; PURPLE HEART B-StC-Pr (Frank's) Well 
ee formed blooms of good substance on 
ideal _— stems. Rhodamine purple 
blushed lighter mallow purple: one of 
the best in it's class. Size 7x4. 
Pot Root $1.00 
PURPLE KNIGHT B-SC-Pr (Lasch) A 1948 
introduction of soft purple, which does 
not fade. Petals are of heavy texture, 
holding their form even in adverse 
weather. Stems are long and strong. 
Plants are open, vigorous growers with 
dark foliage. Size 8x4. 
Root $1.00, Pot Root .75 
PURPLE MIST A-FD-Pr (Emmons) A large, 
well formed purple which starts bloom- 
ing early and freely. A good exhibition 
variety. Size 9x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00 
PURPLE VELVET 8B-FD-Pr (Baker-Rocky 
River) 1949. A purple sport of Deep 
Velvet with the same heavy textured 
petals and velvety sheen. It has the 
same wide spread growing habits of 
the parent, and with the same very dark 
green foliage. Very useful for the 
exhibitor who is out to win blue rib- 
bons, as there is not too much compe- 
, tition in its class. Size 8x4. 
PURPLE VELVET Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
*PYGMALION A-InC-Au A Holland dahlia of real worth. Blooms are large. The color 
is an attractive orange-tan with peach-red suffusion toward centers. Plants are 
rugged and spreading. Size 9x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00 
*QUINN'S TIDAL WAVE A-FD-Y A very large, broad petalled flower of regular 
formation. Stems are excellent, growth very good, and it blooms well for so large 
a flower. An Australian introduction which made an instant hit in this country. 
Size | 1x5. 
Root $5.00, Pot Root $3.50, Plant $2.00 
RADAR A-ID-Dk Bl (Strasen) An unusual color combination. Base of petals lemon- 
yellow shading to bright velvety red. Petals are flushed and edged gold, with 
gold reverse. Flowers are large and stems are good. Size 10x5. 
Root $1.50 
RAY SMITH A-SC-L (Scheffel) Mallow purple blended lighter tones of pale purple, 
lighter at the centers than on outer floral rays. General effect is lavender. Nicely 
formed blooms. Tall grower. Size 9x4!/5. 
Pot Root $1.00 
CLUMPS 
Whole, field grown clumps, as dug, will be available of most of the varieties listed 
in this catalog. Clumps are sold only for fall delivery; no clumps being held later than 
Dec. 15th. Clump price lists are sent only to those who ordered clumps the previous 
fall, and to those who request it for that particular season. Requests for the price lists 
may be sent now. 
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