Edison’s Dahlias 

DEAN SHURTLEFF (1942) I.D. 
Semi-Cactus, very large brilliant Crimson shading to an Ox- 
blood Center. Stems are straight and stiff as steel — never 
droops, even in bud — 9 to 13 inches to first leaf bracket. The 
finest I had in my 1942 garden. Also winner of Achievement 
Medal — Certificate of Merit and mentioned on three Honor 
ies Plants $1.25 Roots $53.00 
DE MOLAY, (Dahliadel, 1941), F.D. 
A rugged velvety crimson. Grows without forcing 9 by 5 
inches and will grow larger. Strong erect stems with insect 
resistant foliage and good flower placement. Plant 41/2 ft. 
Certificate winner at West Virginia Trial grounds:in 1939 and 
on House Beautiful futurity for 1941. 
Roots $1.25 
DEEP PURPLE (Stephenson, 1940), F. D. 
Color deep magneta purple with a velvety sheen. Very large 
12 inches by 7. Good grower; foliage dark and resistant. 
Stems strong and holds the flowers facing out. 
Roots $1.35 
DIRECTOR M. A. HOWE (Paralls-Hulin Blamer, 1938), F. D. 
Another of our very successful releases of the past year. Very 
large. Color Tyrian rose to cerise. 
Roots $1.00 
DISCOVERY (Salem, 1937), I. D. 
Deep rosy magenta with deep reddish garnet center. Many ot 
the petals twist, showing a rose reverse. Very attractive in 
color. Bush of medium height; stems are strong. Excellent for 
forcing for the largest bloom class. Shown once against most 
of the big ones, winning first. Very fine in garden this season. 
Roots 65c 
DIXIE’S MASTERPIECE, (Dixie, 1942), I.D. 
Color, crimson; blooms average 12 by 8 inches on a 6 ft. bush. 
You will quit growing other reds after you grow this one. 
An Honor Roll Dahlia. 
Plants $1.00 Roots $2.25 
DOROTHY GEER—F.D. (Geer, 1942) 
Beautiful light rose, pink at center, to a lighter tone at the tips 
of the petals — 7 to 10 inch blooms of good depth held on good 
stems above the bush. An Honor Roll Dahlia that has won 
a Certificate of Award, medals and many blue ribbons. 
Roots $1.75 
DOROTHY LAMOUR, (Ballay, 1941) 
True orange straight cactus, exquisite form and color, sun- 
set Medal Winner at San Francisco. 
Roots 85c 
DOROTHY MAE HERTEL, (1942), F.D. 
Derrill Hart 1940 Gold Medal Winner. A deep shell pink on 
golder yellow base. Blooms 7!/, by 10 inches diameter; 41/2 by 
inches deep. Healthy foliage; long strong stems. One of 
three Dahlias scoring highest average in three Trial Gardens. 
A.D.S. Certificate at East Lansing; score 87 E. 
Roots $2.25 
DORIS ARLEEN (Hulin, 1940), I .D. 
Here is a deep full informal pink. 8 to 9 inches held on won- 
derful stiff stems and gets better as season:advances. It has 
won several Blue Ribbons and is a real gem in any collection. 
Roots $1.25 
DREAM BEAUTY (Putnam, 1938), Deco. 
Bi-color nice long, wide pointed petals of lavender purple, with 
white tip about % inch in length. Good strong plants and 
something new. 
Roots 75c 
EARL BALDWIN (England), S. C. 
The flowers are very large and of beautiful formation, with 
florets twisting, curling and propeller-shaped. The ground 
color is flame, but this is almost covered by lilac, rose and 
purplish tints. Should be in every garden. Strong bush, 
long stiff stems. 
Roots 60c 
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