
When better dahlias are grown, I will grow them. 

ATOMIC YELLOW (Proctor-Ruschmohr)—The very much needed large semi- 
cactus yellow. Blooms 10-12 inches in diameter and 6-9 inches in depth. 
Long straight stems 10-14 inches. A naturally large flower requiring little 
fertilizer. Winner as the best semi-cactus Seedling in New York Show of 
A.D.S. Certificate of Merit at Fairmount, West Virginia. 
koots $7.50 Plant $3.75 
ADELE HENDERSON F. D. (Rindfleisch-Parrella)—Color, citron yellow with 
stromtian yellow at center with a light flush deep old rose. Very pleasing 
combination of colors, and form with petals rounding back to make large 
ball. 7% to 9 inches in diameter, from 5 to 6 inches in depth. Blooms 
from July until frost. Very prolific bloomer, a very long keeper after cut- 
ting. One of the best commercial type dahlias as well as exhibition since 
Jane Cowl. Height, 4% to 5 feet. Received a certificate at Storrs, 1941. 
Also an Honor Roll Dahlia. Root $2.00 
AGLOW (Dahliadel)—This beautiful Informal Decorative is warm Amber Yellow, 
heavily suffused Scarlet on the center area of each petal, and is enhanced 
with a golden sheen overall. A fine open grower, producing. deep, full 
blooms on long, erect stems without disbudding. Blooms easily average 
10 x 6 inches and the bush is about 6 ft. tall. One of the most appealing 
of all fall shades. Root $3.00 
ALFRED LUNT F. D. (Parrella)—Exhibition as well as commercial. Height 
of plant 6 feet. Size of bloom, 8 inches by 6 inches, or better. Color, currant 
red to scarlet. The petals of this remarkable dahlia when fully opened 
fall almost to the stem and the formation is almost like a ball dahlia. The 
flower is of very good substance and stands out with its brilliant color. 
Cane-like stem holding the flower facing and on top. Root $2.00 
ALL AMERICAN S. C. (Salem)—Mulberry rose, suffused salmon with wax 
yellow at base of petals. The blooms are of immense size and are held on 
best of stems. This is a true prize winner. Height, 6 feet. 
Roots $2.00 
AMERICAN PURITY (J. Nuneviller)—Glistening white. True semi-cactus type 
with absolutely straight stems which are in proportion to the size of the 
huge blossoms and clean foliage. Height, 5 fect. Root $1.00 
BALLEGO’S SURPRISE S. C. (Ballego)—One of the most beautiful whites. 
A Seedling of Frau O’Bracht which already has made a fine record. Height, 
4 feet. Roots $1.50 
BALTIMORE BELLE S. C.—The royal robe of Caesar could not compare with 
the beauty and lustre of the purple-red glow of this new and magnificent 
Dahlia. Roots $2.00 
BETSY L. I. D. (Lewis-Parrella)—Color, Tyrian pink and Tyrian rose with 
orange buff. Pointed petals. A beautiful and attractive Dahlia of medium 
size, 6 to 7 inches. On fine strong stems, flowers facing. Plenty blooms 
can be cut from a single plant all thru the season, insect resisting foliage 
and an easy grower. We highly recommend this Dahlia not only to the 
amateur grower, but also to the florist trade. Root $2.00 
BLUE RIVER (Salem) F. D.—The name is very appropriate for this dahlia. 
Color, deep lilac or bluish mauve. The nearest to blue dahlia we have seen. 
Good size bloom on fine stem. Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.00 
BULLS EYE (Tooker) F.D. Color Scarlet Red. Bloom average 12 inches, 
facing on cane like stems. Winner of Bronze in seedling class and blue 
ribbon in open to all classes. A fine dahlia in every respect, 
Root $7.50 Plant $3.50 
CALIFORNIA IDOL I. D. (Ballay)—Clear, bright, self-colored yellow. In size 
it ranks with the very largest, growing to 14 inches and yet is an extremely 
refined flower in every sense. Height, 4% feet. Roots 75c 
CARL DAHL I. D. (Scott)—Agraceful giant flower. Can easily be grown to 
12 inches or more. Color, apricot buff, reverse old rose, with a concentration 
of old rose at center. A free bloomer, with fine stem. Root $1.09 

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