SELLWOOD GLORY (FD) Each 2.50 
An outstanding recent introduction and winner of many 
awards. Color is rich wine purple variegated white with tips 
of petals pure white. This 8 inch flower is quite different from 
any other and is already in heavy demand. Picture on page 57. 
SEPTEMBER (ID) Each 1.00 
Ruffly 10 inch blooms of rich tangerine with soft scarlet suf- 
fusion giving it a reddish autumn tone. Easy to grow. 
SHERWOOD PEACH Each 1.00 
Big 12 inch flowers of luscious golden peach. The strong 
stems hold the giant blooms up to best advantage. 
CACTUS 
For artistic beauty both in the garden and in flower arrangements 
this group excels all others. The small formal cactus (C) varie- 
ties are of spiky form and are ideal for cutting as most have long 
wiry stems. The semi-cactus (SC) and incurved cactus (IC) vary 
considerably in size and many of the recent introductions rival 
the big decoratives in this respect. 
ALL AMERICAN (C) Each 1.00 
Spiky 10 inch flowers of mulberry rose suffused salmon. Wax 
yellow at base of petals. Vigorous and profuse bloomer. A 
very delicate variety. 
ANDRIES ORANGE (C) Each .75 
Dainty 4 inch flowers of clearest orange. Very good keeper 
and excellent for floral work. 
BALLAY ROUGE (!C) Each 1.00 
Large 10 inch flower of rich red. Rather tall with splendid 
long stems. Free and early blooming. 
BERGER’S MASTERPIECE (/C) Each .85 
A magnificent variety that is most popular. 8 inch blend of 
salmon pink with a golden glow in center. 
CONSUL GEN. QUIST (C) Each 1.50 
Most beautiful ivory to cream blending to delicate shades of 
pink in the center. Very delicate pastel and a favorite of all 
who see it. Fine for cutting. 
CORONATION DAY (SC) Each 1.50 
10 inch blooms of rich butter yellow shading to soft caramel 
center. The warm blending of colors and elegant form plus 
most excellent plant habits combine to give us one of the 
greatest show dahlias in existence. 
FAITHFUL (SC) Each .85 
One of the largest and finest pure white cactus varieties. 
10 inch blooms above lush vigorous foliage. 
FIGARO (SC) Each .85 
Huge variegated type of golden yellow flecked and penciled 
red. 10 inch flower on medium bush. 
FRAU O’ BRACHT (C) Each .85 
10 inch sulphur yellow cactus on fine stems. Strong grower. 
GOLDEN JUPITER (IC) Each 1.50 
Refined 8 inch blooms of delicate formation. Color is prim- 
rose yellow heavily suffused Jasper red. Bush is medium and 
full with flowers held high on canelike stems. 
JANE LAUSCHE (SC) Each 1.00 
Giant 12 inch variety which has won highest awards for largest 
flower and best form. Color is rosy mauve shading to white 
on outer edge. 
JERSEY DAINTY (C) Each .75 
Dainty pure white cactus. An older variety that continues 
among the leaders in popularity. 8 inches. 
LOMBAERTS VIOLET (C) Each .85 
Glowing rich violet red, a color distinct from any other in our 
list. 4 inch flowers are produced in greatest profusion and 
make a grand show in the garden. 
MARY ELLEN FORHAN (C) Each 1.50 
Giant blooms of richest deep red that face with perfection from 
long wiry stems. Blooms, foliage and buch habit are superb. A 
fine flower for basket decorations. Very stately in habit. 
MARY TAYLOR (C) Each .85 
Glowing blend of breathtaking beauty. 8 inch flowers of 
taffy yellow suffused phlox pink. Splendid garden variety. 
MITHRA (C) Each 1.25 
Soft burnt orange shading to golden yellow in the center. Out- 
standing as a cutflower. Bush is medium to low and well 
branched. 
THE UNIVERSE (/D) Each .75 
Giant ragged blooms of richest oxblood red with a definite 
deep rose cast to the outer edges. Bush is medium. 
VIRGINIA RUTE (ID) Each 1.00 
Dazzling 10 inch blooms of rich blood red with shadings of 
black to the outer edges. Blooms turn semi-cactus late in the 
season. Bush is tall and massive. 
WINDLASSIE (1D) Each 1.25 
We believe this dahlia is just about the nearest thing to per- 
fection. Elegant 10 inch flowers of purest white, possessing 
unusually good substance and waxlike texture. Every flower 
is full with wide petals twirled and recurved sufficiently to 
produce an attractive appearance from any angle. An excel- 
lent cut flower and keeps as well as most of the small flower- 
ing types. Exceptionally fine foliage and a strong grower. 
DAHLIAS 
MISS GLORY (IC) Each .80 
Large 10 inch lemon yellow cactus. Rather tall bushes bear 
the flowers on stiff long stems. 
MOTHER ARSTON (C) Each 1.50 
Dainty 5 inch flower of spider like form. Color is soft apricot 
shading to orange in the center. This and Reverie will surely 
delight the flower arrangement devotee. 
MOTHER BALLEGO (C) Each 1.00 
The finest red cactus we have seen. Brilliant scarlet 8 inch 
flowers on low bush. One of the best varieties to come from 
Holland. 
MRS. E. J. (C) Each .85 
The delicate soft pink flowers and the lacy foliage are a 
florist’s delight. We would not be without it. 6 inch. 
MUSTANG (C) Each .80 
Big 10 inch pink cactus from Australia. Blooms are borne 
well above the foliage on cane like stems. Strong grower. 
Illustrated in color on page 60. 
NAGELS ORANGE (C) Each .85 
Clearest orange and the finest cactus of this color. Splendid 
cut flower. 
NANCY ANN MITCHELL (1IC) Each 1.00 
Fine red similar to Mother Ballego, but on taller plants and 
much longer stems. Excellent habits. 
OAKLEIGH CHAMPION (IC) Each 1.00 
Large 10 inch blooms of soft orange buff overlaid light Tyrian 
pink, attractively laciniated and of twisting petal formation. 
Five foot sturdy vigorous bush. 
PAUL PFITZER (C) Each .85 
Charming lilac shading to white in center. 8 inch flowers on 
unusually long stems and ideal for arrangements. 
PINK GEM (SC) Each .85 
A real pink and one of the sweetest little dahlias we have 
seen. The 4 inch flowers and the fern like foliage are delight- 
ful cut flower material. 
REVERIE (IC) Each 1.50 
Beautiful blend near coral pink with yellow center. Of most 
distinctive form and incurved petals arranged like a pin- 
wheel. 6 inch flower on good stems. 
ROSELYN STRAIGHT (SC) Each 1.00 
Huge blooms with a general appearance of deep apricot yellow 
shaded scarlet. Long strong stems support the giant blooms 
well. 
ST. THERESE (C) Each 1.00 
This fascinating spike cactus always attracts attention both in 
the garden and in bouquets. The 5 inch flowers are rose pink 
with light centers. Long stems ideal for cutting. Slow increaser. 
SKYROCKET (C) Each 1.25 
Blazing 10 inch flowers of clear vermilion red. A rather low 
grower producing a multitude of show quality blooms. A 
choice of all who see it in the garden. 
TAIYO (IC) Each .80 
Striking bicolor of deepest oxblood red with tips and some 
entire petals white. Very different. 8 inches. 
YELLOW SPECIAL (C) Each .85 
Brilliant yellow (spike) cactus considered by many florists 
to be the finest dahlia cut flower. Ideal stems and keeping 
qualities. Perfectly formed 5 inch blooms. 
YELLOW SPIRAL (IC) Each 1.00 
Beautiful deep yellow of intriguing form. The large 8 inch 
flowers are gracefully carried on long stiff stems. Outstand- 
ing. Picture on page 57. 
WE PAY SHIPPING CHARGES ON ALL PLANTS AND BULBS IN THIS CATALOG 55 
