

The more you do for the dahlia in the growing season, the more the dahlia 
will do for you in the blooming season. 

SUN GAY S. C. (Hamblyn- 
Parrella) — Color: Scarlet to 
Scarlet Red. General appearance 
Grenadine Red. With us this 
dahlia has been grand for the 
last two years. The formation 
and color combination of this 
flower is very pleasing to the 
eye. The plant is a vigorous 
grower with excellent branching 
habits. Foliage immune from in- 
sects. Blooms average 9 to 10 
inches and 4 to 5 inches in depth. 
Are held facing on best of stems. 
Height 5 ft. Sun Gay received 
certificate at Hast Lansing trial 
grounds with score of 85 E. in 
1944. An Honor Roll dahlia. 

Root $5.00 Plant $2.50 sis 
SUN GAY 
SUNRAYS I. D.—Orange suffused peach. Root $1.00 
SEPTEMBER I. D. (Rainbow)—Blend of deep chrome yellow and scarlet with 
colors separated in lines on face of blooms makes them interesting. Stems 
15 inches or longer, hold blooms on side. Bush 5 feet. 
Root $5.00 Plant $2.50 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM S. C.—Flowers are pure white with fine pointed 
petals, with a large, high tight center. Height, 4% feet. Roots 75c 
SUN-TAN S. C. (Chavpacua)—Bright salmon orange with a bronze sheen. 
Blooms 11” by 6” deep with high centers, narrow petals and fine form are 
easily produced. Dark glos:y foliage. Long straight stems on a vigorous 
pen ee ay ote Root $4.00 Plant $2.00 
SWEET LAVENDER I. D. (Parrella)—A very pleasing bi-color of phlox purple 
blended with rose lavender with white tips. Blooms average 7 to 8 inches 
and are held facing on the kest of stems. Good foliage and a fine growing 
plant. Please note, this is the No. 50 T seedling bi-color dahlia that was 
so greatly admired by visitors on our display at the A.D.S. Show, September 
21st and 22nd. And many of your friends made a notation of it. We are 
always sincere in our statement, we will say that 25% of the blooms will 
not come bi-color, but just a solid color. That is why we release it at a 
very reasonable price. Height of plant, 4 feet. Root $2.00 
SYLVIA TODD I. D. (Kelly-Parrella)—The color of this marvelous dahlia is 
Rose Pink with deeper shading of Liseran Purple. Blooms average 10 to 11 
inches or better without forcing with great depth. Flowers are held facing 
on strong stiff stems. Foliage light Green but resistant to insects. Plant 
is an open grower with good branching habit. The beauty of this dahlia 
is hard to describe, but must be seen in bloom to be appreciated. Height 
of plant, 4 ft. An Honor Roll Dahl-a. Root $5.00 Plant $2.50 
July 1st 
St. Louis, Mo. 
Friend Parrella: 
I spoke too soon; two days after I wrote you, the eventide stuck its head thru, so the vim, 
vigor and vitality of your tubers still goes. Therefore as a token of my honesty to ‘you for 
yovr prompt replacement of the tubers. I am enclosing my check for $1.50 which I think I 
rightfulsy owe you for the replacement. Thanx again. 
18, Who ME 


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