MAD RIVER GARDENS, URBANA, OHIO 
LOLETTE (Wolbert-Mad River Gardens) Miniature S. C, to I. D. Bush 3i/^ feet. De¬ 
clared by many the best of this type since Baby Royal. A prolific flowering habit, 
on long clean stems, which every one admired. Flowers 3 to 3i/^ inches, of pure 
Tyrian pink, a gorgeous shade. First prize Cincinnati seedling class. Described 
by “Florist Review” as “an excellent florist flower.” On the 1937 Honor Roll. 
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LYNN B. DUDLEY (Koenig) I. D. The greatest bi color we have seen or grown. 
Color bright scarlet tipped white—excellent plant and foliage—stems the best. 
An Honor Roll variety of great merit. Strong Plants $1.50 Cuttings $1.00 
MAD RIVER CHIEF (Mad River Gardens) I. D. This great Dahlia has been described 
by many prominent Dahlia growers as “the finest red they have ever seen.” A 
very large exhibition type; color rich velvety carmine red, with a darker center. 
Perfect, long stems, some of them 48 inches long, with all flowers facing or on top. 
When cut, this fine Dahlia actually grows in water, and is one of our longest 
keepers. The only red we know, that is popular with women and men alike. 
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MAYOR FRANK OTIS (Johns-Salbach) I. D. Truly one of the big boys, with no trace 
of coarseness. Long strong stems, holding all flowers erect and with a vigorous 
habit of growth. Color soft, rich, golden honey yellow with some shadings of 
copper. Achievement Medal winner. Strong Plants $2.00 Cuttings $1.50 
MICHIGAN WHITE (Koenig) S. C. Pure white blooms 8x4, medium tall bush, excellent 
long stems, with a Certificate of Merit and very prolific. Winner American Home 
Achievement Medal. We believe this is headed for one of our finest cut flowers. 
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MISS OAKLAND (Oakleigh) F. D. We think this the best pure white formal decora¬ 
tive to date; excellent flowers cn long, strong stems. A very easy variety to grow. 
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MODEL 999 (Koenig) S. C. This is a giant high centered semi-cactus. Color fiery 
red with gold on reverse of petals, giving the center a golden cast. A stunning 
flower with long stems and dark green foliage. On Mr. J. W. Johnston’s Honor 
Roll. , Strong Plants $1.50 Cuttings $1.00 
MONARCH OF THE EAST (Almy) I. D, Giant flowers of mustard yellow with an 
apricot suffusion. A rampant growing hab’t. An Honor Roll variety with a Cer¬ 
tificate of Merit. Strong Plants 75c Cuttings 50c 
MRS. C. E. WILDON (Dixie) I. D. One of the very best—color, scarlet red with orange 
buff reverse. Very free flowering habit with excellent stems and foliage. Truly 
outstanding. . Strong Plants 75c Cuttings 50c 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE (Murphy-Success) I. D. A monster bloom of deep dark, 
rich red shading towards garnet; flowers held on erect stiff stems; very popular 
on Honor Roll. “ Strong Plants $0.75 
MY DELIGHT (Salem) F. D. A new and beautiful color combination. Mallow purple or 
pinkish mauve lavender with white at the base of each petal. Medium to tall plants 
with blooms averaging 8 by 4 inches. Award of honor for this valuable color. 
Strong Plants $1.50 Cuttings $1.00 
PEACE (Caldwell) I. D. Described as “The ace of all whites” and a great show win¬ 
ner. Certainly the largest white we have grown. Beautiful strong plants with 
long, strong stems holding all flowers erect. Certificate of Merit and Honor Roll 
Dahlia that is hard to beat on the show bench. 
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PREMIER’S WINSOME (Premier) I. D. Truly an outstanding new pink of largest 
size, that is expected to furnish plenty of competition in this class. Stems .and 
foliage are the best. A most interesting new pink. Extra. 
Strong Plants $1.50 Cuttings $1.00 
RED MENACE (Lodge-Mad River Gardens) I. D. Bush 5 feet. A huge and startling 
new crimson red that will be a menace to other reds on the show bench, in this 
class. Brighter in color than Murphy’s Masterpiece, and with perfect stems, hold¬ 
ing the very large flowers high above the foliage. A strong grower that is sure 
to please. You won’t be without this one very long. 
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