SPECIAL AWARDS OF 1938 
SEVEN SWEEPSTAKES 
COMPETITIVE exhibits in 6 shows, 219 RIBBONS—Detroit, 
Indianapolis, Muncie, Madison, Chicago BeiTet Foundation, and 
Cincinnati. 
Sweepstakes for most points Open to All, at Muncie, Madison, 
and Cincinnati shows. 
Awarded the President’s perpetual trophy at Madison by win¬ 
ning it three consecutive years. 
Open to all section, largest bloom, Robert Ripley. 
Collection 1937-1938 introductions—Michigan Silver Medal at 
Detroit, Mid West Show. 
Sweepstakes awarded by Berlet Foundation, exhibit at Chi¬ 
cago, for most perfect garden and highest award given for blooms 
heretofore exhibited, including seedlings. 
Grand Sweepstakes, over entire show at Muncie. 
Supreme Award, over entire show at Madison—219 points. 
Grand Sweepstakes, at Cincinnati—254 points. 
The picture opposite, is special awards—all won in 1938. 
Dahlias excel in popularity. They produce more flowers to the 
plant and have more variation in color and shape than any other 
out-door flower in existence. 
MID-WEST DAHLIA SHOW 
CLEVELAND, SEPTEMBER 23-24 
It’s very important to plant the correct type and color, for 
each class, in the particular section you are qualified to exhibit, in 
this manner help glorify the dahlia in show room, by sharing its 
beauty to others, and at the same time you may enjoy the thrill of 
winning ribbons. 
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