No flower garden is complete without dahlias, 
“SPECIAL AWARD” (Robens)—Tangerine color at center of bloom. Reverse of 
petals are tangerine, face of petals are gold. Semi-cactus when fully out. 
Has been grown 14 by 9 inches deep. Long stems, good foliage. Most 
‘flowers set at 45 degrees. Will grow large in most any soil. Very sensational 
exhibition Dahlia. American Home Achievement Medal Winner. On Mr. 
Faust, Mr. Dudley, Mr. Eddy’s Honor Rolls. Plant $7.50 
CLARIAM ROYALTY (Wolbert-Rocky River)—A large purple straight cactus 
which has been grown 12 by 9 inches. Lighter reverse shows at centers, high; 
lighting the blooms. A solid flower with very good substance, on canelike 
stems. It has practicaily nothing to beat in its class. Winner of seven American 
Home Achievement Medals at 1950 shows. On Flower Grower’s Honor Roll, 
Many seedling sweepstakes awards. Piant $5.00 Net 
TOKEN (Cottage Grove)—A new name in Dahlias. A delightful small cactus of 
clear rose-cerise on best of steias. Early and free with a color much needed. 
A jewel for arrangements keeping well four days. On Flower Grower Honor 
Roll. You will like this new novelty. 
Strong Roots, each $3.50 Plant $1.75 Net 
JUST A FEW OF OUR MANY TESTIMONIALS 
April 8, 1950 
Dear Mr. Parella: 
My dahlias were beautiful last year and again this year, they were the envy of all my 
friends. 
Sincerely, (Cn aak 
Detroit, Mich. June 14, 1950 
Around Decoration Day I planted some 30 roots I bought from you and all of these are 
now above the ground and seem to be exceptionally healthy and vigorous. In past years I have had 
better’ luck with your roots than any I have bought from other sellers. 
; Yours very truly, 
Ae Re 
Parella’s: 
Can you supply me with Jane Lausche plant-tuber? 
Plants came thru fine—am pleased. R.B; 
Bethlehem, Penna. 
Buenos Aires, Argentina 
August 21, 1950 
Dear Sir: 
‘ My friend T. Duran returned from the United States a few days ago and he has no words 
to expressi himself of the wonderful attention he received from you during his recent visit there. 
I myself also feel the urge to express to you my deepest appreciation for your kindness shown him 
on behalf of my request to see you. 
The Dahlia Bulbs which he brought with him have already been planted in pots and I hope 
to. have good luck with them. Once they are in bloom I will select the most appropriate ones 
so I can place another order with you. 
In. the meantime I beg you to put my name on your mailing list for your catalogues and 
price lists»so L can receive them regularly. 
_ I congratulate you on the prices you obtained on your recent exhibitions and again thanking 
you I remain, 
Yours very truly, 
aps 1885. Je. 
Box 235, Prince Albert, 
. Sask., Canada 
Dear Mr. Parrella: April 24, 1950 
' * | wish to acknowledge with thanks receiving the parcel of tubers. 
I was indeed surprised to find such a splendid collection and I feel that you have been very 
generous towards me in my desire- to grow the best dahlias in my community. 
- Thank you again, and.I hope ‘to report some success at the shows here. 
From a flower lover, G. G. W. 
Los Angeles, Calif. 
April 1, 1950 
Dear.Mr. Parrella: 
' Received the Dahlia Roots in fine shape. Many thanks for selecting such a, fine lot of roots 
for me. It is indeed a pleasure to do business with you. 
Viomailss 
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