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DAHLIAS. 
MINIATURE CACTUS and 
SEMI-CACTUS DAHLIAS 
AN DRIES ORANGE (Belgium 85S), M S-C, Bloom 
3 '/2 X 2 Bush 2 '/2 ft. Here is a Miniature of a 
bright orange, which looks almost good enough to 
eat. Perfect Semi-Cactus form with excellent stems. 
Rated as Best Belgian Dahlia, 1936, Best Foreign 
Dahlia, 1938. Certified at Baarn, Holland, 1937. A 
few blooms may run slightly oversize but it is decid¬ 
edly worthwhile. Plants, .50 
CHRIS (England 83S), M St.C, Bloom x 2, 
Bush 3 ft. A tomato red, which resembles Satan in 
miniature. Shy bloomer which may be corrected 
when we learn its cultural requirements. 
Roots, $1.00; Plants, .50 
DAHLIADEL JOY (Dahliadel 85S), M C, Bloom Z Yz 
X 2(4, Bush 3(4 ft. One of the most attractive 
small dahlias we grow. It is artistic and uniform, 
and blooms profusely on long stems without any dis¬ 
budding. It is a wonderfvd keeper with perfect, full 
centers until frost. Color, a clear lemon yellow. 
Popular with florists. Certified at East Lansing, and 
Cincinnati. Roots, .50; Pot Roots, .35; Plants, .50 
DIANNE (Dahliadel 85S), 1939, M S-C, Bloom 3(4 
X 1 (4> Bush 2 (4 ft. A dainty miniature in rose and 
tan similar to Rapture in color. Strong, slender 
stems. Early, profuse, full centers and good form 
throughout the season. Won Min. Seedling Class in 
N. Y., Cert. E. Lansing, O.V.D.A. and recommend¬ 
ed at Georgia. Listed in Dahlia Futurity. The only 
Miniature winning a Futurity Medal in 1939. A real 
commercial and an exhibition variety. 
Roots, $3.00; Pot Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
DUBONNET (Shipley-Dahliadel 86S), M S-C, 1937, 
Bloom 4 X 2, Bush 3 ft. This beautiful dark red 
Miniature Cactus dahlia can easily be selected under 
4'' for exhibition. Color a rich deep Ox-blood red 
that does not fade or burn. Beautiful, compact 
bushes with dense, dark green, healthy foliage. This 
variety grows with natural stems for cutting and 
the more flowers you cut the more it produces. We 
have wonderful reports of this dahlia from all over 
the country. Roots, $1.00; Pot Roots, .65; Plants, .53 
JULIA S. (Scheel-Dahliadel 85S), 1939, IVl C, Bloom 
3 (4 X 2, Bush 4(4 ft. This tall growing miniature 
has a sturdy bush growth and long stems. The deep 
rose pink appears to have a golden suffusion at the 
base of petals. Cert, at Storrs and E. Lansing. List¬ 
ed in the House Beautiful Futurity, ’39. Slow in 
coming into bloom so advise planting early. 
Roots, $1.00; Pot Roots, .65; Plants, .50 
LITTLE DIAMOND (Bruidegom 85S), M S-C, Bloom 
3 (4 X 2, Bush 2 (4 ft. Do not miss this one. An in¬ 
troduction from Europe which did nobly this past 
season all through the United States. Admittedly 
the best Foreign Miniature for 1939. Certified at 
Haarlem, Amsterdam and Paris, and selected for 
Trial at Wisley, 1938. Color, violet rose with sulphur 
yellow at center. On the 1940 Futurity. Plants, $1.00 
MARKET JEWEL (Europe 84S), M S-C, Bloom 4 x 
2, Bush 3 ft. An intense red of beautiful shade. 
Created a fine impression at Haarlem in 1936 and 
Wisley, 1938. Should be planted fairly early to get 
sufficient blooms. Roots, .50; Plants, .50 
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