IONIA, MICHIGAN 
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Reichardt’s Masterpiece, 1936— 
This, I believe, is the most distinctive of all the foreign 
Dahlias shown this year. I know of no other color combin¬ 
ation just like it—a clear canary-yellow with about 1-3 of 
the petals of clear amethyst. The effect is very pleasing 
and certainly most unusual. PLANTS, $2.50 
Royal Purchase (C) 1936— 
Here is an incurved cactus that attains immense size. The 
bloom is full and deep and grows high out of the bush on 
long, straight stems. The color is a deep straw yellow with 
outer petals suffused with pink. The petals twist and turn, 
giving the bloom a shaggy appearance. The bush is four 
to five feet high, an early bloomer, is clean growing and re¬ 
sists insects. Prominent judges who saw this variety grow¬ 
ing the past season say it is a knockout and a rival to our 
America’s Sweetheart. Shown three times—three firsts. 
PLANTS, $7.50 
Royal Robe (F.D.) 1935— 
(Honor Roll) A seedling of Jane Cowl. A rich royal purple. 
The reverse shows silver shading which gives the purple a 
clean brightness. Plants are similar in habit to Jane Cowl. 
PLANTS, $2.50 
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. 
ROOTS, $2.00; PLANTS, $1.00 
Rockley Moon (F.D.) 1935— 
(Honor Roll). A very large bright yellow with bronze tints 
at center. Hardy plant. PLANTS, $2.50 
Ruth M. (F.D.) — 
A very beautiful as well as striking and odd bi-colored 
dahlia; it is really hard to conceive a dahlia with such 
coloring. A pure rich gold, with all tips perfectly marked 
white as a contrast. The blooms, which this plant produc¬ 
es in great abundance, are held facing sideways, on very 
strong, stiff, cane-like stems, well out of and above the 
foliage. The plant is very strong. PLANTS, $1.50 
Sultan of Hillcrest (F.D.) 1934— 
One of the largest and finest dahlias we have ever grown. 
Color, strontian yellow with sunrise yellow reverse. Blooms 
up to 14 inches are not uncommon and the bush habits and 
foliage are perfect. Scored 85.5 at Storrs Trial Grounds in 
1933 and received a Certificate. On Honor Roll. Be sure 
to get this as it is one of the best. 
ROOTS, $2.00; PLANTS, $1.00 
Saarland’s Heimkehr (S.C.)—- 
A foreign semi cactus in the pink shades, but better in color 
than Renate Mueller and has a good stem as well as color 
and foliage. Highly recommended. PLANTS ONLY, $2.50 
Salem Carnelian (I.D.) — 
A very large red informal decorative, perhaps a shade dark¬ 
er in color than M. Masterpiece, but a much deeper flower. 
Bush grows about five feet and blooms at midseason; stems 
good. PLANTS, $2.50 
Shalimar (F.D.) 1934— 
Poinsetta Red in color. The sensation at Detroit in 1933 
and at the 1934 Midwest Show. A huge flower with good 
stems. George Burkhart, a Michigan grower is the orig¬ 
inator. PLANTS, $2.00 
Spotlight (I.D.) 1934— 
Color clear sulphur yellow, lighter at tips. Grows from 9 
to 12 inches in diameter, good stems. Winner of Home 
Achievement Medal. On Honor Roll. Did fine in our gar¬ 
dens. ROOTS, $2.00; PLANTS, $1.00 
