*FREDA GEORGE A-ID-Lt Bl A _ large 
Australian variety which attained in- 
stant popularity in this country. Artis- 
tically formed and delicately colored, 
and with all the characteristics of a 
good exhibition variety, its popularity 
is justified. The color is a soft, creamy 
pink, overlaid helio, darker toward the 
tips and shading to a deep cream at 
the base. Early and prolific. Size 9!/ox5. 
Plant $1.00 
FRIEDA GAYLORD A-ID-Lt BI (Ballay) A 
magnificent dahlia of remarkable size. 
The color is rosy pink lightly shaded 
gold. Sturdy plants produce the large 
blooms on nice strong stems which hold 
the flower well above the plant. Size 

FREDA GEORGE I 2x7, Plant $1.50 
GAYLORD BALLAY A-ID-W (Ballay) This is one ot the largest of the informal 
"whites.'' Blooms exceeding twelve inches in diameter are not uncommon. Long, 
strong stems carry the blooms well above the tall plants. Although not an early 
bloomer, it should be "topped" when small to encourage lateral development. 
Size 10x5. Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING A-SC-Au Bl or Var (Ward-Ruschmohr) A sport of Vir- 
ginia Rute with all the characteristics of that great variety. The general color 
effect is tan. Petals are striped and splashed violet. Tall grower and good 
bloomer. Size I1xé. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
*SERRIE HOEK B-FD-Pk This is a ‘'darling’ of the flower arrangers and a superior 
cut flower variety. The clear pink, waterlily-type flowers are borne in profusion 
on excellent stems. Size 5x2. 
Root $1.50, Plant .75 
GLAMOUR A-ID-Pr (Salem) A notable addition to the really large dahlias. Everything 
about the flower suggests size and vigor. It is a variety which anyone seems to 
be able to grow well under almost all conditions. The very large flowers are an 
unusual shade of light purple with each petal edged amaranth pink. The petals 
roll well back giving the flower extreme depth. A consistent winner at the best 
shows in both specimen bloom and "largest bloom in the show’ classes. Size |2x7. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
GOLDEN STANDARD A-C-Lt Bl (Downs) An old fvorite which is still one of the 
best. Fairly large blooms of an attractive light orange color. Stems and sub- 
stance are excellent. Size 9x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
Join Your Dahlia Society 
Dahlias societies are the backbone of dahlia interest and merit your active and 
financial support. Nearly every state, and many localities in these states, have societies 
working in the furtherance of general dahlia culture and the dissemination of in- 
formation regarding all phases of this culture. We will be glad to furnish such infor- 
mation as we may have in regard to the ones nearest you. 
_ The American Dahlia Society and The Central States Dahlia Society publish inter- 
esting and informative bulletins for their members. Write us for membership applica- 
tions. 
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