Gas and Decorative Dahlias 
Including some of the best European introductions. 
The American Dahlia Scciety has adopted a classification of all Dahlias 
according to the formation of the flowers, and after each name we give 
a key showing the class to which the variety belongs. Thus: F.D.—Formal 
Decorative; 1.D.—Informal Decorative; C.—Cactus; $.C.—Semi-Cactus; 
St.C.—Straight Cactus, 
Adolf Mayer. (F.D.) Each 80c 
A black-red, about the darkest of all Dahlias. Bush is of gocd height 
and sturdy. Stems in proportion and. flowers held perfectly. Keeps 
well when cut. A Dahlia which should be in every planting. 
Amelia Earhart. (S.C.) Each 80c 
Apricot-buff, with salmon tints, shading to soft yellow at bases of 
petals; exceptionally large biooms on good stems. 
All American. (5.C.) Each $1.00 
Semi-Cactus type. The color is a mulberry-rose, suffused with salmon; 
florets are waxy yellow at the base and are somewhat twisted. Immense 
blooms on straight stems. This is a very rugged variety and a great 
prize winner. 
Ann Benedict. (J.D.) Each 80c 
This variety is the most satisfactory dark red we have grown. The color 
is a deep rich garnet with black shadings. Certified at Storrs with high 
score of 86.6. 
Aristos. (S.C.) Each 85c 
Grows 4 feet tall and produces enormous flowers on stiff stems; color 
velvety violet-red, tipped white. Beautiful exhibition variety. Certifi- 
cate Netherlands Dahlia Society, 1945. 
Bataan. (5.C.) Each 90c 
An attractive spectrum-red with lighter reverse. Wavy petals show 
faint gold tips. Very attractive and fine for cutting. 
California Idol. (1.D.) Each 80c 
A clear, bright self-colored yellow that ranks in size with the largest. 
It may be grown to measure 14 inches or more across, with a corre- 
sponding depth, and yet is an extremely refined flower in every sense. 
This variety has proved to be all that was anticipated when grown in 
the open field. 
Carnival. (F.D.) Each 85c 
A splendid formal flower of velvety purple, each petal evenly tipped 
white. Mcst effective and colorful. Good strong grower, fine stems, 
good for cutting. An A-1 variety in every respect. 
Clara Carder. (1.D.) Each 80c 
Clear Cyclamen-pink with a flush of yellow at the base. The largest 
pink. 
Classic. (1.D.) Each 60¢ 
This Dahlia, although classed as an Informal is inclined to be Formal at 
times. Blooms are uniform, large and artistic on long, strong, erect 
stems. Flesh-pink with lighter shadings. 
Countess of Lonsdale. (C.) Each 60c 
This favorite from England has always been one of the most popular 
for cut flower and decorative purposes. Most abundant blooms. Charm- 
ing old rose tint. 
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Dahliadel Gold (F.D.) {121] 
Deuil du Roi Albert. (F.D.) Each 85¢ 
This purple and white is the most floriferous and attractive of bicolors. 
Grand cutter and makes a fine show in the garden. A-1 European 
introduction. 
Dr. Carl G. Dahl. (1.D.) Each 80c 
Soft apricot-buff with old rose on reverse of petals. Center deepens to 
old rose. 
Enchantress. (C.) Each 85c 
Attractively formed, bronzy orange fiowers exquisitely edged bright 
rose. 
Forest Fire. (1.D.) Each 85c 
One of the most spectacular Dahlias introduced in years. Flowers of an 
unusually artistic form, lemon-yellow at base of petals, heavily tipped 
rich scarlet and enhanced with yellow petaloids. Bush is sturdy and 
strong, with leathery, insect-resistant foliage. 
Golden Standard. (C.) Each 80c 
A warm buff shaded amber and gold. Very pleasing in form with full 
centers and evenly arranged petals. Stem holds flower facing at right 
angles, which shows up well in the garden. 
Graf Zeppelin. (F.D.) Each 75¢ 
Large, pure white flowers on fine long stems reaching 3 feet or more. 
Harvest Moon. (F.D.) Each 75c 
A superb Giant Dahlia with massive flowers borne on fine strong stems. 
The plants are covered with a host of shining clear yellow flowers 
shading deeper in the center. It is nct necessary to disbud this variety 
in order to grow perfect big blooms. One of the best. 
Haslerova. (1.D.) Each 80c 
Delicate lilac, almost white, broad petals flecked with French purple. 
A lovely and distinct color. Robust grower. 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder. (1.D.) Each 80c 
Deep rosy magenta, blending to true purple. Large, broad-petaled 
blooms, full centers, and of great depth. Winner of American Home 
Achievement Medal in New York. 
Ida Perkins. (F.D.) Each 75c 
Showy, large, fully double blooms of a magnificent pure white. 
Jane Cowl. (1.D.) Each 60c 
A strikingly beautiful Dahlia presenting a blend of bronze, buff, and 
brilliant gold. 
Jersey’s Beacon. (F.D.) Each 60c 
Of enormous size and carried on elegant long and strong stems. Chinese 
scariet with a lighter reverse. 
Jersey’s Beauty. (F.D.) Each 60c 
There are many who consider this the very finest Dahlia ever intro- 
duced. The flowers are large and well formed. They are borne on 
elegant, long stems carried on stately, vigorous plants. The color is a 
lovely pink with a shading of chamois. It should be in every garden. 
Countess of Lonsdale (C.) 
