EXQUISITE (actus DAHLIAS 
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. 
AMBER STAR (SC) Each 1.00 
Big warm amber blooms on stiff erect stems. Grand Sweep- 
stakes Winner 1953 Oregon State Fair. 
AMI BLIN (SC) Each 1.00 
The darkest variety in our list. Very deep chrysanthemum 
crimson shading to a near black center. 8 inch flowers of per- 
fect form. 
ANDRIES ORANGE (C) Each .75 
Dainty 4 inch flowers of clearest orange. Very good keeper 
and excellent for floral work. 
BALLAY ROUGE (IC) Each 1.00 
Large 10 inch flower of rich red. Rather tall with splendid 
long stems. Free and early blooming. 
CASPER LUDWIGS MEMORY (C) Each 1.00 
Rich blood red and generally regarded as one of the very best 
red Dahlias. A wonderful cut flower and a consistent prize 
winner. Exceptionally long stems. Bush is tall up to 6 feet. 
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 great- 
est 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. 
HYLAS (SC) Each 1.00 
Loveliest coral pink origination from Holland. Dainty 7 inch 
flowers that will delight those interested in flower arrange- 
ments. 
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 TAYLOR (C) Each .85 
Glowing blend of breathtaking beauty. 8 inch flowers of taffy 
yellow suffused phlox pink. Splendid garden variety. 
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. 
MUSTANG (C) Each .80 
Big 10 inch pink cactus from Australia. Blooms are borne well 
above the foliage on cane like stems. Strong grower. 
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NANCY ANN MITCHELL (IC) Each 1.00 
Fine red similar to Mother Ballego, but on taller plants and 
much longer stems. Excellent habits. 
NICKY K. (C) Each 1.00 
Dazzling scarlet cactus of spiky formation. Ideal cut flower 
and a fine keeper. 7 inch flowers on most attractive bush. 
ORFEO (SC) Each 1.50 
Glistening rhodamine purple of unusual intensity. A wonder- 
ful show Dahlia and winner of many awards. 
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 delightful cut 
flower material. 
RIESENWUNDER (SC) Each 1.00 
Fascinating and ideal for flower arrangements. The illustration 
gives a fair idea of its beauty. Most people fall in love with 
this one. Illustrated in color on page 54. 
REVERIE (IC) Each 1.50 
Beautiful blend near coral pink with yellow center. Of most 
distinctive form and incurved petals arranged like a pinwhecl. 
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. Illustrated in color on page 54. 
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. 
SUNKIST (SC) Each 1.00 
Another Dutch creation of great brilliance. Color is pure sun- 
kist orange and the long stiff stems make this a fine cut flower. 
Height about 4 feet. 
TAIYO (IC) Each .80 
Striking bicolor of deepest oxblood red with tips and some 
entire petals white. Very different. 8 inches. 
THE CARDINAL (SC) Each 2.00 
This gorgeous red giant displaces Top Flight as our favorite 
red dahlia. Blooms up to a foot in diameter are about perfect 
in every respect. Illustrated on page 54. 
YELLOW SPECIAL (C) Each .85 
Brilliant yellow (spike) cactus considered by many florists to 
be the finest dahlia cut flower. Ideal stems and keeping quali- 
ties. 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- 
Dreocr dG QDaklias 
tre of Superior Zualtty 
Reports from Bulb Dealers and amateurs 
alike from all parts of the United States 
invariably praise the quality of Oregon 
grown Dahlias. In every case the tubers we 
send will be Oregon grown which means 
the very finest quality that money can buy. 
In addition every dahlia is carefully in- 
spected just before shipping to make sure 
our customers receive sound plump tubers 
with good strong eyes. 
WALTER MARX GARDENS e BORING, OREGON 
