Parrella Dahlias Known and Grown the World Over! Why Not? 


The 
PARRELLA 
DAHLIA GARDENS 
presents the following introductions from our Gardens and 
other Growers, for the Season of 1947 
SEE HONOR ROLL & TRIAL GARDENS REPORT 
SALLY KLEIN F. D. (Kelly-Parrella)—Color, blend of tyrian pink and pinard 
yellow with both colors showing in lines on the broad petals. Yellow at 
base of petals and in center. Blooms average 10 inches or better without 
forcing. Flowers erect on fine cane-like stems facing. Plant, an easy and 
vigorous grower, a prolific bloomer with insect resisting foliage. In pre- 
senting this dahlia, we are sincere in saying, this is one of the finest 
dahlias we have had the pleasure of offering to the public. 
NOTE: Sally Klein received first prize in seedling class and also first prize 
in a basket of 12 bloom at Jamaica, Long Island dahlia show. On Mr. 
Dudley’s, Mr. Robert’s, and Col. Eddy’s Honor Roll, and also, certificate 
winner at Trial Gardens, Storrs and Maryland. We are quoting from Mr. 
Roberts’, the following paragraph, “My bloom of Sally Klein were larger 
than those you had at the New York show. Height of plant, five and one 
half feet. Roots $15.00 net Plant $7.50 net 3 Plants $20.00 net 
SKYROCKET (Sarett-Ruschmohr)—A clear vermilion straight cactus. Diameter 
10 to 12 inches; depth 5 to 6 inches. A striking scarlet bloom with a gold 
sheen; of remarkable substance; holds its color in the sun. The formation 
of the bloom is uniformly immaculate. 
Root $15.06 Net Plant $7.50 3 Plants $20.00 Net 
MICHAEL BLACK I. D. (Phillips-Oakleigh)—An outstanding new Informal in 
the big bloom class. Without forcing, this splendid variety just naturally 
grows large — blooms 10-12 inches with good depth and perfect formation. 
Foliage and plant growth always healthy and insect-resisting—never stunts. 
Color is a velvety Reddish Purple that does not fade. Plant $5.00 Net 
REFUGEE KECK—tThe outstanding Yellow Cactus. Winner of Flower Grower 
Award (Leonard Barron Memorial Trophy) N. Y. 1946—Silver certificate 
undisseminated seeding class N. Y. 1946. Highest scoring dahlia at Storrs 
1945. On Eastern Honor Roll. A medium size incurved cactus sure to win 
in its class. Flowering habit prolific on strong, erect stems. 
Plant $5.00 Net 

SILVER METEOR F. D. (Wolfe)—Mauve with silver lines and silver reverse, 
a new color, perfect centers. Blooms are 9 x 6, facing to 45° angle, good 
substance; good long stems, good heavy foliage. Plants about 5 feet tall, 
early midseason. On Honor Roll. Plants $5.00 
PERFECT DAY I. D. (Wolfe)—Pure waxy white. Bloom 13 x 8. Facing good 
center, good substance; stem 13 inches from base of bloom to first set 
of leaves. Tall, fine, healthy dark green foliage—midseason, a beauty. 
On Honor Roll. Plants $5.00 

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