DAHLIADEL NURSERIES 

INFORMAL DECORATIVE 
-DAHLIAS—Continued 
BURGUNDY. (Redfern 844A), Bloom 9 x 4, Bush 
4 ft.. Beautiful true purple. A wonderful grower, 
with blooms of good form and size. Petals are 
notched, which adds to its attractiveness. Root, .75 
FREDA -GEORGE (Australia 86A), Bloom 10 x 
5, Bush 5 ft. Sulphury white tipped and_ suf- 
fused violet rose. Strong, erect stems and uni- 
form blooms. Bush growth strong and sturdy. 
Fine for cutting and exhibiting, and generally 
satisfactory. A true blend of pastel shades. 
Profuse. Plant, .50 
GOLDEN PRINCE (Weiss 85A), Bloom 10 x 5, 
Bush 4 ft. Rich gold, blended peach, giving a 
general effect of golden bronze. Bush strong, 
and branches nicely. A seedling of Jane Cowl, 
but it has never had the recognition it rightfully 
warrants. Profuse from early until late. Root, .50 
LINK’S WHITE MAJESTY (Link-Premier 85A), 
1941, Bloom 11 x 4, Bush 4 ft. Reminds one of a 
white Lord of Autumn. A crystal clear white that 
has size and is a rugged grower. Achievement 
Medal winner. Root, $1.50 
MRS. WM. KNUDSEN (Dixie 85A), Bloom 12 x 7, 
Bush 5!'4 ft. A massive pure waxy white. Must 
be planted early as it is inclined to be late. Vig- 
orous grower and very satisfactory. Root, .50 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE (Murphy 85A), 
Bloom 11 x 4, Bush 41% ft. Dark red shading deep 
crimson, and still a contender for the ‘‘largest 
bloom” class. A strong grower, with good stems. 
Roots are hard to keep over the winter. 
Plant, .50 
PEARL HARBOR (Dixie 85A), 1943, Bloom 9 x 4, 
Bush 414 ft. A true variegated dahlia, light 
mauve shaded violet rose and flecked Tyrian pink, - 
in different gardens. 
Certified at 
which color varies a little 
Medium sized bush, with good stems. 
Storrs, and on all three Honor Rolls. : 
. Root, $7.50; Plant, $3.50 
PINK ELEPHANT (Giffin-Dahliadel 85A), 1942, 
Bloom 12 x 7, Bush 314 ft. Beautiful deep rose 
pink. Blooms grow very large in field culture, and 
plenty of them. A compact grower that is sure 
to please. Blooms early enough that it can safely 
be pinched out twice, making a beautiful bush. 
Really one of our very best varieties. On the 
Honor Rolls and in the Futurity. 
Root, $5.00; Pot Root, $3.50; Plant, $2.00 
PINK JOSEPHINE (Cleveland 85A), Bloom 12 x 
6, Bush 5'4 ft. A companion for Carl G. Dahl in 
a lavender pink. Produces large blooms naturally 
on long stems. Plant growth vigorous. Early and 
prolific. Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75; Plant, .50 
PRIDE OF AUSTINBURG (Strassen 84A), Bloom 
10 x 4, Bush 41% ft. Soft apricot shading violet 
rose with a reverse shading of light purple. Blooms 
early on strong stems. Centers full. Root, .50 
THE UNIVERSE (Dahliadel 85A), Bloom 10 x 5, 
Bush 314 ft. Rich bright garnet. Centers are al- 
ways full, and stems and bush growth good. Es- 
pecially recommended where seasons are short as 
it develops and blooms early. Root, .90 
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Virginia Shipley 
VIRGINIA SHIPLEY (Cory-Dahliadel 85A), Bloom 
11 x 7, Bush 5 ft. A deep lemon yellow with a 
golden hue. Bush is rugged with heavy foliage 
repellent to. insects. Blooms open Formal develop- 
ing Informal. On Futurity, and winner of many 
medals. Root, $1.00; Plant, .50 
