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SUPREME COMMAND I. D. to F. D. (Boram) Parrella—Color Spectrum Red 
all through the flower. One tone. -The immense size dahlia which received 
a silver medal at the A.D.S. Show of 1943, is not only very large in size 
but it is also beautiful in a new shade of red. Size 11 inches by 7 inches 
or better. Plant is a vigorous grower with fine branching habit. Flowers 
are held facing and on top on cane-like stems. Insect resisting foliage. 
Height of plant 5 to 6 feet. Root $2.50 Plant $1.25 
SYLVIA TODD I. D. (Kelly-Parrella)—The color of this marvelous dahlia is 
Rose Pink with deeper shading of Liseran Purple. Blooms average 10 to 11 
inches or better without forcing with great depth. Flowers are held facing 
on strong stiff stems. Foliage light green but resistant to insects. Plant 
is an open grower with good branching habit. The beauty of this dahlia 
is hard to describe, but must be seen in bloom to be appreciated. Height 
of plant, 4 ft. An Honor Roll Dahlia. Root $3.50 Plant $1.75 
THE CARDINAL (Baker-Ruschmohr)—Cardinal red semi-cactus. Blooms 10-12 
inches, facing, on long canelike stems. Bush 6 feet, with clean and 
leatherlike foliage. Winner of The American Home Achievement Medal in 
Midwest Show in Milwaukee. Also Central States Show in Chicago, 
Southern Conference Show, in Chattanooga and Tri-City Show in Moline, 
Ill. Winner of gold medal in Madison, Wisc., as best seedling. Winner as 
best 3 blooms in Southern Conference Show in Chattanooga. Winner of 
Derrill Hart Memorial Medal. Root $3.00 Plant $1.50 
THE REAL GLORY F. D.—Pure white. Very large. Roots $2.00 Plants $1.00 
THE VOLUNTEER ( Whittaker - Ruschmohr ) — -Informal Decorative. Peony 
purple, edges lighter purple. Diameter 12 inches, depth 7 to 8 inches. It 
keeps its color very well in the sun, which is confirmed by the fact that it 
won 2 American Home Achievement Medals in 2 Southern Shows in 1949 
(Atlanta and Chattanooga). It is an excellent grower, with insect resistant 
foliage. A good root maker and propagator. Winner of A.D.S. Seedling 
awards in Chattanooga and Birmingham in 1950. A four star dahlia, being 
on the 4 Honor Rolls of the country. Certificate of Merit in the A.D.S. Trial 
Garden at Long Island. Score 85.8. Also scored at A.D.S. Trial Grounds in 
New Brunswick, N. J. Score 85. Roots $7.50 Plants $3.75 
TOWER’S EMPIRE I. D. (Tower-Parrella)—Immense blossoms of a clear gold 
with a deep amber shading at the center, on the best of stems. Blossoms 
can be grown to a very large diameter. Roots $1.00 
TOWN TOPIC F. D. (Hulin-Parrella)—Magenta Purple. The blooms will average 
nine inches grown normally, with ten to fifteen inches of clear stem above 
the first set of leaves. Root $1.50 
NOTE 
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for special delivery on plant orders. 
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Thank you, 
Parrella Dahlia Gardens 
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