Cactus and Decorative Dahlias 
Including some of the best European introductions. 
The American Dahlia Society has adopted a classification of all Dahlias 
according to the formation of the flowers, and after each name we give 
a key showing the class to which the variety belongs. Thus: F.D.—Formal 
Decorative; |.D.—Informal Decorative; C.—Cactus; S.C.—Semi-Cactus; 
St.C.—Straight Cactus. 
Adolf Mayer. (F.D.) 
A black-red, about the darkest of all Dahlias. 
Each $1.00 
Bush is of good height 
and sturdy. Stems in proportion and flowers held perfectly. Keeps 
well when cut. A Dahlia which should be in every planting. 
All American. (5.C.) Each $1.00 
Semi-Cactus type. The color is a mulberry-rose, suffused with salmon; 
florets are waxy yellow at the base and are somewhat twisted. Immense 
blooms on straight stems. This is a very rugged variety and a great 
prize winner. 
Ann Benedict. (1.D.) Each 85c 
This variety is the most satisfactory dark red we have grown. The color 
is a deep rich garnet with black shadings. Certified at Storrs with high 
score of 86.6. 
Aristos. (5.C.) Each 90c 
Grows 4 feet tall and produces enormous flowers on stiff stems; color 
velvety violet-red, tipped white. Beautiful exhibition variety. Certifi- 
cate Netherlands Dahlia Society, 1945. 
Bataan. (S.C.) Each 85c 
An attractive spectrum-red with lighter reverse. Wavy petals show 
faint gold tips. Very attractive and fine for cutting. 
California Idol. (1.D.) Each $1.00 
A clear, bright self-colored yellow that ranks in size with the largest. 
It may be grown to measure 14 inches or more across, with a corre- 
sponding depth, and yet is an extremely refined flower in every sense. 
This variety has proved to be all that was anticipated when grown in 
the open field. 
Carnival (F.D.) Each 90c 
A splendid formal flower of velvety purple, each petal evenly tipped 
white. Most effective and colorful. Good strong grower, fine stems, 
good for cutting. An A-1 variety in every respect. 
Cinnamon Beauty. (1.D.) Each $1.25 
Marigold-orange with mauve on reverse. Good producer and a healthy 
grower. A rare combination of colors, very showy and an extra good 
bloomer- 
Clara Carder. (1.D.) Each 70c 
Shay Cyclamen-pink with a flush of yellow at the base. The largest 
pink. 
Clariam Kelton. (1.D.) Each 85c 
A free-blooming variety of bronzy red with a yellow reverse which 
shows on the face of the flower as the petals curl and twist. Glossy 
green foliage. Achievement Medal winner. 
Formal Decorative Dahlia 
. 1946. Certificate 1st Class, Brussels, Belgium, 1946. 
_ Mother Ballego. (S.C.) 
D-Day. (F.D.) ; f £ Each 70c 
A very pretty one-tone bright rose or rhodamine-pink. Has canelike 
stems, is prolific and fine for cut flowers. One of the best pinks. 
Deuil du Roi Albert. (F.D.) : Each 75c 
This purple and white is the most floriferous and attractive of bicolors. 
Grand cutter and makes a fine show in the garden. A-1 European 
introduction. 
Enchantress. (C.) Each 75c 
Attractively formed, bronzy orange flowers exquisitely edged bright 
rose. 
Essie Smith. (S.C.) Each 90c¢ 
A borderline between lavender and pink, although best described as an 
amaranth-pink. One of the best. Large flowers of unusually good sub- 
stance on strong stems. Won two Achievement Medals and a winner for 
the show table. 
Graf Zeppelin. (F.D.) Each 75c 
Large, pure white flowers on fine long stems reaching 3 feet or more. 
Harvest Moon. (F.D.) Each 75c 
A superb Giant Dahlia with massive flowers borne on fine strong stems. 
The plants are covered with a host of shining clear yellow flowers 
shading deeper in the center. It is not necessary to disbud this variety 
in order to grow perfect big blooms. One of the best. 
Haslerova. (1.D.) ; Each 85c 
Delicate lilac, almost white, broad petals flecked with French purple. 
A lovely and distinct color. Robust grower. 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder. (1.D.) Each 90c 
Deep rosy magenta, blending to true purple. Large, broad-petaled 
blooms, full centers, and of great depth. Winner of American Home 
Achievement Medal in New York. 
Incandescent. (1.D.) Each 85c 
Large rosy buff with deeper center. A superb bloom which makes a 
beautiful showing. 
Jane Cowl (1.D.) Each 65c 
A strikingly beautiful Dahlia presenting a blend of bronze, buff, and 
brilliant gold. 
Jersey’s Beauty. (F.D.) Each 65¢ 
There are many who consider this the very finest_Dahlia ever intro- 
duced. The flowers are large and well formed. They are borne on 
elegant, ‘long stems carried on stately, vigorous plants. The color is a 
lovely pink with a shading of chamois. It should be in every garden. 
King’s Glory. (1.D.) Each 90c 
Dark velvety red. Large and impressive. A remarkable color and the 
best of the nearly black Dahlias. 
Madame Elizabeth Sawyer. (S.C.) Each 90c 
Excellent blooms for cutting; lively rose, very pretty color. Free flow- 
ering variety giving beautiful color patches in the garden. Certificat 
de Merite, Paris, 1946. Certificate Trial Gardens, Haarlem, Holland, 
Height 4 ft. 
Maffie. (S.C.) Each $1.10 
A semi-Cactus Dahlia. Intense carmine of stupendous size. The 12- 
inch specimen of Maffie led the list and was unquestionably one of 
the most spectacular exhibition Dahlias shown. Bush growth is very 
rugged; 6 feet high and foliage exceptionally heavy. 
Marie (F.D.) Each 75¢c 
Clear pink formal decorative. Good pinks are scarce and this one com- 
bines vigor, profusion of bloom with a good clump of roots. An excep- 
1S tionally fine Dahlia. 
»:“Mary Taylor (S.C.) 
: ; Each $1.15 
A fine, deep, flesh-pink and gold Dahlia—an unusual combination. 
Blooms are 9 inches in diameter and 4 inches through, held on fine 
stems. A good keeper. Grows 6 feet high. On the Honor Roll. 
Milton J. Cross (I.D.) Each 75c 
Beautiful apricot-peach with a bright golden face. The flowers attain 
a size of 12 inches across by 8 inches in depth, and are held well above 
the foliage by long, strong stems. 
Miss Elsie Jane (S.C.) Each 75c 
This variety is continuing to win on the exhibition table, especially in 
the basket and arrangement classes, as it is just about the most artis- 
tically formed Dahlia we have ever seen. In color, too, it is unique, 
being shrimp-pink with cream shadings at center and tipped violet-rose, 
a fine and useful color combination. We heartily recommend it for 
sheer beauty. 
Each 90c 
A splendid warm and pure red, a beautiful and gracious flower held 
eréct. Strong stems; flowers 6 to 8 inches across and 1] to 2 inches 
deep. Compact, bushy plants, healthy and vigorous. Very free flower- 
ing, lasting long as a cut flower. Unquesti i- 
Bae onsite cote. nquestionably the best red semi 
Mrs. George Le Boutellier, (1.D.) Each 65¢ 
Rich velvety carmine blooms, giant in size and i i 
! outstanding in eve 
way. Healthy, vigorous grower and winner of many prizes. a 
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