Informal Decorative Dahlias—Continued 
AUTUMN SUNSET—Large, lemon yellow shad- 
ing to spinal red. Each 60c. 
AZURA—Giant, lilac with bluish sheen. Each 65c. 
CALIFORNIA IDOL—Large canary yellow, one 
of the finest. Blooms 10”, facing out on cane like 
stems. Each %5c. 
CENTURY OF PROGRESS—Velvet purple blooms 
held facing on low bush. Early. 8” blooms. Some- 
times listed as Formal. Each 50c. 
CINNAMON BEAUTY—12” rich clear cinnamon, 
bush low growing, vigorous, produces large blooms, 
without disbudding. Eaeh $1.50. 
CLARIAM KELTON — 10”. Flame red blended 
with yellow and with yellow reverse. Introduced 
in 1945, it is still a consistent winner and every- 
one’s favorite. Each 7c. 
CORNELIA BRYCE PINCHOT — Huge, shaggy, 
with very wide petals that roll and curl from a 
high, deep colored center. Clear dark burgundy 
with silver sheen. 10” blooms. Each ‘7%5c. 
CROYDON’S GLORY—Giant lemon yellow. This 
12” Australian novelty is among the finest of all 
dahlias. Each 65c. 
DAD — Large, 
stems. Each 50c. 
DIXIE’S WINEDOT—Variegated white: Oe eran 
with wine; 10”. Winner of three American Home 
Achievement medals. 6’ bush. Each $1.25. 
EL RUBIO—Huge deep velvety red. Each $1.00. 
FREDA GAYLORD—12” giant show type. Soft 
rosy pink lightly shaded gold. One of the very 
largest dahlias grown. Each $1.40. 
HILLS SUPREME—Large, rose pink, fine cut 
flower. Each 50c. 
HOHENSONNE—Holland introduction, 8” golden 
yellow. Each $1.10. 
HUNTS VELVET WONDER — 10” deep Tyrian 
purple. A very handsome dahlia for exhibition or 
garden decoration. 5%’. Each %5c. 
JANE COWL—Giant bronze buff and old gold, 
blending deeper to a perfect center. 544’. Each 50c. 
JULIA MACK—Distinct, large, orange red with 
mahogany tints. Each 50c. 
KING GEORGE — Orange with cast of red to 
center and ycllow reverse. 10’ blooms on medium 
bush. Each 75e 
LORRAINE — Large_ yellow, 
Each 40c. 
MAYFAIR—10” deep red shaggy bicoms cn ex- 
cellent stem and bush. This variety turns semi- 
cactus late in the season. Each 50c. 
MAYOR OTIS —Large flowers with blended 
shades of shining bronze. Each 50c. 
MRS. ELLA WORTHERN—Large yellow flowers 
toned with pink and gold. Each 50c. 
NAGEL’S SUPERB—Very distinct primrose to 
lemon yellow with recurved petals. Each 50c. 
PALO ALTO—Large, straight tan; very showy. 
Each 50c. 
PINK GIANT—Bright tyrean pink. Huge flowers 
on excellent stems. 5%’ bush. Each 60c. 
PRINCE OF PERSIA—Large blooms of crimson 
red. Outstanding for show. Each “%5e. 
SAN FRANCISCO — Large, soft shrimp pink. 
Each 725c. 
SANTA CLAUS — 5” bicolor, flaming orange, 
white tip, very unusual. Each 60c. 
SHERWOOD’S PEACH—An outstanding creation 
of orange and apricot. Each 65c.. 
SYDNEY — 12”. rose pink :shaded salmon with 
slight gold shading at base of petals. One of the 
finest New Zealand dahlias. Petals roll back to 
stem, forming a massive flower. Tall, with excel- 
lent stems. Each 75c. 
THE UNIVERSE—Large dark red, enadea purple, 
Good stems. Each 50c. 
_ TOPFLIGHT—Laree. stately bright red. Each ‘5c. 
V. C. KLICKPERA—White, blushed orchid, much 
in demand for weddings. 8” blooms. Each 60c. 
WHITE ABUNDANCE—A free blooming, giant 
white. Ideal for cutting. Each 60c. 
brilliant red blooms on good 
shading to tan. 
Cactus Dahlias 
The true Cactus type flowers are fully double, 
petals long, narrow, often incurved or twisted, 
with sharp, divided or fluted points. 
BALLAY ROUGE—One of the very finest red 
cactus. Perfect 8” blooms on long, erect stems; 
bush 6’. Eaeh $1.25. 
BERGER’S MASTERPIECE—Large smoky laven- 
der pink on fine stems. Each $5dc. 
COMTESSE—Holland origination of soft pink, 
overlaid with slight tint of lavender, fine cut 
flower. 5’’ blooms. Each 65c. 
FAVORITA—8”, incurved, canary yellow, outer 
petals fold well back to the stem. Each 75e. 
GALA CALIFORNIA—Scarlet orange. 8” blooms. 
Each 65e. 
GEMMA CLARA—Lemon yellow, long stems, 
excellent cut flower. 6” blooms. Each 7%5e. 
GOV. HEIL—Incurved cactus of delicate orange 
rose, A free bloomer. 10” blooms. Each 60c. 
GREATER GLORY—Huge rose pink with white 
center. Outstanding. 5’ bush. Each 7%5e. 
JERSEY DAINTY—One of the best white heplaoans'< 
7” bloom, 5’ bush. Each 50c. 
MADAM JUISSANT—Bishop’s violet, of delicate 
composition and color. Excellent cut flower. 8” 
bloom, 4 bush. Each 65ce. 
MARY TAYLOR—8” taffy yellow suffused phlox 
pink. Open growth with ideal stems for cutting. 
Very striking in the garden. 5’ bush. Each 75c. 
MICHIGAN RADIANCE—Large; yellow over- 
laid with bronze. Each 65c. ' 
MISS SAN DIEGO—One of the finest in the 
cactus type.  Incurved petals, giant flowers. 
carried on strong, erect stems. Amaranth pink 
blending to yellow centers; laciniated petals. 
8” blooms, 5’ bush. Each $1.25. 
MRS. MINNIE RING—Outer petals apple blos- 
som pink, inner petals pale yellow, chrysanthemum 
shaped. 7’’ blooms. Each $1.25. 
MRS. L. BREGGAZZI—6”. Delicate pink shading 
to lighter center with incurved petals. Each %75c. 
MRS. E. J.—Pastel pink, white center. Blooms 
full and deep. Excellent cut flower. Each 1%5c. 
MUSTANG—Australian novelty, a leader in pink 
cactus. Heavy bloomer throughout season. Out- 
standing show type. 10” blooms. Each 75c. 
NAGEL’S ORANGE—Rich clear orange. Tall 
grower, perfect 6” blooms, early to frost. Each 50e. 
PYGMALION—Peach tan with orange red to 
center. Long wire-like stems. 6” blooms. Each %5e. 
ROUGE BOUQUET—Gorgeous pigeon blood red 
suffused with royal plum at tips and a tinge 
of orange at base of petals. 8’ blooms, bush 6’. 
Each 50c. 
SATAN—Vivid scarlet with orange yellow at 
petal base. One of the largest true cactus type. 
10” blooms, bush 5’. Each %5e. 
ST, THERESE—Exceptionally fine cut flower. 
Florist favorite, 5” blooms, pink to white. Each 85c. 
TAIYO—Medium sized flowers of maroon and 
white bicolor, good stems. Each 50c. 
THISTLEDOWN—8” white, excellent garden 
flower, short stem, vigorous low bush. Each 60c. 
YELLOW SPIRAL—8”, deep yellow with artis- 
tic twisted petals. Blooms held facing well above 
the rich foliage. Medium bush. Each ‘%5c. 
Miniature Dahlia Collection 
This type is very popular for cutting and garden 
decoration. We offer 6 named varieties labeled, 
each a different color; which at regular prices 
have a value of $2.25 or more, for $1.75 postpaid. 
This offer is strictly our own selection, 
MARCELLA GILL DAHLIA 
Several years ago we lost this fine dahlia, 
If anyone has this variety please writé us. 
