Silver Lady 

Virginia Shipley 
VIRGINIA SHIPLEY (Cory-Dahliadel 85A), 1939, 
Bloom 11 x 7, Bush 5 ft. A deep lemon yellow 
with a golden hue different from other yellows. 
Bush is rugged with heavy foliage repellent to in- 
sects. Blooms open Formal developing Informal. 
Futurity and Achievement Medal winner, 37, win- 
ning medals in New York, Detroit, Washington, 
Baltimore and Camden Root, $2.00; Plant, .75 

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DAHLIAS—Continued 
JOAN CRAIG (Chappaqua 84B), 1940, Bloom 8 x 3, 
Bush 4 ft. A medium sized, velvety oxblood red 
shading darker at center. The’ petals are pointed 
and the blooms face well and finish nicely. Early 
and proiuse. Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.35; Plant, .75 
JOSEPH E. MITCHELL (Mitchell-Ruschmohr 84A), 
1939, Bloom 11 x 6, Bush 3!% ft. Soft buff blended 
apricot. Long, pointed petals. Bush very vigor- 
ous and in good proportion with the massive blooms. 
Very strong, erect stems hold flowers well. Certi- 
fied at K. Lansing. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .53 
MOTHER’S DAY (Australia 85A), 1939, Bloom 11 
x 5, Bush 444 ft. A mammoth, creamy white. 
Came to America heralded as an exceptional white, 
which prediction was more than fulfilled. Bush 
healthy and vigorous. Flowers face perfectly on 
strong stems. Winner in many shows Inclined 
to be late coming into bloom. 
Root, $3.00; Pot Root, $2.00; Plant, $1.00 
NORMA MORTON (Australia 854A), Bloom 11 x 6, 
Bush 5! ft. Golden yellow edged dull peach red. 
Flower can be grown quite large, and completes 
nicely to stem which is strong and erect. Bush is 
unusually vigorous with insect-resistant foliage. A 
variety you can count on. 
Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.35; Plant, .75 
ROYAL PENNANT (Fenton-Kemp 85A), Bloom 9 
x 5, Bush 5 ft. A true, rich purple. A distinctive 
color appealing to many flower lovers. Long, strong 
stems hold flowers perfectly. A sturdy bush with 
heavy foliage. Not early but satifactory. 
Root, .75; Plant, .50 
SILVER LADY (Hillside 85A), 1940, Bloom 10 x 6, 
Bush 5 ft. Ivory white, lightly flushed and edged 
violet rose. Here is one of the most meritorious 
of the newer dahlias. As we predicted it took its 
place as one of the most exquisite of all dahlias, 
and secured more than its share of winnings. The 
delicate shadings seem to grow in beauty the more 
the flower is examined. A rugged bush, with vig- 
orous foliage and long, strong stems add the finish- 
ing touches to a really great creation. Certified at 
W. Va. and recommended at Ga. 
Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.35; Plant, .75 
WHITE DUCHESS (English 83A), Bloom 10 x 5, 
Bush 5 ft. A bold, white flower with a full high 
center. Petals are broad, waved and graceful. Stems 
strong and erect.. A good grower. Root, .35 

BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON 
Baltimore again held a _ well-staged, well-attended 
and very interesting show, with an excellent Seedling 
Class. It is truly a pleasure to judge here as the 
Show is well organized and sufficient room to see all 
entries. The Baltimore folks are always very enthu- 
siastic and put on a big show in a big way. 
Washington was outstanding for its hospitality and 
cooperation. A show of good quality and very well 
staged. Basket arrangements by florists, a quality 
Seedling Class, and a well-laid out floor plan for 
competitive displays in all made up a very credible 
show for our National Captial. 

