FICATION—Large varieties of Dahlias are classi- 
fied Pe ocentees as “A’—those whose blooms grow 8 inches 
or more n diameter, and “B”—those whose blooms are more 
than 4 inches and less than 8 inches in diameter, MINIATURES 
are those under 4 inches and are distinct from the POMPONS 
in that the florets are of the same type as those of the large 
varieties. These varieties are divided into the descriptive eG 
tions as follows: the abbreviations used in this catalog being: 
Formal Decorative—F. D. 
Informal Decorative—I. D. 
Semi-Cactus—S. C. 
Straight Cactus—St. Cac. 
Incurved Cactus—Ine. Cac. 
DESCRIPTIONS—Following the name of each variety here, 
the classification is first given, then the originator or intro- 
ducer and the year the variety was first offered for sale. The 
size is indicated next—diameter X depth in inches of the bloom, 
then the height of the plant in feet. The length of the stem 
in inches from the first bud or leaf below the bloom is next. 
Size and heighth may vary somewhat with different condi- 
tions of soil and culture. The descriptions given are for aver- 
age blooms and plants as they grow here. Colors may vary 
somewhat with soil conditions, and occasionally a bloom may 
sport to some other shade, This is especially the case in Bi- 
colors, where often the plant will throw solid color blooms. 
PRICES—are for single root divisions and include Parcel 
Post charges, packing, etc. The only additional charges are 
when a small shipment must be sent Express, due to danger of 
freezing in transit early in the season, or C. O. D. shipments. 
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VARIETIES OFFERED and RECOMMENDED 
ADORABLE, I.D., (Angell, 1935,) 8x4-4%4’. 11” stiff stems 
Blooms facing. Finard yellow with inner florets flesh pink....25e 
ALL AMERICAN, S.C., (Salem D. G. 1940) 10x4—32’. 10” strong 
stems. Blooms facing, some sky-ward. Light carmine shad- 
ed orange. Florets somewhat twisted.................. 75¢c 
ALTMARK, S.C., (from Europe 1935), 8x4—3’. 12” wiry stems. 
Blooms facing. White centers, shading to lilac on outer 
florets. Very early and profuse. Good cut flowef..............cc008 25¢ 
AMERICAN VICTORY, I. D., 10x5-4’. 17” stiff stems. Blooms 
perfectly facing. Poinsettia red. Pointed florets curled and 
shightlyitwisted: High full Cem terre. sees eee as oe eee ee 50c 
ANDREA ERICSON, I. D., (F. & M. 1931), 914x4-4’. 14” strong 
straight stems. Perfectly facing above the foliage. White 
witha creamy till scenter. .1-cn ve eee 25¢ 
ARELDA LLOYD, I. D., (Smith 1936), 9x5-5’. stiff straight 
stems. Blooms skyward and facing. Clear yellow, with a 
slight rosy, SUfUSION jie. scies-toepeetecoto st eee cad eee 25 
FINE DEP™:NDABLE STOCK 
BURBANK, CAL., MARCH 1, 1947—‘“This igs just a little 
note of appreciation for the fine stock you sent me. If it 
would not sound too artificial, 1 would say that you sent me the 
finest stock I have ever seen. You are certainly an honest 
grower of fine, dependable stock.’—J. V. P. 
MORE THAN PLEASED 
AFTON, TENN., JAN. 20, 1947—I had some beautiful Dah- 
lias last year, I have always been more than pleased with the 
bulbs I receive from you. The pleasure I received from 2 bulbs 
more than paid me for the price I had paid for all that T or- 
dered.” —Mrsg, R. S, 
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