CALIFORNIA IDOL. (Informal-Decorative) One of the 
largest of the new yellow Decoratives. The beautifully 
formed, clear yellow blooms, 12 inches in diameter, are 
unusually deep. Medium sized plant with the flowers pro- 
duced on extra strong stems. Very popular for exhibition. 
Extra selected tubers, $0.75 each. 
CHEROKEE BRAVE. (Informal-Decorative) Large flowers 
11 inches across and 6 inches deep, of rich oxblood-red. A 
good, strong grower and fine for exhibition. Extra selected 
tubers, $1.25 each. 
CORNELL. (Formal-Decorative) A beautiful bicolor Purple 
and White. Medium deep purple petals tipped white, ex- 
cellent for cutting, good grower with strong stems. Extra 
selected tubers, $1.25 each. 
DARCY SAINSBURY. (Formal-Decorative) This introduc- 
tion from Australia is indeed one of the most popular of 
all white Dahlias, winning prizes at all of the important 
shows throughout the country. Its pure white color and 
free flowering qualities make it an outstanding variety in 
the garden as well. Flowers are large, plants are very 
healthy. Extra selected tubers, $1.50 each. 
D-DAY. (Formal-Decorative) Pure bright clear pink of 
excellent substance. Very fine for cutting, lasts a long time, 
on the honor roll in 1945. Extra selected tubers, $1.25 each. 
EVENTIDE. (Informal-Decorative) A fine royal-purple, one 
of the finest of the recent introductions in this color. 
Flowers are large and each petal is notched adding much 
character to the flower. The petals also rolled back to the 
stem creating that “full-bloom” effect. Extra fine plant with 
good dark foliage, broad and spreading. Extra selected 
tubers, $1.25 each. 
GOLDEN ECLIPSE. (Formal-Decorative) Of clear golden 
yellow with salmon and flesh shadings at the center. Pro- 
ducing fine, sturdy plants with the flowers carried well 
above the foliage. This Dahlia has been observed by us 
for a number of years and we consider it one of the most 
reliable. It is a fine cut flower, as well as an exhibition 
variety with wonderful keeping qualities. See illustration, 
page 16. Extra selected tubers, $0.75 each. 
GOLDEN PRINCE. (Formal-Decorative) This is a seedling 
of the famous “Jane Cowl”. Rich gold blended peach, giv- 
ing an over all effect of beautiful golden bronze. An early 
flowering variety making a good strong plant. Extra se- 
lected tubers, $1.25 each. 
JANE COWL. (Informal-Decorative) This wonderful 
Dahlia has been a success wherever grown. In color it is 
a warm buff and old gold, blending to apricot and rose at 
the center. Of ideal growth with strong spikes holding the 
flower well above the foliage. One of the best. Extra selected 
tubers, $0.75 each. 
JERSEYS BEAUTY. (Formal-Decorative) Probably the most 
popular of all Dahlias. Of clearest pink, the large, deep 
flowers are of perfect form and carried on fine stems. Extra 
selected tubers, $0.75 each, $5.00 for 10. 
JERSEY‘'S WHITE BEAUTY. (Formal-Decorative) Medium 
size flower of purest white. Stem perfect, slender and of 
good substance, the petals having a waxy firmness. The 
best white cut-flower Dahlia. Extra selected tubers, $1.00 
each. 
LAVENDER LADY. (Formal-Decorative) A blossom of soft 
orchid coloring seldom appearing in the gay garb of the 
Dahlia family. For its beautifully charming color, for the 
very large blooms and for its very long wiry stems, this 
variety was the cynosure of all eyes at recent Exhibitions. 
One of the finest. See illustration, page 17. Extra selected 
tubers, $1.50 each. 
LEAH PEARL. (Ball) A very distinctive ball variety with a 
pastel blend of pink and cream, very beautiful. Tall, vigor- 
ous plants with the flowers held on strong stems. Extra 
selected tubers, $1.25 each. 
MADAME C. JUSSIANT. (Cactus) A recent French intro- 
duction. The soft violet flowers have incurved petals very 
nicely formed, and the coloring is most pleasing. Early 
flowering variety recommended for exhibition. Extra se- 
lected tubers, $1.25 each. 
MAFFIE. (Semi-Cactus) This variety has had many honors 
wherever exhibited. Intense carmine, blooms of tremen- 
dous size and fine quality. Strong grower with fine foliage. 
Occasionally shows golden tips to center petals. See illus- 
tration, page 16. Extra selected tubers, $1.75 each. 
MICHIGAN WHITE. (Semi-Cactus) One of the best of the 
white cut flower varieties, blooms have fine substance and 
keep well when cut. A profuse flowering variety. Extra 
selected tubers, $1.25 each. 
MISS SAN DIEGO. (Cactus) The nicely placed petals of 
this variety are deeply notched adding much character to 
the bloom. Tyrian pink shading to sulphur-yellow at the 
base of each petal. A great favorite. Extra selected tubers, 
$3.50 each. 
SNOW CREST. (Cactus) This pure white cactus with in- 
curved petals holds its flowers well above the plant. Many 
specimen blooms are produced during the season and it is 
ideal for exhibition purposes. Extra selected tubers, $1.75 
each. 
WHITE WONDER. (Informal-Decorative) Large, well- 
formed flowers of purest white with long, pointed, twisted 
and curled petals, giving the flower a fluffy appearance. 
Strong and vigorous grower with thick, disease and insect 
resisting foliage. Extra selected tubers, $1.00 each. 
WORLD EVENT. (Informal-Decorative) Tyrian rose. 
Blooms have very high centers and are produced on strong 
stems. Many flowers are produced during the season on 
strong plants, with good attractive foliage. Extra selected 
tubers, $1.75 each. 
YELLOW DELUXE. (Informal-Decorative) This is a new ex- 
quisite variety of Buttercup-yellow. The flowers are very 
large and the petals seem to wave and curl. Fine strong 
plant with healthy foliage, truly an exhibition variety. A 
“must” in every collection selected in the fields at flower- 
ing time. Extra selected tubers, $1.25 each. 
Special Collection of Large 
Flowered Dahlias 
Penseting of one extra selected tuber each of the 21 varieties 
isted. 
Regular Catalog Price 
Special Collection Price 

For Dahlia Color Index See Inside Back Cover 
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