Distinctive CNew rtroductions in Dahlia 
Wanda Meade 

Gartmor 

Dorothy Smith 

Dahlias, like gladiolus, are one of the most popular garden flowers that are ideal for 
growing in conjunction with Victory Garden vegetables. Both of these flowers can be 
grown in rows to maintain the neatness and beauty of the vegetable garden set-up and 
may be planted in rows vacated by early maturing vegetables such as lettuce, radish, 
spinach to mention a few. 
The varieties offered here are the finest new introductions that will delight fanciers 
and connoisseurs of these ever popular garden flowers. Among the dahlias we cannot 
stress the beauty and practicality of Wanda Meade too much. Our experience proves 
that this dahlia will last fully a week to ten days after cutting, which is most unusual. 
We believe that it is the most outstanding offer of all. 
WANDA MEADE. A medium sized dahlia of perfect form, not too tight or fluffy. The 
inner part of the broad petals a brilliant scarlet. Each petal is tipped pure white, 
making a startling effect. The plant produces a wealth of flowers and after cutting 
they may be kept in perfect condition for a week or more in the warmest weather. 
Strong tubers, $6.00 each; green plants, $3.00 each. 
DOROTHY SMITH. Winner of the coveted Leonard Barron Memorial Trophy and a 
special silver medal. Medium size bloomer. Flowers of perfect form. The color a pure 
lavender with a bluish tint, closely approaching blue. An outstanding fine keeping 
dahlia. Roots, $4.00 each; green plants, $2.00 each. 
THREE 1944 INTRODUCTIONS 
JOHN ADAM KERNOCHAN. Another medium sized bi-color. First prize winner at 
the American Dahlia Society Show in New York. Similar in coloration to Wanda 
Meade although the basic color is a deep garnet-red almost purpie, each petal tipped 
pure white. Flowers are of excellent substance and keeping quality. Price per tuber, 
$10.00; green plants, $5.00 each. 
LADY GARTMOR. An outstanding decorative dahlia of perfect form. The color is 
rich carmine with oxblood shadings on the petals and toward the center. An out- 
standing feature of this variety is its substance which allows it to remain beautiful 
after the most severe rainy spell. Tubers, $10.00 each; green plants, $5.00 each. 
MARGARET DUROSS. Medium in size. The color of this unusual pincushion dahlia is 
amaranth-pink with purple shadings. Plant medium height. A splendid all-purpose 
dahlia. Roots, $10.00 each; green plants, $5.00 each. 









SPECIAL 
COLLECTION 
1 each of the 5 out- 
standing new dahlias on 
this page, a $40.00 value 
for $35.00. 
list of dahlias see 

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are 
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DAHLIA STAKES 
Round Green Hardwood. 
> ft. Doz. $2.00; 
$14.50 per 100 
Square Green Spruce 
Stakes. Doz. $4.25. 
$30.00 per 100 
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pages 53 and 54. rare 
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