Michigan Grown Roots 
TOPS, (Dozier, 1942), I.D. 
111, —12 by 7 inches beautiful clear, rich yellow of crisp 
formation on strongest stems; the outstanding yellow. Gold 
Certificate of Merit at Washington. Medal winner as a one, two 
and three-year-old. Achievement Medal winner at Chicago. All 
honor rolls. 
Plants 1.00 Roots $2.50 


THE DRAGON [Corbett-Dahliadel, 1944], I. D. ; 
A large lovely apricot shaded dahlia easily grown, bth leniy 
5 inches. Apricot in center edged lengthwise on both 
sides with rose-pink. A splendid bloomer. 
Plants $5.00 

VELVET KING, (Bissell, 1942), 1.D. 
A dark velvety cardinal. Size 10 by 7. Bush growth medium 
tall, with dark heavy foliage. H.R. \ 
Roots 51.75 
VIN WELL BLUE BIRD (Blamer, 1936), F. D. 
Beautiful blue purple color. Medium size and good stems. 
Very perfect decorative. 
Roots 30c 
VIN WELL CRINKLES, I. D., 1941 (Blamer-Parrella) 
Color, orchid shading to shrimp pink toward the tip. Petals 
crinkle, hence the name ‘‘Crinkles.’’ Size of bloom 81/2 inches 
x 9 inches or better. Long graceful stem holds the flower 
facing. Blooms are beautiful and very attractive to the eye. 
Early and prolific bloomer with insect-resisting foliage. 
Roots $1.25 
VIRGINIA RUTE (Chappaqua, 1939), ILD. 
An exceptionally large flower on extra long stems. Blooms ot 
deep rich velvety maroon with broad pointed petals, having 
tight centers, good form and substance, are held well out of the 
foliage on long erect stems. Easily grows to immense size 
without coddling. 12 to 14 inches by 9 inches deep. The bush 
growth is vigorous, the foliage insect resistant. Height 5 to 6 
teet. Don't miss growing this one: 
Roots $1.00 
VOLCANO (1937), F. D. 
It received a score of 89 at the Trial Grounds where it was 
claimed one of the best. It is a very rugged grower, blooms 
measuring 9 to 12 inches in diameter and 6 to 8 inches deep. 
Huge dimensions in every way. The flowers are held on 
straight, strong stems two feet above the foliage. The color 
is an orange-flame red, which does not fade in the sun or rain. 
Roots 65c 
WAAC (Crooks) F.D., 1943 
We believe this to be the largest formal decorative in com- 
merce. Blooms consistently 11 inches to 12 inches. Long, stiff 
stems. Plants are insect resistant. Color, pastel shades with 
cream center and pink outer petals. A sure winner in the 
blend class. 
. Plants $2.50 Roots $6.00 
WENOKA (Hulin, 1935), F. D. 
Color a rosy mauve and flowers of large size, up to 13 inches 
in 1934. One of the finest stemmed ones I ever have seen. Never 
defeated in the Northwest and a sensation at the Trial Gardens. 
Roots 50c 
WHIRLAWAY, (Pittman-Dahliadel, 1942), I.D. 
Color between lemon and sulphur-yellow. It can be put up 
against some of the present quality yellows and win. Large, 
11 by 6 inches without much forcing. Foliage pointed like holly 
and very attractive. Good bush vitality. Stems fine. 
Plants $1.00 Roots $2.50 
WHITE JERSEY BEAUTY 
A beautiful pure white of the Jersey Beauty formation. Good 
stems, fine for cutting. 
Roots 50c 
WHITE CHAMPION — Semi-Cac. [Pitman-Kemp] 
Bloom 13 by 9 inches, plant 6 to 7 feet. This outstanding 
white was awarded two Achievement Medals and the New 
Jersey Dahlia Society Honorary President’s Medal Season 
of 1942. This great white is different in that every one 
can grow it successfully in any kind of soil that will 
grow good corn. It has great vitality and is unusually 
prolific. 
Plants $2.00 
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