CLASS (F. D.), ‘Salem,’ 1941. Bloom 12x6, bush 3 _ 
ft. One of the largest sulphur yellow formal decorative 
dahlias to date. Grown up to 15 inches, petals fall 
back toward stem when fully out. Strong, straight 
stems hold flowers directly on top. Bush rugged...-Root 
COINCIDENT (Collarette), ‘’Dixie,’“ 1943. Color tri- 
eae, 
color, scarlet, heavily bordered, chrome yellow, with a 
cream collar. One of the most fascinating small dahlias 
we have seen. Won a number of Blue Ribbons. On 
Honor> Rolls po es Fe tn ee ee eee ae ee Root 
COLUMBIA (S. C.), “Cuyahoga,’’ 1942. Bloom 12 to 
16 x 8 to 10, bush 52 ft. Deep gold in center, shad- 
ing to orange and peach pink, with a heavy sheen on 
the petals. Petals curl completely back to stem. Cen- 
ters are high, pointed and always perfect. Blooms 
early to late. A good root maker. Two Achievement 
Medals. On leading Honor Rolls. Prof. C. M. Brown, 
a veteran dahlia judge, says: ‘‘Columbia at East Liver- 
pool was the finest all-round large flower it has ever 
been my privilege to see. Never before have | seen 
such depth.’’ Mr. Gordon Waaser, editor of the A. D. 
S. Bulletin, who also grows the cream of the new ones, 
says: ‘‘Columbia produced the largest bloom | ever 
grew—a true 15¥2xl0 WITHOUT ANY FORCING.” 
BE its WERT ale! Seog, Ste Pn ey Ss Se re Root $3.50; Plant 
COL. A. G. RUDD (I. D.), ‘“Geneva,”’ 1943. Bloom 12 
x7, bush 52 ft. Color, rich carmine with deeper ma- 
hogany red at center. Ramrod stems, holding flowers 
at just right angle. We consider it a great improve- 
ment over Cherokee Brave. On Honor Roll......-- Plant 
COMMANDO (I. F.), ‘’Peck,’” 1943. Bloom 12x5, bush 
4 ft. Color, a true phlox purple, really a clear shade 
of lavender. Stems very long and stiff, holds the bloom 
at proper angle. Extra fine bush and foliage. Achieve- 
ment Medal. The finest lavender we have ever seen 
ROWING. techn peat: oe eon ee Root $7.50; Plant 
CURLY LOCKS (1. D.), ‘““Chemar.’’ Bloom 11x5, bush 
52 ft. A magnificent bloom of gold, heavily shaded 
apricot, with curly and twisting petals, making a bloom 
of great depth and lovely formation on long cane stems. 
Foliage of darkest green, leathery................-........- Root 
CONFUCIUS (S. C.), “Ballay,’’ 1941. Bloom 12x5, bush 
4 ft. Chinese red Semi-Cactus of very distinctive ap- 
pearance and of largest size. Stems are very long. 
American Home Achievement Medal Winner at San 
FrOPiciSCOs juts oo ent tee oe eee ga ee Root 
DAHLIAMUM (1. D.), “Chemar,’’ 1940. Bloom 12x8, 
bush 6 ft. A bright cadmium apricot, with a golden 
sheen. Looks like a huge chrysanthemum. Has long 
Stiff- stems: A Om FIONOGNROL 20s ee ee ee Root 
DARCY SAINSBURY (F. D.), ‘Australian.’ Bloom 10x5. 
A wonderful pure white, with excellent center, and the 
best of long, stiff stems. One of the best to come 
from Australia. It stands very high in the show 
TOOM Sate oa ae eas el Shee Pi ike me Root 
DIXIE’S MASTERPIECE (I. D.), “Dixie,” 1942. Blooms. 
12x8, bush 6 ft. Crimson red. It won over Murphy’‘s 
Masterpiece and Sheldon Louise. Excellent stems. On 
Honor Roll. Mr. J. Louis Roberts, one of the best 
known dahlia judges, said: ‘This is one of the best | 
have sseen this: year. aiecte-scocee ss es eee Plant 
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