DAHLIAbEL NURSERIES 
INFORMAL DECORATIVE 
DAHLIAS—Continued 
CHEROKEE ROSE (Ricks-Dahliadel 85E), 1937, 
Bloom 9 X 5, Bush 6 ft. An origination from At¬ 
lanta, Ga., which does very well in the South and 
has proved its worth as a cut flower. A seedling of 
Jersey’s Beauty but a decided change in color which 
is a beautiful shade of lilac pink shaded deep rose 
pink. It has all its parent’s good qualities, produc¬ 
ing quantities of full-centered flowers from the be¬ 
ginning of the season until frost. Keeps exception¬ 
ally well. Certified at O.V.D.A. Trial Grounds. 
Roots, $1.50; Pot Roots, $1.00; Plants, .50 
DWIGHT W. MORROW (Dahliadel 84E), Bloom 11 
X 5, Bush 5 ft. A gigantic rich crimson red dahlia 
that is admired by everyone. Its size, form, and 
richness of color make it very spectacular. This 
dahlia likes reasonably heavy soil, but should not 
be forced or over-watered. Disbudding should not 
be done until terminal bud is about to show color, 
this will insure a good stem, especially in the South. 
Roots, .75; Pot Roots, .50; Plants, .50 
FREDA GEORGE (Australia 85E), Bloom 9x5, 
Bush 5 ft. A very popular and pleasing variety 
that reminds us of Opal in color as it is a sulphury 
white, tipped and suffused violet rose. It has 
strong, erect stems, with well proportioned healthy 
foliage. A very attractive dahlia in the pastel 
shades. Roots, $2.00; Plants, .75 
GOLDEN PRINCE (Weiss 85E), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 
4 ft. A strong grower and a real sensation in pro¬ 
ducing blooms, coming to us from Australia. A 
seedling, we understand, of Jane Cowl. Can be 
grown over 12 inches. Color, a rich gold, blended 
peach, general effect being bronze with gold center. 
Produces many good blooms and is fine for land¬ 
scape planting. Roots, $1.00; Plants, .50 
JOSEPH E. MITCHELL (Mitchell-Ruschmohr 85E), 
1939, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 3 ft. A clean-cut soft 
buff blended apricot. Blooms are regularly formed 
with long, straight, pointed petals. A variety that 
is outstanding in both color and form. Stems erect 
but not clumsy. A dahlia with strong possibilities. 
Certified at East Lansing. 
Plants, $1.65 
KEMP’S VIOLET WONDER (Kemp 84E), Bloom 
10 X 5, Bush 5 ft. The predominating color of this 
fine dahlia is bright violet purple with faint bluish 
violet at tips of petals. Deep flowers of perfect 
form. Stems hold flowers well above the foliage. A 
dependable variety. Keeping well when cut. Plant 
is a prolific bloomer, strong grower, not susceptible 
to insect injury. Roots, .35 
MARGARET W. WILSON, Bloom 9x4, Bush 4!/^ 
ft. Creamy white with phlox pink reverse. 
Roots, .35 
MILTON J. CROSS (Johnson 85E), Bloom 10 x 6, 
Bush 5 ft. A variety with a number of winnings 
to its credit. Center of flower is a clear light lemon 
yellow shaded rose and coral on outer petals. 
Blooms are not only large but deep as well and 
very full at center. 
Roots, $1.00; Pot Roots, .65; Plants, .50 
California Idol 
CALIFORNIA IDOL (Ballay-Success 86E), Bloom 12 
X 7, Bush 4*/^ ft. Clear lemon yellow. A dahlia 
that is comparable to Lord of Autumn, not as In¬ 
formal, but producing blooms usually facing mostly 
upwards. It is very deep with full high centers. 
A dahlia which we highly recommend to win for 
you in the shows. Our stock is excellent. 
Roots, .75; Pot Roots, .50; Plants, .50 
PREMIER’S MAJESTIC (Premier 85E), 1938, 
Bloom 11 X 5 1^, Bush 5 ft. This variety is an at¬ 
tractive combination of salmon gold and mulberry, 
on cane-like stems. A profuse bloomer and bush is 
rugged and healthy. Cert, at Storrs and Fair- 
mount, W. Va., 1937, E. Lansing and Berkeley, 
Calif., 1938, where it was considered very fine. A 
worthwhile dahlia. Plants, $1.50 
ROBERT L. RIPLEY (Salem 85E), 1937, Bloom 12 
X 8 , Bush 6 ft. This variety is without question 
one of the largest varieties grown. Color, soft 
Rhodamine purple with deep rose pink suffusion 
throughout. Stems are straight and strong. Flow¬ 
ers have good substance and keep wonderfully well. 
An unusual quality of this dahlia is that partly open 
blooms may be cut and will develop into full open 
flowers. 
Roots, $2.50; Pot Roots, $1.65; Plants, $1.00 
RUDOLF’S GIANT (Rudolf 85E), Bloom 12 x 7, 
Bush 4 Yz ft. The flower, in addition to having size, 
has depth and the centers are tight and compact. 
It is a live buff with apricot and pink suffusions 
which gives a glowing effect. It holds full centers 
blooming from mid-season, has good stems and ex¬ 
cellent foliage. Certified at Storrs. A real giant 
Roots, $3.00; Plants, $1.00 
WHITE ABUNDANCE (Ballego 85E), Bloom 10 x 5, 
Bush 6ft. This dahlia does well for us and we can 
heartily recommend it. Flowers of beautiful waxy 
white are held well out of the foliage on strong, 
erect stems. Fine for cutting and exhibiting, espe¬ 
cially for baskets and also a good florist flower. 
Roots, .75; Pot Roots, .50; Plants, .50 
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