*BALLEGO'S SURPRISE S. C. A real top- 
notcher best described as a white Frau 
©. Bracht. Plants, however, have more 
vigor than the latter variety. A fine 
dahlia in the garden as well as one of 
the best exhibition and commercial 
varieties. 
Plant .75 
BATAAN S. C. (Retzer) A _ fairly large 
flower; red lightly tipped gold. This 
variety seems to have performed well 
this past season as it was more in evi- 
dence at the shows which we attended 
than any other 1943 introduction. 
Plant $2.50 
*BEAUTE In. C. We regard this as our 
most satisfactory yellow cactus for all- 
around purposes. It does not mar as 
easily as most yellows. Flowers are of 
medium size, light lemon yellow in color; 
produced in profusion on strong plants. 
BALLEGO'S SURPRISE Stems are very good. 

Root .50 
*BERGER'S JEWEL In. C. A very useful and dainty cactus, greatly admired by our 
visitors. Suitable for exhibition, and especially fine in arrangements and baskets. 
The color is a soft lilac rose at the tips, shading to white at the base of the petals. 
Root .50 
BESS SMITH I. D. (Anderson) A very good white informal with a slightly creamy 
center. Fine stems. Blooms have very good substance and do not burn readily 
in hot weather. Good habits of growth. 
Plant $5.00 
BETTE DAVIS S. C. (Cordes) A standout in its color and class as an exhibition variety. 
The large, well formed flowers are rosy lavender to deep lavender. Excellent stems. 
Plant .75 
*BILL'S GOLD |. D. One of the finest "gold" dahlias to date. Very large blooms. 
Stems straight and strong. Plants medium in height. Winner of many champion- 
ships in its native Australia and a consistent winner here. 
Root $3.00, Plant $1.50 
BLUE MOON |. D. (Johnson) A fairly large flower with unusual coloring. The petals 
are an attractive shade of lavender, shading to a darker lilac-purple at the base, 
giving the flower a darker hue at the center and the general effect of being blue. 
Good stems and insect resistant foliage. 
Root $1.50, Plant .75 
BLUE RIVER F. D. (Salem) Outstanding in its color class for exhibition. The color is 
a blue, French violet; approaching the blue color more nearly than any other 
dahlia we know. Bushes are slightly below medium in height. Root .75 
BUCKEYE KING F. D. (Peck) A fairly large, amber gold formal of good formation, fine 
stems and good keeping qualities. Very useful for exhibition. ; ; 
oot .5 
BURCH FORAKER |. D.. (Slocum) Here is a dahlia which commands instant attention 
in the garden, because of its excellent growing habits and very large, brilliant, flame 
colored flowers. Stems and carriage of the flower are ideal. Bushes are tall. 
Root $1.00, Plant .50 
