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Outstanding Dahlia novelties 1953 
Beau Monde (S.C.), really a perfect variety of a strikingly effective orange 
colour, producing on long strong stems flowers of large size and excellent form. 
Ideal for cutting and show purposes. F.C.C. Haarlem 1953. $ 6.00 each 
Fortune (S.C.), a very remarkable large flowering exhibition variety, producing 
on strong stems perfectly placed flowers of excellent substance. Colour is of a 
very distinct pure pink. Excellent for all purposes. $ 3.00 each 
Giant Spider (C.), one of the best and most attractive of all red Dahlias yet in- 
troduced, the very large flowers are well placed on a strong stem. Glorious and 
effective in the garden. F.C.C. Haarlem 1952. $ 1.50 each 
Good Catch (S.C.), a very rich tone of deep yellow, outstanding in size and 
colour. A delightful variety of wonderful charm, unsurpassed in the simplicity 
of its beauty. F.C.C. Haarlem 1953. $ 6.00 each 
Grandezza (S.C.), a giant among the Dahlias and an ideal plant in every 
respect, the colour of the perfectly formed flowers is of a beautiful soft pink. 
Strong grower of excellent quality, suitable for all purposes. $ 1.50 each 
Hermione (S.C.), well built flower of great quality and finish, producing a 
large flower of a clear violet-pink with creamy centre; a variety that will be 
admired for its distinct and lovely colour. Outstanding in every way and a 
satisfactory garden plant. F.C.C. Haarlem 1953. $ 5.00 each 
Princess Royal (S.C.), a wonderful novelty which undoubtedly has a great 
future. Flowers are perfectly formed on a long strong stem, with a lovely soft 
rose-pink colour and somewhat lighter in centre, a top variety and a real gem 
for the garden. F.C.C. Haarlem 1953. $ 5.00 each 
Rheinland (D), a very superb novelty which is generally regarded as one of 
the choicest in the pale yellow varieties. A most charming flower of out- 
standing beauty and a garden plant of great distinction, splendid cutflower for 
decorative purposes. F.C.C. Haarlem 1953. $ 1.00 each 
Volta (S.C,), one of the aristocrats amongst the newer varieties, a superb Dahlia 
of an intense orange-red colour, glorious in form and poise, very effective gar- 
den plant, its growth being strong and vigorous. F.C.C. Haarlem 1953. 
$ 6.00 each 
Tosto (S.C.), a very free flowering carmine-red novelty with velvet sheen, a warm 
toned distinctive Dahlia of supreme quality, producing magnificent flowers 
borne on strong stems, ideal for cutting. F.C.C. Haarlem 1953. $ 1.00 each 
Cactus and Semi-Cactus Dahlias 
Standard varieties 
All varieties belonging to this section have their own characteristics; cactus- or 
chrysanthemum-like flowers, they are extremely useful for planting in the 
border and their most charming and elegant forms make them very popular as 
cutflower. 
CACTUS AND SEMI-CACTUS COLLECTIONS 
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Abbot, deep velvety red, a wonderful plant of good height and very free flow- 
ering. A Dahlia which gives much satisfaction in every position. Height about 
3 to 4 feet. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Almelo’s Glory, an enormous flower of a light pink, carried on a sturdy strong 
stem. An exceptional garden plant of strong habit and very attractive colour. 
Height 3 to 4 ft. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
