TOWN TOPIC, F. D. 
Color is magenta purple shading to petunia. 
About 1/3 of the blooms come tipped white, 
which is a glorious sight above the light green 
leaves. Free production of large blooms on 
stiff stems. 
Plants, $2.50. 
TROJAN, I. D. (Salem & Glenden Gardens, 1941). 
Here is one that many say is a super dahlia. 
It is immense in size and the blooms have long 
and straight stems and are produced in pro- 
fusion. The bush is of medium height and very 
hardy. In color the bloom is crimson red over- 
laid wax yellow with the yellow more pro- 
nounced on reverse of petals. An Honor Roll 
dahlia. 
Roots, $15.00; Plants, $7.50. 
VIRGINIA RUTE, I. D., H. R. D. 
A large, deep red flower, with broad petals roll- 
ed to a point at the tips. Very neat in appear- 
ance. We feel that it has all the requisites of 
a winner. 
Plants, $1.50. 
YELLOW GIANT, I. C. (Holland). 
Clear yellow, large flower borne on long, strong 
stems. One of the outstanding at Storr’s Con- 
necticut in 1939, scoring 86. 
Roots, $4.00; Plants, $2.00. 
YELELOWsGLORY p50: ctl): 
A beautifully formed dahlia of a clear lemon- 
yellow with artistically twisted petals and high 
center. Sturdy bush and unusually dark foliage 
for a yellow variety. 
Plants, $2.00. 
YOWU MATSUOKA, S. C. 
A very interesting variety either straight or in- 
curved cactus or semi-cactus with a very dark 
carmine color. Similar to Cherokee Brave. 
Stems and foliage are excellent. 
Plants, $1.00. 
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