SOUTHERN THOROBRED A-SC-L (Dozier) This is one of the very largest, and it is 
a very good bloomer too. The blooms are very deep and shaggy. Color is rose- 
lavender. This variety is a frequent winner in ‘‘largest bloom" classes. Plants are 
tall with dark, glossy foliage. Very outstanding. Size 1 1x7. 
Root $3.00, Pot Root $2.25, Plant $1.50 
STALIN B-IC-R (Zazo) A bright, velvety, non-fading red. Blooms eight to nine inches 
on excellent stems. Keeps very well as a cut flower; having exceptional substance. 
We believe this will endure after many of the other 1943 introductions are for- 
gotten. The plants are strong growers. Size 7x4. 
Root $1.00, Pot Root .75, Plant .50 
STELLAETTE A-IR-R (Delbrugge) A tall, rugged plant, producing velvety, deep red 
flowers of large size. Cane-like stems carry the blooms erect at all times. Size 9!/px4. 
Root $3.00, Pot Root $2.25, Plant $1.50 
STEPHEN FOSTER A-IC-Or (Salem) This is one for the large cactus classes. Flowers 
are consistently ten to twelve inches in diameter. Plants are tall and very hardy; 
growing well under all conditions. Because of its all-around good habits and 
uniformly high quality, it is one of the few ''first year'’ dahlias that we have 
recommended. The color of the flower is orange-buff, lightly suffused with 
Tyrian rose on both the face and back of petals. Size 10x5. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
STEPHEN H. A-SC-BI. Blend of empire yellow with grenadine pink. Petals are deeply 
serrated and lightly crinkied. Size 8x4. 
Root $7.50, Plant $2.50 
STRAIGHT'S WHITE A-ID-W (Ruschmohr) A large, well-formed flower of pure, glistening 
white. The long narrow petals roll and twist in a most artistic manner. Bushes are 
exceptionally vigorous for a variety of this color. Size 9!/ox5. 
Root $1.50, Plant .75 
*ST. THERESE B-StC-Bl Dainty in formation and coloring. The tightly rolled petals 
give the flower an ‘‘airy'’ appearance and the delicate coloring of light lilac pink 
with white centers adds up to real beauty in the pastel shades. Size 6x3. 
Root $2.00, Plant $1.00 
SUNBURST A-ID-Y (Smith) A massive flower of deep golden yellow. A really worth- 
while addition to our list. Plants are strong growers. Stems are strong. Flowers are 
carried well above the foliage. Size 10x7. 
Root $5.00, Plant $2.00 
SUNSET SPECIAL A-SC or ID-Or (Dozier) Large, flame-orange blooms with yellow 
reverse showing on the face of the flowers as petals twist. Blooms have good depth 
and substance, keeping well on the plant and after cutting. Size 9x4. 
Root $2.00, Plant $1.00 
SUPREME COMMAND A-FD or ID-R (Boram-Parrella) Bright scarlet-red with a bronze 
sheen. Good grower with heavy foliage. Size 9x6. 
Root $3.00, Plant $1.50 
*SYDNEY A-1ID-BI. This is one of the finest New Zealand dahlias which has come to our 
notice. The color is a beautiful rose-pink with a tinge of gold throughout and at 
the base of the petals. Blooms are large in diameter and the petals roll back to 
the stem forming a massive flower. Stems are excellent. Plants tall. Size 9x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
DAHLIA SEED 
Our dahlia seed is unsurpassed. 
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