STEPHEN FOSTER (1. C.), ‘Salem,’ 1942. Bloom 12x6, 
bush 62 ft. Buff orange and tyrian rose. It certainly 
is distinctive. Very hardy. It won FOUR Achievement 
Medals. It won as the best dahlia in the show, besides 
a large number of blue ribbons. It was on ALL HONOR 
ROLLS. This was one of the finest in our gardens 
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TOPS (1. D.), ‘Dozier,’ 1942. Bloom 12x7, bush 5 ft. 
A beautiful clear yellow, very much like California Idol 
in color. Fine formation. Extra long stems. Won sev- 
eral blue ribbons. Achievement Medal winner at Chi- 
cago. On ALL FOUR Honor Rolls. One of the BEST 
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TROJAN (1. D.), ““Salem,’’ 1941. Bloom 12x7, bush 5 
ft. Crimson red overlaid wax yellow. The petals twist 
somewhat. ‘One of the giants. Many call it a super 
dahlia. .Achievement Medal \._..:.....2 2... Ace Root 
VIRGINIA RUTE (1. D.), “Chappaqua,’’ 1939. Bloom 
12x9, bush 51% ft. Color is rich oxblood red shaded 
garnet on edge of petals. Resembles Cherokee Brave, 
in color and form. Has high, full centers. The long, 
strong stems holds the large flowers high above the 
foliage. Has won a number of blue ribbons as largest 
flower in the show. One of the best..........-........- Root 
WAKE ISLAND (I. D.), “‘Hulin,’’ 1943. Bloom 11x5, 
bush 4/2 ft. Color, velvet red with violet on the re- 
verse. Good, stiff stems. Rugged grower. Won a large 
number of blue ribbons, and Sunset Medal........-. Root 
WHIRLAWAY (J. D.), “Pittman-Dahliadel,” 1942. 
Bloom 11x6, bush 41% ft. A clean shade of soft lemon 
yellow inclined to sulphur yellow. Grows nearly a foot 
across in field culture. Good stems, rugged bush, rich 
glossy green holly-like foliage, and a good root maker. 
Full of vitality. In the Futurity and on the Honor Rolls. 
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WHITE WINNER (F. D.), ’’Wolfe,’’ 1941. Bloom 8x4, 
bush 512 ft. The color is a creamy white. It has the 
very best of extra long stems. Flowers all facing. NO 
dahlia has better substance. NEVER an open center. 
Certificate of Merit at East Lansing. On 1940 Honor 
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WM. R. SHINKFIELD (1. D.), ‘Australia,’ 1942. Bloom 
12x5, bush 52 ft. A large exhibition dahlia of real 
Merit. A strong growing variety. Excellent stems. 
The color is a rich gold. Twisting petals show the peach 
reverse. This flower won as most perfect and largest 
at the Jackson Dehlia Show in 1944......2.-....-222. Root 
WORLD'S EVENT (1. D.), ‘Dixie,’ 1944. Bloom 11x8, 
bush 512 ft. Color, amaranth pink, flushed with 
purple. Have very heavy centers. Has TWO certifi- 
cates of Merit and is on all THREE Honor Rolls_...Plant 
YANKEE DOODLE (1. D.), “’Ballay.’’ Bloom 12 to 14x6. 
Color, fuchsia purple with reddish shadings. Another 
real “‘giant.> OnoHonor ‘Rolin. 22 Ae Root 
YOUR LUCKY STAR (C.), ‘’American,’’” 1939. Bloom 
12x7, bush 5 ft. Amaranth pink with white center, 
the color immediately demands admiration. The for- 
mation is also striking, the regularly arranged quilled 
petals form a very nice straight cactus. The stems are 
ideal and hold the huge} flower in perfect poise. On 
Honor Roll ois a Nee hoe ie ee te ce Root 
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