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MAD RIVER GARDENS 
Novelty Introductions for 1937 
AMERICAN PURITY (American) S. C. A welcome addition to the much needed 
white class. Very large flowers of glistening white, on the best of long stems, and 
with a great winning record. Also the American Home Achievement Medal. Cer¬ 
tainly a difficult white to defeat. Strong Plants $7.50 
CAPTAIN RITTER (American) I. D. Very large flowers on excellent stems, and 
runner up to American Purity at Chicago, for the Achievement Medal; color pastel 
shades of amber, yellow, and pink; plenty of substance. Strong Plants $3.75 
CHARLOTTE CALDWELL (Caldwell-Goodacre) Ball. Probably one of the finest 
of this type, as was evidenced at the recent Mid West Dahlia Show at Cincinnati, where 
it created a great sensation as made up in sprays, as a florist flower. Kept in excellent 
condition during the entire Show without being in water. A Certificate of Merit to 
its credit; predicted that it will make one of the greatest florist flowers. Color, a 
true autumn shade; a prolific bloomer with the finest of stems. Originator’s stock. 
Roots $10.00 Strong Plants $5.00 
DREAM GIRL (Lee) I. D. The most outstanding new Dahlia in the north west 
this past season, having won two American Home Achievement Medals. Very large 
flowers held perfectly erect on long strong stems; color a pleasing shade of salmon 
rose, very attractive and a real winner. Strong Plants $5.00 Net 
GREATER GLORY (Salem) Cactus. One of the big ones in this class; especially 
recommended to us as a tall vigorous plant, with very long, strong stems; a beautiful 
rose pink flower, of very artistic formation. One of those that can win. 
Strong Plants $10.00 
MISS INDIANA (Dr. White) F. D. Truly a great Dahlia; not the largest, but 
one of the most beautiful, with flowers held in just the right position, on long, strong 
stems, with that quality for keeping that is unequaled; flowers can be cut when only 
half open, to bloom completely when placed in water; color a beautiful soft shade of 
baby pink. Strong Plants $5.00 
MISS OHIO (Parenica) Cactus. We compliment the originator on this fine, 
winning introduction; a medium sized flower with the best of long stems. Color lilac 
suffused deep rose; with an enviable winning record, and one of the finest of this 
type. Strong Plants $5.00 
MRS. JAMES ROOSEVELT (Parella) I. D. to S. C. Attracted plenty of attention 
this past season; very large flowers, color grenadine red, streaked yellow, giving an 
orange effect. Award of Honor Georgia Experimental Station, with special mention 
as being spectacular. Strong Plants $5.00 Net 
RAMONA (Redfern) S. C. This fine Dahlia has the honor of winning the only 
Achievement Medal awarded in California this past season. Mr. Redfern promises 
us very deep flowers 12 inches across, in a lovely new color, cerise; this is certainly 
a recommendation. Strong Plants $7.50 Net 
SON OF SATAN (Slocum) S. C. Here we have a four Honor Roll Dahlia; a 
seedling of Satan, but for us a much superior Dahlia in every respect. Noted for its 
early and prolific blooming, with its gorgeous big red flowers with petals incurving. 
No doubt one of the best and should be in every garden. 
Roots $15.00 Strong Plants $7.50 
VOLCANO (Richardson) Formal to I. D. Always we like to offer large, vigorous 
varieties such as this fine Dahlia, which made the very high score of 89 at the Trial 
Grounds, and a runner up for the Achievement Medal. Long, strong stems, holding 
these very large flowers at an angle of 45 degrees. Color orange flame red; will not 
fade or burn. Strong Plants $7.50 
