Edison’s Dahlias 
ROYAL OAK, Dec. (England, 1942) 
A monster massive giant Decorative made up of broad, per- 
fectly reflexed, but curly petals which form a most pleasing 
flower. Color yellow, deeper at center. Great flower stems. 
A veritable Goliath. Mr. Stredwick’s best. 
Plants $1.00 
RUBY TAYLOR (Garrity, 1932), I. D. 
An open growing bush and needs no pruning to produce large 
deep flowers. Clear self color of carmine shade. Awarded a 
Certificate of Merit at Storrs in 1932. Winner of no less than 
six first prizes on the Pacific Coast. 
Roots 40c 
RUTH NICHOLS, (Sowton-Mad River, 1941), F.D. 
No doubt one of the finest new Dahlias of 1941. A sure winner 
in its color class. A lavender formal that should defeat Blue 
River on the show table. Vigorous rugged plants with long 
strong stems holding all flowers facing, or on top. Color a lively 
shade of Amaranth pink, with a phlox purple tinge, giving a 
lavender appearance. High scorer and fine for exhibition. 
Roots $1.25 
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RYTHM [Dozier-Dahiadel, 1943], I. C. 
The Super Dahlia. An Incurved Cactus of exquisite beauty 
with double serrated tips. Color shrimp or cameo pink 
with suffusions of soft rose, and lemon shadings. Cert- 
ified at Storrs, W. Va. and East Lansing. 
Plants $3.00 aote $7.00 
SAN FRANCISCO (Ballay, 1939), I. D. 
A gorgeous shrimp-pink. An extra large flower on extra long 
strong stems. One of the finest oink Dahlias I have seen in 
many moons. A worthy introduction of a well-known grower 
12 inch blooms in my garden in 1939. 
: Roots 85c 
SALLY B. (Almy, 1933), I. D. 
One of the beautiful pinks I grew last year and there are 
many new ones. Seedling of Kathleen Norris and has the same 
long black stiff stems. Stands facing you. Large pertect flower. 
Roots 30c 
SCARLET O’HARA, (Salem, 1942), I.D: 
Scarlet with buff orange reverse. Outer petals twist showing 
both colors. Truly immense. 
. Plants $1.00 
SEASON'S BEST, (Schutte, 1942), S.C. 
Bloom 6 by 12 inches. Bush 5 feet. Here is a pink that will be 
unbeatable in the pink semi-cactus. A beautiful clear peach 
pink. Shown only once this year, it won the American Home 
Achievement at Indianapolis, Ind. A very beautiful artistic 
\- ver. o190Ms when cut keep 5 days or more in perfect con- 
dition. Stems long and straight, very prolific. 
Plants $1.00 Roots $2.25 
SHELDON’S LOUISE [Sheldon], I. D. 
A gigantic bloom of a lovely, rich red with a slight pur- 
plish shade. 14 inches by 7 inches, at Bosto 1936, where 
it won First Prize and a Special Gold Medal. Plants 
grow 5 to 7 feet tall; blooms on giant stems, 3 to 4 feet 
Iong. Center perfect. 
Roots 85c 
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE [Ballay, 1943], I. D. 
Golden Bronze shading deeper at the center. A very large 
flower 12 inches by 8 inches and a beauty with good 
habits. : 
Plants $3.00 
SILVER LADY (Hillside, 1940), F. D. 
White lightly edged and flushed with lavender. A fine open 
grower with fine stems. Very appealing to those who like 
pastel shades. Received certificate at Fairmount Trial Grounds 
in 1938, also listed in House Beautiful Futurity. 
Roots $1.00 
SILVERTON, (Kemp, 1941), F. D. to I. D. 
This dahlia is of an unusual color, in fact we know of no 
other just like it. In color it is silvery seashell pink, with light 
buff shading in the center of the bloom. Blooms are 8 to 9 
inches in diameter, full centered, of good depth and are 
held well out of the foliage on rigid stems. Plant is healthy 
and rugged, and very prolific of bloom. An unusual color and 
will surely give you satisfaction in all respects. 
Roots $1.00 
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