JERSEY’S BEACON (Decorative). A decided novelty of Chinese 
scarlet with a paler reverse, giving a two-tone effect; large exhi- 
bition flower of excellent habits. One of the best, 30¢ each; 3 
for 75c, postpaid. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY (Decorative). Beautiful true pink. The best 
pink Dahlia in existence for Commercial use. The flowers are 
early, perfect in shape, produced in abundance, on long stems. 
Keeping qualities are unexcelled. 30c¢ each; 3 for 75c, postpaid. 
MRS. |. DE VER WARNER (Decorative). Clear lilac-rose color- 
ing seldom seen in a Dahlia; beautifully formed; carried well on 
long. extra strong stems; wonderful cut flower variety. Blooms 
often reach 10-inches or more across, A prize winner. 25¢ each; 
$3 for 65c, postpaid. 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER (Informal Decorative). <A giant 
flower of deep crimson red. An exceptionally good cut flower for 
its size, held well above the foliage. 50c each; 3 for $1.20, post- 
paid. - 
OMAR KHAYYAM (Decorative). Chinese red shading to bright 
orange with lighter tips. Easy to produce 10 Inch flowers, 50c 
each; 3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM. 
not burn in the sun. Strong grower and long stems, 
for 90c, postpaid. 
SPECIAL OFFER. 
A very large white flower that does 
35c each; 3 
One each of the above seven ‘‘Best 
Seller” Dahlias for only $2.00, 
postpaid. 

POMPON DAHLIA COLLECTION 
Pompon Dahlias are perfectly formed, miniature ball-type 
flowers from one to two inches across. Bloom continuously from 
July until frost. Not uncommon to find 25 to 50 flowers open 
at one time on a single plant. . The following varieties are ideal 
for cutting: 
AMBER QUEEN. Bronze. 
CORAL BEAUTY. Coral pink. 
DR. JIM. Purple shaded white. 
EDITH MUELLER. Golden yellow edged orange and red. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. Rich, pure yellow. 
SPY. Brilliant red. 
PRICES: Your choice of these six Pompon Dahlias at 25¢ 
*each; 3 for 65c; or all six for only $1.20. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 

