The Dahlia is the Queen of Autumn. 
OTILIE ZOUREK 
OTILIE ZOUREK (Zourek-Parrella) I. D—This is a good white that received a 
certificate at Storrs back in 748. Size 9” to 10” by 5” to 6” deep. A strong 
bush with good vigorous growing habits. 
Root $4.00 Plant $2.00 
OAKLEIGH CHAMPION—An artistically formed incurved cactus of soft orange 
buff suffused light tyrian pink. Certificate at trial grounds and on 3 Honor 
Rolls. Blooms 8” to 9”. Root $1.50 
PATRICIA SPOLLEN (Johnson)—This incurved cactus won nine Achievement 
Medals. Size 9” x 5”. Color of a lively apricot suffused with red shades. 
giving general tone of orange. Root $7.50 Plant $3.75 
Leiden, Holland Apri] 25, 1952 
Dear Mr. Parrella: 
We have received your parcel with Dahlias and wish to say that the roots have arrived in very 
good condition. 
When sending our Dahlias, we never wanted you to feel any obligations; it just was an 
expression of our friendly feelings to you. 
Honestly. we may say, that your Dahlias (varieties, as well as the roots) are very much 
appreciated. Clumps we receive from other growers, mostly are in a condition, that it’s a pretty 
hard job to grow a good plant from each root. Yours, in contrary, always look healthy and fleshy. 
Accept our sincere thanks and our best wishes for a very successful season to come. 
Sincerely, (Ay fAc 
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