
Schling ’s Weritoriouws Dahlias 
We offer you the choicest of all exhibition varieties, Dahlias without a fault, perfect in shape, 
unparalleled in size—every one with long, rigid stems and healthy, vigorous growers with luxuriant 
foliage. Stems 3 to 4 feet high are the average; 5- to 7-foot ones are not uncommon. This is a 
collection that will make you a Dahlia fan. We offer both dormant roots and green plants. In order- 
ing, please specify which is wanted. Roots can be sent from March to May; green plants from April 
15th to June 15th. If you wish to exhibit at the fall Dahlia shows, we recommend the green plants 
to be set out during June. Allow three to four leaders per plant. 
ABBREVIATIONS: 1.D., Informal Decorative; S.C., Semi-Cactus; F.D., Formal Decorative. 
BEAUTIFUL 1943 INTRODUCTIONS AT HALF PRICE 
JOHN ADAM KERNOCHAN LADY GARTMOR MARGARET DUROSS 
A medium size bicolor, deep An outstanding formal decora- A pincushion type Dahlia with 
garnet red almost purple, each tive Dahlia of perfect form. The pointed petals; decorative form. 
petal tipped pure white. First color is the richest deep garnet Amaranth-pink with purple shad- 
prize winner in American Dahlia with oxblood shadings. The sub- ings. Tuber, $7.50 each. Green 
Society Show, New York. Flow- stance is of the best. Very vig- plant, $3.50 each. 
ers of excellent substance and orous grower. Tuber, $6.00 each. 

Dorothy Smith 
peeping quality. Tuber, $7.50 
each. Green plant, $3.75 each. 
Green plant, $3.00 each. 
A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FINEST EXHIBITION DAHLIAS 
IN EXISTENCE | 
Alfred Lunt. F.D. A magnificent rich red of un- 
usually fine form. Roots, $2.50. 
All-America. S.C. Mulberry-rose suffused salmon 
with yellow at base of petals. Real exhibition va- 
Het Roots, $3.00 each. Green plants, $1.50 
each. 
Autumn Sunset. |.D. Warm lemon-yellow, tinted red. 
Vigorous grower. Roots, 75c. 
Ballego’s Surprise. S.C. A pure white semi-cactus, 
Roots, $1.00 each. : 
Baltimore Belle. S.C. The royal robe of Caesar could 
not compare with the beauty and luster of the 
purple-red glow of this magnificent Dahlia. Root, 
$2.50. Plants, $1.25. 
Bill Arbury. S.C. Clear white semi-cactus with base 
of petals cream. Flowers measure 9 inches in 
diameter. Disease-resistant. Roots, $2.50 each. 
Black Knight. |.D. Dark velvety maroon, almost 
black; the flowers are of great size, 14 inches 
across. Root, $1.50+ 
Cherokee Brave. |.D. Oxblood-red. Roots, $1.50. 
Col. A. G. Rudd. 1.D. A magnificent mahogany-red 
with darker center. Twelve-inch flowers. Exhibi- 
tion variety.. Tuber, $5.00° each. Green plant, 
$2.50 each. 
Darcy Sainsbury. F.D. A white Dahlia from Aus- 
tralia. It is significant for its flowers of fine sub- ~ 
stance. Roots, $1.00 
Dixie. Wine Dot. |.D. Large white flecked with dots 
of deep wine-red. Tuber, $4.00 each. Green plant, 
$2.00 each. 
Edith Wilkie. A pure white semi-cactus type that_is 
a true exhibition Dahlia. Blooms are immense, 12 
to 15 in. diameter. Roots, $4.00 each. Green 
plants, $2.00 each. 
Forest Fire. |.D. Lemon-yellow at base of petals, 
heavily tipped with rich scarlet. Root, 75c. 
Glamour. !.D. Very fine violet. Distinctive. Root, 
$2.00. 
Hulin’s Melody. A golden semi-cactus; base of the 
petals gold, reverse streakings old rose. One of 
our featured varieties. Roots, $4.00 each. Green 
plants, $2.00 each. 
Incandescent. |.D. Rich rosy buff, suffused yellow; 
reverse light old rose and centers rich deep rose, 
paling to light buff on outside petals. High-cen- 
tered, well-formed, immense blooms. Root, $1.50. 
Katie K. |.D. Rich bright magenta. Very early flow- 
ering. Tuber, $1.25 each. 
King Peter. A pure white tipped lavender. A de- 
lightful blend. Roots, $1.50 each. 
Lynn Fontanne. S.C. One of the most satisfactory 
and outstanding Dahlias in existence. Flowers of 
tremendous size and substance lasting a week or 
more after cutting. Color, a striking cinnabar-red. 
Root, $4.00. Plant, $2.00. 
Mason’s Purple Beauty. F.D. Purple, reverse whitish, 
with silvery streaks. A lovely large Dahlia on fine 
stem. Root, $1.25. 
Miss Long Island. |.D. Bright watermelon-pink with 
some of the petals showing tips of silver. A bright 
sparkling color. Root, $1.50. 
Mrs. W. F. Lord. F.D. Gold with tints of peach-pink 
on reverse; gold deepens to golden orange at the 
center. Root, $1.25. 
Pearl Harbor. Early blooming lavender splashed dark 
purple. Reflex petals; very unusual large flower. 
Tuber, $1.25 each. Green plant, $2.50 each. 
Premier’s Majestic. |.D,. Salmon-gold and mulberry. 
Tuber, $1.25 each. 
Premier’s Winsome. |.D. Lovely mellow pink. Tuber, 
$1.25 each. 
Son of Satan. 1.D. A large and unusually bright 
flower of brilliant flame-red. A variety to really 
light up the garden. Root, $1.50. 
Sun Tan. S.C. Bright salmon-orange with bronze 
sheen. Eleven-inch blooms. Tuber, $4.00 each. 
Green plant, $2.00 each. 
Vin Well Bittersweet. |!.D. Coppery red, laid over 
amber. A Dahlia with an entirely new color and 
of perfect formation. A free and prolific bloomer 
with insect-resisting foliage. Height of plant from 
4 to 5 feet. Root, $2.50. 
Vin Well Paragon. One of the most satisfactory and 
popular Dahlias since its introduction, Color a 
lovely amber-yellow with light rose-pink at the 
tip. Perfect form. Roots, $4.00 each. Green 
plants, $2.00 each. 
Virginia Rute. |.D. Velvety maroon, Blooms meas- 
uring 12 to 14 inches across. A giant exhibition 
variety. Root, $1.50. 
RECENT NOVELTY COLLECTION OF 
DECORATIVES 
Adele Henderson. One of the finest single decorative yellows. Tuber, $3.00. 
American Purity. An outstanding white variety. of good substance. $1.00 each. 
Clara Carder. Pastel tone of soft cyclamen. 50c each. ; 
Frieda George. An unusual color, heliotrope and cream. Exquisite. Roots, $1.00 
eacn. 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder. Large flower of deep magenta which blends into a true 
purple. 75c¢ each. 
Josephine G. Bright rose-pink. 50c each. 
M. Col. Yellow at center, shading to orange with silvery tips. 75c¢ each. 
Mrs. George Le Boutillier. Carmine-red, immense in size. 50c each. 
Mrs. W. S. Knudsen. Pure white: Tuber, 75c. 
Myra Howard. Golden yellow, tinted salmon. 50c each. 
Shahrazad. Soft Tyrian rose. 75c each. 
The Fireman. Cardinal-red. 75c each. 
Thelma Cain. Light coral-red shading to rich pink, Tuber aan’: 
Town Topic. Lively purple, petals tipped white. Tuber, $i. De 
Victory. A lovely rich pink. Tuber, $1.00. 
COLLECTION: 1 each of the above 15 varieties, a $14.50 value for $10.00. 








Two Superlative Introductions for 1943 
Wanda Meade. We predict that this striking Dahlia will become as 
popular as Jersey’s Beauty not only among home gardeners but among 
commercial growers as well. Our experience proves that this Dahila 
LASTS LONGER AS A CUT FLOWER than any other variety to our 
knowledge. The color is strikingly brilliant. A vivid bright scarlet 
tipped with pure white. 
Dahlia lovers is an advantage. By all means try Wanda Meade on 
Ss recommendation. Strong tubers, $4.00 each. Green plants, 
Dorothy Smith. Winner of the coveted Leonard Barron Memorial Trophy 
and a special silver medal. Flowers of perfect form and medium size. 
Color pure lavender with a bluish tint. An outstanding keeper. Tuber, 
$3.50 each. Green plant, $2.00. 

John Adam Kernochan 

Margaret Duross 

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