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MARGARET DUROSS 
Phote courtesy of New York Journal - American 
MARGARET DUROSS—Was named in honor of an official of the N. Y. Journal- 
American. This is a grand dahlia in every respect, and it was immensely 
admired by the visitors at our garden this past season. The color of this 
lovely dahlia is emaranth pink with amaranth purple shadings. The petals 
are lacinated, giv-ng it a pin cushion effect. Blooms average about 8 inches, 
or better, are of Bogs sukstance and hkest of stems. Winner of a kronze 
medal at the A.D.S. show in 1942. Height of plant, 4% feet. 
Roots $7.50 Plants $3.50 
MISS KENTUCKY F. D.—Size 7 x 4 inches. For those that admire the pastel 
shades this is fine. White delicately overlaid opalescent pink. Free and early 
bloomer with 100% stem and bush growth. Roots $2.56 
MISS LONG ISLAND I. D. (Jeffords-Parrella)—-A tall grower with splendid 
habits and a very attractive plant. The color is bright watermelon pink. 
Some of the petals show tips of silver. Height, 6 feet. Roots $1.25 
MOLLY B. I. D. (Briggs- Ruschmohr)—Color, large tyrian pink with dush of 
ameranth pink. Average size, 12 by 6 inches. Winner of the American 
Home Achievement Medal at the A.D.S. Show. Roots $3.00 Plant $1.55 
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