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ESSIE SMITH (S. C.), “Smith,” 1945. Bloom 13x10; 
bush 5 ft. Color, a beautiful amaranth pink. Won 
two Achievement Medals; also won several blue ribbons 
as largest, best and most perfect bloom. A prominent 
dahlia judge said: ‘It is the MOST PERFECT large bloom 
| have ever seen.’’ It was a sensation in every show it 
was exhibited in 1944. Strong cane-like stems. On 
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FAVORITA (1. C.), “Ballay,”” 1944. Bloom 9x4. Color, 
canary yellow. The outer petals fold back to the stem. 
The stem is always good. Nothing like it in a yellow 
cactus. 
FIRE BALL (I. D.), ‘’Bissell.’’ Bloom 8x4, bush 5 ft. 
Color, a brilliant scarlet, which does not burn or fade. 
An excellent red. The foliage is heavy and insect re- 
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FREDA GEORGE (1. D.), ‘‘Australia,”” 1937. Bloom 9x5, 
bush 5 ft. This imported Informal Decorative from 
Australia reminds us of Opal in color, as it is a sulphury 
white tipped and suffused violet rose. It has strong 
erect stems, with well-proportioned, healthy foliage. A 
very attractive dahlia in the pastel shades. Honor Roll. 
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FLAMING GLORY (1. D.), ‘’Poulos,’’ 1945. Bloom, 
12x8; bush, 5 ft. Color, carmine overlaid rosaline 
purple; general effect, magenta. The originator calls it 
lavender-red The white and purple striped petaloids 
enhance its beauty. Flowers are very high centered. 
Long cane stems. On ALL Honor Rolls........ Plant, $5.00 

GLAMOUR (I. D.), ‘Salem Dahlia Gardens,”’ 1939. 
Bloom 12x8, bush 51% ft. An immense true purple 
with each petal deeply edged amaranth pink. As the 
bloom develops the petals fall back to the stem, giving 
it great depth. It has a perfectly straight and exceed- 
ingly stiff stem. Winner of the Achievement Medal. 
It won eleven firsts as largest bloom in the shows in 
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GOLDEN STANDARD (I. C.). Immense blooms of light 
buff on wonderful flower stems. A consistent winner 
in the shows in Cactus classes. Has all the good grow- 
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GREATER GLORY (C.), ‘’Salem,’’ 1937. Bloom 11x6, 
bush 7 ft. One of the big ones in this class. Especially 
recommended as a tall, vigorous plant with very long, 
strong stems. A beautiful rose-pink flower of very 
artistic formation. Winner of many first prizes in the 
leading shows. Also has an A. D. S. Medal........-- Root 1 
HASLEROVA (F. D.), ‘Svajner.’’ Bloom 71/2x4, bush 
5 ft. Delicate lavender almost white flecked and spot- 
ted French purple. An ‘oh’ and “ah” flower with our 
visitors. A true bi-color and as striking as any. Stem, 
foliage and bush growth very satisfactory...........- Root 
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