Edison’s Dahlias 
RED JUG (Preas.-Ruschmohr, 1935), I. C. or S. C. ; 
[his remarkable brilliant crimson or cardinal red Dehlia with 
yellow tips has wonderful keeping qualities and cane-stitt 
stems that hold the flowers perfectly facing. Foliage is insect- 
resistant, Won many prizes. Certified at Storrs, 1935. 
Roots 50c 
RIELE (Foreign), Cac. 
Salmon. the colour is cream to the center of the starlike 
blooms. Very free, compact grower; good stem. 
Roots 50c 
RITA WELLS (Wells Straight, 1939) ; 
A very large Dahlia. Informal Decorative to semi-cactus. Gre- 
nadine-nink on buff. Achievement Medal winner. Certificate 
of Merit at Fairmont, W. Va. 
Plants 75c Roots $1.75 
RITA BETTY, (Australian), I. D. 
A very fine Dahlia of cinnamon and henna shades. The large 
blooms are carried on first class stems. Winner of several 
Championships. Highly recommended to us. 
Plants $1.25 
ROBERT L. RIPLEY (Salem Dahlia Gardens, 1937), I. D. 
Rhodamine purple with rose suffusions. Immense. Has been 
grown 16 x 12 inches. Many first prizes at National, Chicago 
shows. Will develop a full flower trom a cut bud not even 
showing color. 
Roots $1.00 
ROCKLEY DICTATOR (Rockley, 1938), I. D. 
Blooms of deep crimson-scarlet with the petals sea | and 
tending to twist. A spectacular flower of large size. Easily 
grows to 13 inches in diameter by 7 inches deep. Tight centers 
until frost. 
Plants 65c 
ROMEO (Ballay, 1936), I. D. 
Brightest scarlet, a color as appealing as the red, red rose, 
The form of the flower also is particularly attractive and adds 
much to its beauty. First-class red and is of good size and 
very satisfactory. 
Roots 50c 




ROSE MARIE, (Comstock, 1941), F. D. 
An unusual shade of pink hard to describe, a seedling of 
Kathleen Norris with blooms averaging 10 inches. Plant 5 
feet. Should not be confused with the Australian variety of 
some years ago. H. R. Plants $3.50 
RUBY TAYLOR (Garrity, 1932), I. D. 
An open growing bush and needs no pruning to produce large 
deep flowers. Clear self color of carmine shade. Awarded a 
Certificate of Merit at Storrs in 1932. Winner of no less than 
six first prizes on the Pacific Coast. 
Roots 40c 
SAN FRANCISCO (Ballay, 1939), I. D. 
A gorgeous shrimp-pink. An extra large flower on extra long 
strong stems. One of the finest vink Dahlias I have seen in 
many moons. A worthy introduction of a well-known grower 
12 inch blooms in my garden in 1939. 
Plants 65c Roots $1.50 
SALLY B. (Almy, 1933), I. D. 
One of the beautiful pinks I grew last year and there are 
many new ones. Seedling of Kathleen Norris and has the same 
long black stiff stems. Stands facing you. Large perfect flower. 
Roots 50c 
SEPTEMBER MORN (Hines), F. D. 
1938 introduction and perhaps the newest color introduced in 
years. Has won repeatedly. Bush low with dark, blue foliage. 
Color is best described as a deep, glowing orange. We advise 
every Dahlia grower to grow at least one plant. A real winner. 
Plants 75c 
SHAHRAZADE (Newsome, 1932), I. D. 
Another remarkable shade of bright pink. The form and size 
resemble Jane Cowl and the bushes are also vigorous. (H. R.) 
Roots 30c 
SHALIMIR (Burkhart), F. D. 
On the Mid-West Honor Roll in 1934. Color is poinsetta red; 
in other words, red that is red. A huge flower on a good 
stem; free bloomer. A good prize winner. 
Roots 60c 
SILVER LADY (Hillside, 1940), F. D. 
White lightly edged and flushed with lavender. A fine open 
grower with fine stems. Very appealing to those who like 
pastel shades. Received certificate at Fairmount Trial Grounds 
in 1938, also listed in House Beautiful Futurity. 
Plants $1.25 Roots $3.50 
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