Historic Dahlia Catalogues

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Historic dahlia catalogues preserve more than lists of varieties. They show how growers described color, form, novelty, vigor, exhibition value, regional identity, and commercial promise across different eras. This archive section gathers antique and mid-century dahlia catalogues as historical records of what growers valued, how varieties were promoted, and how the dahlia trade presented itself to gardeners.

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Catalog of “Kentucky Bred” Dahlias 1927

A historic 1927 dahlia catalogue documenting named varieties, commercial descriptions, and regional dahlia marketing.

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Catalog of Swan Island Dahlias 1953

A 1953 Swan Island catalogue documenting mid-century dahlia varieties, commercial descriptions, and Pacific Northwest dahlia history.

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Catalog of Wilmore Dahlia Specialist 1900

An early specialist dahlia catalogue from 1900, useful for variety history and turn-of-the-century dahlia commerce.

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Parrella’s 1948 Dahlia Catalogue

A 1948 dahlia catalogue preserving variety descriptions, commercial language, and mid-century dahlia trade history.

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These additional catalogues show the breadth of early dahlia commerce, from regional farms and specialist growers to mid-century commercial variety promotion.

Complete Catalogue Index

This list gathers the remaining historic catalogue entries currently available in the Dahlia Archive. As more catalogues are added, this section can continue to grow without changing the structure of the archive gateway.