
An iron bound Guarantee with every tuber. 

GREATER GLORY S. C. (Salem)—-Color deep rose pink, occasionally shading to 
sulphur yellow at the center. Strong healthy bush with fine foliage. Good 
stem and excellent bloom. Winner at the leading Shows. Root $1.50 
HILDA FIORETTI S. C. to I. D. 
(Fioretti-Parrella)—This is the 
lovely dahlia that was greatly 
admired by visitors at the A.D.S. 
Show in New York. (Remember 
the basket of large blooms, top 
center at our display at the 
A.D.S-?)“HildasFioretti, a first 
prize winner at the A.D.S. Show, 
and received a silver medal at 
the New York Florists’ Club, 
October 11, 1944. The coloring 
of this marvelous dahlia is so 
attractive and outstanding that 
you cannot forget it. Color, deep 
rose pink, blended deeper rose 
color with stripes and fine tips 
of apricot yellow. Size of 
blooms, 9 to 10 inches in di- 
ameter. The plant is a perfect 
grower with marvelous branch- 
ing habits. You could cut from 
10 to 20 blooms from each plant 
of size mentioned, with a 3% 
to 4-foot stem. Blooms are held 
facing on canelike stem.  Foli- 
age is insect resistant. Height 
of plant, 5 to 6 feet. 
Root $3.50 Plant $1.75 


HILDA FIORETTI 
HILLSIDE GOLD St. C.—Golden Yellow. Root $1.00 
H. R. S. I. D. (Seal)—Color, golden yellow throughout; no other shade or tint. 
Height, 5 feet. Roots 50c¢ 
HOOSIER MARVEL (Wolfe Dahlia Gardens)—-A giant yellow S.C. to LD. 
bloom 14 by 7 inches and can be grown larger. Color is quite lke Lord 
of Autumn. Flowers facing to 45 degree angle, good stem and center. 
Some petals lacinated which adds to its beauty. Plant 5% to 6 feet tall. 
Certificate at Wast Lansing and on Honor Roll. Root $3.50 Plant $1.75 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER I. D. (Hunt’s-Burnett Bros.)—Color, bright violet 
burgundy. Blooms upo to 15 inches. Stands erect on a fine stem. Height, 
5 feet. Roots $1.00 
IVORY PRINCESS S. C. (Hawkins-Ruschmohr)—A grand dahlia with a brand 
new color. A beautiful shade of ivory. Something that is very much needed 
in this color class. Blooms are very large and are held on stiff stems. This 
variety has received many awards in different shows. Height, 6 feet. 
Roots $3.00 Plant $1.50 
SPECIAL COLLECTION OFFERS 
No. I—SMALL GARDEN COLLECTION—6 roots, large or small type, what- 

ever you prefer, named end labeled. for only $2.00 
No. 2—BNGINNER’S COLLECTION—12 large roots, all different, named and 
labeled. for only $4.50 
No. 3—15 roots, all different. Some of the latest introductions, named and 
labeled. for only $10.00 
No. 4—EXTRA SPECIAL—6 roots, 1 each of 6 different varieties, all out- 
stand.ng 1947 introductions. Large s'ze. Value $37.50 or better for $25.00 
The above collections are our own selections, all named and labeled; not two 
alike; the bast only, and extra good value. 

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