The Marvelous Dahlia is Not Only a Man’s Flower—A Lady’s as Well. 
CAROLINE KERNOCHAN I. D. 
(Fioretti-Parrella) — This medi- 
um size dahlia which for the 
last three years has been a sen- 
sation at the A.D.S. N. Y. Shows 
and a constant winner of first, 
special and medal. For those 
who have seen this dahlia no 
introduction is necessary. But 
for those who have not seen it, 
let me say it is something en- . 
tirely different from what you 
have ever seen before. The blend 
of the color combination is en- 
tirely new and unusually exqui- 
site. No words can give an 
accurate description. Color — 
center pale Lemon Yellow. Outer 
petals blushed deep Rose Red. 
A fine growing plant with insect 
resisting foliage. Blooms are 
held facing on long cane-like 
stems. Size of blooms 7 inches. 
Height 4% ft. An Honor Roll 
dahlia. Root $2.50 
Plant $1.25 
CAROLINE KERNOCHAN 
CAROL LEE S. C. (Far West)—A large flower of 10 to 12 inches on nice 
long stems with its petals twisting and rolling together at the ends, with 
a high center giving it a beautiful formation. Color almost white with 
mallow pink along veins. Bush about 3% to 4 feet, with good foliage. 
On Col. Eddy’s Honor Roll. Root $2.00 
CHEROKEE BRAVE I. D. (Ricks-Dahliadel)—Color, ox-blood red that holds its 
color in the hottest sun. Blooms average 11 inches or better. Height of 
plant, 5% feet. Root $1.00 
CLARA CARDER I. D.—Certainly one of the best, and a great exhibition 
variety, of clear cyclamen pink; largest flowers on great stems. Roots 75e 
CROWNING GLORY I. C. (S. D. G.)—This dahlia upon opening appears some- 
what on the semi-cactus type, but as it develops the edges of the petals fall 
back and roll forming quills which gradually incurve. It is rose pink with 
a cream center and the most beautiful and artistic dahlia. Blooms are 12 
inches and over with good depth, on long straight stems. Height, 6 feet. 
Koot $2.00 
COMMANDO (F. D.)—Phlox purple. Very highly recommended. Strong grower 
and profuse bloomer. Flowers 10 to 11 inches. Root $1.00 
DAHLIAMUM I. D. (Chemar)—A very large, deep flower of cadium apricot 
with a golden sheen. Stems are strong, carrying the flower on top. 
Root $1.50 
D2DAY th. Dit x 4.) A Soft,.one tone pink: This is the: only dahlia. in this 
color except “Everybody’s Favorite.” A very excellent cut flower with long 
branches and long stems. Awarded a special prize for keeping qualities 
at New York Show in 1944. Root $1.00 
DEBUT, (Brown)—A vigorous Primrose Yellow F. D., 11 x 7 inches on 8 inch 
stems. Flower faces at attractive angle. Winner at Rochester, Cleveland, 
IK. Liverpool and Wellsville, Ohio, 1949. 
Roots $4.00 Plant $2.00 
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