Edison’s Dahlias 
MRS. WM. S. KNUDSEN (Dixie, 1938), I. D. 
A pure white that will be hard to beat as it already has a 
fine record as a prize winner; exhibited 4 times in the undis- 
seminated classes it was 4 times a winner; Detroit, Toledo, 
Indianapolis and Chicago. Can be grown to 12 inch blooms 
without forcing; sturdy bushes grow 6 to 7 feet tall. On Mr. 
Barron‘s Honor Roll; Certificate winner at East Lansing, 
Roots 70c 
MRS. W. KEENE, (Australian), I.D. 
Exceptionally fine Dahlia something like California Idol with 
the same great depth but is much superior to California Idol 
both in form and color. Color primrose flushed apricot-flesh. 
Good grower and long stiff stems. 
Roots 90c 
MRS. THOS. A. EDISON [Chautauqua, 1942], I. D. 
A brilliant-flashing velvety bloom of 10 to 12 inches 
across and good depth. Strong straight stems and a 
husky grower. 
Roots $1.50 
NAGELS GIANT, (Foreign), I.D. 
Sensational immense Dahlia of most delightful form, is one of 
the largest. Grown to 14 inches. Color rich_salmon with gold. 
Sie: erect stems. Extra for exhibitions. Certificate of Merit 
“RD: 
Roots $1.00 
NANCY ANN MITCHELL (Mitchell-Ruschmohr, 1940), S. C 
Color true, vivid scarlet with buff reverse which shows with 
revolution of petals. This one was a bright spot in the garden 
and attracted a lot of attention. Profuse bloomer, well rounded 
rowth. Foliage fine cut in keeping with bloom. It is true to 
orm and keeps well when cut. Nice for arrangements and 
baskets. Size 7 inches. 
Roots $1.00 Net 
NATION’S PRIDE [Heil, 1944], I. D. 
Color blend of peach red suffused buff and chrome yellow 
with apricot red at center. Plant reported to grow like 
Sunrays. Long stems holding large flowers erect on side. 
Blooms 9 x 6 inches. Bush 4 ft., with rugged foliage. 
Certificate of Merit at Storrs, Conn., in 1943. Listed on 
Mr. L. B. Dudley’s Honor Roll in The Flower Grower. 
Roots $5.00 
OAKLAND BEAUTY, [1940]. F. D. 
A fine new white, 5 to 8 inch blooms held on good straight 
stiff stems. 
Roots $1.00 
ONE HUNDRED PERCENT [Beaver, 1944], I. D. 
The color is deep rosy pink,’ grows large without any 
extra care to 10 inches. Good strong stems and free 
branching. Bush 4 and one-half feet and strong open 
grower. 
Roots $5.00 
“OCTOBER” I.D. (Taylor, 1943) 
Color — gold and peach pink, with reverse of rose and purple. 
A Dahlia that can be shown in either pink or autumn colored 
classes. Size 1] inches x6 inches and larger with very long 
and straight stesm that will not droop. Winner as best pink 
Dahlia in Fairmount, W. Va. State Show, 1941. H-R. 
Roots $2.00 
PACIFICA (Ballay, 1940), S. C. 
Odd shade of light saffron-yellow; reverse of petals somewhat 
lighter. Much admired at the San Francisco show where it won 
as the best undisseminated semi-cactus. 
Roots $1.25 
PEARL HARBOR, I.D., 1943, Dixie D. G. 
An 8 inch to 10 inch flower that rolls back to the stem. A rosy 
lavender, flecked and splashed dark purple, which appears 
blood red. Named in memory of the tragedy at Pearl Harbor — 
American's rosy spot, which spattered with blood on Decem- 
ber 7 
Roots $1.50 
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