
GOLDEN STANDARD 

FRANK SERPA 
KENSINGTON GLORY (S.C.). A splendid 
new variety from Australia that deserves 
a place in the list of the better dahlias. 
Blooms of fine form and of medium size 
produced in great profusion to the very 
last of the season. The color is a very 
pleasing shade of soft orange. scarlet. 
Good grower, long straight stems, .. .$1.00 
LADY GODIVA. See page 12. 

PINK SPIRAL 
LORD OF AUTUMN (I.D.). One of the 
finest of the yellows. Large blooms, freely 
produced on good straight stems. Clear 
shade of medium deep yellow. Good cut 
flower and a splendid variety for garden 
CLECC Ec eee eae « SORE eee 75¢ 
LYNN FONTAINE (I.D).. One of the best 
new dahlias offered in 1941. A big spec- 
trum red with gold shadings on reverse 
of petals. Blooms are held high on long, 
strong stems. Flowers mostly face up- 
ward. A very strong grower and very free 
HIOOMETH 22555 cans - cece eile matsls $2.50 
MANDALAY (I1.D.). A deep yellow of very 
large size. Long stiff stems. Good grower 
and free bloomer. Splendid seed parent. 
75¢ 
MARGRACE (I.D.). Another very large 
dahlia, a good doer everywhere, and in 
every way. Very vivid, rich red, suffused 
yellow at the very tip. A real champion 
among champions. A good keeper... .75c 
MARY C. TAYLOR (C.). One of the most 
attractive dahlias of recent introduction. 
Few cactus varieties have as good stems 
and good growing habits as Mary C. 
Taylor. Blooms are of good size and are 
held perfectly erect on good, stiff stems. 
The color is a delightful shade of light 
salmon orange, with coral red centers. 
Good, healthy grower.............. $1.00 
MAYOR FRANK OTIS (Johns-Salbach) 
(I.D.). A sensational dahlia of immense 
size. The blooms are simply huge, meas- 
uring from 12 to 14 inches in diameter and 
from 6 to 8 inches in depth. The color is 
a rich golden amber. Received many 
awards, one being for the American Home 
Achievement Medal in 1939, another for 
the Sunset Achievement Medal. Vigorous 
grower and free flowering.......... $1.00 
MISS GLORY (S.C.). Perfect semi-cactus 
in form and immense in size. Color, deep 
rich yellow. A free and early bloomer with 
perfect stems, in fact has every qualifica- 
tion necessary to class it with the best 
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MME. C. JUSSIANT (DeRuyter) (C.). A 
true deep lavender cactus of fine form 
and excellent growing habits. Won the 
Dutch Challenge Cup in 1939 and best 
Belgian Dahlia Novelty in 1938. Many 
other prizes in France and Holland. 
Blooms are large, and stems are straight. 
Very free and early flowering. Blooms 
keep exceptionally well when cut. Much 
in demand. Stock limited............ $1.00 
MRS. CARL SALBACH (Salbach) (F.D.). 
One of the most dependable of all dahlias. 
A sturdy, vigorous grower, full of blooms 
and a fine tuber maker. The flowers, 
which are uniformly symmetrical, are a 
beautiful orchid shade, and are borne on 
long stout stems. One of the best etd ar 
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PASADENA (F.D.). There is need for a real 
rose pink dahlia as a commercial cut 
flower, and Pasadena definitely fills this 
need. Tall growing with long stiff stems 
that hold the large perfect blooms high 
above the leaves. The color is a soft rose 
pink. Early mid-season............. $1.00 
PINK SPIRAL (C.). Large, perfectly 
formed cactus in very soft pastel pink 
shades. The blooms are freely produced 
on long straight stems. Even at this late 
date, October 27th, there are a number of 
blooms that still have closed centers. 
Keeps well when cut. One of the very best 
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POLARIS. Seé page 12. 
ST. CECELIA. Sée page 12. 
SALBACH’S Witte (Salbach) (F.D.). A 
most bealitifil large clear ivory white 
dahlia of perfect form. Full, deep and of 
wonderful substance. A profuse bloomer. 
Does not burh. A “best keeper”....... 75¢ 
SATAN (S.C.). This splendid dahlia is one 
of the most strikit# dahlias in commerce 
today. Its horn-shaped petals give it a 
form that is entirely distinct and unusu- 
ally graceful. Satan is of huge size and 
its color is a brilliant ¢armine. Keeps well 
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SNOW QUEEN. A purée white ball dahlia 
that is of unusually great value for flor- 
ists or ordinary cutflower uses. Blooms 
of good size, fine stems. A g00d keeper .50c 
THOMAS EDISON (F.D.). Rich regal red- 
violet, selected personally by Mr. Edison 
to bear his name. Large bloom’, fine stems 
and a very fine keeper......... We Setar 65¢ 
VALENCIA (Salbach 1939) (C.). Ohe of the 
few good orange cactus, with good 
straight stems. Blooms are large and are 
abundantly produced throughout the en- 
tire season. Color does not fade. Grew well 
and bloomed profusely for us, even when 
planted in a five-gallon coal oil can.$1.50 
VANITY. See page 12. 
YELLOW SPIRAL (Salbach 1942) (S.C.). 
Big handsome bright yellow semi-cactus. 
Blooms from 7 to 8 inches in diameter and 
3% to 4 inches deep. Most flowers face 
upward. The individual petals are quite 
long and very gracefully ‘curled and 
' twisted, giving the whole flower the ap- 
pearance of big Yellow Spiral. Strong 
stems of moderate length, holding all ex- 
cept the first blooms well above the foli- 
age. Withstands heat and storm. Blooms 
over a long period. Very bright and cheer- 
ful in the garden. An exceptionally fine 
cut flower. One of the very best keep- 
MOIS aed nw auiete oes eRe eee $2.50 

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