

Michigan White is highly recommended for 
cutting. The best white dahlia to date. 
CUT FLOWER DAHLIAS 
We have always believed that the future of the dahlia depends on its 
ability as a cut-flower to successfully compete with other flowers. 
Good cut-flower dahlias—as we look at them, should have all the following 
points: Vigor, or free from stunt—Early and prolific, it should bloom about 
sixty days after planting and continue rapid-fire until frost—insect resistant 
foliage (leaf hopper)—blooms should open rapidly to avoid burning by wind 
and sun—good substance of flowers, they should at least keep three days—long, 
straight stems—bush should be a natural brancher and not require topping or 
pruning—A clear self color. 
These requirements to be sure are rather stiff, and as far as we know there 
are only two dessiminated varieties that can meet all of them. However, there 
are a good many that have enough of these good points to get along nicely. 
The following list contains the best cut-flower dahlias in order of their 
importance. This data is based on growing conditions in the midwest. In the 
cooler lake regions and on the east coast, other varieties not mentioned here are 
highly satisfactory. 
(LARGE FLOWERED) 
Begonia Rose, Michigan White, Scarlet Leader, Golden City, Queen City, Clariam, Mrs. 
Albin, King Peter, Producer, Cherokee Rose, Marie, Jersey Beauty, Nancy Mitchell, Marshall 
Kernochan, Anna Benedict, East Row, Gretel, The Shining One, Snowcrest, Garnet, Fireball, 
Fernie Elite, Jane Cowl, Lois Walcher, Miss Belgium, Mrs. Wildon, Royal City. 
(SMALL FLOWERED) 
_ Andries Orange, Little Jenny, Mrs. Telfer, Nellie Shee, Yellow Kitten, Sylvia, Daisy Mae, 
Little Diamond, Jeanie, Morning Mist, Chief Kokomo, Sherry. 
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