Edison’s Dahlias 

PEARL HARBOR, I.D., 1943, Dixie D. G. 
An 8 inch to 10 inch flower that rolls back to the stem. A rosy 
lavender, flecked and splashed dark purple, which appears 
blood red. Named in memory of the tragedy at Pearl Harbor — 
American's rosy spot, which spattered with blood on Decem- 
ber 7 
bs Plants $2.00 Roots $5.00 
PEACE, (Scotland), S.C. to Inc. 
A lovely variety that goes well with Julius Bunge and is 
similar in form, Semi-Cactus to Incurved. Color Martius Yellow’ 
and Sea Shell Pink; size 5!/, by 4 inches. Stem and foliage ex- 
cellent. Grows 41/2 to 5 feet tall. 
Roots $1.00 
PENN STAR, (Greubel, 1941), F. D. 
Rodamine purple tipped white entirely different from any pre- 
vious introductions. Blooms 6-8 inch. Flowers facing to half 
facing. Good stems, bush 4% to 5 ft. Attractive foliage. Blue 
ribbon winner at Pittsburg, Pa. Show and won Certificate at 
East Lansing in 1939. Fine keepers when cut. 
Roots 90c 
PINK GIANT, (Bruidegom-Mad River Gardens), I.D. to S.C. 
Certainly one of the most beautiful of the new Dahlias. A 
four Honor Roll Dahlia. Very large flowers of clear, pure 
pink, with the same color as Julius C. Bunge. Perfect long 
stems, and a splendid vigorous plant, 4% to 5 feet. Don't 
miss this one. noneons 
PINK PROFUSION, (Cordes-Dahliadel, 1942), 
F.D. to I.D. 
Salmon-pink edged deep rose-pink, with cream at center when | 
mature. Perfect center. Size 7 by 4 inches. Bush 41/2 feet. Ex- 
cellent keeper. Long stems. Since Jersey Beauty, we have not 
had a pink like it and it differs from that favorite. 
Plants $1.00 Roots $2.50 
PINK AMELIA (Edison, 1940), S. C. 
Scored 85.2 at Mid-West trial gardens 
at East Lansing, Michigan. Color: fine glowing pink. 
Flowering habit fair. First bloom September 1. Stem 10 to 14 
inches, straight erect. Habit of growth, erect branching. Health 
good. Flower 6 to 12 inches, depth 4% to 6 inches. Height ot 
plants 4% feet, 6 foot spread. On the Flower Grower Honor Roll. 
Some commercial growers have written me it is one of the 
finest they ever grew. 
Roots $1.00 
POWERHOUSE, (Dozier, 1941), I.D. 
Huge blossoms of raspberry red with distinctive white striping. 
Good bush, fine strong stiff stems. 
Roots $1.75 
PREMIER'S “WINSOME” (1939), I. D. 
The most attractive pink I. D. since Kathleen Norris and easy 
to grow..giving massive blooms in great abundance, will grow 
to ll x 6 inches without any forcing, stems slender but very 
strong, heavy foliage that is resistant to insects and mildew. 
Certified at East Lansing this year with a score of 85.2. 
Roots 85c 
PREMIER’S MAJESTIC (No. 35-2) 
Certificate winer at 3 trial gardens. A large informal decorative 
of a beautiful new color combination; Salmon, Gold and Mul- 
berry; a profuse bloomer of large deep flowers having cane- 
like stems; foliage hard and insect resistant. 
Roots 55c 
PRIDE OF AUSTINBURG (Strassen, 1936), I. D. 
A giant informal decorative. Color, a grenadine pink suffused 
light yellow. Center and reverse rich rose. Strong, open plant 
growth, with long cane-like stems, requiring a minimum of 
disbudding. A profuse bloomer. Certificates of merit at both 
East Lansing and Storrs. Highest score 87, of all Dahlias at 
sterrs in $1935 SiH ee) Roots 50c 
PRIDE OF NORFOLK, (1941) 
A large shell pink fading to lighter tones at the edges. One 
ot the largest 12 inch blooms common. Scored 87 at East 
Lansing Trial Grounds. 
Roots $1.00 
PRINCE OF PERSIA [Newson, 1932], I. D. 
A very striking bright red exhibition Dahlia of the most 
irridescent rich-glowing crimson. The petals are of great 
depth and substance. making ay unusue'ly deep, attractive 
flower. Bush is vigorous, robust and very tall. This 
Dahlia attracted more visitors’ attention than any other 
in my garden in 1933. (H. R.) 
Roots 50c 
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