DAHLIADEL NURSERIES | 

INFORMAL DECORATIVE 
DAHLIAS—Continued 
ALICE MAY (Australia 864A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 
4% ft. Pure white, with slight yellow cast at base 
of petals. A sure winner and all-around dahlia. 
Stems, bush growth, placement and profusion of 
blooms are excellent. Universally recommended. 
One of the very best whites. 
Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75; Plant, .50 
AMERICA’S SWEETHEART (Salem 85A). Bloom 
11 x 6, Bush 3 ft. Pale lemon yellow with serrated 
petals curled and twisted in an attractive manner. 
Excellent form. A winner in the shows. 
Root, .75; Pot Root, .50; Plant, .50 
BESS SMITH (Anderson 85A), 1943, Bloom 10 x 
5, Bush 5 ft. The Derrill Hart Medal Winner for 
1941. White with a slight creamy center. Has 
substance and good habits of growth. Very pleas- 
ing form with a deep full center. Does not burn. 
Certified at Storrs, W. Va., and O.V.D.A. 
Root, $7.50; Pot Root, $5.00; Plant, $3.50 
CLARA BARTON (Salem 83A), Bloom 9 x 4, Bush 
5 ft. Silvery orchid with deep lavender reverse. 
Flowers face slightly upward. Profuse. Root, .35 
DIXIE’S WINE DOT (Dixie 85A), 1943, Bloom 10 
x 4, Bush 61'4 ft. An attractive variegated dahlia. 
White wavy petals suffused, flecked and dotted rosy 
magenta. Three Achievement Medals, and certi- 
fied at Ohio - Valley. 
Root, $7.50; Pot Root, $5.00; Plant, $3.50 
GINGER ROGERS (Burkes-Ruschmohr 854), 1941, 
Bloom 10 x 7, Bush 5 ft. Deep sulphur yellow. 
Certified at Storrs and many awards elsewhere. On 
the Honor Rolls. Plant, $1.50 
JIMMIE FOXX (Johnson 84A), Bloom 11 x 7, 
Bush 6 ft. Coppery red suffused and tinged henna. 
Mammoth size, with fine growth and sturdy stems. 
Winner of many prizes, including Achievement 
Medal and Derrill Hart Medal at New York. 
Root, .75; Plant, .50 
LORD OF AUTUMN (Almy 86A), Bloom 12 x 6, 
Bush 5'% ft. Lemon yellow of wonderful size and 
depth. Long pointed and twisting petals with 
beautiful center formation. Bright glossy toliage. 
Sturdy plant growth. One of the largest for ex- 
hibition. Somewhat temperamental. 
Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75; Plant, .50 
OPAL (Berwick-Dahliadel 85A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 
4\% ft. A popular variety of artistic and excellent 
form. An unusual pastel combination of soft sal- 
mon rose with centers of light lemon yellow. Strong 
erect stems hold flowers well above the glossy dark 
foliage. Popular in the garden and decidedly 
worthwhile. Root, -75; Pot Root, .50; Plant, -50 
SILVER LADY (Hillside 85A) Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 
5 ft. A most exquisite and lovely dahlia of ivory 
white delicately flushed and edged violet rose. 
Rugged bush, vigorous foliage, and long strong 
stems. Has secured more than its share of win- 
nings. A really great creation. Certified at W. Va. 
and recomended at Ga. 
; Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75; Plant, .50 

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Silver Lady 
WHITE WONDER (Black-Kemp 83A), Bloom 10 x 
6, Bush 5!% ft. Pure white with long, twisted pet- 
als. Strong grower. Joints are rather close, mak- 
ing disbudding necessary. A good root maker. 
Root, .35 
WM. R. SHINKFIELD (Australia 85A), 1941, 
Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 41% ft. A beautiful big buff 
yellow suffused rose. Bush, form, and color very 
outstanding. Roots limited. 
Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.50; Plant, $1.00 
