MAD RIVER CHIEF (Mad River Gardens. 1937). I. D. 
Rich velvety carmine of huge proportions. Tall bushes pro¬ 
duce an abundance of extra large good keeping flowers of 
true exhibition type. This was one of the best the past season. 
Plants $1.50 
MAN O' WAR (Boone-Ruschmohr), I. D. 
Color an ox-blood red, with plenty of life, the blooms which 
are large are held erect and facing sideways on long strong 
cane-like stems, well out and above the heavy dark green 
foliage. It is a variety that will bloom with the earliest and 
continue right up o frost. A strong, robust growing plant 
that attracted quite a lot of attenlion at our gardens this past 
season. 
Roots 75c 
MARGRACE (Bissell. 1936), I. D. 
Color, bright red tipped gold, light reverse, size 10 x 6; 
strong stiff stem; heavy foliage; height, 5 to 6 ft. Awarded a 
Certificate at Storrs. Winner at Mid-West and Michigan State 
Shows. Very attractive. (H. R.) 
Roots $1.00 
MARSHALL'S PINK, F. D. 
Pink with rose center. Fine for cutting. 
Roots 40c 
MARY BAKER (Wickersham, 1932) I. D. 
A gorgeous golden yellow of beautiful formation. The flower 
is star shaped and of great size. The stem is all that can be 
desired. 
Roots 40c 
MAX BAER (Garrity, 1938), I. D. 
Color is deep crimson with shadings of bright flame. Blooms 
10 to 13 inches, depth 7 to 8 inches, extra good stems, free 
flowering, resistant foliage. Won first only time shown, men¬ 
tioned on J. W. Johnson's futurity list. 
Plants $2.00 
MAYOR FRANK OTIS (Tom Johns-Salbach 
Garden 1939) 
Shading from light to dark honey-yellow. Reminiscent of Jane 
Cowl but with more bronze. Petals twisted and most attrac¬ 
tive. Vigorous grower on fine, strong, straight stems, and an 
excellent keeper. Three times largest flower in Alameda Dahlia 
Society show and twice largest flower at California Dahlia 
Society Show, where it won the "Sunset" magazine Achieve¬ 
ment Medal. Largest flower and "American" Home Achieve¬ 
ment Medal at Portland. Silver medal at A. D. S. show. Be¬ 
lieve it or not has been grown to 17 inches. 
Plants $12.50 XOX8«OX§ft5§ 
MASON'S PURPLE BEAUTY (1937), F. D. 
Color velvety purple with silver reverse showing through to 
the center. Has a very full center early in the season, some¬ 
times shows open center later, grows 5% to 6 ft. tall, 
good stems and very prolific. Certificate of Merit at East 
Lansing trial grounds, 1936. 
Roots 75c 
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. 
Roots 65c 
MELANTRICH, F. D. 
If you are looking for a large bi-color Dahlia; do not over¬ 
look this one, a great prize winner. Color, lilac rose, striped 
and splashed carmine-red with penciling purple with good 
growing habits and strong stems. Good formed flowers. 
Plants 85c 
MICHIGAN WHITE (Keiser-Lakeside), S. C. 
The most prolific blooming cut flower white to date. Flowers 
run from 5 to 8 inches normally. As many as 18 to 25 opening 
at one time have been produced on one bush. Will bloom 
from July until frost, continuously shooting out long stems by 
the dozen. Certified at Storrs and East Lansing. Award of 
Honor at Atlanta Ga. Achievement Medal winner at the Michi¬ 
gan State Show. Excellent root maker. 
Plants $1.00 Roots $2.50 
MILTON J. CROSS (Johnson, 1936), I. D. 
An immense flower of rich yellow-buff, the outer petals 
flushed with rosy amber. Winner of five firsts, including three 
Achievement Medals. Long stiff stems; good grower. 
Plants 60c Roots $1.25 
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