Hd Kennedy Kwality Exhibition Dahlias 
For many years we have specialized and listed the best of the new introductions of Dahlias for exhibition pur- 
poses as well as the best cut flower varieties. This year we are listing only those varieties which we consider most sat- 
isfactory from the point of view of robust growers, lasting qualities as a cut flower and for decorative purposes. 
All prices quoted are for strong tubers. Pot-grown plants, for delivery in May, can be supplied at one-half the 
price of the tuber. No plants of varieties where tubers are $2.00 or less in price. 
EXPLANATIONS OF ABBREVIATIONS USED ON DAHLIAS 
ST.C.—STRAIGHT CACTUS. Flowers double, petals curved and twisted with fluted points. 
S.C.—SEMI-CACTUS. Flowers double, petals shorter than Cactus type, but broad, flat, recurved and twisted. 
B.—BALL OR SHOW. Ball-shaped, full to center, petals more or less quilled. 
F.D.—FORMAL DECORATIVE. Double flowers, full to center. 
I.D.—INFORMAL DECORATIVE. Flowers fully double. Floral rays generally long, twisted and unusually irregular 
in arrangement. 
P.—PEONY-FLOWERED. Flowers semi-double with two or three rows of broad, fiat, loosely arranged petals sur- 
rounding an open center. The inner petals curved and twisted. 
Alicia Sehrafft. S.C. Exquisite pure deep pink in 
both color and form. The beautifully formed blooms 
have high centers and petals are slightly lacinated. Size 
9-10 by 5-6 in. deep. Blooms held facing on long 
strong stems. Each $4.00. 
Ann Tooker. I.D. Huge, pure white blooms on a 
healthy, vigorous plant. Does not burn. A winner at all 
shows, and should be in every exhibitor’s collection. 
Each $4.00. 
Arthur Godfrey. F.D. Immense, orient-red with or- 
ange and buff shadings. We believe Arthur Godfrey 
to be the largest in this type ever grown. Each $7.50. 
Atomic Yellow. S.C. Beautiful big blooms of bright 
yellow. Unusually long stems hold the flowers facing. 
Awarded best Semi-Cactus. A.D.S., and others too 
numerous to list. Each $4.00. 
Axford Triumph. I.D. An immense flower. Robust 
plants, good foliage, fine stems. The color effect is tan. 
Each $2.00. 
California Idol. I.D. Clear bright self-colored yel- 
low. Ranks with the very largest, and has correspond- 
ing depth, an extremely refined flower in every sense. 
Each $1.25. 
Clarian Royalty. S.C. Huge purple 12x9 inches, 
lighter reverse at center highlighting the blooms. Solid 
flower, good substance, cane-like stems. Many awards. 
Each $8.50. 
Croyden Masterpiece. F.D. Not only one of the 
largest but perfect in every respect. A 12 inch flower 
of great depth. Free flowering and stands up in rainy 
weather exceptionally well. Color salmon orange with 
coppery tan shading. Each $4.00. 
Clouded Star. F.D. Medium size, beautiful blending 
of yellow and purple. Free flowering, good stems and 
substance. Each $4.00. 
Dorothy Schmidt. S.C. A double prize winner at the 
A.D.S. Show in New York. Exquisite pure lilac with 
bluish tint blooms. Average 7 inches in diameter and 
four inches in depth. Almost perfect form. Height of 
plant 41% ft. Each $3.00. 
Director Carl G. Dahl. [.D. Although of tremen- 
dous size this Dahlia is very graceful. Apricot-buff 
shaded old rose on reverse of petals. A healthy, robust 
bush producing its blooms in profusion. Each $2.50. 
Edna D. C. Very large bright rose-red. 14 inch bloom. 
Has received Achievement Medals and listed on Honor 
Rolls. Each $4.00. 
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Five-Star General. F.D. Another giant introduction. 
Amaranth-pink blending to Tyrian pink with a center 
of maize-yellow. A beautiful combination. Long, stiff 
stems with 11- to 12-inch blooms. Each $2.50. 
Glamour. J.D. An unusual color in Dahlias, purple- 
veined violet. Tall, rugged grower; good, stiff stems. A 
winner. Each $2.00. 
Golden Jupiter. I.C. Primrose yellow heavily suffused 
Jasper red. Outstanding exhibition variety. Excellent 
grower. Each $3.00. 
Greater Glory. S.C. Tall, vigorous bush, healthy 
foliage. Color deep rose-pink shading to sulphur-yel- 
low at center. A consistent winner. Each $2.00. 
Graf Folke Bernadotte. S.C. Large flowering, pure 
glistening white. An excellent Dahlia in every respect. 
Each $2.50. 
Hilda Fioretti. S.C. to ID. Attractive deep rose 
pink, blended deeper rose with stripes and fine tips of 
apricot yellow. Blooms 9 to 10 in. in diameter. Per- 
fect grower with excellent branching habit. Flowers 
held facing on cane-like stems. Foliage insect resistant. 
Height of plant 5 to 6 ft. Each $2.50. 
H.M. Queen Elizabeth. [.D. Large flowers, broad 
petals, clear lemon yellow, curled tips showing white 
reverse. A gold medal winner. Each $1.50, doz. 
$15.00. 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder. I|.D. The attractive broad- 
petaled blooms are huge and have good, full centers 
and great depth. The flowers, of deep rosy magenta, 
blending into a true purple, are well proportioned, 
with large, dark green foliage. Each $1.50, doz. $15.00. 
Irene Rich. S.C. Rose blended apricot, with cadmium- 
orange. A new color in Dahlias. Artistic, beautiful 
Dahlia with lacerated petals. A Gold Medal Certificate 
Winner at A.D.S. Show, N. Y., 1949. Free and pro- 
fuse bloomer early and late. Blooms 12% by 7 inches. 
Foliage healthy, spreading, tall. Bush 5% feet. Each 
$5.00. 
Jack of Hearts. F.D. Bicolor, dianthus purple, edges 
of petals white blending fuschia purple. Size 8x5, 
height 5 ft. blooms held facing at 45 degree angle. 
Each $7.50. 
Jane Cowl. I.D. Massive flower, petals curled and 
twisted. A glistening bronzy buff and old gold blend- 
ing to a deeper shade toward the center, the reverse 
petals a pale flesh color, strong stem, insect resisting. 
Each $1.00, doz. $11.00. 
