MASON’S PURPLE BEAUTY (1937), F. D. 
Color velvety purple with silver reverse showing through to 
the center. Has a very full center, grows 5 x /2 to 6 ft. tall, 
good stems and very prolific. Good propagator and has insect- 
resistant foliage. Certificate of Merit at East Lansing trial 
grounds, 1936. 
Plants 85c, Roots $2.00 
MASTODON (Stredwick), I. D. 
A very large flowering variety from England, with blooms 
measuring more than 10 inches in diameter. A very free 
branching variety with the best of stems. Color clear apricot. 
Plants 60c 
MILTON J. CROSS (Johnson, 1936), I. D. 
An immense flower of rich yellow-buff, the outer petals 
flushed rosy amber. Winner of five firsts, including three 
Achievement Medals. Long stiff stems; good grower. 
Plants $1.20, Roots $3.00 
MISS BELGIUM, S. C. 
A straight cactus of a fine clear one-toned coral. Good long 
wiry stems, very fine for basket work. 
Roots 60c 
MISS ELSIE JANE (1934), (87E), S. C. 
Bright shrimp pink with cream shadings at center and tipped 
violet rose. One of the most artistically formed Dahlias with 
long wiry stems, making it ideal for arrangement. A good 
keeper whosg color is even more beautiful under artificial 
light. 
Roots 75c 
MISS ENGLEWOOD (Englewood Gardens), I. D. 
An informal decorative of spectrum red and carmine coloring. 
Scored at Storrs in 1935 and East Lansing in 1936. Can be 
grown 12 to 14 inches on good stems. Foliage tough and 
insect-resistant. Tall grower with prolific flowering habits. 
Plants $2.50 
MISS GLORY (Ballay’s Success, 1936), S. C. 
Apricot-yellow, bearing some resemblance to Satan but has 
finer petalage and is more incurved, massive size yet ex¬ 
tremely refined flower and free bloomer with perfect stems. 
One of the most outstanding Dahlias at Storrs in 1935. Score 
86 and H. R. Dahlia. 
Plants $1.00, Roots $2.00 
MONARCH OF THE EAST 
(Almy, 1938) 
Color warm gold with apricot and orange buff suffusion, 
slightly coppery red on reverse. Grand stem up to 4 ft.; 
holds giant flower above bush. Size, 12 to 14 in. blooms and 
fine for exhibition. H. R. and Certificate winner. 
Plants $7.50 
MIRIAM HOPKINS (Cordes, 1936), S. C. 
A beautifully formed Semi-Cactus with long wavy petals 
and a combination of colors that give it a rich copper-orange 
effect. Tall growing and produces many immense flowers held 
on good long stems. Rich insect-resistant foliage and is on 
three Honor Rolls. 
Plants $1.00, Roots $2.50 
MONMOUTH GIANT (Kemp), F. D. 
This giant Dahlia is a clear sparkling orchid color of unusual 
beauty and refinement. 
Roots 50c 
MONMOUTH QUEEN (Kemp, 1934), F. D. 
In this new Dahlia we have a most pleasing color effect, it 
being picric yellow in the center, with a graduation of light 
primrose to cream yellow. Flowers are full centered, 10 
inches and larger, and 4 to 5 inches deep, and are held 
upright on long, stiff stems high above the bright green 
foliage. Plant is a robust grower and a free bloomer. A 
mighty fine variety. 
Roots $1.00 
MRS. BRUCE COLLINS (Groll-Dahliadel, 1935), C. 
A winner as the best undisseminated Michigan Seedling, also 
the best undisseminated Dahlia at the First Mid-West Dahlia 
Society Show. It is a primrose or light lemon yellow shading 
lighter toward the tips, but of sufficient depth to show yellow 
under artificial light. It is a true Cactus. Fine stems and a 
continuous bloomer. 
Roots $1.00 
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