IONIA, MICHIGAN 
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Murphy’s Masterpiece (I. D.) — 
This is our best red. A huge, dark red shading toward 
garnet and a flower that grows large without much encour- 
agemenn. Named in honor of the originator (now deceased) 
who sent out some popular Dahlias during his lifetime. 
When shown in Boston before the originator’s death, this 
big Dahlia won the cup offered by the President of the 
Massachusetts Horticultural Society for the most worthy 
novelty. ROOT, $5.00 PLANT, $2.50 
Mary Ellen (F. D.) — 
Extra good one. ATolet rose. Wonderful blooms of exhi¬ 
bition size and quality. Honor Roll 1930 and winner of 
many prizes and medals. ROOTS, $1.L0 PLANTS, 75c 
Omar Khayyam (F. D.) — 
One of our best. A sensational variety at the dahlia shows; 
the unusual coloring—Chinese red at base of petals, shad¬ 
ing to bright orange and tipped lighter—make a wonderful 
soft color effect; tall healthy growth. 
ROOTS, $1.00 PLANTS, 50c 
Orinda (F. D.) — 
The tallest, most vigorous bushes, longest stems, and one 
of the largest flowers. The color is rosolane purple, one 
shade deeper than Warner. Visitors to our garden like 
this Dahlia. ROOTS, $1.00 
Palo Alto (S. C.) — 
Another of our best ones. One of the outstanding introduc¬ 
tions of all times and a sensation of the 1933-34 show sea¬ 
son. It is a finely formed flower of bright salmon and tan 
combination. ~ Easily grown 10 to 12 inches on straight, 
long jointed stems. It is a fine Dahlia for exhibition as a 
cut flower. Honor Roll 1932. ROOT, $5.00 PLANT, $2.50 
Prince of Pantops (I. D.) — 
One of our best An unusually pleasing ruffled variety 
from Dr. Scott’s Hillcrest Gardens. The blooms are very 
artistic—the petals twist and curl in a most enchanting 
manner—not unlike Hillcrest Fluffy Ruffles. The color is 
orange-peel and the blooms are held on perfect stems. A 
prolific bloomer and the bush is strong, healthy and insect 
resisting. Recommended highly. ROOT, $1.00 PLANT, 50c 
Pride of Wisconsin (I. D.) — 
A modern super dahlia that has been a sensation in Wis¬ 
consin It ranks with the best honor roll dahlias of recent 
years. It is an American Beauty color. A prolific bloomer 
with extra long stems. Won as best seedling at the 1931 
State Wisconsin Show. Does extra well in our garden. 
ROOTS, $2.00 PLANTS, $1.00 
Patricia Ann (F. D.) — 
A picric yellow, blending into alizerine pink. Prolific bloom¬ 
er, large heavy bloom faces unward on ideal cane like 
stems. ROOTS, $1.00 PLANTS, 50c 
Pot O’ Gold (I. D.) — 
Massive clear yellow, very graceful and artistic formation. 
Honor Roll of 1932. Prolific bloomer. 
ROOTS, $2.50 PLANTS, $1.25 
Ruby Taylor (I. D.) — 
A prize winner from the Pacific coast which has met with 
instant approval wherever grown. The color is carmine 
and the large deep blooms are supported by perfect, long, 
stiff stems. We consider this variety one of the finest we 
grow. Awarded a Certificate at Storrs in 1932. 
PLANTS, $1.50 
Rudy Vallee (S. C.) — 
When the flowers begin to open they show chrome yellow 
at center, with a graduation of grenadine red as the flower 
expands, finally becoming solid grenadine orange red when 
in full bloom. PLANTS, $1.00 
Robert Emmett (I. D.) — 
This is one of my favorites of the newer varieties. This is 
a deep, high flower of fine form and large size, but it Is 
richness of color that gives it its distinction, a shade half 
way between carmine and cardinal. It is a fine, sturdy 
grower, with the type of foliage that will stand up under 
the most trying conditions. ROOT, $5.00 PLANT, $2-50 
