

HILL DAHLIA NURSERIES 
189 Welch Avenue 


Season 1949 
I~ oar 
Battle Creek, Mich. 
THE TRUTH ABOUT DAHLIAS by Rooted Cutting Specialist 



Terra-Lite BRAND Vermiculite is the 
Amazing New Growing Medium 
Investigate other uses too! Terra-Lite plant aid is ex- 
cellent for bulb and tuber storage, starting flower and 
vegetable seeds, or lightening soil. Many growers use it in 
potting mixtures or greenhouse benches. Builds healthy 
lawns, ideal for mulching! 
Proved by tests at a leading university! Cuttings rooted 
in Terra-Lite brand vermiculite are ready for potting from 
three days to three weeks sooner, with bigger, stronger 
roots and no weeds! 
Ideal for storing bulbs, particularly dahlias ... and 
for vegetable winter storage. 

VERY IMPORTANT! All cuttings we grow this season 
will be grown in this medium, very light and all roots 
wil be intact. Prices on this medium—F.O.B. Battle Creek, 
Mich., write for special circular. 
One-half Bushel Bag ...... rer 85 
Two Bushel Bag $1.75 

AVIATRIX (1. D.) 9-11 inch blooms of golden color with the 
center and tips varied with tinges of reddish-violet. __... Roots 
ALL-AMERICAN (S. C.) Bloom 11x6, bush 6ft. Mulberry rose 
suffused salmon with wax yellow at base of petals. Very 
sturdy plant with heavy foliage. It won a large number of 
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ALICE MAY (1. D.) Bloom 12x8. This pure waxy white flower 
is rightly called a ‘’White Lord of Autumn.”’ This tremendous 
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AMELIA EARHART (S. C.) Bloom 12x6, bush 4 ft. This 
gorgeous dahlia was a consistent winner wherever shown. 
Color is apricot buff with salmon tints shading to soft yellow 
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BESS SMITH (|. D.) Bloom 10x6, bush 5 ft. Pure white. its 
petals are wavy. Stems 15 inches long, and very strong, 
holding flowers on side. It is an excellent keeper when cut. 
Considered by many the best white. -....-...... Rooted Cuttings 
CARL G. DAHL (1. D.) Color emberglow with golden sheen 
and a sweet brier reverse. Healthy bush; height about 52 
feet; insect resistant; blooms from early summer till frost; 
blooms 11 to 14 inches; a Dahlia to make you proud of your 
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CALIFORNIA IDOL (I. D.) The best yellow dahlia introduced 
in 1935. Huge blooms on the best of stems. Winner of many 
prizes during the past season and surely a winner again this 
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CAROLINA MAID (|. D.) Mr. J. W. Johnston describes this one 
as, outer petals deep rose with salmon suffusion; the center 
is lemon yellow with deep rose tipping. Very large blooms on 
good strong stems. Plants about five feet high. On the House 
Beautiful Honor Roll and winner of a Certificate of Merit 
scoring 86 at East Lansing, Mich. Very fine in 1946. ....Roots 
CHARLOTTE CALDWELL (Ball) Bright orange with shadings 
of terra cotta. It has wonderful foliage and vigorous growth. 
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CLASS (F. D.) One of the largest sulphur yellow formal decora- 
tive dahlias to date. Grown up to 15 inches, petals fall back 
toward stem when fully out. Strong, straight stems hold 
flowers. directly on) Tope busm ruggeda cs. es ee hae Roots .90 
COMMANDO (F. D., 1943) Golden Rule. A clear shade of 
lavender or true phlox purple and very bright. Large clean 
flowers from 10 to 14 inches and held on long stiff stems 
Charged ages pee ears ete Bein! Serre ee ee ee nae Roots .65 
COMMODORE (D) Very large canary yellow. One of the 
largest. A good grower worth much more than the price 
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DETROITER (F.D.) A grand dark red, nearly a maroon; early 
and constant bloomer. Flowers six to nine inches held on fine 
stiff stems. Fine for basket work or cutting. ---..-.-.--.------- Root .75 
DARCY SAINSBURY (F. D.) Bloom 10x5. A wonderful pure 
white, with excellent center, and the best of long stiff stems. 
One of the best to come from Australia. It stands very 
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DWIGHT W. MORROW (1. D.) Bloom 12x6, bush 51/2 ft. The 
gigantic red dahlia that was the sensation of the year in 
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FREDA GEORGE Bloom 10x5, bush 5 ft. Sulphury white tipped 
and suffused violet rose. Strong, erect stems hold flowers 
in good position. Bush growth strong and sturdy. Blooms are 
produced in large numbers and are uniform. A regular winner 
on the show table and generally satisfactory everywhere. 
A true blend of pastel shades, --.-..-......- Rooted Cuttings only 1.00 
FLASH (Cac.) Crimson red, tipped pure white. The petals are 
serrated and they curl and twist, further enhancing this 
beautiful Dahlia. We recommend it for the medium-sized 
bloom classes. The bush grown from 5 to 7 feet high, is 
an early and continuous bloomer and very prolific. Besides 
the blooms are wonderful keepers. We are large growers 
of this novelty dahlia. --...- oa Rooted Cuttings only 1.00 
