Opal (Informal Decorative) 
OPAL (Berwick-Dahliadel 85E, 85C), 1937, Bloom 11 
x 6, Bush 4 /z ft. This variety won as Best Bloom 
in show at Atlanta, Ga., 1937 which shows its will¬ 
ingness to perform in the South. Size is a virtue 
when combined with artistic form and dainty color¬ 
ing. There are few, if any, pastels that are as clear 
and beautiful a combination of soft salmon rose with 
lighter shadings and centers of light lemon yellow. 
The stems are strong and erect and hold the flowers 
well out of the foliage which is dark and glossy, add¬ 
ing to the delicate coloring of the bloom. A good 
keeper when cut and meets competition successfully 
on the show table. Scored 85E at E. Lansing. A 
wonderful propagator and good root maker. 
Roots, $2.00; Plants, .75 
EVA HUNT (Hunt 85E), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. 
Waxy white with wide, heavy petals, with a texture 
almost like that of a lily. Centers are full and high. 
An unusual feature is the dark green foliage on a 
white dahlia which is a striking contrast. It is a 
good grower but a rather shy bloomer. 
Roots, .75; Plants, .50 
FORT MONMOUTH (Kemp 85E), Bloom 11 x 4, 
Bush 6 /z ft. The predominating color is rich claret 
with brightness unusual in darker tones. Flowers 
are full-centered and well-formed, borne on long, 
stiff stems high above the foliage. A very prolific 
grower and bloomer. Still a winner on the show 
table and fine for cutting. Roots, .50; Plants, .50 
GOLDEN BEAUTY (Silvernale 85E), 1938, Bloom 
10 x 4, Bush 5 ft. A very artistic and interesting 
addition to our golden yellow dahlias, its nearest 
contender in color being Watchung Giant. Flowers 
are large, very artistic in formation with full, high 
centers. Stems very sturdy and well proportioned. 
Certified at Storrs. Plants, $1.00 
GOOD NIGHT (Broomall 83E), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 
5 ft. One of the prettiest dark dahlias we have had 
the pleasure of growing. Good throughout the sea¬ 
son. Color, garnet shaded maroon. Its faults are 
hard to find, which is saying a great deal, as it has 
size, form and stem as well as being an early and 
profuse bloomer. Plants, .50 
KENTUCKY SPORTSMAN (Whites D. G. 85E), 
1937, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 3 ft. This unusual bi-color 
or tri-color is lemon yellow at center, outer petals 
rich golden amber with old rose reverse, each petal 
evenly tipped pure white. Blooms of good form and 
substance from early to late held on erect stems. 
Achievement Medal winner. Plants, $2.00 
ROSY MORN (Johnson 85E), 1938, Bloom 10 x 5, 
Bush 5 ft. Artistic form of pleasing deep rose pink. 
Winner of Achievement Medal in Baltimore 1937 
and Futurity Medal in New York, 1938. Erect and 
well-proportioned stems. Produces quantities of at¬ 
tractive flowers naturally, which of course, may be 
controlled and improved by disbudding. 
Roots, $7.50; Plants, $2.50 
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