
Glamour 
INFORMAL DECORATIVE 
DAHLIAS—Cont’d 
ANNA BENEDICT (Benedict-Dahliadel 85B), 
Bloom 8 x 5, Bush 514 ft. One of the most satis- 
factory. Rich dark garnet with black shadings near 
center of flower. Stems always good. Does not 
fade, and seems immune to storm damage. One 
of the best for cutting all season. Root, .35 
BANDOENG (Ballego 85A), Bloom 9 x 5, Bush 
5 ft. .Cinnamon buff suffused and shaded russet 
orange and scarlet. A strong bush, with heavy 
foliage and excellent stems. Easy to grow. Fine 
for cutting. Certified at Storrs. Root, .50 
DEAN ANDERSON (Mad River 85A), Bloom 10 
x 6, Bush 41% ft. A popular color, clear radiant 
coral, or peach red, suffused orange. Massive pet- 
aled blooms held well above the foliage on well- 
proportioned stems. Bush is rugged with healthy 
foliage. A poor root maker. Plant, $1.00 
DR. DANNER (Dixie 85A), 1942, Bloom 10 x 6, 
Bush 5 ft. Soft scarlet with buff reverse, similar 
to Forest Fire. Strong stems hold flowers in good 
position. Root, $3.00; Pot Root, $2.25; Plant, $1.50 
GLAMOUR (Salem 85A), Bloom 11 x 7, Bush 5!'4 
ft. An unusual color combination of purple veined 
violet rose. A tall, heavy grower, with stiff stems. 
Winner of many prizes, including Achievement 
Medal at Baltimore and Award of Honor, Ga. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
JOHN W. SHERWOOD (Berwick-Dahliadel 85A), 
1943, Bloom 12 x 7, Bush 5 ft. Violet or silvery 
mauve, enlivened with Tyrian pink, and slight gold 
tips. Blooms are artistic, with petals that curl and 
twist. Has good, form, size, free and early bloom- 
ing habits, and plenty of vitality. A rugged grow- 
er and consistent bloomer that stands all:kinds of 
weather. Certified at O.V.D.A. Very satisfactory. 
Root, $6.00; Pot Root, $4.50; Plant, $3.00 

MAN O’ WAR (Boone-Ruschmohr 85A), Bloom 10 
x 4, Bush 5!% ft. Rich dark carmine. Fine flow- 
ering habit, and beautiful in the garden. Petals 
pointed, and bush stalwart. 
Root, .7/5; Pot Root, .50; Plant, .50 
MARGARET W. WILSON (Sanhican 84A), Bloom 
9 x 4, Bush 41% ft. Creamy white with phlox pink 
shadings and on reverse. Early and profuse. 
Root, .35 
MARGRACE (Hillside 85A), Bloom’10 x 5, Bush 
9 ft. Unusual in color and unique in form. Bright 
cardinal with a tan reverse. Good high centers, 
and strong heavy stems. Has vim, vigor and vi- 
tality. Certified at Storrs and E. Lansing, and an 
Award of Honor, Ga. Root, .50 
ROBERT EMMET (Moroney-Dahliadel  85A), 
Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 5 ft. Velvety cardinal inclin- 
ing to crimson. An open grower with sturdy, dark 
green, insect-resistant foliage. Blooms from mid- 
August until frost. Stems hold flowers facing per- 
fectly. Certified at Storrs. Root, .35 
ROYAL PENNANT (Fenton-Kemp 85A), Bloom 
9 x 5, Bush 5 ft. A true, rich purple. Long strong 
stems hold flowers perfectly. A sturdy bush with 
heavy foliage. Not early, but satisfactory. 
Root, .75 
RUDOLF’S GIANT (Rudolf 85A), Bloom 12 x 7, 
Bush 4!4% ft. A striking color combination of live 
buff with apricot and pink suffusions. Has size, 
depth, tight centers, and a sturdy plant that needs 
no coddling. Certified at Storrs. Blooms from mid- 
season on. Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75 
THE DRAGON, 1944. See Page 1. 
TOWER’S EMPIRE (Tower-Parrella 85A), Bloom 
9 x 5, Bush 6 ft. Immense blooms of clear golden 
yellow with amber shadings at center. Excellent 
stems. Unusual and insect-resistant foliage. Very 
good. Root, .75;. Pot Root, .50; Plant, .50 
