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DAHLIADEL 1940 
INTRODUCTIONS 
LITTLE MISS PRIM (Dahliadel 85S) Bloom I'/z x 
1 Y 2 , Bush 18 inches. A Miniature Straight Cactus 
that is truly diminutive in form with straight stems 
that may be cut a foot long. Surely catches the eye 
for daintiness as it is always full of blooms and fine 
for border effect. For corsages and arrangements 
it was the most popular dahlia we have ever seen or 
exhibited. A rose pink shading lighter at center and 
tips which is most pleasing. Unique in its low bush 
growth and truly Liliputian-like flowers. A cute, 
little dahlia with an appropriate name. Listed in 
House Beautiful Futurity for 1940. 
Roots, $3.00; Plants, $1.00 
IVORY GEM (Ruhoff-Dahliadel 85S), Bloom 4, Bush 
3 ft. An Orchid Flowering dahlia which is a joy to 
arrange. Ivory white in color and is appropriately 
named as it is most attractive and artistic. Good 
stems that hold erect on the bush and in arrange¬ 
ments. Its perfect form on a dwarf-growing bush 
makes it a favorite in its class and is most beautiful 
for arrangements. A winner on the show table as 
well, winning in the seedling class in Washington, 
1939. In House Beautiful Futurity List for 1940. 
Roots, $3.00; Plants, $1.00 
RED ROBIN (Dahliadel 85S), Bloom 2x 2, Bush 
2/2 ft. A bright scarlet in a true Miniature of 
Formal Decorative form. Holds its color in the sun 
and blooms are consistently small. Exceptionally pro¬ 
fuse with good centers from early until frost. A good¬ 
growing bush of ideal height. An exhibition, land¬ 
scape or cut flower variety that is as arresting as the 
first robin in spring. Very popular in our exhibits 
as well as our trial grounds this Fall. One of the 
most outstanding Miniatures at Storrs. Won First 
in the Seedling Miniature Class in Camden, 1938. 
Cert, at Storrs and West Virginia, 1939, and recom¬ 
mended by the Dahlia Society of Georgia. Listed 
in J. W. Johnston’s Dahlia Futurity for 1940. 
Roots, $3.00; Pot Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
INTRODUCTIONS OF OTHERS 
PURP (Dudley 85S), Bloom 2 1/4 x 1 % Bush 3 ft. 
Miniature Formal Decoi’ative. A welcome addition 
to the limited purple color class in Miniatures. 
Splendid for show and for decoration. Profuse 
bloomer with long stems up to 10 inches. Received 
Certificate at Storrs, 1939. Facetiously we wonder 
if this purple “purp” sli> idd grow up would we 
have a “Thomas Edison”? Plants, $1.00 
WINIFRED (England 85S), Bloom 3x2, Bush 3 ft. 
Informal Decorative. A recent introduction. An¬ 
other neat and attractive bright scarlet Miniature. 
Although Informal in type, the blooms are very uni¬ 
form. Bush compact and pretty in itself. Strong, 
erect stems. Johnston’s Futurity, ’40. Plants, $1.00 
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