New Dahlia 
Vutraducttious 
For 1945 
Including two Golden Rule Introductions and those of the leading hybridizers 
in the country. The varieties listed below have never before been in commerce and 
with the exception of a few that we have seen growing ourselves, these are the 
originators’ descriptions. 
SUSIE. I. D., S. C. Bloom 7x4. One of the 
prettiest little pinks we ever grew. A 
luminous shade similiar to ‘‘Bunge” on long 
strong stems. Seedling of Begonia Rose and 
follows the latter’s habit of growth exactly. 
Very prolific, it is a mass of pink from early 
till late. (Golden Rule) 
Rooted-cuttings, ea. $3.00 
ORANGE FLAME. F. D. Bloom 8x4. Beauti- 
ful orange on the longest strongest stems we 
have ever seen. A _ strong free-branching 
grower with leathery foliage. One of the 
finest all-around dahlias in our ’44 planting 
and the hit seedling at the Cincinnati Show. 
(Golden Rule) Rooted-cuttings, ea. $3.00 
CHEMAR. I. D. Bloom 12x6. Here is one that 
will be sure to grow and bloom. A golden 
yellow color sport of Dahliamum. The same 
large bloom and rugged growth as its parent 
only in a clear golden yellow. (Chemar) 
Rooted-cuttings, ea. $1.50 
LUCKY. C. Bloom 6x3. A soft red cactus of 
remarkable substance. Early and _ prolific 
on strong stems. It grew at the Cincinnati 
trials side by side with standard red varieties 
and appeared to be as good as any of them. 
A fine prospect for a cut-flower. (Schutte) 
Rooted-cuttings, ea. $2.00 
BELVEDERE. I. D. Bloom 12x6. A beautiful 
silvery pink decorative that comes highly 
recommended from California. Erect, free- 
branching habit. Insect resistant foliage. 
(Ballay) Rooted-cuttings ea. $3.35 
JOAN FERENZ. I. D. Bloom 10x5. A blend of 
yellow flushed pink. A vigorous growing 
seedling of Jane Cowl which comes highly 
recommended from the East. (Ruschmohr) 
Rooted-cuttings ea. $3.35 
GENERAL PERSHING. S. C. Bloom 12x6. A 
color sport of the ever-popular Virginia 
Rute in the autumn shades. This will surely 
be a contender in the autumn semi-cactus 
classes. (Ruschmohr) 
Rooted-cuttings ea. $3.35 
FLAMING GLORY. I. D. Bloom 10x5. A 
mixture of purple and red with white 
petaloids through the flower. A very beauti- 
ful and interesting flower for the exhibitor. 
(Poulos) Rooted-cuttings ea. $2.25 
STELLAETTE. I. D., F. D. Bloom 10x5. 
Velvety dark red with darker shadings. A 
fine grower that stands hot weather well. 
(Rosemary) Rooted-cuttings ea. $3.35 
L C K CACTUS. Bloom 5x3. A beautiful 
autumn cactus on long stems. Highly re- 
commended as a cut-flower. Very early and 
prolific. (Koenig) Rooted-cuttings ea. $2.25 
ESSIE SMITH. S. C. Bloom 12x6. We can 
recommend this beautiful new pink as prob- 
ably the best buy of the year among the new 
large ones. Perfectly formed ‘semi-cactus 
blooms of beautiful amaranth pink: Long 
stems and a good grower. It was a winner 
nearly every place shown this season and 
should continue for many years. (Smith) 
Rooted-cuttings ea. $3.35 
SGT. WILLIAMS. I. D. Bloom 12x6. A golden 
yellow color sport of Glamour’ which un- 
doubtedly must soon become the leading gold 
exhibition variety. Habit of growth and 
foliage similar to Glamour. Do not miss 
this one. (Maytrott) 
Rooted-cuttings ea. $2.25 
D DAY. F. D. Bloom 7x4. We watched this 
one at the Cincinnati trials and can recom- 
mend it as an outstanding light pink cut- 
flower. Long stems and perfect habit of 
growth. Commercial growers, do not miss 
this one. (Dixie) Rooted-cuttings ea. $2.25 
CLARIAM KELTON. I. D. Bloom 8x4. We 
have watched this one grow for three years 
and sincerely recommend it as an easy-to- 
grow dahlia. Color is soft light red with 
yellow shadings and flowers are shaggy in 
appearance. Very prolific, good stems and 
foliage. Do not miss it (Wind) 
Rooted-cuttings ea. $2.25 
SILVER JUBILEE. I. D. Bloom 10x5. A 
striking pink with white tips. This comes 
highly recommended from the west coast 
and may prove to be a worthy variety. 
(Ballay) Rooted-cuttings ea. $5.00 
KIRSTEN FLAGSTAD. F.. D. Bloom 10x5..A 
golden autumn formal. Very early and 
prolific. Comes recommended by three honor 
rolls. (Wind) Rooted-cuttings ea. $3.50 
JANE LAUSCHE. S. C. Bloom 10x5. A 
beautiful rosy mauve with white tips. The 
winner of several medals last season. 
Perfect formation, good stems, light foliage. 
(Wind) Rooted-cuttings ea. $3.50 
BLACK MONARCH. S. C. Bloom 10x5. A 
dark velvety red maroon of medium height 
that may make an outstanding exhibition 
variety. (Wind) Rooted-cuttings ea. $3.50 
OGDEN REID. F.-D. Bloom 12%x6%. Shades 
of spinel blended rose pink. Stems cane-like, 
healthy plants. This is said to grow un- 
believably large. (Parrella) 
Rooted-cuttings ea. $6.65 
BALLAY ROUGE. C. Bloom 10x5. A bright 
red incurved cactus. Petals curl and ‘twist 
in an unusual way. Highly recommended 
for its unusual beauty. (Ballay) 
Rooted-cuttings ea. $5.00 
