MAX BAER (Garrity, 1938), I. D. 
Color is deep crimson with shadings of bright flame. Blooms 
10 to 13 inches, depth 7 to 8 inches, extra good stems, free 
flowering, resistant foliage. Won first only time shown, men¬ 
tioned on J. W. Johnson's futurity list. 
Plants 85c Roots $2.00 
MASON'S PURPLE BEAUTY (1937), F. D. 
Color velvety purple with silver reverse showing through to 
the center. Has a very full center early in the season, some¬ 
times shows open center later, grows 514 to 6 feet tall, good 
stems and very prolific. Certificate of Merit at East Lansing 
trial grounds, 1936. 
Roots 65c 
MAY MARION DOZIER (Dozier, 1940), I. D. 
A huge 11 to 14 inch clear yellow on fine long stems. Comes 
almost semi-cactus early and very broad petaled later. Cer¬ 
tificate of Merit at Storrs, Conn., and East Lansing, Mich. On 
Honor Roll. 
Plants $4.00 
MAYOR FRANK OTIS (Tom lohns-Salbach Garden, 1939). 
Shading from light to dark honey-yeliow. Reminiscent of Jane 
Cowl but with more bronze. Petals twisted and most attrac¬ 
tive. Vigorous grower on fine, strong, straight stems, and an 
excellent keeper. Three times largest flower in Alameda Dahlia 
Society show and twice largest flower at California Dahlia 
Society show, where it won the "Sunset" magazine Achieve¬ 
ment Medal. Largest flower and "American" Home Achieve¬ 
ment Medal at Portland. Silver medal at A. D. S. show. Be¬ 
lieve it or not has been grown to 17 inches. 
Plants $4.00 
MELANTRICH, F. D. 
If you are looking for a large bi-color Dahlia; do not over¬ 
look this one, a great prize winner. Color, lilac rose, striped 
and splashed carmine-red with penciling purple with good 
growing habits and strong stems. Good formed flowers. 
Roots 85c 
MICHIGAN WHITE (Keiser-Lakeside), S. C. 
The most prolific blooming cut flower white to date. Flowers 
run from 5 to 8 inches normally. As many as 18 to 25 opening 
at one time have been produced on one bush. Will bloom 
from JJuJly until frost, continuously shooting out long stems by 
the dozen. Certified at Storrs and East Lansing. Award of 
Honor at Atlanta, Ga., Achievement Medal winner at the Michi¬ 
gan State show. Excellent root maker. 
Plants 60c Roots $1.25 
MILTON 1. CROSS (Johnson, 1936), I. D. 
An immense flower of rich yellow-buff, the outer petals flushed 
with rosy amber. Winner of five firsts, including three Achieve¬ 
ment Medals. Long stiff stems; good grower. 
Roots 90c 
MIRIAM HOPKINS (Cordes, 1936), S. C. 
A beautifully formed Semi-Cactus with long wavy petals and 
a combination of colors that give it a rich copper-orange ef¬ 
fect. Tall growing and produces many immense flowers held on 
good long stems. On three Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.00 
MISS BELGIUM, S. C. 
A straight cactus of a fine clear one-toned coral. Good long 
wiry stems, very fine for basket work. 
Roots 50c 
MISS ELSIE JANE (1934), (87E), S. C. 
Bright shrimp pink with cream shadings at center and tipped 
violet rose. Artistically formed Dahlias with long wiry stems. 
A good keeper whose color is even more beautiful under arti¬ 
ficial light. 
Roots 50c 
MISS ENGLEWOOD (Englewood Gardens), I. D. 
Spectrum red and carmine coloring. Scored at Storrs in 1935 
and East Lansing in 1936. Can be grown 12 to 14 inches on 
good stems. Foliage tough and insect-resistant. Tall grower 
with prolific flowering habits. 
Plants 60c Roots $1.25 
MISS GLORY (Ballay's Success, 1936, S. C. 
Apricot yellow, bearing some resemblance to Satan but has 
finer petalage and is more incurved, massive size yet ex¬ 
tremely refined flower and free bloomer with perfect stems. 
Outstanding Dahlia at Storrs in 1935. Score 86 and H. R. 
Dahlia. 
Roots 85c 
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