W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST 21 
Standard Dahlias 
_Prices in this list, 35c each, any 3 for $1.00 
Various Types—C., Cactus; D., Decorative; S., Show 
Ft. High, Ft. High, 
Approximate. Approximate. 
BON TON (W). A fine ball-shaped GOLDEN SPRAY (W). (S.) Large 
flower of deep garnet red. An extra flowers borne on long stems and 
fine ‘Dah ligvie se eee he 4 produced in profusion. Bright golden 
DELICE. (D.) Its beautiful, soft, yet yellow. <A superb variety for cut- 
lively color, a glowing rose-pink, to- tLe ee: ee me SS Se 4 
gether with its perfect shape stout, § sa¢e ROSE. (D.) Brilliant crimson- 
stiff stems, which hold the flowers 
well above the foliage, and the fact 
that when cut it retains its fresh- 
red, rich and glowing, similar in 
shade to the popular Rose, which 
ness longer than any variety, makes suggested its name...................-.-.-....-- 4 
this one of the most valuable for MAID OF KENT. (D.) Intense scarlet, 
cutting and one of the most deco- variegated with pure white; fre- 
rative sorts in the garden.................... 4 quently a solid scarlet............-...--..------ 4 
D. M. MOORE. (S.) A flower of mam- MES. THOS. BURCH (W). (D.) Rich 
moth size, produced in profusion on ala gold, Soommetinies marked with 
een Ss Bo eae pink, shading to fawn. An ideal fall 
its color alist black 3 shade and one of the very best of 
ELEANOR STISSER (W). (D) Fi Galas the autumn tinted varieties. Flowers 
: : OW full size, stems long and rigid, fine 
ers are ee inte? and eas meee for cutting 4 
grower wit ONnPESt CIS ee COlOT eb fee eran aston spas" Groen aammamemmeae re 
shading to Sink and old rose. A PURPLE MANITOU. (D.) Extra large, 
pleasing autumn shade .............-----.----- 5 clear purple. A_ sport: from the 
ELSIE BONNELL. (Cactus.) A finely popular La Grand Manitou; one of 
formed true cactus type. Flowers the best clear purples ...............--.-------- 3 
very freely on good stems. Color, STRADELLA. (S.) Large purple flower, 
dark, réd. Boas ee ee 4 rOUNndEed ma andeet tl] leew se 4 
; Collection No. 1. Twelve unlabeled Dahlias; no two alike. Our selection of fore- 
going’, including five or more Dahlias of Special Merit; with full color range. $4.60 
MINIATURE-DAHLIAS 
This type of Dahlia is gaining in popularity every year. All varieties herein 
listed are excellent for cutting purposes, and in great demand by florists, on ac- 
count of their keeping qualities. Except as noted, blooms will measure from 21% 
to 3 inches across when flowers are fully developed. 
Ft. High Ft. High 
Approximate Approximate 
ANDRIES ORANGE. The outstanding elty is a perfect miniature both as 
color of this orange, cactus type to form and size. 50c each......_......... 3 
miniature, is exceptional. Good LITTLE RED DEVIL (W). Another 
stems and highly recommended. 75c one of the perfect type miniatures. 
Ca Chg... see eee See ate sie soonest eeee eterna 3 Flowers 2 to 2% inches across; 
BABY ROYAL. An extremely heavy cerise-red flowers, shaded lighter 
blooming semi-cactus or cactus type. at the tips. Especially good stems 
An exquisite shade of rich salmon and free bloomer. Introduced 1947. 
pink. A very beautiful flower, al- WOME E! Gh. Pee ee eens Rae ee ees 4 
though some bloom’ semi-double. MAH BABY. (Decorative.) Deep ma- 
bOCLeACh Ie ee ee ae ee 21% roon flowers slightly under 3 inches 
BABY SAGAMORE. (Formal Decora- across, borne on long straight stems. 
tive.) An exquisite dahlia with espe- Some flowers almost black. 75 each 4 
cially long stems and_ perfectly PEACE (W). (Decorative.) Pure white 
shaped blooms of coppery bronze. flowers without shading, of 2% 
Petals slightly more quilled than in inches diameter; borne on long stiff 
most of the miniatures. None bet- stems. An outstanding and fine min- 
ter than this variety for cutting iature. Introduced 1947 season. 75¢ 
purposes %bercach pe-set cepa i ene 4 CACN -...---------0 esse eeeee tees seevteceeseettcs --..3 Vp 
BUCKEYE BABY. (Decorative.) Apri- RED SYLVIA. (Decorative.) Rich 
cot-bronze, heavy bloomer on dwarf deep carmine red. Grows” well, 
but spready plants. Flowers 2 inches blooms profusely, and surpassed by 
pocOes, IOS CEVON 2h ee 2% none on keeping qualities as a cut 
CORINNA. (Decorative.) Canary yel- sae Highly recommended. 50c i 
low with good stems. Flowers slight- EBONY cope a see care Stes seneeeecccnneeeee as 
ly larger than most of the minia- ROSE BEAUTY. (Decorative.) This 
tures. Not too full at the center. salmon rose-pink is almost too large 
5OCkEAC Th Meee eee cee 4 oul classified as miniature. Blooms 
FAIRY. (Decorative.) An exceptional- a Se ee EE eet aoe 
z ; Se ied Z s growing 
ly SARs Peer pink; flowers aver- plant. 50c each 5 
aging inches or more in diameter TEDDY JOHNSON. | ( Decorative!) 
when fully developed. 50c each........3% TiOnwe Cam Gm iameae Teme cc ene 
LITTLE WHITE FEATHER (W). little large to be classified as min- 
Pure white. The petals are so ar- iature, measuring 34% inches across. 
ranged as to suggest a fluffy ar- Color bright cheery pink, tipped a 
rangement of white feathers. Stems light cherry red. Profuse bloomer. 
extra long and straight. This nov- OGY Cac higen eee nth Se 
One each of the above thirteen miniatures for $6.50 
