evo, DAHLIADEL NURSERIES 
Potash. Fed 
DAHLIAS 
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1944 INTRODUCTIONS of Other Growers 
Plants grown from Originator’s or Introducer’s Stock 
ALMINA (Rivel-Premier 85A),SC or StC, Bloom 
10'4 x 5, Bush 314% ft. One of the best large dahl- 
ias at Storrs this past season, and certified there. A 
clear light lemon yellow which reminds one of the 
old Alice Whittier. Has plenty of substance and 
good stems. Sure to be a winner. Plant, $5.09 
EDGAR A. GUEST (Lakeside 85A-B), SC or ID, 
Bloom 7-9 x 6, Bush 5 ft. A wonderful sulphur yel- 
low which certified at Storrs. An outstanding vig- 
orous grower with good stems. Early and profuse, 
and recommended for all climates. Plant, $5.00 NET 
GAYLORD BALLAY (Ballay 85A), ID. <A _ pure 
white that the introducer grows to 14 inches. Rec- 
ommended as the finest dahlia introduced by Bal- 
lay, and a real winner. Won the Sunset and 
Achievement Medals at San Francisco. Well rec- 
commended. ; Plant, $7.50 
JOHN ADAMS KERNOCHAN (Fioretti-Parrella 
85B), FD, Bloom 7 x 5, Bush 5 ft. A most strik- 
ing bi-color of garnet red tipped white. Blooms 
are of good form and substance, and are held on 
long graceful stems. Plant, $5.00 
MOTHER KOENIG (Lakeside 85A), 1D, Bloom 
10 x 6, Bush 5 ft. An Achievement Medal winner 
of a very appealing color. Shrimp pink blending .— 
to yellow toward the center. The serrated petals 
make it most attractive. Does not burn in hot - 
weather. On the Flower Grower Honor Roll. 
Plant, $5.00 NET 
NATION’S PRIDE (Heil 85A), ID, Bloom 914 x 
6, Bush 414 ft. A beautiful blend of apricot suf- 
fused peach red and Tyrian rose. Similar. to Jane 
Cowl in form and Sunrays in growth. Rugged 
grower, strong erect stems, profuse and early. Won 
Achievement Medal at Pittsburgh. ° Certified at 
Storrs and one of the best of the large dahlias 
there this past season. Plant, $5.00 
ROSELYN STRAIGHT (Straight-Ruschmohr 85A), 
SC, Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 5 ft. Saffron or orange 
with peach red suffusion. A color hard to de- 
scribe, but a bright spot for any exhibit or garden. 
Certified at Storrs and W. Va. in 1942 with high 
scores. Plant, $7.50 
SARETT’S PINK FLAMINGO (Sarett-Ruschmohr 
85A-B), IC, Bloom 8-9 x 5, Bush 41% ft. Here is 
a winner of three Achievement Medals and on all 
three Honor Rolls. A lovely deep rose pink shad- 
ing lighter. A fine grower and an early and con- 
tinuous bloomer. Plant, $7.50 
SHERWOOD’S PEACH (Sherwood - Ruschmohr- 
85A), ID, Bloom 11 x 7. An orange apricot of a 
softer tone than Sunrays. A real contender for 
the “largest bloom class.’’ Cane-like stems with 
insect resistant foliage. Rather slow developing so 
should be planted early. Plant, $7.50 
WORLD EVENT (Dixie 85A), ID, Bloom 9 x 7, 
Bush 5 ft. An exquisite bright Tyrian rose of fine 
size with a high center. On all three Honor Rolls 
and certified at Storrs and East Lansing. Grows 
well in all sections of the country. Plant, $5.00 

MME. X. (85A), $C, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. A 
variety of unknown name, which came to us mixed 
in imported stock. This dahlia has bloomed pro- 
fusely and consistently for us for the past three 
years, and we felt it too good to ignore. A rich 
oxblood red, very similar to Yowa Matsuoka, ex- 
cept some of the flowers have a lighter stripe in 
the center of each petal. Strong grower, free 
bloomer, and a good root maker. Root, $1.00 
1944 INTRODUCTIONS of Other Growers 
SMALL VARIETIES 
BUDDY (Lakeside 85), M FD, Bloom 21'% x 2, Bush’ 
3'4 ft. A rich ‘bright carmine with oxblood red 
center. Fine for cutting. Profuse and early, with 
long stems. Certified at Storrs in 1943 and KE. 
Lansing in 1942. Plant, $2.00 NET 
CHICO (Chappaqua 85), M ID, Bloom 3 x 2. A 
beautiful scarlet Miniature for cutting that won 
several prizes in the New York Show. Has long 
stems, and is a good keeper. Plant, $1.50 
CORAL BLEND (Doermann 86), M FD, Bloom 
314 x 2'%4, Bush 5 ft. A most pleasing blend of 
clear buff suffused Tyrian rose with a yellow cen- 
ter. A rugged grower with all the good points - 
one could wish for. Certified at Storrs this past 
season and one of the best Miniatures there. 
Plant, $2.00 
LITTLE BUDDY (Lakeside 85M), M Ba, Bloom 
214 x 2, Bush 3!4 ft.. A soft lemon yellow that 
looks like a good cut flower. Plenty of substance. 
Profuse and early. Certified at Storrs. 
Plant, $2.00 NET 
RED DELIGHT (Doermann 85), Coll, Bloom 5, 
Bush 41% ft. A striking violet red Collarette with 
a yellow collar. Has perfect stems. Certified at 
Maryland in 1942 and W. Va. in 1943 and-on the 
Western Honor Roll. Early and profuse. 
Plant, $2.00 
