Gold Medal Dahlias 
FISHER & MASSON 
Semi-Cactus Dahlias—Continued 
MABEL S. DOUGLAS 
(Thompson-Waite). One of 
the sensations of the New 
York show in 1929. Color is 
clear pastel lavender with 
orchid lights. One of the most 
exquisite dahlias ever pro¬ 
duced. Flower is of huge pro¬ 
portions, stem is like a cane 
and long. Foliage dark green, 
plant of tall habit of growth. 
A wonderful exhibition dahlia. 
Roots, $1.50; Plants, 75c 
MARTHA EPPELE 
This stunning exhibition 
“semi-cactus” dahlia has pet¬ 
als which are twisted closely 
at their points and revolute 
for at least half their length, 
standing out very distinctly. 
Color is a glowing bronze or 
Autumn shade, especially 
beautiful under artificial light 
where the dark bronzy shade 
assumes a rosy tint. This is 
a variety that still grows after 
being cut and will keep a long 
time, making it especially fine 
for exhibition purposes. A 
profuse bloomer with flowers 
at least 9 inches that are held 
well over the foliage, on long 
stiff stems. Foliage, dark 
green and thick; plants of 
medium to tall habit of 
growth. 
Roots, 75c 
TDATJT PFIT7FK Another of those gems that are hard to beat when arranged in a basket 
or vase, makes an especially pleasing combination with Frank O. 
Bracht. It is most difficult to describe, color is chamois pink, very dainty, formation of the flower 
is exceptional. Stems are long, straight and stiff and it is a profuse bloomer. One of the finest 
both for exhibition and cutting. Roots, $3.00'; Plants, $1.50 
ROBIN ADAIR (Mastick). A 1932 Achievement Medal winner. An immnse bloom in depth as 
well as width, color a deep empire yellow with a glistening sheen which fairly 
glimmers in the sunliglht, with reddish bronze shadings on reverse of florets and on the tightly 
closed center. Opens as an informal decorative but as the season advances becomes a perfect 
semi-cactus. Flowers and foliage are immune from the ravages of insects. Stems are strong 
and upright; the sturdy bushes are of medium height with dark leathery foliage, and are covered 
with blooms of perfect form from mid-season until frost. Roots, $7.50; Plants, $3.75 
SATAN (Ballay). Flaming red with a slight touon of gold at the center. The exquisite coloring 
is at once fascinating. The hornlike petals are so perfectly rolled and incurved, giving 
rare form and character to a flower of unusual brilliancy. The rugged, almost leafless stems, 
give the impression of being nearly as thick at the top as at the base. This variety has been 
a consistent winner at the shows. Plants medium to tall habit of growth. 
Roots, $4.00; Plants, $2.00 
Incurved , Recurved and Straight 
Cactus Dahlias 
MARTHA EPPELE 
Incurved cactus dahlias are fully double, with the margins of the majority of the florla 
rays revolute for one-half or more of their length. The floral rays tending to curve toward 
the center of the flower. 
Recurved and straight cactus dahlias are fully double flowers with the margins of the 
floral rays revolute for one-half of their length or more the floral rays being recurved or 
straight. 
ACME (VanTubergen). Dutch variety incurved cactus. Coral pink at tips, soft yellow under¬ 
lying, giving a lovely combination of pastel shades. Flowers are of medium size especially 
fine for interior use. Plants very strong, flowers held well above foliage on strong, stiff stems. 
Roots. $1.00; Plants, 50c 
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