MODERN DAHLIA TYPES 

Informal Decorative (I.D.) 
Formal Decorative (F.D.) 




Recurved or Straight Cactus (C.) 
Incurved Cactus (I.C.) ma 

NOVELTY DAHLIAS FOR EXHIBITION 
This list includes only those that we con- 
sider worthy of a place in every garden; it 
represents the cream of the finest varieties 
that have been developed to date. Many are 
proved prize-winners. 
Initials immediately following each name 
indicate the class to which the Dahlia be- 
longs, thus: 
F.D.—Formal Decorative Dahlias. 
Fully double flowers, floral rays generally 
broad, either pointed or rounded at tips, with 
outer floral rays tending to be cupped; all 
floral rays somewhat regular. 
I.D.—Informal Decorative Dahlias. 
Double flowers, rays generally long, twisted, 
pointed; usually irregular in arrangement. 
Semi-C.—Semi-Cactus Dahlias. Fully 
double flowers with the margins of the 
majority of the floral rays revolute for less 
than one-half of their length. 
I.C.—Incurved Cactus Dahlias. Fully 
double flowers with the margins of the 
majority of the floral rays revolute for one-half 
or more of their Iength, the floral rays tending 
to curve toward the center of the flower. 
C.—Recurved or Straight Cactus Dah- 
lias. Fully double flowers with the margins 
of the majority of the floral rays revolute for 
one-half of their Jength or more, the floral 
rays being recurved or straight. 

THE NEWEST ALL-STAR VARIETIES 

We are always first with roots of the latest kinds. We offer nine outstanding honor-roll introduc- 
tions. These have scored very high at official trial-grounds and won many prizes at Dahlia shows. 
THREE ULTRA NOVELTIES: INTRODUCED IN 1944. THESE ARE COLLECTORS’ PIECES 
FRANCES DEWEY. S.C. This gigantic novelty can be grown 
up to 14 inches across and 8 inches deep, and the color is a 
stunning scarlet-red. A truly super-Dahlia that should be 
grown by all discriminating gardeners. The 5 to 6-ft.-high 
plants have a good branching habit, while the foliage is perfect. 
Awarded Achievement and Tricolor Medals at the Rockville 
Center, L. I., show. $7.50 each. 
PINK FLAMINGO. I.C. Winner of four Achievement Medals, 
the Marshall Field Cup, and listed on all Honor Rolls. Ex- 
quisite clear rose-pink blooms are 8 to 11 inches in diameter by 
5 to 6 inches through. They keep remarkably well, and are on 
straight stems 8 to 14 inches Iong. Clean, vigorous bushes are 
5 to 6 feet tall. Here is a newcomer that will be universally 
grown. $10 each. 
THE DRAGON. I.D. The florets are apricot in the center, edged 
Iengthwise on both sides with rose-pink, producing a lively 
autumn-apricot shade; flowers are 11 inches across by 7 inches 
deep. A stocky, rugged, insect-resistant plant about 414 feet 
high. A new variety that soon will be on the list of standards, 
as it Is so easy to grow; yet it will stand good culture without 
going to pieces. Scored 85 at Canyon, Texas, and 84 at Storrs. 
$7.50 each. 
COLLECTION: 3 Dahlias, 1 each of the above 
(value $25), $22.50 

SIX NOVELTIES INTRODUCED in 1941, 1942, and 1943. To Win Prizes These Are the Sorts You Must Have 
BAKER’S BEST. I.D. Deep clear sulphur-yellow with plenty 
of substance and beautiful form. Splendid grower, free bloomer 
and good root-maker. Score 85.8 at Storrs. $4 each. 
COLONEL A. G. RUDD. I.D. Giant 12-inch flowers, magnifi- 
cent in color—carmine-mahogany-red with a darker center. 
Blooms freely, and the stems are long. On the Honor Rolls, and 
many times a winner. $5 each. 
COMMANDO. F.D. Huge 10 to 14-inch flowers of clear true 
phlox-purple. These strikingly beautiful blooms are held very 
erect on long, stiff stems. Very fine variety that will be much 
seen as a prize-winner. $4 each. 

DIXIE WINE DOT. I.D. Wonderful bicolor variety. Flower 
is 10 to 12 inches across, pure white, flecked and striped with 
wine-red. Very striking and a sure prize-taker. On the Honor 
Rolls; Achievement Medal winner. $4 each. 
MOON GODDESS. F.D. to I.D. Primrose-yellow flower of 
beautiful form, 11 to 12 inches across, on extra-long stems. 
Gold Medal and Achievement Medal winner. $4 each. 
RHYTHM. I.C. Beautiful, dainty flower of unusual cameo- 
pink and rose, blending to a soft lemon center; 8 to 9 inches 
in diameter. Rugged grower and free bloomer. Awarded the 
Memorial Gold Medal, and has a Iong list of winnings. $4 each. 
COLLECTION: 6 Dahlias, 1 each of the above (value $25), $22.50 
NEW YORK 3,N. Y. 
We Send Dahlia Tubers Post Free to any point in the U. S. 
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