THELMA CAIN (I. D.), ““Cain-Parella,’” 1939. Bloom 
11x5, bush 4/2 ft. Color, light coral red with shades 
of jasper pink at center. The giant blooms are held 
erect on cane-like stems. Certificate of Merit. Honor 
Rol eee A ee ee ee tL oe ene ge Plant .75 
THOMAS EDISON (F. D.), ‘’Dahliadel.’’ Bloom 9x4, 
bush 4 ft. Royal purple with a sheen of velvet. One 
ofthe best: in this:color es... ee ee Root .30 
TOWN TOPIC (F. D.), “Hulin,’” 1940. Bloom 9x4, 
bush 5 ft. Color, petunia purple, tipped white. It is 
a bi-color. Fine stems. A great keeper when cut. 
Honor Rollie ace ee eee ne eter ra eee Plant 1.25 
VICTORY (F. D.), ‘“Asther-Ruschmohr,’’ 1940. Bloom 
11x7, bush 442 ft. A very pleasing color of two tones 
of pink, overlaid with chrome-yellow. It could be 
called a ‘’golden-pink.’” Such a beauty. Has long 
stems and dark foliage. It has won several medals in 
Chicago and New York, and is on three Honor Rolls. 
it isrcarrectly ndmeda. 2 see eee eee ee Plant 1.50 
VOLCANO (F. D.), “’Richardson,’” 1937. Bloom 12x6, 
bush 4/2 ft. Always we like to offer large, vigorous 
varieties such as this fine dahlia, which made the very 
high score of 89 at the Trial Grounds, and a runner-up 
for the Achievement Medal. Long, strong stems, 
holding these very large flowers at an agle of 45 de- 
grees. Color orange flame red; will not fade or burn. 
Won several blue ribbons gs the largest flower. Giant 
size, grand blush’ and fifie’ ster. .....-..2.....-..2.-2._-2<- Root 1.00 

WHITE WINNER (F. D.), ““Wolfe,’” 1941. Bloom 8x4, 
bush 52 ft. The color is a creamy white. It has the 
very best of extra long stems. Flowers all facing. NO 
dahlia has better substance. NNEVER an open center. 
Certificate of Merit at East Lansing. On 1940 Honor 
Peete Ot ee ee. ee ee ee Tae Root 10.00; Plant 3.50 

WHITE WONDER (1. D.), “’Black-Kemp.’’ Bloom 11x6, 
bush 512 ft. Pure white. A monster. Probably the 
finest white dahlia ever produced, cleaning up the 
shows from coast to coast. Honor Roll. At the Mid- 
West Show in Grand Rapids, White Wonder won as the 
LARGEST and MOST PERFECT bloom in the show. 
Freee e Te, os ante PA Re ccat iets! ok etek a ee rate ce Root .25 
WINNING WAYS (I. D.), ‘Dixie,’ 1941. Blooms 9x5, 
bush 4 ft. Color, opening yellow to cream and blending 
to amaranth pink. The petals are rimmed with a thread- 
like edging of red, and also come to a point. This is a 
lovely flower. Certificate of Merit. On Roberts’ Honor 
Root 10.00; Plant 3.00 
WHITE CAPS (Ball), “’Dixie,’“” 1941. Bloom 31-inch. 
Color, pure white. Good long stems. Won a silver cup 
at Toledo in 1940 for best ball. This dahlia has a guar- 
antee to please, or money refunded. 
Root 10.00; Plant 3.00 

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