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VARIETIES NOT DESCRIBED IN 1942 CATALOG 
A. G. GOODACRE (Goodacre-Dixie 85A), FD, Bloom 
9 x 4, Bush 314 ft. The best Formal yellow and 
white bi-color we have found. Strong rugged grow- 
er, and very profuse. Plant, .75 
AMY BALLEGO (Ballego 84B), ID, Bloom 8 x 5, 
Bush 5 ft. A pastel combination of pink and _ buff 
that attracted much attention. Has good growing 
habits. Stems very erect and blooms consistently 
from early to frost. Root, $5.00; Plant, $1.50 
BARBAROSA (Ballego 85B), FD, Bloom 7 x 5, Bush 
4 ft. Offered for the first time in this country as 
far as we know. I believe this dahlia will make 
many friends as it is about the brightest scarlet in 
Dahliadom. Full centers, strong stems, and a good 
keeper for cutting. Root, $5.00; Plant, $2.00 
BILL’S SPLENDOR (Salem 85A), 1942, ID, Bloom 
10 x 6, Bush 4 ft. A deep Tyrian pink that is near 
the lavender which appealed to me as I saw it grow- 
ing this Fall. A good vigorous grower. Plant, $2.50 
CORINNE MARCELLA (Geneva 85A-B), 1942, S-C, 
Bloom 8-9 x 5, Bush 5 ft. Old rose with buff suf- 
fusion and tipped soft peach pink. Bush sturdy and 
flowers held perfectly on good stems. I scored this 
dahlia high at Atlanta in 1940. Plant, $1.50 
DAHLIAMUM (Chemar 85A), 1940, 1D, Bloom 10 x 
7, Bush 5 ft. A very large flower of a yellow buff 
and amber combination suffused with gold. Petals 
are twisted. A strong growing variety. Certified at 
Storrs. Root, $2.00; Plant, .75 
DAWSON (Australia 84A), 1942, 1D, Bloom 10 x 6, 
Bush 41% ft. This cinnamon buff is beautiful when 
shaded. A fine form, rugged grower, and good erect 
stems. An Australian release which is becoming pop- 
ular. Root, $5.00; Plant, $2.00 
JEANETTE (Lombard 85A), FD, Bloom 10 x 5, 
Bush 5 ft. A gorgeous new bi-color of deep ama- 
ranth or reddish purple neatly tipped white. Re- 
minds one of Phantom. Its fine size and rugged 
growth make it exceedingly worthwhile. 
Root, $5.00; Pot Root, $3.35; Plant, $2.00 
LADY IN RED (Dixie 85B), 1942, S-C, Bloom 8 x 5, 
Bush 5 ft. A bright scarlet red that is a good cut 
flower. Beautiful for baskets. A vigorous grower 
with dark green foliage. Root, $6.00; Plant, $2.00 
LINK’S BLUE TRIUMPH (Link-Premier 85A), 
1941, FD, Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 4 ft. A violet mauve 
seedling of Blue River, only larger and _ better. 
Winner of many awards. Root, $3.00; Plant, $1.00 
MRS. ANNA KLINE (Rainbow 85A), 1942, S-C or 
ID, Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 5 ft. A large deep sulphur 
yellow that Certified at Storrs in 1941 and I saw it 
growing there again in 1942 where it was excellent. 
Healthy vigorous grower with long strong stems. 
Plant, $2.00 
MRS. THOS. EDISON (Chautauqua 85A), 1942, ID, 
Bloom 10 x 7, Bush 3 ft. Amaranth red with a 
lighter reflex. Petals curl somewhat, showing almost 
white on the face of the flower. Rugged grower on 
a medium-height bush. Good stems. Certified at 
East Lansing in 1941. Plant, $2.50 
MRS. W. KEENE (Garfield 85A), 1941, ID, Bloom 
8 x 5, Bush 5 ft. An Australian variety that is a 
very pretty light yellow suffused pink at center. Not 
as large as Lord of Autumn, but a vigorous grower 
with strong erect stems. Petals roll back to the stem. 
Root, $3.00; Plant, $1.00 
MRS. WM. KNUDSEN (Dixie 85A), ID, Bloom 
12 x 7, Bush 5!4 ft. A massive pure waxy white. 
Vigorous grower, but must be planted early as it is 
inclined to be late. Very satisfactory. Root, ./5 
PYGMALION (Holland 85A), S-C€ or IC, Bloom 
9 x 5, Bush 5 ft. Large orange-tan flowers heavily 
suffused peach red. Attracts attention. I saw it 
well-exhibited in the New York Show. Plant, $1.00 
REGALIA (Ballay 85A), 1942, 1C, Bloom 10 x 6, 
Bush 4 ft. A bright soft rhodamine purple with a 
lighter reverse. It has self-colored and white petal- 
oids, which make it very striking. Has good strong 
stems, and is a profuse bloomer when planted early. 
Root, $5.00; Pot Root, $3.35; Plant, $1.50 
SEASON’S BEST (Schutte-Golden Rule 85A), 1942, 
S-C, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 4 ft. A very pretty and 
artistic peach pink Semi-Cactus. Long strong stems, 
and a good keeper. American Home Achievement 
Medal Winner. Root, $7.50; Plant, $2.50 
SNOWBALL (Stredwick 85B), 1942, C, Bloom 7 x 4, 
Bush 4 ft. This pure white variety is very good for 
exhibiting when properly disbudded. Round narrow 
petals reflex and incurve, making a very pretty 
form. Plant, $2.00 
THE REAL GLORY (Stephenson 85A), 1941, FD, 
Bloom 12 x 6. A beautiful pure white that has 
plenty of substance and keeps well when cut. Ex- 
cellent stems. Plant, .75 
TOWER’S EMPIRE (Tower-Parrella 85A), ID, 
Bloom 9 x 5, Bush 6 ft. Immense blooms of clear 
golden yellow with amber shading at center. The 
best of stems. Unusual and insect-resistant foliage. 
Very good. Root, .50; Pot Root, .50; Plant, .50 
YOWA-MATSUOKA (85A), S-C or C, Bloom 10 x 5, 
Bush 5 ft. A very interesting variety. Color, ox- 
blood red shading lighter, very similar to Cherokee 
Brave. Does well either grown in a cloth house or 
in the garden. Stems and foliage excellent. 
Root, $1.00; Plant, .50 
OTHER TYPES 
ALICE J. (Alling 85B), 1941, Ba, Bloom 4 x 3/4, 
Bush 5 ft. An attractive violet rose overshaded 
with white. Certified at East Lansing and a winner 
on the show table. Plant, .50 
CLARA CLEMENS (Pelicano 85B), Ba, Bloom 4 x 
De DUS MDT eA: most interesting bi-color of red 
tipped white. Early in the season the petals do not 
quill enough to qualify as a Ball dahlia. Very 
striking however, and qualifies later in the season. 
Pot Root, .50; Plant, .50 
CREAM GEM (Australia 85S), Pom, Bloom 11% x 
1'4, Bush 2 ft. A much needed waxy white Pom. 
Perfect form. Strong grower and profuse. Plant, .50 
GENEVA CRYSTAL WHITE (Geneva 85S), 1942, 
M S-C, Bloom 3'% x 2, Bush 3 ft. A beautiful pure 
white which I saw growing perfectly this Fall. Re- 
minds one of a miniature Ballego’s Surprise. Very 
profuse. Plant, $1.00 
MRS. CLARA COWELL (Sjoberg-Mad River 848), 
M ID or M FD, Bloom 314 x 2!%, Bush 4 ft. Rich 
pansy purple shading to true purple at outer edges. 
Pointed petals. Inclined to be a little late, but 
blooms are beautiful. Root, $1.00; Plant, .50 
RICKEY (Bugg 85S), 1941, M FD, Bloom 34 x 2, 
Bush 314 ft. A bi-color which is very striking and 
uniformly marked red and white. A prize winner. 
Root, $1.50; Plant, .50 
ROSY DAWN, 1941, Ba, Bloom 4 x 3, Bush 5 ft. 
Color, golden yellow suffused and tipped rose red, 
with darker center. Scored 85.5 at East Lansing. 
Very attractive. Plant, .50 
