' --  MARGRACE I. D. (Bissell) A really striking 
| variety of brilliant scarlet, tipped gold, 
and with gold at the base of the petals. 
Large flowers, long stems and _ tall 
bushes, of open growth. A consistent 
winner. 
Plant .50 
*MARION SMITH I. D. This Australian in- 
troduction of recent date is one of the 
finest from this source. The blooms can 
be grown to very. large size as shown 
by its winnings in “'largest bloom" 
classes. The color is Tyrian pink over- 
laid mallow pink. Strong, erect, stems 
hold the flowers erect. Petals roll well 
back giving the bloom a massiveness 
without coarseness. 

MARGRACE Plant $1.50 
MARY LYNN DUDLEY S. C. (Dudley) A very large semi-cactus in the dark red 
shades. True carmine with outer petals of a rich, velvety texture and the centers 
almost black. A nicely formed flower on long stems. Plant. 75 
MARY TAYLOR St. C. (Taylor) A fairly large cactus of grenadine pink flushed cream 
and with a yellow center. A good grower and root-maker. Plant 50 
MICHIGAN WHITE S. C. (Keiser) One of the very best of the white cut-flower dahlias. 
The well formed flowers seem to "pop" out over night on long, strong stems. Sub- 
stance of the flower is excellent, the flower keeping well when cut. Blooms are of 
medium size. Root $1.00, Plant .50 
MILTON J. CROSS |. D. (Johnson) Another really big one that has been a standout 
in our gardens. Tall plants holding the large massive blooms high above the 
foliage on long, slender, wiry stems. The color is a clear gold at the center 
shading to a peach apricot at the outer third of the petals. Plant .50 
MISS BAINBRIDGE St. C. (Robens) A _ pink cactus with lacinated petals lightly 
tipped pinard yellow. Flowers are fairly large with excellent stems. This 1944 
introduction accounted for more ribbons than any other 1944 introduction at the 
shows we attended the past season. Root $5.00, Plant $2.00 
MOTHER KOENIG |. D. (Koenig) A large shrimp pink blending to yellow at the 
center. Blooms 10 to 12 inches in diameter by 6 to 8 inches in depth. An early 
and free bloomer, which stands heat well in the field. Plant $3.50 
MRS. HERBERT O'CONNOR In. C. (Dahliadel) A highly pleasing cactus of good size. 
Rose pink, shading to deep, rose pink. A tall grower. Very free bloomer. Root .50 
MRS. THOS. A. EDISON F. D. (Wallace) Deep rose-red with rhodamine purple, lined 
silver on the reverse; a very striking color effect. Blooms are quite large. The 
plants are tall and rugged. Plant $1.00 
NANCY ANN MITCHELL S. C. (Ruschmohr) A fairly large cactus of excellent form 
on graceful, long stems. Flowers are a vivid scarlet. The free blooming habits 
coupled with the striking color make this one a center of focus in the gardens. 
It is also a very consistent winner on the show table. Root $1.50, Plant .75 
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