MODERN 

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

DAHLIAS 


Incurved Cactus (1.C.) Recurved or Siraight Cactus (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 
I.D.—Informal 
broad, either pointed or rounded at tips, with 
outer floral rays tending to be cupped; all 
floral rays somewhat regular. 
Decorative 
I.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 Jength, the floral rays tending 
to curve toward the center of the flower. 
Dahlias. 
proved prize-winners. 
Initials immediately following each name 
indicate the class to which the Dahlia be- 
longs, thus: 
-D.—Formal Decorative Dahlias. 
Fully double flowers, floral rays generally 

Double flowers, rays generally long, twisted, 
pointed; usually trregular in arrangement. 
Semi-C.—Semi-Cactus Dahlias. Fully 
double flowers with the margins of the 
majority of the floral rays revolute for less 
than one-half of their length. 
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 length 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 mtroduc- 
tions. These have scored very high at official trial-grounds and won many prizes at Dahlia shows. 
THREE ULTRA NOVELTIES: INTRODUCED IN 1946. THESE ARE COLLECTORS’ PIECES 
FIVE STAR GENERAL. F.D. A very large, formal flower. 
Color is a blend of amaranth-pink blushing to Tyrian-pink and 
shading to maize-yellow toward the center. On all three 
Honor Rolls. $7.50 each. 
MRS. HESTER PAPE. I.D. Ten- to 14-inch flower of red- 
purple. A vigorous, easy grower that can be readily forced to 
an enormous size. Has an outstanding show record on all 
Honor Rolls. $7.50 each. 
MISS SAN DIEGO. I.C. Distinctive incurved cactus of splen- 
did form. Color, Tyrian-pink with thread-like markings of 
the same hue on the strontium yellow center florets. These are 
deeply laced at the tips. Large size. On all three Honor Rolls. 
$7.50 each. 
COLLECTION: 3 Dahlias, 1 each of the above 
(value $22.50), $20 

SIX NOVELTIES INTRODUCED in 1943, 1944, and 1945. To Win Prizes These Are the Sorts You Must Have 
GAYLORD BALLAY. I.D. A giant pure white. As large as, 
perhaps larger than, Edith Willkie, and a much better grower. 
ighly recommended. An outstanding variety; the best large 
white Dahlia of all time. Enormous flowers, even under only 
average care. $3 each, $27 for 10. 
GENERAL PERSHING. I[.D. Giant flower of coral and jasper- 
red, with a chrome-yellow flush. Rugged grower. Scored 85 
at Storrs. $5 each, $45 for 10. 
KIRSTEN FLAGSTAD. I[.D. Outstanding variety. Profuse 
bloomer. Very large, bright flowers. Color, buff and gold. 
$4 each, $36 for 10. 
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, 124% inches or 
more across by 6% inches deep. Stems are cane-like, up to 3 
feet, with heavy, thick foliage. $5 each, $45 for 10. 
RONNY LEE. Semi-C. Here we have a wonderful blending 
of scarlet-red and salmon-orange, making a most effective 
combination; the blooms are enormous, 12 inches or more in 
diameter. Fine variety, a good grower, with many blooms. 
$4 each, $36 for 10. 
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 or open center. Height 4 feet. A 
great Dahlia, and one that every enthusiast should have in his 
garden. $3 each, $27 for 10. 
COLLECTION OF EXHIBITION DAHLIAS 
6 Tubers, one each of these giant varieties 
(value $24), $22 


NEW YORK 8, N.Y. 
We Send Dahlia Tubers Post Free to any point in the U. S. 
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