Greetings: To Our Dahlia Friends and Customers. 
We take great pleasure in handing you our 1953 catalog. The 
varieties listed have proven their ability to grow for us, by pro- 
Since 1920 we have 
Our motto: “Your Success Means 
Our Future.” We don’t try to see how many varieties we can grow, 
ducing strong growth and plenty of bloom. 
served the dahlia loving public. 
but try to grow the best. 
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required on all orders before shipping. 
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any merchant in our city, in regards to our honesty and integrity. 
While we exercise every care in filling of 
orders for roots and send out what we honestly think will grow, we 
do not guarantee any root that is shipped before March 15th. After 
that date all roots are guaranteed and will be replaced free of 
charge if they prove blind. Many of the failure with plants and 
roots are due to causes entirely beyond our vontrol, such as 
weather and soil conditions, bad planting, etc., and while we take 
the greatest care to send out only stock which will produce satis- 
factory results, we cannot be held responsible for failure. 
sprout. 
ROOTS: The size of the roots varies according to the variety. 
A large root does not always result in a large plant or flower. 
main thing is a strong, healthy root, showing a growing eye or 
Shipped prepaid when order amounts to $5.00 or over. This 
applies to retail orders only. Roots shipping season closes May 20th. 
We start shipping about April 10th and all roots will be shipped at 
that time unless instructed to ship sooner. 
The 
Orders under $5.00 
please add 50c extra for postage. 
A deposit 
COMMERCIAL GROWERS: We cater to a high class retail 
trade, but we will allow the usual discount to the trade on our 
own introductions and other varieties where our stock will permit, 
except where prices are marked NET. Shipping charges to be paid 
by the purchaser on all wholesale orders. 
NOTICE: Ohio customers only—for every dollar ($1.00) of your 
purchase please add three (3) cents Sales Tax. This is a consumer’s 
tax and must be paid by the consumer. 
MEMBER of the following Dahlia Societies: American Dahlia 
“FURPLEA 
OUR 1951 INTRODUCTIONS 
PURPLEX—Formal Decorative, size of bloom 
about 10 inches, color, is a velvety dianthus 
purple, something different in color in this size 
dahlia, good bush growth 5 ft., with insect re- 
sisting foliage and stems that are stiff and 
strong. Winner of The American Achievement 
Medal at the Dahlia Society of Ohio in Cleveland. 
On all Honor Rolls where it was tested, namely 
Eastern, Southern and Mid-West trial gardens. 
Roots $4.00 Net. 
REAL DAWN-—-Incurved Cactus, size of bloom 
about 7 inches, color is different, Rose red shad- 
ing to primrose vellow at the base of petals, a 
very good grower, early bloomer with wiry 
stems that hold the flower erect, a_ prolific 
bloomer with good foliage. Winner of the 
Ceramic Award at East Liverpool show in 1949 
for best (8) dahlia in the 2-year old seedling 
class. This dahlia was also featured in the At- 
lanta Journal Magazine in issue of Oct. 1st, in 
full color on front page. An Honor Roll dahlia; 
on Mr. Faust Southern and Mr. Dudley’s Eastern 
Honor Rolls. Roots $3.50 Net. 
OUR 1949 INTRODUCTION 
MARCELIN A—Inf. Dec. to S. C.—This dahlia 
is a very strong grower and is best to top at 3 
pair of leaves, color is a beautiful shade of lav- 
ender and the blooms are held above the foliage 
on the very best of stems. Grows about 6 ft. tall 
with the best of foliage. Size of bloom average 
12 by 10 inches. On Hastern and Western Honor 
Rolls. Roots $2.00. 
*BROEDER JUSTINUS—(S. C.) This dahlia 
was awarded the Silver Challenge Cup in Holland 
for tt best foreign introduction. This dahlia 
he attention of all with its orange colored 
nging to light yellow in the center. 
lis season to stand the hottest sunshine. 
ne grower. Stems hold the bloom as near 
pert s any dahlia. Roots $1.00. 
HL6C0n en 
MISS SAN DIEGO 16 (Comstock) (1946) A dis- 
1etive cactus of artistic formation. 
Cyrian pink with thread-like markings 
ih pink on the. strontian yellow center 
> deeply lacinated at tips. Size 715 
a I \chievement Medal at Inglewood. 
tte of Merit dahlia on all three Honor 
Roots $1.06. 
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LOIS WALCHER—F. D. (1939) 
Color purple—tipped white. The best true bi- 
color to date. Numerous medals and certificates 
to its credit. Good cut flower. We recommend 
this dahlia. Roots 75c. 
*LOCKENKOP E—Semi-Cactus 
Color apple blossom rose with deep yellow cen- 
ter. Strong stems hold the flowers well above the 
bush. Good keeper as cut flower. Roots $1.00, 
LAVENDER GEM—Str. Cactus and is a very 
pleasing shade of Amaranth rose, general effect 
lavender, stems good, foliage fair, size of bloom 
6 to 7in. Height of plant 4% ft. On the Eastern 
Henor Roll. Rocts only $5.00 Net. 
LAKESIDE BEAUTY—Formal Dec. (1946). A 
real dahlia for cut flower trade with a color of 
rose pink blending to cream center. Strong 
grower, best of stems and foliage extra good. 
Flower Grower Award and Mid-West 
Roots $1.00. 
Won the 
trophy in the past year. 
MICHIGAN ORCHID—Formal Dee. (1947). This 
dahlia is a very strong grower with its pure 
mauve or mallow rose bloom, holding full centers 
olr perfect’ stenis, Foutiage is dark sree and in- 
sect resisting. Medium to early bloomer. Grows 
about 5 ft. in height for us. Roots $1.00. 
MRS. E. J. CACTUS (Rocky River). The first 
year record of this bright pink cactus has justi- 
fied the pride. It is a strong grower, producing 
an abundance of flowers on rigid stems. Petals 
have exceptionally good substance giving the 
flower unusual keeping qualities, a character- 
istic that has endeared it to florists. Perfection 
of form has made it a fine exhibition variety, 
having won “best in show” at several shows. 
Roots 75c. 
JANE LAUSCHE §S. C. (Rocky River). A new 
color combination in a dahlia. Rosy mauve with 
about one-third of each petal tipped white. Just 
about all the superlatives in the dictionary have 
been used to describe it. Winner of several 
“largest bloom” and most perfect bloom awards 
in its first season. The plants are open, fast 
growers and produce blooms early, and in pro- 
fusion until] frost. A standout in the semi-cactus 
bi-color class. Size 10 x 6. Roots $1.00. 
ROSA- BI—Formal Dec. Blood Red, tipped 
white. Strong wiry stems, good grower, (B) 
flower. On all (3) Honor Rolls. Roots $2.50. 
MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
*JOKE—Min. In. Dec. This is one of the best 
bi-color miniatures that we had the pleasure to 
grow, always true to color, with the best of 
stems. The red and white color is very distine- 
tive and foliage excellent. Roots $1.00. 
LITTLE JIMMIE—For. Dec. This white min- 
lature is about as good a small dahlia that can 
be had. Eixtra strong grower with stems as stiff 
as a poker. Foliage very good. A sure winner 
in its class. Size of bloom always under 4 in. 
Roots $1.00. 
ALICE J.—Ball. A most beautiful ball dahlia 
that is difficult to beat in the ball class, color is 
a very clear pink, stems are strong and foliage 
is excellent. Always a winner in the ball class. 
Roots 75e. 
*BABY FONTENEAU, M.I.D., Pure rose, sweet 
little decorative cut flower. Free blooming var- 
iety which can be well recommended. 3% feet 
tall. Certificate A.D.S. Trial Grounds. Roots 75e, 
*LITTLE DIAMOND—S.C. (1939) Pink with 
yellow center. One of the best. Roots 75e. 
Society, Ohio Dahlia Society, East Liverpool Dahlia Society and 
Wellsvitle-Glad-Dahtia-Club. 
“THE TIMES-LEADER™ 
OUR 1950 INTRODUCTION 
TIMES-LEADER — Str. 
Winner of (2) Achievement Medals. Good bush 
growth (B) flower. The best red to our knowl- 
edge, needs no pampering. Roots $2.50. 
Cactus — Cherry Red 
CASPER LUDWIG’S MEMORY—(Holland) a 
very rich color of dark velvety red. <A good 
strong and open grower with flower on strong 
stiff stems, large and beautiful flowers. Semi- 
Cactus. Winner of the Challenge Cup in Holland 
1949. Roots $1.50. 
AMBASSADOR VAN KLEFFENS — (Holland) 
An excellent medium sized cut flower with great 
merits. A very strong and open grower and can 
be cut with stems 4 ft. long, a profuse bloomer, 
color is a bright orange, with perfect formal 
decorative form. This dahlia is really different 
in color. Roots $1.00. 
ALLEGRESSE. (France) Str. Cactus. Blooms 
average about 10 inches and a color that is a 
very pleasing shade of canary yellow, an extra 
strong grower and with the best of stems, which 
can be cut 4 ft. if so desired. A real good cut 
flower and keeps well. Roots $1.00. 
THE CARDINAL—1949—Cardinal Red, semi- 
cactus. Blooms 10 to 12 inches, facing, on long 
canelike stems. Bush 6 ft. with clean and leather 
like foliage. Winner of The American Home 
Achievement Medal at Mid-West show in Mil- 
waukee, Central States show at Chicago, Sou- 
thern Conference Show at Chattanooga and Tri- 
City show in Moline, Il. Listed on all (3) Honor 
Rolls. Winner of Derrill Hart Memorial Award. 
Roots $1.50. 
MENTONE — (Australia) — (A) Semi-Cactus 
Color of this dahlia is amber yellow blending to 
primrose yellow center, suffused and lined car- 
mine rose, full centers, bush growth strong; 
stems stiff and a real show dahlia. Centers al- 
ways full. Roots $1.50. 
*PRIDE OF HOLLAND—Str. Cactus (A)—The 
huge flowers are perfectly shaped and have ex- 
cellent stems. The color is striking pure pink, 
foliage is very good, growth about 5 ft. One of 
the best Holland dahlias that we have been able 
to grow. A good cut flower as well as show 
dahlia. Roots $1.00. 
