MAD RIVER GARDENS, URBANA, OHIO 
Recent Interesting Introductions 
APPLE BLOSSOM (B. & B.) I. D. A true apple blossom pink. With a distinct rose 
bud center, a prolific flowering habit, and a blue ribbon winner at Chicago. 
Medium size flowers on fine stems. On J. W. Johnston’s Honor Roll. 
Strong Plants $1.00 Cuttings 60c 
BETTY ZANE (Mad River Gardens) I. D. Very large flowers of deep rose pink with 
a silver sheen, said to be the best all around pink—a good strong grower which 
everyone likes. We note “Betty” is now winning over Kathleen Norris in the pink 
Strong Plants 75c Cuttings 50c 
BRILLIANT LADY (Salem) I. D. A huge brilliant reddish purple, reflexed silver. 
Many outer petals curl and twist, showing the silver reverse, adding to its attrac¬ 
tiveness. Blue Ribbon Winner. Strong Plants $1.50 Cutting $1.00 
BURCH FOR AKER (Terrace) I. D. Highest scoring Dahlia at Mid-West trail gardens. 
Beautiful bright scarlet flowers of huge size on long strong stems. A splendid new 
dahlia. Strong Plants $1.00 No Cuttings 
CARL G. DAHL (Scott) I. D. A graceful giant flower can easily be grown to 12 inches. 
Color, apricot buff, reverse old rose, with a concentration of old rose at center. A 
free bloomer with excellent stems. 
Strong Plants 75c Cuttings 50c 
CHEROKEE BRAVE (Dahliadel) I. D. This recent introduction has made a host of 
friends. Color, glowing dark carmine on long stiff stems. An exhibition champion. 
Strong Plants $1.00 Cuttings 75c 
CURLY LOCKS (Caldwell) I. D. One of the smart new Dahlias, very large. Bright 
gold flowers with shadings of apricot. Long strong stems with flowers facing. 
Beautiful growing plant. EXTRA. Strong Plants 75c Cuttings 50c 
DEAN ANDERSON (Mad River Gardens) I. D. A true exhibition type, of a rare new 
color, radiant henna orange. Extra long, strong stems holding the very large 
flowers in an ideal position. Bushes about four feet when grown in full sun, or 
field grown; most luxuriant insect-free foliage. Winner of Meritorious Award as 
most outstanding Dahlia in Show, and first prize, seedling class Informal Decora¬ 
tive. Truly a “four-star” Dahlia. Strong Plants $1.00 Cutting 66c 
DIA WONG (Koenig) F. D. Truly the largest yellow formal we have seen; a great 
addition to this class. Fine long stems and on Mr. Johnston’s Honor Roll. 
Strong Plants $1.50 Cuttings $1.00 
EL RUBIO (Redfern) I. D. We would say, “a sensational new red.” Having seen 
this new variety growing in the originator’s garden, we are pleased to recommend 
it. Very large flowers of rich, velvety garnet red; long strong stems. An ex¬ 
cellent plant, with large, thick leathery foliage. Very fine and a great winner. 
Strong Plants $3.00 Cuttings $2.00 
EMESSEE (Roberts) F. D. With a top score of 87.1 at East Lansing 1937, we expect 
this fine introduction to meet with great favor. Very large flowers on long clean 
stems. Color light autumn, same shade as Palo Alto. Achievement Medal winner 
Chicago. A. D. S. Medal, Wisconsin. Strong Plants $1.50 Cuttings $1.00 
EMMA WALKER (Mac Dowell) S. C. A very large flower that was good enough to 
win the American Home Achievement Medal. An early profuse flowering habit, 
splendid plant and stems. Color yellow shaded old rose with some lavender 
showing on tips of unopened petals. Very fine. Strong Plants $1.50 Cuttings $1.00 
EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE (Salem) 1. D. Winner Derrill Hart Medal at Detroit; huge 
flowers, on long strong stems. Color soft frosty pink, as we saw it—not lavender. 
While a bit difficult to describe, it looked good to us. 
• Strong Plants $2.25 Cuttings $1.5C 
FIREBALL (Bissel) F. D. Certainly an outstanding brilliant scarlet. Medium size 
flower on excellent stem. A fine plant. Recommended. 
Strong Plants 75c Cuttings 50c 
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