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Dahltas 
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 
nealthy, 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. !n 
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 


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ABBREVIATIONS: I.D., Informal Decorative; S. C., Semi-Cactus; F.D., Formal 

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1.D. A magnificent carmine-mahogany-red: Early blooming rosy lavender flecked and splashed dark Bright salmon-orange with a bronze sheen. 
with darker center. Strong ramrod stems. Size purple. The flower petals roll back to the stem giving Blooms 11 in. in diameter by 6 in. deep. Rich 
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12 in. in diameter by 71% in. deep. A real prize- 
winner. Roots, $7.50 each; green plants, $3.75 
each. 
an unusual appearance. Flowers 8- to 10-in. in diameter. 
Roots, $7.50 each; green plants, $3.75 each. 
dark glossy foliage. A welcome color. Roots, 
$5.00 each; green plants, $2.50 each. 
A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FINEST EXHIBITION DAHLIAS IN EXISTENCE 
Alfred Lunt. F.D. A magnificent rich red of unusually fine form. Roots, $2.50. 
All-America. S.C. Mulberry-rose suffused salmon with yellow at base of petals. 
Real exhibition variety. Roots, $3.00 each; green plants, $1.50 each. 
Autumn Sunset. |!.D. Warm lemon-yellow, tinted red. Vigorous grower. 
Roots, 75c. 
Ballego’s Surprise. S.C. A pure white semi-cactus. 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, $2.50 each. 
Black Knight. |.D. Dark velvety maroon, almost black; the flowers are of great 
size, 14 inches across. Root, $1.25. 
Cherokee Brave. |.D. Oxblood-red. Roots, $1.50. 
Darcy Sainsbury. F.D. A white Dahlia from Australia. It is significant for its 
flowers of fine substance. Roots, $1.00. 
Edith Wilkie. A pure white semi-cactus type that is a true exhibition Dahlia. 
Blooms are immense, 12 to 15 in. diameter. Roots, $4.00 each; green 
plants, $2.00 each. 
Forest Fire. |.D. Lemon-yellow at base of petals, heavily tipped with rich 
scarlet. Root, 75c. 
Glamour. |.D. Very fine violet. Distinctive. Root, $2.00. 
Incandescent. 1.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. 
Hulin’s Melody. A golden semi-cactus; base of the petals gold, reverse streak- 
ings old rose. One of our featured varieties. Roots, $4.00 each; green 
plants, $2.00 each. 
King Peter. A pure white tipped lavender. A _ delightful blend. Roots, 
$1.50 each. 
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, $4.00; plant, $2.00. 
Mason’s Purple Beauty. F.D. Purple, reverse whitish, with silvery streaks. A 
lovely large Dahlia on fine stem. Root, $1.50. 
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. Heavy 
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 center. Roots, $2.00. 
Town Topic. F.D. Wonderful show Dahlia. Vivid magenta-purple. Roots, $2.00. 
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. 
Vin Well Paragon. One of the most satisfactory and popular Dahlias since 
its introduction. Color a lovely amber-yellow with light rose-pink at the 
tip. Perfect form. Roots, $4.00 each; green plants, $2.00 each. 
Virginia Rute. |.D. Velvety maroon. Blooms measuring 12 to 14 inches across. 
A giant exhibition variety. Root, $1.50. 
Wenoka. F.D. A huge Decorative of a solid rosy mauve. Root, 75c. 

RECENT -NOVELTY COLLECTION OF DECORATIVES 
American Purity. An outstanding white variety of good substance. $1.00 each. 
Clara Carder. Pastel tone of soft cyclamen. 50c each. 
Dahlia Craft. Light canary-yellow. One of the best of all times. Roots, 
$1.25 each. 
Dwight W. Morrow. Rich crimson-red. 50c each. 
Fireball. A non-burning brilliant scarlet. Roots, 50c each. 
Frieda George. An unusual color, heliotrope and cream. Exquisite. Roots, 
$1.00 each. 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder. Large flower of deep magenta which blends into a true 
purple. 50c each. - 
Josephine G. Bright rose-pink. 35c each. 
Kathleen Norris. Clear pink, silver blush. 50c 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. 
Shahrazad. Soft Tyrian rose. 50c each. 






6 SPLENDID PRIZE-WINNING DAHLIAS $2.00 
postpaid. 
Jersey’s Beauty. The finest pink. 
Monmouth Champion. Flame-red. 
White King. White. 
Coquette. Red and gold. 
Kentucky Sun. Golden yellow. 
Sagamore. Apricot-buff. 
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. 
California Idol. A tremendous size, pure yellow. 5Q0c each. 
mm The Fireman. Cardinal-red. 50c each. E. T. Bedford. Bright cerise with a silvery reverse. 5Oc each. 
Vin Well Fairy. White. 50c each. Hillcrest Mandarin. Oriental scarlet flushed with golden yellow; golden yellow 
COLLECTION: One each of the above 15 varieties, $8.00. reverse. Curiously twisted petals. $1.00 each. 
H. R. S. Golden yellow throughout. 85c each. 
Jane Cowl. aati suffused rose. 35c¢ each. 
. H Oakleigh Monarch. Brilliant cerise-red. 50c each. 
A Superlative Introduction for 1943 Oriental Glory. Rich orange overlaid with scarlet; center heavy shading of 
Dahlia Wanda Meade ; scarlet. Very striking. 85c each. 
Z We predict that this atpsig Poblie hag Mestad as Bepular es saeco Rose Fallon. Dark orange, tinted amber and salmon. 75c each. 
eauty not only amon ome gardeners but among commerci op - s j 
as walt Our aebericnce: Braves that this Dahlia LASTS LONGER AS A CUT Edad antpite Flowerss.0f Ageor. So: swith) deep. amber) shading) at, center, 
fo Up FLOWER than any other variety to our knowledge. The color is strikingly Vin Well Bluebird. Blue-purple. 85c each. 
Wise brilliant. A vivid bright scarlet tipped with pure white. The flowers are WhiteuWondenlpurciwhitemcOc each! 
M not huge which to some Dahlia lovers is an advantage. By all means try 
osive Wanda Meade on our highest recommendation. Illustration and price, 
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All exhibition varieties that will be the pride of your garden for many 
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