Michigan Grown Roots 
BALLEGO’S SURPRISE (Foreign) Cac. 
This pure white Dahlia beats all existing white flowering 
varieties in the cactus class. Long, wavy petals. An early 
and prolific bloomer. 
Roots 65c 





BETTY STAKER, (Sowton-Geer, 1942), I.D. 
Color, gold streaked and veined amber veining more pro- 
nounced towards high center, which takes on reddish gold 
tones from reverse of petals. (H 
Plants $5.00 
BETTIE DAVIS (Cordes, 1935) S. C. 
Won as Best and Most Perfect Bloom. The color is orchid 
lavendar. Won several first prizes. One of the finest in my 
garden. (H. R.) 
Roots 75c 
BETTER TIMES (Stredwick, England) S. C. 
Flowers on long, strong stems, color lilac pink, yellow center. 
Roots 30c 
BLACK KNIGHT, (Kemp, 1935), I.D. 
Color is dark velvety maroon, almost black. The flowers are 
of great size, often up to 14 inches in diameter and are held 
high above the foliage on thick stiff stems. Plant is a very 
strong grower, attaining a height of 6 to 7 ft., wide spreading 
and prolific of bloom, from early season until frost. 
Roots 60c 
BLUE RIVER, F. D. 
Color as near to a blue Dahlia as we have ever seen. 
Roots 60c 
BRILLIANT LADY (Salem, 1939), I. D. 
A bright reddish French purple reflexed silver. Many of the 
outer petals twist, showing the silver which adds to its attrac- 
tiveness. Blooms are 11 to 12 inches and very deep, while the 
stems are extra long and straight. The bush is hardy, very 
clean growing and it reaches a height of six feet. We also 
won with this dahlia at Baltimore as the best I. D. Seedling. 
Roots $1.00 
BURCH FORAKER (i938 Slocum) I. D. 
Color sulphur yellow overcast scarlet. General color effect,- 
bright scarlet. Good bloomer, held on good strong, straight 
stems. Good brancher and grower 5 to 7 feet high. 
Roots $1.00 
BURGUNDY (Redfern 1937), I. D. 
huge wine purple dahlia held well out of the foliage on 
long, stiff stems. Bush 5 to 6 feet. One of the finest in my 
1939 gardens. 11 inch blooms. 
Roots 75c 
CALIFORNIA IDOL (Ballay, 1935), I. D. 
Another giant yellow with a coast-to-coast show record. Has 
been called the aoe Murphy's Masterpiece’’. Color, true, 
clear glistening yellow, a true pastel shade and held on the 
best of stems. 
Roots 50c 
CAPT. CEDARQUIST, (Frank’s Dahlia Gardens, 
1941), Str. In. C. 
A seedling of Miss Belgium but more superior in size, depth 
and form. A great prize winner under the 8-inch class. Color 
bright salmon orange, shading into a lighter tone at the tips. 
Long strong stems. First class cut-flower and exhibition 
variety. Winning two American Home Achievement Medals at 
Toledo and Wellsville Shows. 
Plants $1.25 Roots $3.00 
CARL G. DAHL (Scott, 1938), I. D. 
Color emberglow with golden sheen and a sweet brier reverse. 
Healthy bush; height about 5% feet; insect resistant; blooms 
from early summer till frost; blooms 11 to 14 inches; a Dahlia 
to make you proud of your garden. Selected for the Honor 
Roll by J. W. Johnson. 
Roots 75c 
CAROLINA MAID, (Robens, 1940), I.D. 
Mr, J. W. Johnston describes this one as, outer petals deep 
rose with salmon suffusion; the center is lemon yellow with 
deep rose tipping. Very large blooms on good strong stems. 
Plants about five feet high. On the House Beautiful Honor 
Roll and winner of a Certificate of Merit scoring 86 at East 
Lansing, Mich. 
Plants $1.50 Roots $3.50 
