MARIETTA E. (Eldridge-Dahliadel 85C), 1939, Bloom 7x3, Bush 3 It. A profuse bloomer with per¬ 
fect stems. Clear, canary yellow that does not burn or fade. Bush growth good. Certified at Storrs, 
1937. In 1938, won at New York, open to all and Mrs. Stout’s Medal for best dahlia of New Jersey origin, 
at Baltimore 2 firsts in seedling Cactus classes and special for best yellow Cactus. In Philadelphia, it 
added an American Home Achievement Medal and 2 firsts. At Camden the A. D. S. Medal for best un¬ 
disseminated any type under 7’’. Listed on Johnston’s Futurity and won Futurity Medal in 1939. 
Roots, $3.50; Pot Roots, $2.30; Plants, $1.25 
STRAIGHT CACTUS DAHLIAS 
AMBASSADOR, Bloom 8x4, Bush 5 ft. Soft yel¬ 
low buff shaded salmon. Still popular. Roots, .35 
BALLERINA (Frank 85C), Bloom 7 Yz x A, Bush 5 
ft. General tone of the flower is a salmon orange 
with a touch of peach red. An excellent color with 
other Cactus varieties. Fine for cutting and exhib¬ 
iting as it is a good tall upright grower with long 
stems. Roots, $1.00; Plants, .50 
CALIFORNIA BEAUTY (Broomall 81C), Bloom 7 x 
ZYzt Bush 4 ft. A pure copper in color. We have 
found this variety to be one of the best keepers as 
a cut flower, and we have never had enough for the 
market. Bush growth and stem excellent. Roots, .35 
DR. HELMUTH SPAT (Topsvoort 83C), Bloom 5 x 
2, Bush 4 ft. A clear light lilac that is much in de¬ 
mand by florists. Stems long, stiff and straight and 
it is a very free bloomer. Especially good late in 
the season. Roots, .35 
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