
The dahlias of yesterday were marvelous, dahlias of today these have surpassed 
with the cooperation of the growers, the progress shall last. 


SUPREME COMMAND 
SUPREME COMMAND I. D. to F. D. (Boram) Parrella—Color Spectrum Red 
all through the flower. One tone. -The immense size dahlia which received 
a silver medal at the A.D.S. Show of 1943, is not only very large in size 
but it is also beautiful in a new shade of red. Size 11 inches by 7 inches 
or better. Plant is a vigurous grower with fine branching habit. Flowers 
are held facing and on top on cane-like stems. Insect resisting foliage. 
Height of plant 5 to 6 feet. If you are-looking for a large dahlia, this is it. 
Due to the severe storms just previous to the 1944 and 1945 A.D.S. Shows, 
we were unable to exhibit same. An Honor Roll dahlia. 
Root $3.56 Plant $1.75 
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 Dahlia. Root $3.50 Plant $1.75 
THE REAL GLORY F. D.—Pure white. Very large. Roots $2.00 Plants $1.00 



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