MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE (1. D.), ‘’Murphy,’’ 1932. 
This giant red dahlia could have been very appropriate- 
ly named SEEK NO FURTHER, for when it comes to 
winning in the largest bloom class, it is the recognized 
leader. It is quite safe to say it was the largest winner 
in this class of any dahlia exhibited in the 1933 eastern 
show. The flowers can be grown up to 14 inches and 
over in size, and it grows large without much encour- 
agement. The color is dark red, shading toward 
garnet, and it will withstand much sun heat without 
Fading Of OUMING...ian ee Root, 2/5; Planks 250 
OAKLEIGH MONARCH (F. D.), ‘’Hook,’’ 1936. Exhibi- 
tion type, cerise red in color. Blooms 10 to 14 inches. 
Heavy stem, with canes two or three feet long. Tough 
foliage and insect resistant. Height, six feet. Me- 
dium early bloomer. Blooms keep well when cut. Won 
a certiticote:at bast. Lonsing. ce 400-5. Roots 
ORIENTAL GLORY (1. D.), ‘’Swartz.’’ Blooms 10x5, 
bush 5 ft. There are so many dahlias following the 
same color tone that it is an innovation when one ap- 
pears with a shading that is just a little different than 
the other. Such a dahlia is Oriental Glory. The flowers 
are brilliant, dazzling balls of deep orange; and how 
we need this color on the exhibition table. Fine, robust 
grower with excellent stems. On the Honor Roll....Root .35 
PALO ALTO (S. C.), ‘Ballay.’’ Bloom 10x6, bush 5 2 
ft. A real giant, the color of which is clear, bright 
salmon shading towards gold at the center. Stems tall 
and straight. Flowers are of good substance with uni- 
form, full centers. Well recommended as a winner. 
Certified ‘Gt° Storr: Sig eet 2 cee ee eee Root .40 
PINK GIANT (1. D.), “Holland,’’ 1939. Bloom 10x6. 
Color, a vivid rose. Strong stem holds flower erect. 
It has been a great winner wherever shown. It won the 
Challenge Cup in Holland in 1939, which is their most 
coveted prize. On four Honor Rolls....Root 2.50; Plant .75 
PREMIER’S MAJESTIC (1. D.), ““Swezey,’’ 1938. Bloom 
10x4, bush 5 ft. An informal decorative of a beautiful 
new color combination difficult to describe—-salmon, 
gold and mulberry. A robust grower. Profuse bloomer 
of large, deep exhibition flowers. Stems cane-like. 
Foliage hard and insect resistant. This is the only 
dahlia that was a certificate winner at five Trial 
Gardens; this alone says it is one of the greatest....Root .75 
PREMIER’S WINSOME (1. D.), ‘“Swezey,’’ 1939. Blooms 
11x6, bush 5 ft. Described by those who grew it as 
one of the best of the new dahlias—nice form, sub- 
stance, and excellent plant growth. Color, a beautiful 
mallow pink. Certified East Lansing, 1938.......... Plant .75 
PROGRESS (I. D.), ‘Salem Dahlia Gardens,’’ 1940. 
Bloom 1|12x7, bush 6 ft. In color, it is rosy-mauve. 
The petals of this huge flower fall well back to the 
stems, giving the bloom great depth. It has very long 
and stiff stems, 12 to 15 inches above the first set of 
leaves. An excellent keeper for such a large flower. 
‘It has leathery foliage, is a good bloomer, and never 
stunts,’’ so says the originator. American Home 
Achievement Medal winner at Baltimore. On three 
Bonom: Rolls: S20 ost cptai sl ii ee ee eee Plant 1.50 
PURPLE MIST (F. D.), ‘“Emmons,’’ 1937. Bloom 10x5, 
bush 5 ft. A beautiful pure deep purple, tending to 
a shade of burgundy. Both the face and the reverse of 
the rays have the same color. The whole flower is 
covered with a bronze sheen. Extra long, stiff stems, 
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