PURPLE MIST (F. D.), ‘’Emmons,”’ 1937. Bloom 10x5, 
bush 5 ft. A beautiful pure deep purple, tending to 
a shade of burgundy. The whole flower is covered 
with a bronze sheen. Extra long, stiff stems, hold- 
ing the flower far beyond the foliage. It won a Cer- 
tificate of Merit at the East Lansing Trial Gardens in 
1935; also the American Home Achievement Medal. 
It was on three Honor Rolls. It is a prolific bloomer. 
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QUEEN CITY (F. D.), ‘’Peck,’’ 1936. A formal com- 
mercial type, of a scarlet pink color; excellent stem on 
long upright branches, starting from near ground; 
height of plant, 3 to 4 feet; a very early and continuous 
bloomer. American Home Achievement Medal. A 
remarkable cut flower variety-...............222..2.2222------ Root 
RED CLOUD (I. D.), ““Emmons,”’ 1940. Bloom 11x5, 
bush 6 ft. A rich brilliant crimson red, highlighted 
with flame. Reverse of petals rosy purple over silver. 
The ever-full center shows the purple reverse. The 
large blooms are held erect on very long, strong stems, 
facing. Naturally a tall robust grower. It has the best 
of substance and does not fade. Scored 85.5 E. at East 
Lansing (Michigan) Trial Grounds in 1939. We have 
NEVER had an open center, nor.a bloom that hung its 
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RED GIANT (1. D.), “’Robens,”” 1944. Bloom 12x6, 
bush 5 ft. Rich velvet red. Good stems. Was an easy 
winner at East Liverpool, Ohio, in specimen bloom 
class. It is artistic. On Honor Roll 
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RHYTHM (1. C.), ‘’Dahliadel,’’ 1943. Bloom 10x6, bush 
5% ft. Color, cameo pink with soft lemon shadings 
at base of the petals and center of flower—really a 
Super Dahlia. Excellent form, very rugged and a good 
root maker. All who have seen it are enthusiastic. On 
fereeerionor Rolls: [tis a beauty.-...-.-...---24.-2-2.-- Root 
ROBERT L. RIPLEY (1. D.), ‘’Salem,’’ 1937. Rhodamine 
purple with deep rose pink suffusions throughout the 
entire bloom. It is immense in size. Ed. J. O'Keeffe, 
of Cold Spring, N. Y., one of the leading amateur 
growers of the United States, grew a bloom that 
- measured 16x12. Stems are straight and strong. The 
bush is vigorous and grows to a height of five ree 
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SARETT’S PINK FLAMINGO (S. C.), “Sarett,”” 1944. 
Bloom. 10x6, bush 512 ft. Color, a deep rose pink, 
shading lighter; yellow blend at base. Bloom has a fine 
center. Three Home Achievement Medals. Won 
Marshall Field’s Gold Cup at Chicago Dahlia Show. On 
three Honor Rolls. One of the best.-.............------- Plant 
SATAN (S. C.), ‘“Ballay-Success.”” Bloom 10x5, bush 
6 ft. Color, a bright flaming red with slight touch of 
gold at center. Horn-like petals which are perfectly 
rolled and incurved, giving unique form to the giant 
blooms. Honor Roll. Scored 87 at Storrs.........-.- Root 
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