



500 Varieties Grown 
TROJAN, (Salem, 1941), LD. 
Here is one that many say is a super dahlia. It is immense 
in size and the blooms have long and straight stems and are 
produced in profusion. The bush is of medium height and 
very hardy. In color the bloom is crimson red overlaid wax 
yellow with the yellow more pronounced on reverse of petals. 
Trojan won the American Home Achievement Medal at Liver- 
pool, Ohio, by the unanimous vote of the judges. 
Roots $1.25 

VELVET KING, (Bissell, 1942), I.D. 
A dark velvety cardinal. Size 10 by 7. Bush growth medium 
tall, with dark heavy foliage. H.R. 
Roots $1.25 
VICTORY (Asther, 1940) 
Is called a salmon-pink by the originator. It has a long stem 
and the flower is held well above the bush. There are not 
many in this pink formal class and this one should be a com- 
petitor to those we now have. The blooms I saw were nine 
inches in diameter. The bush height is about 4% feet. 
Roots 85c 
VIN WELL BLUE BIRD (Blamer, 1936), F. D. 
Beautiful blue purple color. Medium size and good stems. 
Very perfect decorative. ( 
Roots 40c 
VIN WELL CRINKLES, I. D., 1941 (Blamer-Parrella) 
Color, orchid shading to shrimp pink toward the tip. Petals 
crinkle, hence the name ‘'Crinkles.’’ Size of bloom 8!/, inches 
x 5 inches or better. Long graceful stem holds the flower 
facing. Blooms are beautiful and very attractive to the eye. 
Early and prolific bloomer with insect-resisting foliage. 
Roots $1.00 
VIRGINIA RUTE (Chappaqua, 1939), ID. 
An exceptionally large flower on extra long stems. Blooms ot 
deep rich velvety maroon with broad pointed petals, having 
tight centers, good form and substance, are held well out of the 
foliage on long erect stems. Easily grows to immense _ size 
without coddling. 12 to 14 inches by 9 inches deep. The bush 
growth is vigorous, the foliage insect resistant. Height 5 to 6 
feet. Don’t miss growing this one. 
Roots $1.00 
VOLCANO (1937), F. D. 
It received a score of 89 at the Trial Grounds where it was 
claimed one of the best. It is a very rugged grower, blooms 
measuring 9 to 12 inches in diameter and 6 to 8 inches deep. 
Huge dimensions in every way. The flowers are held on 
straight, strong stems two feet above the foliage. The color 
is an orange-flame red, which does not fade in the sun or rain. 
Roots 65c 
WAAC (Crooks) F.D., 1943 
We believe this to be the largest formal decorative in com- 
merce. Blooms consistently 11 inches to 12 inches. Long, stiff 
stems. Plants are insect resistant. Color, pastel shades with 
cream center and pink outer petals. A sure winner in the 
blend class. 
Roots $2.25 
WANDA MEADE [Parella, 1943], I. D. 
Scarlet red evenly tipped pure white. A striking dahlia 
which has great possibilities as a cut flower. A clean 
grower with flowers of remarkable substance. Highly 
recommended. (Parrella). 
Roots $1.25 
WHIRLAWAY, (Pittman-Dahliadel, 1942), I.D. 
Color between lemon and sulphur-yellow. It can be put up 
against some of the present quality yellows and win. Large, 
1] by 6 inches without much forcing. Foliage pointed like holly 
and very attractive. Good bush vitality. Stems fine. 
Roots $1.25 
WHITE JERSEY BEAUTY [Waite] F. D. | 
A beautiful pure white of the Jersey Beauty formation. Good 
stems, fine for cutting. 
Roots 50c 
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