Edison’s Dablias 
PEARL HARBOR, I.D., 1943, Dixie D. G. 
An 8 inch to 10 inch flower that rolls back to the stem. A rosy 
lavender, flecked and splashed dark purple, which appears 
blood red. Named in memory of the tragedy at Pearl Harbor — 
American's rosy spot, which spattered with blood on Decem- 
ber 7 
Plants $5.00 

PEACE, (Scotland), S.C. to Inc. 
A lovely variety that goes well with Julius Bunge and is 
similar in form, Semi-Cactus to Incurved. Color Martius Yellow 
and Sea Shell Pink; size 5!/, by 4 inches. Stem and foliage ex- 
cellent. Grows 41/2 to 5 feet tall. 
Plants $1.00 
PENN STAR, (Greubel, 1941), F. D. 
Rodamine purple tipped white entirely different from any pre- 
vious introductions. Blooms 6-8 inch. Flowers facing to half 
facing.» Good stems, bush 4% to 5 ft. Attractive foliage. Blue 
ribbon winner at Pittsburg, Pa. Show and won Certificate at 
East Lansing in 1939. Fine keepers when cut. 
Roots $1.25 
PEPPERMINT CANDY, S. C. 
Long creamy white petals- with many stripes and splashes ot 
crimson. Good size and very unusual. 
Roots 30c 
PINK GIANT, (Bruidegom-Mad River Gardens), I.D. to S.C. 
Certainly one of the most beautiful of the new Dahlias. A 
four Honor Roll Dahlia. Very large flowers of clear, pure 
pink, with the same color as Julius C. Bunge. Perfect long 
stems, and a splendid vigorous plant, 4% to 5 feet. Don't 
miss this one. Roots $1.00 
PINK PROFUSION, (Cordes-Dahliadel, 1942), 
F.D. to I.D. 
Salmon-pink edged deep rose-pink, with cream at center when 
mature. Perfect center. Size 7 by 4 inches. Bush 4l/2 feet. Ex- 
cellent keeper. Long stems. Since Jersey Beauty, we have not 
had a pink like it and it differs from that favorite. 
Plants $2.00 Roots $6.00 
PINK AMELIA (Edison, 1940), S. C. 
Scored 85.2 at Mid-West trial gardens 
at East Lansing, Michigan. Color: fine glowing pink. 
Flowering habit fair. First bloom September 1. Stem 10 to 14 
inches, straight erect. Habit of growth, erect branching. Health 
good. Flower 6 to 12 inches, depth 4% to 6 inches. Height ot 
plants 4% feet, 6 foot spread. On the Flower Grower Honor Roll. 
Some commercial growers have written me it is one of the 
finest they ever grew. 
Roots $1.25 
POWERHOUSE, (Dozier, 1941), LD. 
Huge blossoms of raspberry red with distinctive white striping. 
Good bush, fine strong stiff stems. 
Plants 60c Roots $1.50 
PREMIER’S “WINSOME” (1939), I. D. 
The most attractive pink I. D. since Kathleen Norris and easy 
to grow giving massive blooms in great abundance, will grow 
to 11 x 6 inches without any forcing, stems slender but very 
strong, heavy foliage that is resistant to insects and mildew. 
Certified at East Lansing this year with a score of 85.2. 
Roots 85c 
PREMIER’S MAJESTIC (No. 35-2) 
Certificate winer at 3 trial gardens. A large informal decorative 
of a beautiful new color combination; Salmon, Gold and Mul- 
berry; a profuse bloomer of large deep flowers having cane- » 
like stems; foliage hard and insect resistant. 
Roots 55c 
PRIDE OF AUSTINBURG (Strassen, 1936), I. D. 
giant informal decorative. Color, a grenadine pink suffused 
light yellow. Center and reverse rich rose. Strong, open plant 
growth, with long cane-like stems, requiring a minimum of 
disbudding. A profuse bloomer. Certificates of merit at both 
East Lansing and Storrs. Highest score 87, of all Dahlias at 
Storrs in 1935. (H. R.) Roots 50c 
PRIDE OF NORFOLK, (1941) 
A large shell pink fading to lighter tones at the edges. One 
of the largest 12 inch blooms common. Scored 87 at East 
Lansing Trial Grounds. 
Plants 60c Roots $1.50 
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