Edison’s Dahlias 


LYNN FONTANNE, (Parella-1941), S. C. to I. D. 
Color, spectrum red shades of carmine red toward tips with 
chrome yelfow petaloids, which soften the general color tone. 
A winner at two large shows and measured 13 by 9 at World's 
Fair A. D. S. Show 1841, on two Honor Rolls. 
Plants $7.50 

MABEL ELIZABETH (1938), I. D. 
Pure waxy-white of good size. 
Roots $1.00 
MAESTRO (Ballay, 1940), S. C. 
Color a bright cerise. Very striking and reliable. A winner 
in seedling classes. 
Plants $1.75 
MAFFIE (Cseckslovensky, 1940), S. C. 
huge intense red semi-cac., a great prize winner, has been 
grown up to 14 inches and 8 or 9 deep. Good strong stems. 
Plants $2.00 
MAGIC PRINCE (Hulin-Parella, 1941), S. C. 
Rosy Magenta with a lighter reverse, under surface has bands 
of amaranth pink. A very lovely dahlia held on long stiff 
stems. Bush tall and good brancher. 
Plants $5.00 net. Roots $10.00 net 

A. T. EDISON, Proprietor 
Looking over new seedling, 1941 Introduction, Magic Prince. 
MANHATTAN (Veile, 1940), I .D. 
Color vermillion-red with a capucine-orange reverse which 
shows as a mixture of red and gold, as its pointed petals curve 
and twist. Size 11 to 12 inches across by 5 to 6 inches deep. 
Stems strong, holding flower on side. This most interesting 
Dahlia won two cash awards as best seedling, first at Engle- 
wood, N. J., 1838, and Wilmington, Del., 1939. It won the 
A. D. S. Derrill Hart Gold Medal and the American Home 
Achievement Medal at the 1939 New York show. It is most 
artistic both in form and color. Bush about five feet, foliage 
good color and proportion. 
Plants $2.00 
MARGRACE (Bissell, 1936), I. D. 
Color, bright red tipped gold, light reverse, size 10x6; strong 
stiff stem; heavy foliage; height, 5 to 6 feet. Awarded a Cer- 
tificate at Storrs. Winner at Mid-West and Michigan State 
Shows. Very attractive. (H. R.) 
Roots 65c 
MARION F. STEWART, I. D. 
A large bronzy shaded Dahlia. Prolific bloomer. Held on good 
stems. 
Roots 50c 
MD. BREAK O’DAY, S. C. 
Light autumn with dark orange blooms. 7-9 inches, good 
stems, and very attractive. 
Roots 75c 
et Geena 
