MAD RIVER GARDENS 
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Mad River Gardens Introductions For 1936 
ANN HARDING (Smith-Mad 
River Gardens) I. D. It is a plea¬ 
sure to introduce this new beauti¬ 
ful and most satisfactory Dahlia, 
with a Certificate of Merit to its 
credit, and on the Mid West Honor 
Roll. Color a most pleasing shade 
of pink and gold, probably peach 
pink, with a very high center. 
Flowers 10x5 inches on the best 
of long stems. A rugged and vig¬ 
orous grower, foliage the best. 
Roots on early orders $10.00. 
Plants $5.00. 
DEAN ANDERSON (Mad 
River Gardens) I. D. For three 
years we have held this name for 
a great Dahlia. A true exhibition 
type, of a rare new color, radiant 
henna orange. Extra long, strong 
stems holding the very large 
flowers in an ideal position. 
Bushes about four feet when 
grown in full sun, or field grown; 
most luxuriant insect-free foliage. Winner of Meritorious Award as most 
outstanding Dahlia in Show, and first prize, seedling class Informal Deco¬ 
rative. Truly a “four-star” Dahlia. Orders accepted now to be shipped 
in rotation as received, and for shipment after May 15th, 1986. 
Strong Plants $7.50 
1936 Introduction From The Gardens 
Of Charles Garrity 
GEO. A. HATFIELD (Garrity-Mad River Gardens) I. D. Named for 
the Lieutenant Governor of California, and a first prize winner as a three- 
year-old. A beautiful art shade of red; large size, great stems, and a 
vigorous grower. A worthy introduction. 
Roots $10.00 Plants $5.00. 
MRS. CHRISTINE GROVES (Garrity-Mad River Gardens) I. Dr This 
beautiful new variety on two Honor Rolls, and a Certificate of Merit win¬ 
ner with the high score of 90; should go far. Very large flowers on the 
best of stems; color crystal yellow, each petal tipped and edged with lav¬ 
ender; a beautiful effect. Growers with cloth houses will like this one, 
as color is intensified. 
Roots on early orders $10.00. 
Plants $5.00. 
