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Victory Maid, a wonderful cardinal-red novelty of recent introduction with 
white tips on the end. The colour is pure and solid with no tendency whatever 
to fade. A grand exhibition variety of a very free flowering habit. Will be 
admired as a glorious garden plant. Height 4 to 5 ft. A.M. Haarlem 1953, 
F.C.C. Haarlem Aalsmeer 1952. 80 cts. each; $ 2.25 per 3 
White Favourite, a mid-size Dahlia of a delicate, pure white colour; an 
extremely beautiful novelty in this section, producing a lot of graceful flowers, 
borne on straight stems. A garden plant and cutflower of high quality. A.M. 
Haarlem 1951, F.C.C. Haarlem 1952. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Decorative Dahlias 
Standard varieties 
They are the more or less compactive formed group of Dahlias, producing flat 
flowerheads on strong stems, also very effective as borderplants on account of 
their strong habit and long lasting qualities. 
DECORATIVE COLLECTIONS 
5 roots, 1 each of 5 varieties, our selection. . . . .. . $2.25 
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Ambassador van Kleffens, light orange with orange-yellow in centre, of per- 
fect form and carriage, magnificent flower; possesses all the qualities of an 
ideal garden-plant. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Arc de Triumph, a delightful variety of a soft amber yellow colour with a 
particular charm, undoubtedly one of the finest and best in its class. A stately 
Dahlia of commanding poise, ideal shape and texture, rendering it most 
adaptable for garden or house decoration. Height 4 to 5 ft. 
60 cts. each; $ 1.50 per 3 
Ballego’s Glory, colour a very rich tone of brownish-red with bright yellow on 
the edge, glorious in colour and form carried on a tall and strong stem. A 
greatly attractive Dahlia in the garden. Height about 4 ft. 
50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Barbarossa, a wonderful warm scarlet-red, very large tall-growing variety, 
carrying large flowers, the colour is pure and solid, with no tendency what- 
ever to fade. A grand exhibition variety and a garden plant of singular grace. 
Height 5 ft. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
BRANDARIS, light scarlet-red, with beautiful creamy centre, a novelty 
of high standard and perfection. The great favourite of this year and 
awarded with the Challenge Cup 1950 as the best flower at the Show. 
60 cts. each; $ 1.50 per 3 
Father Justinus, a wonderful strong Dahlia, in many respects outstanding. 
Colour light orange-yellow and clear yellow on base. A large flower of great 
substance and perfectly placed on a strong stem, creating an effect of rich 
splendour. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Gerrie Hoek, a variety of great charm and very effective, the colour is deep pink 
and of an unusual beautiful tone. A noble Dahlia of great substance and very 
lasting qualities as cutflower. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Glory of Heemstede, a very delicate shade of light sulphur-yellow, a distinct 
coloured Dahlia of good size and bearing. A very nicely formed flower which is 
held on a sturdy stem, very free flowering and ideal cutflower. 
50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Golden Leader, this is a grand variety for the garden, where it will give a great 
amount of pleasure, bearing beautiful flowers of a vivid coppery-orange colour. 
A magnificent Dahlia, will be greatly admired as a cutflower. Height 4 ft. 
50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
