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DAHLIADEL 1945 
INTRODUCTION, cont’d 
FLYING FORTRESS (Pittman-Dahliadel 85A), ID, 
Bloom 11 x 5, Bush 4'4 ft. This is the dahlia that 
was featured In a naming contest in the A.D.S. 
Bulletin of August, 1943, with the temporary Seec- 
ling name of Pittman’s Giant Cardinal. The win- 
ner of this contest was Dr. L. N. Sherrard, of Santa 
Ana, Calif., who submitted the name Flying Fort- 
ress. The general tone is soft scarlet with a lighter 
reverse. It is of artistic form and brilliant color, 
and arranges beautifully, especially in baskets. It 
is a rugged healthy grower and a profuse bloomer. 
Certified in W. Va. and Md. Trial Grounds in 1942. 
This variety does best from roots, so we grew it - 
entirely from roots the past season, and sent it to : Pe 
some of our customers on trial, and it has proven : " 
very satisfactory. We have delayed the introduc- F VAINIG FORTRESS 
tion of this dahlia to build up sufficient stock of it 
so that we could offer it in roots only at a mod- Cie ee 
erate price. Root, $5.00; 3 for $10.00 
1945 INTRODUCTIONS of Other Growers, cont’d 
Plants grown from Originator’s or Introducer’s Stock 

ESSIE SMITH (Smith 85A), SC, Bloom 12 x 614, L. C. K. (Lakeside 85B), StC, Bloom 51% x 4, Bush 
Bush 5 ft. A borderline between lavender and pink, 4 ft. Unusually bright apricot yellow with orange 
although best described as an amaranth pink. Rec- suffusion on outer petals. Scored 85 at Storrs in 
ommended as one of the best for 1945, and on all 1943, where I liked it very much. Won the 1944. 
3 Honor Rolls. Petals curl to the very points. Flower Grower Award in New York. Excellent 
Large flowers of unusually good substance, and keeper and a florists’ dahlia. Plant, $5.00 
strong stems. Won 2 Achievement Medals in 1944,  jwiss CAROLINA (Knight-Premier 85A-B), ID. A 
and looks like a peer for the showtable. beautiful ight lavender which grows normally about 
. Plant, $5.00 8 inches and keeps well when cut. It is a vigorous 
GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING (Ward-Ruschmohr grower and a prolific bloomer. Fine for florists’ 
85A), SC or ID, Bloom 11 x 8, Bush 5l ft. A use. Strong stems hold flowers erect and facing on 
sport of the popular Virginia Rute in a new and bushes of medium height. Plant, $3.35 NET 
pleasing color of coral and jasper red, with chrome MOSCOW (Grove-Premier 85A), 1D, Bloom 10 x 6, 
flush and some lines ee violet on the petals. Poliage Bush 5 ft. An intense carmine that stands heat 
pecans aa ae eae ars Dee Behe and drought without burning. Long stiff stems, 
ood Bat Tae cs ware sae of ea EE and thick leathery foliage. Winner of several 
‘ ; d ; < awards, ¢ om Col. Eddy’s H . Plant, $5.0 
ment Medal, and listed on the Mid-West and East- awards, and on Col: Bddy’s Honor Roll. Plant, $5.00 
ern Honor Rolls. Plant, $7.50 MRS. RICHARD G. ATKINSON (Comstock 85A), 
HILDA FIORETTI (Fioretti-Parrella 85A), SC, 1D, Bloom 11 x 7, Bush 5 ft. This dahlia certified 
Bloom 9 x 6, Bush 5-6 ft. This lovely deep rose at Storrs in 1943, where I saw it and I liked it. It 
with apricot base and tips was greatly admired at is sulphur yellow with light green foliage. Prolific, 
the A.D.S. Show in New York. Has good sub- and a good keeper. Plant, $7.50 
stance, marvelous branching habits, cane-like stems, 
and insect-resistant foliage. Plant, $7.50 
JANE LAUSCHE (Wolbert-Rocky River 85A), SC, 
Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5-6 ft. An outstanding bi-color 
in a new color combination of soft mallow purple 
with white tips. Scored 86 at East Lansing in 1943. 
SIR GALAHAD (Comstock 85A), 1D or SC, Bloom 
10 x 514, Bush 6 ft. A brilliant scarlet with a re- 
verse of salmon orange, the over-all color of which 
is brilliant orange. A seedling of Margrace, with 
fine habits of growth. Scored 85.6 at Storrs, and 
is on the Eastern and West Coast Honor Rolls. 
Winner of many Achievement Medals, and on all Plant, $7.50 
3 Honor Rolls. Plant, $7.50 URN 
JOAN FERENZ (Rindfleisch-Ruschmohr 85A), SC, SUNSET SPECIAL (Southern 85A), IC or SC, 
Bloom 11 x 7, Bush 5 ft. A seedling of Jane Cowl Bloom 10 x 6. A bright flame orange with the yel- 
of lemon yellow suffused rose red. Grows large low reverse showing at the twisted serrated tips. 
with little disbudding. A good keeper, with dark Excellent substance. A seedling of Top-Flight, but 
and insect-resistant foliage. Won the Achievement blooms earlier. On the Eastern and Mid-West 
Medal in New York in 1944. Plant, $7.50 Honor Rolls. Plant, $7.50 
KIRSTEN FLAGSTAD (Brown-Rocky River 85A), V-DAY (Dixie 85A), ID, Bloom 11 x 7. This is a 
FD or ID, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. An artistic new color, which is clear mulberry rose. A_ seed- 
flower of buff with gold and apricot shadings. ling of Carl G. Dahl, having the same long petals 
Early and prolific, and is on all 3 Honor Rolls. and substance. Bush growth vigorous. On Mid- 
Plant, $7.50 West Honor Roll. Plant, $5.00 
