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DAHLIAS - GLADIOLUS - MISCELLANEOUS BULBS 
WHOLESALE LIST - SPRING 1946 








Headquarters for The Finest Commercial Cut-Flower Dahlias 
Strong 
LARGE FLOWERING KINDS or 
ELSIE BURGESS. (Ball) An old time favorite. White base with 

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Divisions ravender” tips: -Prordse bloomer-aind~splendid~keeper.=-=s=s : 20 
ANNA BENEDICT. (I.D.) A beautiful shade of garnet-red with FORT MONMOUTH. (1.D.) Deep maroon with violet petal tips 
darker shadings at base. A thrifty grower with lots of substance, The striking color makes this variety a ranking ifenolanites, —---- ae. 25 
good form and strong stems. .........--.-------- Lees ee ee ee £25) 
FRANCES LA ROCCO. (F.D.) This is the most popular of the 
AVALON. (1.D.) Beautiful clear yellow and the best of this color light yellow varieties. Good cutter and much used by commercial 
for commercial use. Fine form on long stems. In hot weather the GIOMMONS, ececceer csp ecteer snot eaenconiat cha saan era ae Sear cenoe cna eer oeeoee oe Eee Hoe .20 
stems are somewhat rubbery but this fault is corrected in the Fall 25) 
FRANCES LA ROCCO IMPROVED. This is an improved form of 
BALLEGO’S SURPRISE. (C.) A beautiful pure white cactus. .... 75 the above variety. The flowers are much deeper yellow and the 
keeping quality is considerably better. It is worth much more than 
BLUE JERSEY. (F.D.) This is a true sport of Jersey's Beauty and the difference in price and we recommend it highly... 25 
has all of the parent’s fine qualities. Color is orchid lavender and 
since we introduced it to the trade a few years ago it has become FRAU O’BRACHT. (C.) Clear yellow cactus variety that is 
@i Weeralee Colnorntel’ Cotanimecenall! ISGISS eee certs ee eee eee 20 a real beauty. Medium size flowers. Fine stems. .....22..2222-.---- 60 
BRONZE BALL. (Ball) Sturdy, medium size flower that is pop- GALLANT FOX. (F.D.) A commercial red that should be grown 
ular in the New York market. Solid bronze. Free flowering and by every florist. Not a profuse bloomer but its keeping qualities, 
GOO SECT Ve he es Me ill ne bea rere re Nannon eee 15 sturdy stem and fine color make it a valuable sort. 002. 15 
BUCKEYE BRIDE. (F.D.) Geranium pink and soft salmon. Large GERTRUDE BRITTON. (F.D.) A low growing spectrum red on 
flowers on long stems. Good clean grower. Flowers profusely perfect stem. Must be topped out early for good cut flowers. ........ .20 
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GOLDEN ECLIPSE. (F.D.) Large, golden yellow on tall strong 
DR. JOHN CARMAN. (F.D.) Very large, heavy flower. Color is stems. Excellent cut flower variety. Good keeper. Plants must 
a distinctive tyrian rose, with silver tips. Fine for cutting and in DER LOGE UD Ee TOMO eSie NCSU isu = ee es eter. ee a 7 ee ee 25 
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HUNT’S VELVET WONDER. (1.D.) A huge flower that will ap- 
ELKRIDGE. (1.D.) A fine commercial white of graceful shape peal to those who want size. Color is rosy-magenta which blends 
Long, strong stems and a good grower. .......... Se ee ee .20 into a true purnle «Strong, heavy stems... a 40 
The initials behind each variety designate (1.D.) Informal Dec- 
orative; <F.D.) Formal Decorative; (C) Cactus; (S.C.) Semi Cactus. 
