Prize Dahlias for 1948 
This collection has been selected from the finest of the late introductions, all have been "'Honor 
y Roll"’ Dahlias, and we know you will be well pleased with every one of them. 
D’ARCY SAINSBURY. This is generally considered by every grower as the finest white decorative 
yet produced. It is an Australian product and has been a champion wherever shown. The blooms are 
immense, held erect on cane-like stems, always facing sideways and do not burn in hottest weather. 
Plants 4% feet high. Has a suede-like leaf which is very resistant to insects. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.00, 
postpaid. 
GLAMOUR. A tall, ruggéd Dahlia producing its large blooms on good stiff stems. The color is 
purple yeined violet andthe blooms often measure 11 inches across. 90c¢ each; 3 for $2.45, postpaid. 
KEMP’S MONARCH. This is another massive informal decorative. Blooms 11- to 14 inches in di- 
ameter, full deep centers, perfect formation, coloring deep reddish bronze and in our opinion one of 
the finest autumn colored dahlias grown. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75, postpaid. 
KILGORE’S KING. Huge.blooms of yellow shaded pink at the center, often measuring 12 inches 
~ across. A Dahlia that will stand a lot of abuse and still come through. 70c¢ each; 3 for $1.85, post- 
paid, 
PREMIER’S WINSOME. A huge pink informal decorative. Blooms perfectly formed, deep full 
eenters, uniform coloring and free blooming on strong sturdy plants. Probably the best pink that has 
ever been produced. Our fields show blooms 10 to 11 inches in diameter without disbudding and up 
to 14 inches in diameter when disbudded. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75, postpaid. 
SPECIAL OFFER. °° °°. 3, aoe, Pilze Daias for omy $8.75, postpaid 
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xhibition Dahlia Collection 
This collection includes only those varieties that produce extra large fine blooms that you can 
be proud to have in your garden and display in the flower shows. 
_ BLUE RIVER. Enormous flowers, 10 to 14 inches in diameter, of deep lavender-purple. Robust 
plant of medium height, making it ideal for the average garden. Many times a prize winner. 
75¢ each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 
CITY OF CLEVELAND. Large, well-formed blooms of bright orange suffused scarlet. A strong, 
_ healthy grower that deserves a place in every garden. Blooms measure up to 10 inches across. 
60c each; 3 for $1.55, postpaid. 
DETROITER. An Honor Roll Dahlia that has always been outstanding wherever shown. Large 
blooms of rich velvety red. Very early and free flowering. 70c¢ each; 3 for $1.85, postpaid. 
GROLL’S GENESEE. Very large flowers of bright orange. Medium height, plant of robust habit D’Arcy Sainsbury 
and very free flowering. 75c each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 
SHARAZAD. A massive informal decorative of deep rose pink. Medium height, long strong stems, 
blooms facing and produced in profusion. Has been called the pink Jane Cowl and should rank with 
that wonderful variety in popularity. The variety should be grown in every garden and can be re- 
=a ag to give prize winning blooms in almost any kind of a season. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.00, post- BARGAIN DAH LIA 
TOWER’S EMPIRE. An extremely strong grower, producing attractive, 8 to 12 inch flowers of 
bright golden yellow. Extra long stems for cutting. 75c each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. GARDEN 
We have room to list only a certain number of 
SPECIAL OFFER One each of the above six Exhibition Dahlias for only $3.65. Ask 
° for Exhibition Dahlia Collection. Postpaid. 
Dahlias each year yet we have a large number 
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of varieties that are not listed separately. In 
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Each year we watch the trend of public opinion and include in this collection moderately priced these additional varieties at a very low cost, we 
Beueeetesnnat Rave proven their popularity, year after year. will put them up in collections of our selection of 
HILLCREST MANDARIN (Informal Decorative). Brilliant Oriental scarlet and golden yen varieties oul 
flowers, with curled petals, on heavy 4 foot stems. One of the most massive and striking Daflias y- 
grown,-A thrifty grower and free bloomer. 45c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. > 
JANE COWL (Decorative). Deep, massive blooms of bronzy-buff and old gold, shading deeper at 10 Dahlias for $2.00 
a perfect center. Without special care it often reaches ten inches in diameter and by special care 
and disbudding it will grow to twelve and fourteen inches. 60c each; 3 for $1.55, postpaid. Each one a different variety, delivered postpaid. 
MARSHALL’S PINK. True pink flowers of medium size and considered by many growers to be Ee, Si eee Ae 
the finest pink ever produced. A very profuse bloomer on good stems. 60c each; 3 for $1.55, Ask for ‘‘Bargain Dahlia Garden. 
postpaid. 

MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER (Informal Decorative). A giant flower of deep crimson red. 
An exceptionally good cut flower for its size, held well above the foliage. 60c each; 3 for $1.55, 
postpaid, 
MRS, |. DE VER WARNER (Decorative). Clear lilac-rose coloring seldom seen in a Dahlia ; beau- 
tifully formed; carried well on long extra strong stems; wonderful cut flower variety. Blooms often 
reach 10 inches or more across. A prize winner. 40c each; 3 for 95c, postpaid. 
THE COMMODORE. Gigantic blooms, often measuring 12 inches across, of clear, lemon yellow. 
A very fine variety. 45c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. 
é ve six “Best Seller” Dahlias for only $2.45, 
SPECIAL OFFER. pisipsia’ “Astor Best Seller Dahlia Collection, 
Cactus Dahlia Collection 
Cactus Dahlias are becoming more popular each year, and we offer this year an assortment 
that any one can afford to grow. Their curiously quilled and twisted petals make them unusually 
interesting. They are extremely free flowering and unexcelled as cut flowers. 
BERTHA HORNE. Bronze-buff. ETENARD DE LYON. Large purple flower. A 
BRIDE’S BOUQUET. Medium sized flower of very fine bloom, 
pure white. 
_ CELIA. Large flower of a beautiful shade of : j 
lavender-pink. SCARAMOUCHE. Large flower of Indian-red. 
PRICE . Your choice of the above five Cactus Dahlias at 35c each ; 3 for 90c, postpaid. 
= SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the above five Cactus Dahlias for only $1.40, post- 
} paid. Ask for Cactus Dahlia Collection, 
Pompon Dahlia Collection 
Pompon Dahlias are perfectly formed, miniature ball-type flowers from one to two inches across. 
Bloom continuously from July until frost. Not uncommon to find 25 to 50 flowers open at one 
time on a single plant. The following varieties are ideal for cutting: 


AMBER QUEEN. Bronze. GOLDEN QUEEN. Rich, pure yellow. 
ROSA WALMOUTH. Bright pink. Blue River 
DR. JIM. Purple shaded white. SPY. Brilliant red. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 


PRICE . Your choice of the above five Pompon Dahlias at 35¢ each; 3 for 90c, postpaid. 
= SPECIAL OFFER: One each of the above five Pompon Dahlias for only $1.40, post- 
paid. Ask for Pompon Dahlia Collection. 
