MODERN 

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

DAHLIAS 

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Recurved or Straight Cactus (C.) 

Incurved Cactus (I.C.) 

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- 
-D. 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 Jong, 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 Jess 
than one-half of their length. 
1.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 length, 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 Iength 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 1945. THESE ARE COLLECTORS’ PIECES 

CLARIAM KELTON. I.D. Base color is carmine, flushed with 
salmon-rose, giving an effect of ruddy bronze. Size 10 to 11 
inches across by 5 to 514 inches deep. The color effect and form 
are excellent and distinctive; the florets curl and twist. Winner 
of Achievement Medal, Toledo, Ohio, 1944. $7.50 each. 
OGDEN REID. F.D. The color is midway between rose-pink 
and salmon-pink, and it is blended with primrose-yellow. The 
center of the flower is a deeper rose. Very large, 121% inches or 
more across by 614 inches deep. Stems are cane-like, up to 3 feet, 
and bear heavy, thick foliage. Very outstanding. $12.50 each. 

RONNY LEE. Semi-C. A grand blending of scarlet-red and 
salmon-orange. Very attractive; enormous blooms are 12 
inches or more in diameter. Fine variety, a good grower, with 
many blooms. $7.50 each. 
COLLECTION: 3 Dahlias, 1 each of the above 
(value $27.50), $25 

SIX NOVELTIES INTRODUCED in 1942, 1943, and 1944. To Win Prizes These Are the Sorts You Must Have 
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. $4 each. . 
GAYLORD BALLAY. I.D. A giant pure white. As large as, 
perhaps larger than, Edith Willkie, and a much better grower. 
Highly recommended. $5 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. $7 each. 

POET’S DREAM. I.D. A variety of great size and unsur- 
passed beauty. One of the most beautiful Dahlias of all time. 
Blooms are apple-blossom-pink, with pure white center. Dainty 
florets remind you of an orchid. On all honor rolls. $5 each. 
SHERWOOD’S PEACH. I.D. A sure contender for the largest 
bloom class—11 to 18 inches across and very deep. Color is an 
ochre-buff of great beauty. Erect stems and a good grower. 
On honor roll. $5 each. 
TUXEDO. I.D. Another 1944 honor roll introduction. Color is 
red with orange tips; reverse is silvery. Can be grown to 12 
inches across and 6 inches deep. Stems are extra good, and the 
variety is a good keeper as a cut-flower. A great bloomer, and 
we have never seen a stunt er open center. Height 4 feet. A 
great Dahlia. $4 each. 
COLLECTION: 
6 Dahlias, 1 each of the above (value $30), $27 
NEW YORK 8, N.Y. 
We Send Dahlia Tubers Post Free to any point in the U. S. 
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