OUR ORIGINATION 
MID-WEST CHAMPION 
Informal Decorative. The very unusual color is liseran purple or bril¬ 
liant deep violet rose shading to yellow at the very base of the petals. 
The plant growth is ideal, four and one-half feet high with dark thick insect 
resistant foliage. Long straight stems hold the large blossoms erect, well 
out of the foliage in a very artistic manner. Received Certificates of Merit 
at the trial gardens, Storrs, Conn., and East Lansing, Mich. An Honor- 
Roll Dahlia. Roots, $10.00; Plants, $5.00; Rooted Cuttings, $3.35. 
WHAT OTHER AUTHORITIES SAY OF 
MID-WEST CHAMPION 
Mr. Roland Patch, Storrs Trial Gardens: “I am glad to legrn the name 
of this beautiful novelty. Mid-West Champion was outstanding here. It 
is a real Champion.” 
Mr. C. E. Wilden, East Lansing Trial Gardens: “Congratulations on the 
showing of Mid-West Champion. It was one of the very best at the trial 
gardens last season.” 
Our originations are noted for their perfection in form and stem 
