cv, DAHLIADEL NURSERIES 
INFORMAL DECORATIVE 
DAHLIAS—Continued 
ANDREE BAYSSELLANCE (Ballego 844A), Bloom 
9 x 6, Bush 5 ft. A crimson carmine or rose red 
shading buff at tips with buff reverse. An excep- 
tionally sturdy bush, producing large flowers of uni- 
form size. Stems good and flowers face well. The 
unusual coloring makes the flower appeal to many 
while it is displeasing to others. 
Roots, $1.00; Pot Roots, .65; Plants, .50 
BANDOENG (Ballego 85A), Bloom 9 x 5, Bush 5 ft. 
Cinnamon buff suffused and shaded russet orange 
and scarlet. An autumn shade of a very attractive 
combination of colors. A strong bush, with heavy 
foliage and excellent stems. This dahlia is worthy 
of serious consideration if you desire a bronzy au- 
tumn shade and a variety easy to grow. Certified at 
Storrs. Roots, $1.50; Pot Roots, $1.00; Plants, .50 
DOKOUPIL’S IDEAL (Dokoupil 84B), Bloom 7 x 
3, Bush 41% ft. A striking flower of white with 
petals substantially tipped lavender. Long, erect 
stems hold flowers well. Plants strong and healthy. 
Flowers a little flat but withal very attractive. Fine 
for cutting, blooms early and plentiful. Plants, .50 
DWIGHT W. MORROW (Dahliadel 84A), Bloom 
11 x 5, Bush 5 ft. A gigantic rich crimson red 
dahlia that is greatly admired. Very spectacular. 
This dahlia likes reasonably heavy soil, but should 
not be forced or over-watered. Disbudding should 
not be done until terminal bud is about to show 
color. This will insure a good stem. 
Roots, .75; Plants, .50 
HARRIET HOCTOR, Bloom 10 x 4, Bush 5 ft. 
Bright mauve, magenta shadings. Roots, .35 
HERACLES (Bruidegom 84B), 1940, Bloom 7'% x 4, 
Bush 4 ft. A very pretty flower of vermillion red, 
with a touch of golden yellow at center. A medium 
sized dahlia with a perfect center, held on strong 
erect stems. Bush growth excellent..A fine keeper, 
early, profuse and excellent flower. Plants, $1.00 
JUDGE SAMUEL SEABURY (Etherington 84A), 
Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. This variety has won 
many prizes. It is uniform in color and should 
‘please those who like soft or pastel shades. Color, 
flesh or amaranth pink shading to creamy white at 
center. Foliage rugged, stems and substance good. 
¥ Roots, .50 
MAN O’WAR (Boone-Ruschmohr 85A), Bloom 10 
x 4, Bush 5!%4 ft. A rich dark carmine of fine 
flowering habit. Resembles somewhat Murphy’s 
Masterpiece. A beautiful thing in the garden and 
we often wonder why more aren’t grown. Petals 
pointed and bush stalwart. 
Roots, .50; Pot Roots, .50; Plants, .50 
MARGARET W. WILSON, Bloom 9 x 4, Bush 
414 ft. Creamy white with phlox pink reverse. 
, Roots, .39 
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MID-WEST CHAMPION (American D. F. 84A), 
Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 4 ft. Brilliant violet rose with 
. yellow shadings at base of petals. Plant growth and 
stems are ideal with heavy, insect-resistant foliage. 
Certified at East Lansing and Storrs. Roots, .50 

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Anna Benedict 
ANNA BENEDICT (Benedict-Dahliadel 85B), Bloom 
8 x 5, Bush 51% ft. One of the most satisfactory 
performers in the dark red class. Stems are always 
good and flowers continue full throughout the sea-. 
son. Does not fade in full sunshine,-and the petals. 
seem immune to storm damage. Color, a rich dark. 
garnet with black shadings near center of flower. 
Has had a long period of popularity and is already 
classed as a standard. Certified at Storrs. 
Roots, .50; Pot Roots, .35 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER (Smith-Rusch- 
mohr 85A), Bloom 11 x 5, Bush 5 ft. Any extra 
care pays big dividends with this beautiful carmine 
red dahlia. It has been shown 14% inches in dia- 
meter. Similar in form to Murphy’s Masterpiece 
and among the older varieties the two usually run 
neck and neck on the show table. It has few 
faults. Roots, .50; Pot Roots, .50 
ROYAL PENNANT (Fenton-Kemp 85A), Bloom 9 
x 5, Bush 5 ft. A true, rich purple. A distinctive 
color appealing to many flower lovers. Long, strong 
stems hold flowers perfectly. A sturdy bush with 
heavy foliage. Not early but satisfactory. 
Roots, $1.00; Pot Roots, .65; Plants, .50 
RUDOLF’S GIANT (Rudolf 85A), Bloom 12 x 7, 
Bush 41% ft. Size plus depth plus tight centers 
plus a striking color combination gives this creation 
real prestige. Of live buff with apricot and pink 
suffusions, makes it glow in the garden. The 
plant is sturdy and needs no coddling. Certified 
at Storrs. Blooms from mid-season on. Plant ac- 
cordingly. Roots, $2.00; Pot Roots, $1.30; Plants, .75 
SUNRAYS (Straight-Ruschmohr 86A), 1938, Bloom 
11 x 7, Bush 414 ft. Adjectives fail to do this 
flower justice. In color it is a clear buff suffused 
apricot with a distinct peach red on reverse side 
of petals. It wins everywhere and was certified 
at W. Va. and E. Lansing. Name the 10 best 
dahlias during the past 5 years and this one wins 
its place on the ‘All-American Team.” Its faults, 
are hard to find. Roots, $3.00; Plants, $1.00 
