50 Varieties of Miniatures 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER (Smith-Ruschmohr, 1935), I. D. 
A he man’s flower everyone likes. Is a bright carmine red, 
shading to a rich cardinal red at the center, with full petal 
and deep flower. The average diameter of this Dahlia is 10 
inches. (H. R.) - A 
oots = 
MRS. WM. S. KNUDSEN (Dixie, 1938), I. D. 
A pure white that will be hard to beat as it already has a 
fine record as a prize winner; exhibited 4 times in the undis- 
seminated classes it was 4 times a winner; Detroit, Toledo, 
Indianapolis and Chicago. Can be grown to 12 inch blooms 
without forcing; sturdy bushes grow 6 to 7 feet tall. On Mr. 
Barron's Honor Roll; Certificate winner at East Lansing. 
Roots 60c 
MRS. W. KEENE, (Australian), I.D. 
Exceptionally fine Dahlia something like California Idol with 
the same great depth but is much superior to California Idol 
both in form and color. Color primrose flushed apricot-flesh. 
Good grower and long stiff stems. 
Roots $1.00 
MRS. THOS. A. EDISON [Chautauqua, 1942], I. D. 
A prilliant-flashing velvety bloom of 10 to 12 inches 
across and good depth. Strong straight stems and a 
husky grower. 
Plants $1.50 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE (Murphy & Reed, 1932), I. D. 
Immense dark red that can be grown to 15 inches and a 
great prize winner. (H. R.) 
Roots 60c Net 
NAGELS GIANT, (Foreign), I.D. 
Sensational immense Dahlia of most delightful form, is one of 
the largest. Grown to 14 inches. Color rich_salmon with gold. 
Good erect stems. Extra for exhibitions. Certificate of Merit 
H.R.D 
Roots $1.00 
NANCY ANN MITCHELL (Mitchell-Ruschmohr, 1940), S. C 
Color true, vivid scarlet with buff reverse which shows with 
revolution of petals. This one was a bright spot in the garden . 
and attracted a lot of attention. Profuse bloomer, well rounded 
growth. Foliage fine cut in keeping with bloom. It is true to 
form and keeps well when cut. Nice for arrangements and 
baskets. Size 7 inches. 
Roots $1.00 
NIGHTFALL, Cac. [Foreign] 
Absolutely black at center, then deepest maroon quite 
unique. Large flowers are of perfect form. Florets are 
narrow and evenly incurved. A peculiar trait of this var- 
iety is its manner of developing. The buds open to quite 
medium flowers but continue to swell out until they 
attain the largest size. Good keeper when cut. Stems 
are long. 
Roots $1.00 
NORMA MORTON, I. D. (Australian) 
A magnificent variety, color yellow flushed garnet. A huge 
informal of excellent exhibition qualities with good garden 
habits. 
Roots 85c 
“OCTOBER” I.D. (Taylor, 1943) 
Color — gold and peach pink, with reverse of rose and purple. 
A Dahlia that can be shown in either pink or autumn colored 
classes. Size 11 inches x6 inches and larger with very long 
and straight stesm that will not droop. Winner as_ best pink 
Dahlia in Fairmount, W. Va. State Show, 1941. H-R. 
Plants $2.00 Roots $5.00 
ONE-GRAND, (Stephenson, 1938) 
A semi-cactus of brilliant canary yellow color. An honor roll 
Dahlia. A 12 inch bloom on the best of stems and a splendid 
keeper. Pronounced by growers who have visited the gar- 
dens, ‘‘The best commercial yellow to date.’ 
Roots 75c 
PACIFICA (Ballay, 1940), S. C. 
Odd shade of light saffron-yellow; reverse of petals somewhat 
lighter. Much admired at the San Francisco show where it won 
as the best undisseminated semi-cactus. 
Plants $1.00 
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