Edison’s Dahblias 

ROCKLEY DICTATOR (Rockley, 1938), I. D. 
- - Blooms. of deep crimson-scarlet with the petals renenug, 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. Roots $1.00 
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 40c 
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 yeats ago. H. R. Plants $2.00 Roots $5.00 
‘ROSY DAWN, (Dixie, 1942) 
'- Ball 4-inches, golden yellow, tipped and heavily edged rose 
bush. Scored 85.5 C at East Lansing. 
with a red center. An attractive flower held well out of a 5-foot 
Plants 75c Roots $2.00 


ROSY MORN (1938), I. D. 
~ New ‘color in Dahlias. Brilliant rose pink. Perfect growing 
habits, a great Dahlia that is a sure winner. Won Achieve- 
ment Medal at the Baltimore show. Roots $1.00 
ROYALTY, (Dozier, 1941), I.D. 
Rich Burgundy Wine in color, huge blooms on cane-like stems 
Very vigorous bush. A grand variety. H.R. 
Plants $1.75 Roots $4.50 
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 
RUTH NICHOLS, (Sowton-Mad River, 1941), F.D. 
No doubt one of the finest new Dahlias of 1941. A sure winner 
in its color class. A lavender formal that should defeat Blue 
River on the show table. Vigorous rugged planis with long 
strong stems holding all flowers facing, or on top. Color a lively 
- shade of Amaranth pink, with a phlox purple tinge, giving a 
lavender appearance. High scorer and fine for exhibition. 
Plants $2.50 Roots $7.50 
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. Roots $1.00 
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 40c 

SCARLET O'HARA, (Salem, 1942), I.D. 
Scarlet with buff orange reverse. Outer petals twist showing 
both colors. Truly immense. 
Plants $7.50 

SEASON'S BEST, (Schutte, 1942), S.C. 
Bloom 6 by 12 inches. Bush 5 feet. Here is a pink that will be 
unbeatable in the pink semi-cactus. A beautiful clear peach 
pink. Shown only once this year, it won the American Home 
Achievement at Indianapolis, Ind. A very beautiful artistic 
flower. Blooms when cut keep 5 days or more in perfect con- 
dition. Stems long and straight, very prolific. 
Plants $5.00 

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. 
Roots 75c 
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. 
Roots $1.25 
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