


Parrella Dahlias Known and Grown the World Over! Why Not? 


JOHN ADAM KERNOCHAN, MARGARET DUROSS and LADY GARTMOR— 
These three introductions were part of our seedling display which received 
a gold medal at the New York Florists’ Club, Oct. 11, 1943. 
THE PARRELLA DAHLIA GARDENS 
presents the following introductions for the season of 1944. (See Honor Roll) 
MARGARET DUROSS I. D. (Denton) 
The color of this lovely dahlia is amaranth pink with amaranth purple shadings. 
The petals are lacinated, giving it a pin cushion effect. Blooms average about 
8 inenes, or better, are of good substance and best of stems. Winner of a bronze 
medal at the A.D.S. show in 1942. Height of plant 4% feet. 
MARGARET DUROSS—Was named in honor of an official of the N. Y. Journal- 
American. This is a grand dahlia in every respect, and it was immensely 
admired by the visitors at our garden this past season. 
Root $10.00 Plant $5.00 
WHITE CHRISTMAS F. D. to I. D. (Scheffel)—A 10” white dahlia, that will 
win on the show tables, not only for its fine form, but because of its great 
depth as well Plants are vigorous rugged growers with heavy insect- 
res.stant foliage. Blooms have excellent substance and fine stems, keeping 
well when cut. WHITE CHRISTMAS scored 85.8 at the University of 
Maryland Trial Garden. Plants only $5.00 

JOHN ADAM KER- 
NOGHAWN ie 1} 
(Fioretti) — A medium 
size bi-color which was 
the center of attraction 
on our display, at the 
A.D.S. show; and a first 
prize winner and Bronze 
Medal. Color, garnet 
red, white tips. Blooms 
average 8” x 6. Are 
held facing on _ long 
graceful stems with 
very good _ substance. 
Height of plant, 5 feet. 
Root $16.00 Plant $5.00 

JOHN ADAM KERNOCHAN 
WORLD EVENT F. D. to I. D. (Dixie Gardens)—Color, amaranth pink flushed 
mallow purple, general effect being soft, glowing pink. Size 9” x 6”, with- 
out much disbudding. It has a high center and is complete back to stem; 
flowers are held on the side on a long strong stem. Certificate winner at 
Storrs and Hast Lansing in 1943, and on three honor rolls. 
Plants only $5.00 

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