
Moon Goddess 
1943 INTRODUCTIONS of Other Growers 
Plants grown from Originator’s or Introducer’s Stock 
MOON GODDESS (Southern 85A), FD or 1D, Bloom 
11 x 6. This primrose yellow came into its own at 
Washington, was really sensational, and won the 
Achievement Medal. It comes Formal early, and 
then develops and opens out into an Informal. The 
bushes are large and unusually vigorous. Already 
On Lynn Dudley’s and Eddy’s 
Plant, $5.00 
has won many prizes. 
Honor Rolls. 
BAKER’S BEST (Baker-Hillside 86A), 1D, Bloom 
10'4 x 7, Bush 5% ft. One of the most promising 
dahlias at Storrs, and my personal score was 86A. 
Color is deep clear sulphur yellow, with plenty of 
substance as well as size. A fine grower with strong 
erect stems. Introducer says it is a good root maker 
too. Plant, $3.35 
BESS SMITH (Anderson 85A), ID, Bloom 10 x 5, 
Bush 5 ft. The Derrill Hart Medal Winner for 1941, 
and I certainly thought it a fine one at Storrs. A 
white with slight creamy center that has substance 
and good habits of growth. Does not burn. Very 
pleasing form. Plant, $7.50 
COLIN KELLY, JR. (Salem 85A), ID, Bloom 12 x 
5, Bush 41% ft. One of the largest new phlox pink 
dahlias. Introducer advises use of Potash because in 
wet weather the stems have difficulty holding the 
huge blooms. 
bition table. On the Flower Grower Honor Rolls. 
Plant, $7.50 
DIXIE’S WINE DOT (Dixie 85A), ID, Bloom 10 x 
4, Bush 6!% ft. An attractive variegated dahlia, 
which I saw at Storrs. More Informal and larger 
than Haslerova. White with the wavy petals suf- 
fused, flecked and dotted rosy magenta. Won 3 
Achievement Medals and Certified at Ohio Valley. 
Plant, $5.00 
GAIL KEPPEL (Anderson 85B), IC, Bloom 7 x 31%. 
A pleasing bright rose shading lighter at tips with 
a yellow cast at center. Healthy rugged grower, 
Should be a competitor on the exhi- © 
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with clean insect-resistant foliage. Very profuse. 
Winner at New York, and on Dudley’s Honor Roll. 
Plant, $5.00 
INDIAN GIANT (Emmons 85A), ID, Bloom 12 x 6, 
Bush 4 ft. A Certificate winner at East Lansing of 
rich autumn color with Indian yellow reverse. Fine 
strong stems and good flowering habit. One that 
will be popular. Plant, $5.00 
IRENE DUNNE (Hall-Wells-Ruschmohr 85A), St.C, 
Bloom 9 x 5!4, Bush 6 ft. This attractive Straight 
Cactus is between phlox pink and mauve, with a 
much lighter center. Foliage is medium dark and 
it is a profuse bloomer. Achievement Medal Win- 
ner at Scranton. Plant, $5.00 
MARIE O’KEEFE (Garfield 85A), $-C, Bloom 10 x 
6, Bush 6 ft. Orange chrome shading to golden yel- 
low at base. A winner at the New York Show and 
named for Eddie O’Keefe’s wife, which should make 
it very popular. Plant, $7.50 
PEARL HARBOR (Dixie 85A), ID, Bloom 9 x 4, 
Bush 41% ft. Another variegated dahlia, violet rose 
flecked Tyrian pink, which color varies a little in 
different gardens. Bush height is medium, and 
stems are good. Should give plenty of competition in 
its class. Certified at Storrs in 1941 and on all three 
Flower Grower Honor Rolls ’42. Plant, $5.00 
SHANGRI LA (Rainbow 85B), FD, Bloom 6x 4. As 
I saw this dahlia in better shape the 2nd day at the 
New York Show, I think it should be a real cut 
flower. It is a clear soft lemon yellow of good 
form. Long erect stems and a good healthy grower. 
Plant, $3.50 
STALIN (Zazo 86B), IC, Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 6 ft. 
Another variety which I scored high at Storrs. It 
is a clear, bright and attractive scarlet. Certainly 
had health and vigor, and showed no insect damage. 
Profuse bloomer. Outstanding for its color. Scored 
86 at Storrs. Plant, $2.50 NET 
SUN TAN (Chappaqua 85A), S-C, Bloom 10 x 6, 
Bush 5 ft. This is an attractive orange chrome with 
a bronzy sheen. Won in the New York Show. High 
centers, narrow petals, and fine form. Keeps well 
when cut. Plant, $5.00 
THE RANGER (Salem 85B), IC, Bloom 8 x 4, Bush 
7 ft. A tall rugged grower. True purple with 
white veins running the length of the petals and re- 
verse of pure white, which shows as the bloom de- 
velops and petals curl. Prolific and very different. 
On the Flower Grower Honor Roll. Plant, $5.00 
WINGS (Geneva 85A), S-C, Bloom 104% x 7, Bush 
6 ft. A large dark amaranth red that showed up 
well in the New York Show where it was a winner. 
A strong vigorous grower, with long erect stems 
holding the flower a foot or more above the foliage. 
Plant, $3.50 
