

The Dahlia is the Queen of Autumn. 



CAROLINE KERNOCHAN I. D. 
(Fioretti-Parrella) — This medi- 
um size dahlia which for the 
last three years has been a sen- 
sation at the A.D.S. N. Y. Shows 
and a constant winner of first, 
special and medal. For those 
who have seen this dahlia no 
introduction is necessary. But 
for those who have not seen it, 
let me say it is something en- 
tirely different from what you 
have ever seen before. The blend 
of the color combination is en- 
tirely new and unusualiy exqui- 
site. No words can give an 
accurate description. Color — 
center pale Lemon Yellow. Outer 
petals blushed deep Rose Red. 
A fine growing plant with insect 
resisting foliage. Blooms are 
held facing on long cane-like 
stems. Sze of blooms 7 inches. 
Height 4% ft. An Honor Roll 
dahlia. Roots $7.50 
Plant $3.50 

CAROLINE KERNOCHAN 
CHATTAGUA SALUTE F. D.—Pure White 75¢ 
COLIN KELLY, JR. (Salem 85A)—1948. Bloom 12 x 5, Bush 4% ft. One of 
the largest new phlox pink dahlias. Potash is recommended to help stems 
hold flowers in wet weather. On Honor Rolls. Best bloom in the 1943 
New York Show. Root $3.50 Plant $1.50 
COLOR SKETCH F. D.—A cut flower type of wonderful color and rare beauty. 
Deep rose pink with strines and blotches of white. Extra stiff stems and 
fine keeper. Several times a winner. Roots $2.00 
CORALCACTUS (Bennett-Beckmann) Ruschmohr—Incurved cactus. Beautiful 
shade of coral pink. Profuse bloomer, blooming from early August till frost. 
Had most outstanding record this past season. American Home Achievement 
Medal winner in N. J. State Show and Greater St. Louis Show. Runner-up 
in Washington Show. Winnings in individual classes which include N. Y., 
Seranton, Washington, St. Louis and L. I. Shows. Certificate winner in 
Storrs. Listed on the 3 Honor Rolls. One of the outstanding dahlias in 
our garden. Root $5.00 Plant $2.50 
CROWNING GLORY I. C. (S. D. G.)—This dahlia upon opening appears some- 
what on the semi-cactus type, but as it develops the edges of the petals fall 
back and roll forming quills which gradually incurve. It is rose pink with 
a cream center and the most beautiful and artistic dahlia. Blooms are 12 
inches and over with gocd depth, on long straight stems. Height, 6 feet. 
Root $3.00 Plants $1.50 
D-DAY F. D.— 7 x 4. A soft one tone pink. This is the onlv dahlia in this 
color except “Everybody’s Favorite.” A very excellent cut flower with long 
branches and long stems. Awarded a special prize for keeping qualities 
at New York Show in 1944 after being delayed en route, was out of water 
forty-four hours, arriving the afternoon of the second day of the Show. 
Received good scores at Storrs and East Lansing and scored 86.2 at Ohio, 
where it was the highest scoring dahlia for 1944. On Eastern Honor Roll. 
Roots $5.00 Plant $2.50 

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