Z A N T ’ S 
BLUE 
RIBBON 
DAHLIAS 
LOUISE BATES, S. C. (85) LL., 5 ft. 
A very spectacular flower of immense size. Grown naturally, the 
blooms average 8 to 10 inches. The color is a beautiful orchid- 
lavender. A most prolific bloomer and a real exhibition fiower. 
Roots $ .50 
MADAM QUEEN, F. D. (86) LL., 5 ft. 
The darkest maroon we had in the garden. It’s a fine grower, 
coarse foliage, long stems. 
Roots $ .75 
MAD RIVER CHIEF, 1. D. (89) LL., 6 ft. 
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 fiowers facing. 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. And we have an 
extra fine lot of roots this year so we are making this low price. 
Roots $1.00; Plants $ .50 
MARGRACE, 1. D. (88) LL., 6 to 7 ft. 
Here is a great dahlia. Certificate of Merit at both Storrs and 
East Lansing. At the Mid-West Show at Cleveland it won first in 
the Informal Decorative Class; and first in the Informal Decora¬ 
tive Class at Michigan State Show. A tall, upright grower. The 
color is a brilliant scarlet, tipped and striped with gold .' 
Roots $ .75; Plant $ .50 
MAN-O-WAR, I. D. (85) LL., 5 ft. 
Was the outstanding dark rich carmine red of the season and 
one of the best keepers. Winner of the American Home Achieve¬ 
ment Medal and on Honor Roll. A favorite of ours. 
Roots $ .75; Plants $ .50 
MARGIE PARRELLA, F. D. (85) ML., 5 ft. 
This Dahlia apparently fills a vacancy of long standing. There are 
good whites but a first class Formal Decorative in this color will 
be met with enthusiasm. For profusion of bloom it is in a class 
by itself. A basket of Margie Parrella won the Blue Ribbon over 
Jersey’s Beauty at the New York Show in 1938. 
Roots $5.00; Plants $1.50 
MARY RITZER, S. C. (85) LL., 6 ft. 
A sport of Edna Ferber ; color, pink ; size of bloom slightly larger 
than Edna Ferber. Good grower. Was extra good in our garden 
last fall. A great flower for cutting. 
Roots $ .75 
MARIANNA,..S...C. (85) ML., 5 to 6 ft. 
A silver orchid. A prolific bloomer. Certificate at Storrs and 
Wisely, England. 
Roots $ .50 
MASON’S PURPLE BEAUTY, F. D. (83) ML., 4 ft. 
A very fine velvety purple, formal decorative, having good sub¬ 
stance to the petals with a silver reverse showing at the center 
of the blooms. 
Plants $ .50 
MAJOR FRANK OTIS, I. D. (85) LL., 5 ft. 
This Dahlia appears to be the most sensational giant re¬ 
leased for several years. It won many coveted awards in 
the Western shows as well as winning Silver Medal at the 
A. D, S. Show in New York, having been shipped from 
California by air mail. The color is a rich golden honey 
yellow with traces of coppery shading. It’s some Dahlia 
when grown right. 
Plants $4.00 
MIRIAM HOPKINS, S. C. (87) LL., 6 to 7 ft. 
A beautifully formed semi-cactus with long wavy petals and a 
combination of colors that give it a rich copper-orange effect. Tall 
growing and produces many immense flowers held on good long 
stems. On three Honor Rolls. One of the finest in our garden. 
Roots $1.00; Plants $.50 
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