The Dahlia is the Queen of Autumn Flowers. 
SELMA K (Kraemer-Parrella) — 
A small, full petaled cactus. 
Color phlox purple with a white 
base. Formation and color are 
different and hard to describe 
but it is a colorful and beauti- 
ful little flower that deserves a 
place in your garden. Plants 
grow about 4% feet. Size 4% x 
3. Petals are notched and rolled 
to tips. This little gem keeps 
exceptionally well when cut. 
Roots $5.00 Net Plants $2.50 Net 
SELMA K 
MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
IDA S (Slocum-Parrella) Miniature—Color wine red. Size 242” x 27. Inclined 
ball shaped with lacinated petals. Stems are good and hold flowers facing 
on top. A strong grower with healthy foliage that blooms profusely. 
Flowers keep well when cut. Bush grows about 3 or 4 feet. This miniature 
was awarded the American Dahlia Society seedling award at the 1953 
New York Show and first in its class on the show table, scoring 85.4. 
Roots $5.00 Net Plants $2.50 Net 
CARNIVAL (Hulin-Parrella)—A very attractive B size formal of cream 
speckled dahlia purple. Won several blues around the country the past 
season. Each Net $3.50 
TACITA (Hulin-Parrella)—Here is a clear rose pink informal miniature of 
four inches. Fine keeper and steady bloomer from early till late. Stems 
are perfect. Each Net $3.00 
TRINKET (Hulin-Parrella)—A small garnet red informal of 3 inches. Scored 
85 at Ohio Trial Gardens. Extra early and a flower that attracts all who 
see it. Each Net $2.50 
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