of florets are slightly unfolded and quite volute. The 
outer ring is like a frill made up of only slightly volute 
petals. The exquisite clear bright golden daffodil yellow 
color seems to come from behind and through the bloom. 
A 1947 Introduction which we think is delightful. . .61.00 
TOWER’S EMPIRE i.d. Bloom 8” x 6”. Bush 7’. 
The imperial yellow of this old favorite, has an apricot 
flush. The flower rounds back when in full bloom. Very 
good for cutting. The foliage is heavy but lacy....75c 
YELLOW SATAN c. Bloom 12” x 4”. Bush 5’. 
A very attractive light lemon yellow cactus with darker 
similar toned yellow in the veins. As striking in size, 
color and beauty as Satan, and as great a favorite. .75c 
IF YOU LIKE THE SMALLER DAHLIAS, 
WE RECOMMEND THESE.... 
BETTY BERNEY min. f.d. (Floristan Gardens) Bloom 342" 
oe ae BUS le Ase 
A clear red that does not sunfade. A brilliant scarlet. 
The petals are pointed, the bloom and bush very com- 
pact. Graceful plant that blooms freely........... SUG 
BLACK DAVE semi-dup. (Floristan Gardens) Bloom 242”. 
Bush 9’. 
This hybrid of Black Cosmos and a Zulu dahlia has 
foliage and stems so very deep a plum that they look 
almost black. The foliage is exceedingly lacy and 
fernlike and is beautiful in itself. The very bright vel- 
vety red petals form a striking flower. Only the outer 
ting of the disc ray throws a halo of ruby-marked yellow 
antlers; the balance of the disc ray is tightly closed 
and a deep garnet. A profuse bloomer and a very in- 
ferestma, one Charming little flower......5.5..:... $2.00 
CHEERFUL single. (Floristan Gardens) Bloom 2”. 
Bush 22’. 
Pure yellow —clear, one-toned, warm but pure yellow, 
with a deep gold center. It makes a mass of brilliant 
bloom when used in a bed by itself or in a border. It's 
one of the first to bloom and keeps it up all season. A 
1947 Introduction that we especially like.......... 50c 
CLIO s.c. Bloom 342” x 2". Bush 3’. 
There is a suffusion of cream at the base of the sea shell 
pink petals. The bloom is mushroom shaped. Very at- 
tractive both as a garden and a cut flower......... Viste: 
CORONNE f.d. Bloom 2” x 1¥2". Bush 3’. 
The waxy white petals of this very old favorite unfold 
like gardenia petals. In fact, the bloom looks like a 
gardenia. This profuse bloomer withstands sun and rain 
—a very hardy little flower. Ideal for corsages, bride's 
bouquets, wedding centerpieces, and altars......++70C 
CORTIE R. min. f.d. (Floristan Gardens) Bloom 242" x 1”. 
Bush 2’. 
The tiny tight center of this gay little dahlia is a bright 
dandelion yellow. The small neat petals blend, as they 
open, into buff then coral. This is a good massing type. 
A profuse bloomer all season. The bush is compact and 
nicely shaped. A 1948 Introduction.............. $2.50 
DOREEN CRANE c. Bloom 2'2" x 2". Bush 242’. 
The orange buff of the long spidery florets have a gold 
sheen. This dahlia attracts attention in the garden. It 
it a prolific bloomer. A good type for the border....75c 
DOT o. (Floristan Gardens) Bloom 32’. Bush 4’. 
The surface of the long petal is a silvery white shot with 
the rose fuchsia of the reverse and deepening to fuchsia 
on the roll. The roll of the petals is complete with edges 
tucked completely under. Stems are exceptionally long 
and strong even for Floristan Gardens’ standards. This 
is a graceful and gay flower for arrangements... .75c 
DREANA DARLENE o. (Floristan Gardens) Bloom 3¥2”’. 
Bush 4’. 
About a third of the surface of the tightly involute petal 
shows and is old gold with the tomato red of the reverse 
loltbtetalihatey iloteybteyol ial Waveyjoyertod! wellelsi., hancdeeanuued $1.00 
FAIRY min. f.d. Bloom 3%” x 2%”. Bush 4’. 
A brilliant pink with the honey tone at the base of the 
open, spoon-shaped petals showing in a scintillating 
pattern. The high, tight center is a folded, bright lav- 
ender. A pretty garden flower and good for cutting. 50c 
FRANCES NORQUIST min. f.d. (Floristan Gardens) 
Bloom 342” x 342%. Bush 37. 
A very deep rich pink. The freely placed, narrow grace- 
ful petals, the exceptionally high center, the long stems 
and wonderful keeping qualities make this an espe- 
cially fine cut flower for arrangements and bridesmaid 
bouquets. This is a very early variety. We've had it 
bloom 26 days after planting. Produces quantities of 
flowers from early to late. Good for massing..... $2.50 
GRANITE FALLS coll. (Found in a garden near Granite 
Falls, Wash.) Bloom 242". Bush 5’. 
Scarlet, tipped yellow, with a yellow collar. This is an 
old flower that has never lost prestige. A gay, rollicking 
little bloom that puts laughter in your garden...... 50¢ 
HELEN S. dup. (Floristan Gardens) Bloom 242". 
Bush 5. 
This dazzling red has a brownish bronze center and 
does not sunfade. The decorative dark green foliage 
is very lacy. A hybrid between Black Cosmos and the 
dahlia FAIRY. One of our 1947 Introductions in which 
Wits) laveniS? Gi Cfotorel teletell Teil wWealds oop ouandeoanucute en $1.00 
JACK BE GAY single (Floristan Gardens) Bloom 2”. 
Bush 5’. 
A dark rich velvety red with a ruby bronze center. An- 
other new red that does not sunfade. The foliage is so 
lacy and decorative that this dahlia would be an orna- 
ment in the garden if it didn’t have a flower. A cross 
between Black Cosmos and the dahlia DOT. A 1947 
Introduction. Growing in popularity............. $1.00 
