TECUMSEH—5x3—1938 
Though this is described as a red it really belongs in the 
purple class. Very similar to Mrs. Anderson, only more 
red and the backs of petals have a whitish cast. 
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TIPPY—4x3—1938 
Light yellow with faint tints of reddish bronze at tips of 
petals which concentrate at the center. Free blooming 
with slender. long, stiff stems. 
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VELVET BALL—(Peacock, 1926)—4!/px2V/ 
Deep maroon. The darkest of all Balls. Tall plants with 
nice long stems. Being a seedling of Jersey Beauty it is 
not always a true Ball but sometimes comes Decorative. 
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ZELDA—( McWhirter) —4x3 
Pale golden tan with reverse a pale lavender, blending as 
to give an ashes of roses color effect. Nicey quilled. 
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Anemone 
ADA FINCH—(Wouters) 
Creamy white single flowers, center filled with long, tubu- 
lar petals of the same color. The center petaloides extend 
in such a manner that the whole flower has some resem- 
blance to a daffodil. Very attractive form. 
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ALPHA—(Anemone-Orchid } 
This is a new form having petals of the Orchid type with 
an Anemone center. Color is a very rich red with petal- 
oides lightly tipped with gold. Different from any Dahlia 
yet introduced. 
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CROIX DU SUD—(Cayeaux, 1935)—5x2!/, 
A giant Anemone flowered Dahlia that created a sensation 
when it was introduced in this country. A single row of 
velvety blood red petals with a prominent center hive 
composed of pure rich gold petaloides. A striking combi- 
nation of colors. Blooms are held facing sideways on long 
stiff wiry stems. This is a break from a Formal Decora- 
tive and is as outstanding today as when introduced. The 
name means “Southern Cross.’’ Certificate in Holland in 
1936. 
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TEENY WEENY—(Pompon-Anemone)—(Lee)—1936 
This is a new type having pompon petals around the out- 
side while the center is filled tight with tiny tubular 
Anemone petals. Color is a bright salmon. Blooms %-1 
inch across on a dwarf bush. Very unique. 
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TWINKLE—(Lee, 1935) 
Pale pink tipped light yellow, cushion pale yellow. Blooms 
very small, 14% to 2 inches, notched petals. Plants are 
strong growing and always full of flowers. A dainty, 
little cut flower for table decorations. 
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