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COL. A. G. RUDD I. D. (Geneva Gardens)—This is the Red Infevmal! So dis- 
tinctive that Lynn B. Dudley and J. W. Johnston selected it to be named in 
honor of Lt. Col. A. G. Rudd, who repzesented the army at the Victory Show. 
Magnificent color, esrmine mahogany red with darker center. Ramrod stems 
that hold the blooms at just right angle A ~oint scoring dahlia in the garden 
or on the exhibit’on table. Size, 12” by 7%” deep. Bushes are of medium 
height, branching low, producing long canes. Root $5.00 Plants $2.00 
CHEROKEE BRAVE I. D. (Ricks-Dahliadel)—Color, ox-blood red that holds its 
color in the hottest sun. Blooms average 11 inches or better. Height of 
plant, 5% feet. Root $1.00 
CLARA CARDER I. D. (New Zealand)—Certainly one of the best, and a great 
exhibition variety, of clear cyclzmen pink; largest flowers on great stems. 
Roots 50¢ 
CHATTAGUA SALUTE F. D—Pure White. Roots 50c 
COLOR SKETCH F. D—A cut flower tyre of wonderful color and rare beauty. 
Deep rose pink with stripes and blotches of white. Extra stiff stems and 
fine keeper. Several times a winner. Roots $2.50 
COMMANDO F. D.—True Phlox Purple. Root $5.00 Plants $2.59 
CROWNING GLORY {f. C. (S. D. G.)—This dahlia upon opening appears some- 
what on the semi-cactus type, but as it develops the edges of the petals fall 
kack end roll fo.ming quil's which gradually incurve. It is rose pink with 
a cream center and the most beautiful and artistic dahlia. Blooms are 12 
inches and over with good depth, on long straight stems. Height, 6 feet. 
Root $3.00 Plants $1.59 
DIRECTOR MARSHALL A. 
HOWE F. D. (Parrella-Hulin- 
Blamer)—This is what we call 
a perfect dahlia. A fine forma- 
tion, beautiful color, exceptional 
fine stem and the very best of 
foliage. Prize winning wherever 
shown. Also a certificate winner 
from the Georgia Trial Ground. 
Color, general effects velvety 
tyrian—rose; in detail, the color 
is a cardinal red overlying mul- 
berry. The red fades as the end 
of the petal is approached, show- 
ing the undercolor of mulberry 
purple. To the whole flower 
there is a east of red cerise. 
The petals fall back almost to 
stem, giving a ball effect. Height 
of plant, 4% feet. 

Roots $1.50 
DIRECTOR MARSHALL HOWE 
DAHLIAMUM I. D. (Chemar)—A very large, deep flower of cadium apricot 
with a golden sheen. Stems are strong, carrying the flower on top. 
Root $1.50 



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