Opal (Informal Decorative) 
OPAL (Berwick-Dahliadel 85E), 1937, Bloom 11 x 6, 
Bush 4 1/^ ft. This variety is one of the most popu¬ 
lar with our visitors and justly so. It has the virtue 
of size with entrancing coloring and most artistic 
form. A striking pastel combination of soft salmon 
rose with lighter shadings and centers of light lem¬ 
on yellow, with strong, erect stems holding the flow¬ 
ers well out of the dark glossy foliage. One of our 
best keepers and a successful show winner. Best 
Bloom in show at Atlanta, Ga., 1937. Certified at 
E. Lansing. Propagates well and a good root mak¬ 
er. Roots, $1.00; Pot Roots, .65; Plants, .50 
ALICE STELLICK, Bloom 8x5, Bush 6 ft. Grim 
son carmine striped white. Roots, .50 
DUCHESS (Herzogen von Wuerttemberg) (85E), Bloom 
10 X 6, Bush 4 Yz ft. Color, warm buff suffused apri¬ 
cot shading darker at center with a faint rosy cast 
over all, which is lighter and brighter than Jane 
Cowl, while it is nearer the Semi-Cactus in form. 
Bush growth, stem, form and size are excellent. 
Roots, $1.00; Plants, .50 
FORT MONMOUTH (Kemp 84E), Bloom 11 x 4, 
Bush 61/2 ft. The predominating color is rich claret 
with brightness unusual in darker tones. Flowers 
are full-centered and well-formed, borne on long, 
stiff stems high above the foliage. A very prolific 
grower and bloomer. Still a winner on the show 
table and fine for cutting. Roots, .50 
GOLDEN BEAUTY (Silvernale 85E), 1938, Bloom 
10 X 4, Bush 5 ft. A very artistic and interesting 
addition to our golden yellow dahlias, its nearest 
contender in color being Watchung Giant. Flowers 
are large, very artistic in formation with full, high 
centers. Stems very sturdy and well proportioned. 
Certified at Storrs. Pot Roots, $1.30; Plants, .75 
GOOD NIGHT (Broomall 83E), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 
5 ft. One of the prettiest dark dahlias you can grow. 
Good throughout the season. Color, garnet shaded 
maroon. Its faults are hard to find as it has size, 
form and stem as well as being an early and profuse 
bloomer. Roots, .50; Pot Roots, .35; Plants, ,50 
KENTUCKY SPORTSMAN (White 85E), 1937, 
Bloom 10 X 5, Bush 3 ft. This arresting bi-color or 
tri-color is lemon yellow at center, outer petals rich 
golden amber with old rose reverse, each petal even¬ 
ly tipped pure white. Blooms of good form and 
substance from early to late held on erect stems. 
Achievement Medal winner. 
Roots, $3.00; Plants, $1.00 
MABEL S. DOUGLASS (Thompson 82E), Bloom 10 
X 4, Bush ^Yz ft. A beautiful pastel lavender with 
long, curled, pointed petals. Does well in heavy 
soil. Must be staked. Roots, .35 
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