MRS. | de VER WARNER (F. D.) Bloom 9x5, bush 5 ft. 
Color, lavender. One of the finest dahlias grown. It 
is almost disease proof. No better cut flower........ Root 
MRS. THOMAS EDISON (I. D.), “‘Wallace,”” 1942. 
Bloom 10x5, bush 5 ft. Color, a bright violet red, 
almost a deep rose red, with a silver reverse. Strong 
stems holding flower facing. One of the most beautiful 
dahlias. Certificate of Merit. On two Honor Rolls. 
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MY DELIGHT (I. D.), ‘‘Salem,’’ 1939. Bloom 8x4. A 
new color combination—mallow purple or pinkish 
mauve lavender. Center high. Long, strong stems. 
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NANCY ANN MITCHELL (S. C.), ‘“Mitchell-Rousch- 
mohr,’” 1940. Bloom 7x4, bush 44% ft. Color, true, 
vivid scarlet with buff reverse which shows with revo- 
lution of petals. This one was a bright spot in the 
garden and attracted a lot of attention. Profuse 
bloomer. It is true to form and keeps well when cut. 
Nice for arrangements and baskets. “’A blooming 
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NATION’S PRIDE (1. D.), ‘‘Heil,’” 1944. Bloom 912x6, 
bush 4% ft. A beautiful blend of apricot suffused 
peach red and tyrian rose. Similar to Jane Cowl in 
form and Sunrays in growth. Rugged grower, strong 
erect stems, profuse and early. Won Achievement 
Medal at Pittsburgh. Certified at Storrs and one of 
the best of the large dahlias there this past season 
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OAKLEIGH MONARCH (F. D.), ‘’Hook,’’ 1936. Exhibi- 
tion type, cerise red in color. Blooms 10 to 14 inches. 
Heavy stem, with canes two or three feet long. Tough 
foliage and insect resistant. Height, six feet. Me- 
dium early bloomer. Blooms keep well when cut. Won 
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OGDEN REID (1. D.), “’Kelley-Parella,“’ 1945. Bloom 
13x6, bush 6 ft. Color} spinel pink blended with rose 
pink and striping of yellow; center deeper rose. Win- 
ner of several blue ribbons. Blooms held facing on cane- 
like stems. Vigorous plant growth. One bloom nearly 
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PINK GIANT (1. D.), “’Holland,’” 1939. Bloom 10x6. 
Color, a vivid rose. Strong stem holds flower erect. 
lt has been a great winner wherever shown. It won the 
Challenge Cup in Holland in 1939, which is their most 
coveted prize. On four Honor Rolls.....................- Root 
PREMIER’S MAJESTIC (I. D.), ‘“Swezey,’’ 1938. Bloom 
10x4, bush 5 ft. An informal decorative of a beautiful 
new color combination difficult to describe—-salmon, 
gold and mulberry. A robust grower. Profuse bloomer 
of large, deep exhibition flowers. Stems cane-like. 
Foliage hard and insect resistant. This is the only 
dahlia that was a certificate winner at five Trial 
Gardens; this alone says it is one of the A-1’s....Root 
PREMIER’S WINSOME (1. D.), ‘““Swezey,’’ 1939. Blooms 
11x6, bush 5 ft. Described by those who grew it as one 
of the best of the dahlias—nice form, substance, and 
excellent plant growth. Color, a beautiful mallow pink. 
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