Large Decorative Dahlias 
FD—FORMAL DECORATIVE—Double flowers, full to the center, usually 
with flat petals, often rounded at the tips, and regular in arrangement. 
ID—INFORMAL DECORATIVE—Double flowers, full to the center, usually 
with long twisted petals, and often irregular in arrangement. 
The large decorative type dahlias are the most popular and 
are available in most every color and blend but blue and a true 
black. Sizes under this heading range from six to 14 inches in 
diameter. 
VARIETY Ea. in lots of 
25 100 
Aglow (ID) 10” warm amber heavily suffused scarlet 
to the center of each petal. Rugged grower with 
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Alice May (ID) 10” pure white giant on long canelike 
stems. Bush is very massive and strong................... 20 21 
Arthur Godfrey (FD) 11” blooms of orient red with 
orange and buff shadings. A heavy prize-winner be- 
ing on all three honor rolls and certified at two 
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Auverton (FD) 10” deep rose with a delicate purple 
overcast. Bush is very massive and a heavy producer .25 21 
Avalon (FD) 8” canary yellow that has been on the 
market for many years but is still very popular. 
Bush is very vigorous and an unusual rich dark 
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Bellegos Glory (FD) 8” blooms of rich mahogany with 
a heavy tip of gold on each petal. An older variety 
that is still among the most popular grown. Bush is 
very rugged and has nice long stem............................ 25 PAL 
Caroline Kernochan (ID) 8” dazzling color combination 
of cream and lemon yellow with a heavy blush of 
deep rose to the edges. A very sound variety that 
has been a favorite with all who have seen it grow .30 S20 
Cherokee Brave (ID) 12” giant oxblood red that hold 
its color well in the sun. Naturally a large grower... .30 Pay 
G Eyton] Beauty (ID) 10” clear cinnamon on long 
alfst@nis. A very showy fall color that is a stand- 
out in the garden. Not recommended for cutting... .25 PA 
Claire Fleetwood (ID) 10” clear orchid on medium 
bush. Bush is very prolific and massive with the 
huge blooms held well out of the foliage... yp 18 
CROYDON MASTERPIECE—FD 
NOTICE: Ten Tubers of a variety at the 25 rate, 50 at the 
100 rate. Write for larger quantity prices. 
No less than 5 of a variety. 
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BASIS WITH AN UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE OF QUALITY 
AND BEING TRUE TO NAME 
VARIETY Ea. in lots of 
100 
25 
Blue River (FD) 10” medium lavender with an overall 
silver sheen and with a silver reverse. Another old 
variety that is still very popular____. Me itn A ee .22 18 
Clara Carder (ID) 12” giant cyclamen pink that is al- 
most a charter member of the dahlia world. Bush 
is quite large and low and rarely do the stems ex- 
ceed 18 inches but its size and color keep it per- 
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Clariam Kelton (ID) 10” flame red with yellow and 
with streaked yellow and red reverse. Very stately 
grower with long strong stems. Keeps nicely when 
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Commadore (ID) 12” giant sulphur yellow on medium 
to low bush. A fine addition for garden color... o22, 18 
Commando (FD) 10” giant Tyrian purple or deep 
lavender on a very sturdy bush. Bush is excep- 
tionally vigorous and the blooms are well supported 
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Croydon Chief (ID) 10” blooms of deep rose lavender. 
Blooms are very full and deep almost forming a 
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Croydon Masterpiece (ID) 12” plus size of this beauty 
is a dahlia show all in itself. Color is officially ma- 
jolica orange lightly suffused jasper red. Effect is 
a deep sunset blend of gold and burnt orange that 
is really a sensation. After three years we like this 
dahlia’s every habit. Huge majestic bush growth... .50 NET 
Cc Monster (ID) 10” cinnamon gold on medium 
> Ir is not a cutter but a terrific splash of 
olor e garden. Blooms very freely...................... PAS 2h 
Darcy Sainsbury (FD) 10” pure white that has with- 
stood the years and is still the favorite giant white 
of many amateurs and professionals alike. Wonder- 
ful habit with fine perfection blooms on strong 
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Deep Velvet (FD) 10” deepest oxblood red with a very 
distinct velvet sheen overall. Bush is very massive 
and a picture of vitality. Blooms often appear 
Py Let hee et Bn on eae Ae ee oe Be .30 
El Rubio (ID) 10” shaggy giant of rich ruby red with 
a light overlay of purple. Naturally large this dahlia 
draws much attention wherever shown. Not recom- 
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Exquisite (ID) 10” pure waxy white with just a blush 
o: orchid to the center. Blooms are very full and 
deep. Bush is about 3 feet and exceptionally robust .25 PA 
Five Star Genera! (FD) 10” blend of soft amaranth 
pink that is edged and shaded canary yellow. Win- 
ner of Derrill Hart award and certified at three trial 
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Gallant Fox (FD) 8” dark claret red on medium to low 
bush. Not a cutflower but a terrific splash of color 
as it is a very heavy bloomer and the blooms are 
borne well out of the foliage. A row in full bloom 
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Hills Supreme (ID) 8” clear rose pink. Nice long stems 
and a very good keeper on water. Exceptionally 
tough foliage that seems disease and insect resistant .22 18 
Joan Ferenze (ID) 10” seedling of Jane Cowl. Color 
is canary yellow lightly suffused rose red. Very 
healthy bush with long sturdy stems......................... yy 18 
Kelvin (ID) 12” blend of pink and old rose. This dahlia 
is naturally a giant and a real sensation in the gar- 
den or show. Leaves are like platters........................... fa0 NET 
King David (FD) 10” deep full blooms of rich petunia 
purple that does not easily fade. Early to bloom... .30 
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