


Cactus and Decorative Dablias 
The American Dahlia Society has adopted a classification of all Dahlias 
according to the formation of the flowers, and after each name we give 
a key showing the class to which the variety belongs. Thus: F.D.—Formal 
Decorative; 1|.D.—Informal Decorative; C.—Cactus; $.C.—Semi-Cactus; 
St.C.—Straight Cactus. 
Amelia Earhart. (S. C.) Each 75c 
Apricot-buff, with salmon tints, shading to soft yellow at bases of 
petals; exceptionally large blooms on good stems. 
Ann Benedict. (I.D.) Each 60c 
This variety is the most satisfactory dark red we have grown. The color 
is a ess garnet with black shadings. Certified at Storrs with high 
score o £0: 
California Idol. (1.D.) Each 75c 
A clear, bright self-colored yellow that ranks in size with the largest. 
{t may be grown to measure 14 inches or more across, with a corre- 
sponding depth, and yet is an extremely refined flower in every sense. 
This variety has proved to be all that was anticipated when grown in 
the open field. 
Carnival. (F.D.) Each 75c 
A splendid formal flower of velvety purple, each petal evenly tipped 
white. Most effective and colorful. Good strong grower, fine stems, 
good for cutting. An A-one variety in every respect, 
Classic. (1.D. Each 60c 
This Dahlia, although classed as an Informal is inclined to be Formal at 
times, Blooms are uniform, large and artistic on long, strong erect 
stems. Flesh-pink with lighter shadings. 
City of Trenton. (I.D.) Each 40c 
A beautiful autumn tint of bronzy red shaded with salmon. The plants 
are strong and vigorous. 
Countess of Lonsdale. (C.) Each 50c 
This favorite from England has always been one of the most popular 
for cut flower and decorative purposes. Most abundant blooms. Charm- 
ing old rose tint, 
Dahliadel Gold. (F.D.) Each 60c 
Monstrous flowers often measuring 11 inches in diameter; a beautiful 
golden yellow shaded darker in the center and with light coral-red 
suffusion. 
Dr. Carl G. Dahl. (I.D.) Each $1.25 
Soft apricot-buff with old rose on reverse of petals. Center deepens to 
old rose. 
Dorcas Ann. (S.C.) Each 60c 
A Dahlia you will enjoy for its sheer beauty rather than size. This 
Dahlia is adapted to home decorations, general florist’s use, basket and 
arrangement classes in the show room, as it is a beautiful rose-pink 
shading to creamy white at center. Bush healthy and robust; stems 
always erect and flowering habit ideal. 
Dwight W. Morrow. (1.D.) Each 75c 
Gigantic deep red informal Decorative. A healthy grower with heavy 
foliage that matches the splendid, large massive flowers. 
Edna Ferber. (S.C.) Each 55c 
Glistening gold shading to rose-gold at the base of the petals. Always 
very much admired for its size and color. 
Elite Glory. (F.D.) Each 40c 
Very large blooms of glossy, brilliant red color. “ 
Forest Fire. (1.D.) Each 60c 
One of the most spectacular Dahlias instroduced in years. Flowers of an 
unusually artistic form, lemon-yellow at base of petals, heavily tipped 
rich scarlet and enhanced with yellow petaloids. Bush is sturdy and 
strong, with leathery, insect-resistant foliage. 
Fort Monmouth. (1.D.) Each 75c 
One of the giants of the Dahlia world. In color it is a rich crimson- 
maroon, with a faint tint of bluish violet at tips of petals. An immense 
flower, frequently 13 inches in diameter, and borne on long, strong 
stems, well above the foliage. Excellent Dahlia for exhibition. 
Francis Larocco. (F.D.) Each 40c 
One of the finest yellow Decorative Dahlias with large deep flowers on 
long stems. 
Golden Sonne. (St. C.) Each 75c 
This is one of the best yellow commercial Cactus Dahlias grown. Color 
clear golden yellow, shading to soft salmon-rose in the outside petals. 
Golden Standard. (C.) Each 55c 
A warm buff shaded amber and gold. Very pleasing in form with full 
centers and evenly arranged petals. Stem holds flower facing at right 
angles, which shows up well in the garden. 
Graf Zeppelin. (F.D.) Each 55c 
Large, pure white flowers on fine long stems reaching 3 feet or more. 
Harvest Moon. (F.D.) Each 40c 
A superb Giant Dahlia with massive flowers borne on fine strong stents. 
The plants are covered with a host of shining clear yellow flowers 
shading deeper in the center. It is not necessary to disbud this variety 
in order to grow perfect big blooms. One of the best. 
Haslerova. (I.D.) Each 75c 
Delicate lilac, almost white broad petals flecked with French purple. 
A lovely and distinct color. Robust grower. 
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Hunt’s Velvet Wonder. (I.D.) Each 60c 
Deep rosy magenta, blending to true purple. Large, broad-petaled 
blooms, full centers, and of great depth. Winner of American Home _ 
Achievement Medal in New York. 
Ida Perkins. (F.D.) 
Showy, large, fully double blooms of a magnificent pure white. 
Jane Cowl. (I.D.) Each 40c 
A strikingly beautiful Dahlia presenting a blend of bronze, buff, and 
brilliant gold. 
Jean Trimbee. (5S.C.) 
Massive, yet artistic, with long, revolute petals that curl and twist. The 
color is beautiful Petunia-violet, making it popular as an exhibition 
Dahlia. A tall, vigorous grower with long, erect stems. 
Each 50c 
Jersey’s Beacon. (F.D.) 
Of enormous size and carried on elegant long and strong stems. Chinese 
scarlet with a lighter reverse. 
Each 40c 
Jersey’s Beauty. (F.D.) 
There are many who consider this the very finest Dahlia ever intro- 
duced. The flowers are large and well formed. They are borne on 
elegant, long stems carried on stately, vigorous plants. The color is a 
lovely pink with a shading of chamois. It should be in every garden, 
Jersey’s Dainty. (C.) Each 55c 
A truly dainty white variety faintly tinged lavender, almost pure white 
late in the season. Blooms 7 inches across and 3 inches deep. A prolific 
bloomer, with long, straight stems and dark healthy foliage; bush 5 
feet in height. 
Kathleen Norris. (1.D.) Each 55c 
Blooms of gigantic size and splendid proportions. A showy, true rose- 
pink, shading to coral-pink when fully open. 
Kemp’s Violet Wonder. (1.D.) Each 75c 
A new and beautiful shade of rich aniline-violet with an underlying tone 
of royal purple. 
Each 40c 
Kentucky. (F.D.) 
A sport of Jersey’s Beauty, and of the same splendid habit. The large 
blooms are light salmon-orange, shading to,grenadin-orange. 
Kentucky Red. (I.D.) Each 60c 
One of the brightest Dahlias. Color is flaming scarlet which does not 
fade. 
Lord of Autumn. (I.D.) Each 75c 
One of the greatest clear yellow exhibition Dahlias.. Flowers attain a 
wonderful size and depth, with long, pointed, and twisted petals. A good 
strong grower. 
Madrigal. (S.C.) Each 60c 
A beautiful plant with fernlike foliage producing superb pomegranate- 
purple flowers of a quality and color not matched in any variety. Superb 
for show and cutting. 
Milton J. Cross. (1.D.) Each 80c 
Beautiful apricot-peach with a bright golden face. The flowers attain 
a size of 12 inches across by 8 inches in depth, and are held well above 
the foliage by long, strong stems. 
Miss Elsie Jane. (S.C.) Each 55c 
This variety is continuing to win on the exhibition table, especially in 
the basket and arrangement classes, as it is just about the most artis- 
tically formed Dahlia we have ever seen. In color, too, it is unique, 
being shrimp-pink with cream shadings at center and tipped violef-rose, 
a fine and useful color combination. We heartily recommend it for 
sheer beauty. 
Mrs. George Le Boutellier. (1.D.) Each 55c 
Rich velvety carmine blooms, giant in size and outstanding in every 
way. Healthy, vigorous grower and winner of many prizes. = 
Each 40c 
Mrs. I. de Ver Warner. (F.D.) 
A superb shade of mauve-pink. Beautiful, large, well-shaped blooms 
carried on elegant, long, strong stems. 
Mrs. Wm. Knudsen. (1.D.) 
Very large waxy pure white. Best white for garden and show. 
Radio. (F.D.) Each 40c 
One-of the very largest Dahlias grown, producing flowers from 7 to 10 
inches in diameter, under ordinary garden conditions, without feeding or 
extra forcing with liquid manure. A phenomenal Dahlia of deep ‘““Amer-_ 
ican-Beauty’’-red, blending to yellow at the center, and with yellow at 
its tips. Very vigorous grower. 
Red Jug. (S.C.) Each 75¢ 
. At times almost a true Cactus, this striking brilliant crimson-carmine 
has wonderful keeping qualities. The stems are stiff and hold the 
flowers facing, and foliage is insect-resistant. Certificate at Storrs. 
Satan. (S.C.) Each 60c 
Flaming red with a slight touch of gold at the center. The fascinating 
color, together with the hornlike, perfectly rolled and uncurved petals, 
makes this a most attractive variety. 
Son of Scian. (S.C.) i‘ Each 75c 
This is an improvement over Satan as it is a bright scarlet and has 
stronger stems. Although the petals revolute sufficiently to bring it into 
the Incurved Cactus Class, under varied conditions it will develop into a 
Semi-Cactus. Blooms 11 by 5 inches. 
Sunrays. (I.D.) Each 75c 
A_ Dahlia that is quite spectacular on the show table. Color, clear buff 
with apricot suftusion, with a rather distinct peach-red on reverse 
of petals. This variety has won several prizes. 
The World. (F.D.) Each 55c 
The blooms are unusually rich, deep rosy magenta, overlaid with scarlet 
and shaded with silver on the edges. ; 
Each 40c 
Each 60c 
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