Beginners’ Collections 

KILGORE’S LUCIFER (Kilgore, 1940), Str. C. to I. C. 
A large Brazil red Dahlia with capucine-orange reverse which 
shows as the petals curl. Blooms have been measured _up to 
12 inches by 8 deep and held on cane-like stems. Bushes 
strong, 6 feet high. 
Roots $1.00 
KILGORE’S PURPLE, (Kilgore, 1940), I.D. 
This purple is early at blooming, 10-inch blooms, long stems 
and 6 feet bushes. Petals show a crepe effect especially 
recommended for gardens that have a short growing season. 
Roots 75c 
KING ALFRED, I. D. (Seal) 
Ruby red with a silver reverse. This 1936 introduction we 
consider one of the best of the new garden and exhibition 
varieties. The color of this very large flower is distinctive 
and beautiful and the habit of growth, foliage and stem are 
all very good. 
Roots 40c 
KING PETER, F. D. 
This is one of the most beautiful and delicately blended 
colored dahlias. Blooms average from 7 to 8 inches and 
are held on cane-like stem, flowers facing. Plant is a 
sturdy grower with good branching habits. If you grow 
King Peter once you'll grow it every year. Height of 
plant 5 ft. 
Roots $1.25 
K. L. M. (Foreign), Semi-Cac. 
A large yellow Miss Belgium with same habits. Very fine cut 
flower. 
Roots 50c 
LEAH PEARL (Keiser, 1940) New Globe Form 
A distinctive two-toned color effect of pink and cream. One ot 
the coming new ones, for cutting and a good keeper. Won two 
Certificates. High score 86-1-C. 
Roots 40c 
LELAND STANFORD (Ballay, 1937), Dec. 
Brilliant cardinal red, the Stanford University color. The best 
and brightest big red is the claim of the originator for this 
new introduction. The color does not fade in the least in very 
hot weather. Flowers large, early and free bloomer. Plant is 
of medium to tall, with strong stem stalks and good foliage. 
Roots 65c 
LILAC GIANT [Salem, 1943], I. D. 
A solid deep lilac without any shadings. An early bloomer 
that can be grown to immense size. Strong 4% ft. bushes. 
Plants $2.50 Roots $6.00 
LINK’S BLUE TRIUMPH, (Link-Premier, 1941), F.D. 
A bigger and better seedling of Blue River that has great size 
and grand color. Blooms 12 to 13 inches with ordinary field 
culture. The center is Petunia Violet that shades to light 
Phlox Purple petals. Long stiff stems. Award of Honor. 
Roots $1.25 
LINK’S GORGEOUS, (Link-Premier, 1941), I. D. 
A most gorgeous Dahlia of an unusual blend of shades 
and colors. The lower part of the broad petals being 
pale lemon yellow, the upper portion a bright shade of 
scarlet pink which also extends along the entire edges ot 
the petals giving the blooms a most striking appearance. 
Many of the petals are deeply cut enhancing the beauty. 
Ideal stems hold the blooms facing. Foliage tough and 
insect resistant. Sturdy bushes grow 41% to 5 ft. tall. 
Awarded a Certificate of Merit, under No. H-3138 at East 
Lansing, Mich., A. D. S. Trial Grounds. 
Roots $1.25 
LILAC LAMBOURNE — England F.D. 
Beautiful lilac-pink sport from the well known Lord Lam- 
bourne fine Dahlia. Selected for trial gardens at Wisley, Eng- 
land. Good stems, strong bush. 
Roots $1.25 Net 
LOWELL THOMAS (Greubel, 1941), I. D. 
A two-time Certificate of Merit winner. Giant new shell pink, 
Informal decorative. Easily growu to 12 inches, A sure 
winner. Rents $1.25 
