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LOIS WALCHLR (Walcher) F. D.—Color dark purple with white tips. A lovely 
bi-color, winner of many Achievement Medals. Height of plant 4 ft. 
Root $3.50 
MAD RIVER CHIEt (Mad River Gardens) I. D.—TTiis 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. Roots $1.50 
MARGIE PARRELLA, Note; See description and photo on back cover. 
MARGRACE I. D. (Bissell)—We take great pride in presenting to you this 
prize winning dahlia. Color, brilliant scarlet, tipped and striped with gold. 
In hot weather the gold is not so prominent. It is a very deep flower with 
an exceptionally fine stem that holds the flower erect to facing. 
Roots $1.50 
M. Col F. D.—A medium size dahlia. A beautiful tri-color flower. Yellow at the 
center shading to orange with silvery white tips. A fine grower and pro¬ 
ducer. Size of blooms, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. The blooms are erect on 
cane-like stems, facing sideways. We believe this dahlia will make a won¬ 
derful commercial variety, as the blooms have a fine lasting quality after 
it is cut. Height of plant, 4 feet. Roots $1.00 
MASON’S PURPLE BEAUTY F. D. (Mason)—This lovely dahlia which scored 
85 at the East Lansing Trial Ground in 1936, is worth while to be planted 
in the best of Gardens. Color, purple, reverse whitish or silvery streaked. 
A prolific bloomer and an exceptionally fine grower. Blooms average from 
9 to 10 inches. Height, 5^/^ feet. Roots $2.00 
MAYOR FRANK OTIS (Johns-Salbach) — I. D. Color, soft, rich golden yellow 
with just a touch of copper shading. This is one of the largest dahlias of the 
season. A real sensation. Winner of many medals and ribbons all over the 
country this past season. The originator claims that a bloom of this variety 
has been grown 17 inches in diameter, and 10 inches in depth. So you can 
use your own imagination. Mayor Otis is vigorous grower, free bloomer, and 
has a fine stem. Roots $15.00 Plants $5.00 
MAY ROBSON S. C. (Chappaqua)—Here is a dahlia of real charm. A beauti¬ 
fully formed flower of clear bright pink, brighter in tone than Kathleen 
Norris. A true semi-cactus, with straight stem, holds the flowers erect and 
facing. Very sturdy bush. Height 5 feet. Roots $1 j50 
MISS BELGIUM S. C.—Not a large flower but possessed of great beauty. Per¬ 
fect cactus type of bright orange. Winner of Silver Challenge Cup in Hol¬ 
land for the best foreign novelty. Height, 4 feet. Roots 75c 
MISS CLIO (Dixie Dahlia Gardens)—F. D. Pink with a yellow center. A very 
delicate coloring in a medium-sized flower. Won a first in undisseminated 
class at Toledo; also a Certificate of Merit at East Lansing. Roots $3.00 
MISS OHIO Incurved Cactus (Frank’s Dahlia Gardens)—Color, Lilac Rose. 
It is an easy grower, early bloomer, good root maker and seed producer. 
This variety is good for exhibition as well as cutting. Winner of many 
prizes. Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.25 
MISS LONG ISLAND I. D. (Jeffords-Parrella)—A tall grower with splendid 
habits and a very attractive plant. The color is bright watermelon pink. 
Some of the petals show tips of silver. It is a bright sparkling color and a 
very pleasing clean cut flower. Unusual disease and insect-resistant foliage. 
Height, 6 to 7 feet. Roots $1.50 
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