GIANT DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
CULTURE; Plant tubers in any good garden soil 4 to 5 inches 
deep in a horizontal position with the eye or sprout upright. 
After planting do not allow the soil to dry out as dahlias require 
abundant moisture from the time growth begins. Stronger bushy 
specimens are produced by pinching the tops of the plants 
when they are about one foot high. Well rotted manure thor- 
oughly mixed with the soil provides a good fertilizer for dahlias. 
For best results plant in full sun except in warmest sections of 
the country where afternoon shade is advisable. 
SHIPMENT: Spring to June 15th. 
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FORMAL DECORATIVE (ED). Double flowers full to the center 
usually with flat petals and regular in arrangement. 
INFORMAL DECORATIVE (ID). Double flowers full to the 
center with twirled petals and ofter irregular in arrangement. 
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ADIRONDAK SUNSET (ID) Each .75 
Most beautiful blend of sunset colors. Deep 8 inch flowers of 
rust orange with gold reverse. Twisted petals give bicolor 
effect. 
ARISTOS (ID) Each 1.00 
Giant velvety red with violet sheen. Petals tipped white. Big 
robust plants and blooms on heavy cane like stems. A sensa- 
tional variety. 
AZURA (ID) Each .75 
Gigantic 12 inch blooms of clear lilac. Vigorous grower and 
one of the very best of this color. 
BALLEGOS GLORY (FD) Each .85 
Rich mahogany red each petal tipped golden yellow. Eight 
inch flowers and an excellent cut flower. 
BLUE RIVER (FD) Each .75 
Clear 10 inch lavender with an overall silver sheen and silver 
reverse. Bush is medium with fine stems. Blooms face from 
stems and are held well out of the bush. 
CENTURY OF PROGRESS (FD) Each .75 
Big velvety elks purple. 10 inch flowers on good stems and 
medium bushes. 
CLARA CARDER (ID) Each .75 
Immense 12 inch flowers of glowing cyclamen pink. An older 
variety but most worthwhile. 
CROYDON GLORY (ID) Each .75 
Lemon yellow giant and a grand performer. Perfect 12 inch 
flowers without disbudding. 
D’ARCY SAINSBURY (FD) Each .80 
The best of the white decoratives in its price class. Perfectly 
formed 10 inch flowers are borne upright on sturdy stems. 
DEEP VELVET (FD) Each 1.00 
If you grow dahlias and do not have this prize winner you 
are really missing something. The huge 10 inch flowers are 
deepest wine red shading to almost black centers. A stunning 
beauty and one of our favorites. Derrill Hart Award winner. 
Illustrated in color on page 54. 
EL RUBIO (ID) Each 1.00 
Giant shaggy blooms of intense ruby red on stout cane stems. 
A real show flower up to 12 inches diameter. 
FIVE STAR GENERAL (FD) Each 1.50 
Huge 12 inch flowers of exhibition quality. A blending of 
amaranth and tyrian pink and yellow edged petals. Strong 
consistent bloomer from early to late in the season. 
DIXIE WINEDOT (ID) Each 1.25 
This giant 10 inch dahlia is among the most popular today. 
The color is off white striped and splashed with burgundy 
red. Blooms are very striking and make fine exhibition speci- 
mens. Bush is medium to tall and very vigorous. 
FREDA GAYLORD (ID) Each 1.25 
One of the largest dahlias grown. Color is rich shrimp pink. 
Blooms are held erect on canelike stems from very massive 
bush. All characteristics are good. 
KELVIN (ID) Each 1.50 
For you who want the biggest of all pink dahlias. Blooms one 
foot in diameter under ordinary conditions, 14 inch flowers if 
disbudded. Lovely rose pink with golden suffusion throughout. 
The plant also is huge with leaves of platter size. A real winner 
in the giant class. 
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KING DAVID (FD) _Each 1.00 
The first of the purple varieties to bloom and continues until 
the end of the season. 10 inch flowers of rich petunia purple 
that does not fade. Perfect fully double flowers on strong stems. 
4% feet. 
LOIS WALCHER (FD) _Each .80 
Our most striking bicolor. The 8 inch flowers are rich pansy 
purple heavily tipped white. Unlike others in this class the 
color pattern is remarkably uniform and constant each year. 
Every collection should include this outstanding variety. See 
color illustration on opposite page. 
MME. LE BOUTILLIER (ID) Each .60 
An old favorite that still rates as one of the finest reds. Huge 
12 inch flowers on rather low plants. 
MRS. EDISON (ID) Each 1.00 
A striking dahlia of rich red with silver reverse. The 4 foot 
bush is simply covered with its large showy flowers. 
MAYOR OTIS (ID) Each .75 
Massive 12 inch flowers of shaggy formation and one of the 
very biggest varieties. Lustrous blend of coppery gold shaded 
apricot. Bushy plant and blooms keep well in spite of size. 
MICHAEL BLACK (ID) Each 1.00 
A giant deep purple decorative of outstanding quality. The 
bush and bloom are very healthy. Canelike stems hold the 
giant flowers well above the foliage. 
MONARCH OF THE EAST (ID) Each 1.00 
Giant old gold flowers of unusual formation facing upward 
and petals cascading down about the stem. The 12 inch flower 
is a dahlia show all by itself. 
NAGEL’S SUPERB (ID) Each 1.00 
Petals are light creamy yellow, recurved and_ twirled giving 
each flower the appearance of a huge chrysanthemum. Height 
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PINK GIANT (ID) Each .85 
Giant brilliant pink blooms that are choice for exhibition and 
floral work. Bush is medium with the flowers produced on fine 
stems for cutting. 
PRINCE OF PERSIA (FD) Each .85 
Striking 10 inch blooms of brightest scarlet. Bush is quite 
massive and for best results should be staked. 
REVEREND PUGH (FD) Each 1.00 
The very finest of the giant orange varieties. The color is 
exceptionally clear and _ bright. Many huge 10 inch flowers 
of perfect form are produced on strong stems. 
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. 
SHERWOOD PEACH Each 1.00 
Big 12 inch flowers of luscious golden peach. The strong 
stems hold the giant blooms up to best advantage. 
SILVER GLAMOR (ID) Each 1.50 
Glamorous indeed is this gigantic beauty of soft orchid purple 
with a silver edge on each petal. Flowers are full and deep up 
to one foot in diameter. Distinct from any other in our list. 
VICTORY (FD) Each .75 
Big glowing carmine rose with gold center. Always a favorite 
for sheer beauty and one of the best large varieties for cutting. 
41% feet. ; 
WANDA MEADE (ID) Each .85 
A brilliant bicolor that attracts all visitors. Petals are bright 
red with large white tips. Fine exhibition flower. Rather low 
bush not exceeding 3 feet in height. 
WINDLASSIE (ID) 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. 
WALTER MARX GARDENS e BORING, OREGON 
