Edison’s Dahlias 
KING ALFRED, I. D. (Seal) 
Ruby red with a silver reverse. This 1936 introduction we 
consider one of the best of the new garden and exhibition 
varieties. The color of this very large flower is distinctive 
and beautiful and the habit of growth, foliage and stem are 
ll ver ood. 
Ae Roots 40c 
KING PETER, F. D. ' 
This is one of the most beautiful and delicately blended 
colored dahlias.. Blooms average from 7 to 8 inches and 
are held on cane-like stem, flowers facing. Plant is 
sturdy grower with good branching habits. If you grow 
King Peter once you'll grow it every year. Height of 
lant 5 ft. 
Sc Roots $1.00 
K. L. M. (Foreign), Semi-Cac. 
A large yellow Miss Belgium with same habits. Very fine cut 
flower. 
Roots 50c 
LEAH PEARL (Keiser, 1940) New Globe Form 
A distinctive two-toned color effect of pink and cream. One ot 
the coming new ones, for cutting and a good keeper. Won two 
Certificates. High score 86-1-C. 
Roots 50c 
LELAND STANFORD (Ballay, 1937), Dec. 
Brilliant cardinal red, the Stanford University color. The best 
and brightest big red is the claim of the originator for this 
new introduction. The color does not fade in the least in very 
hot weather. Flowers large, early and free bloomer. Plant is 
of medium to tall, with strong stem stalks and good foliage. 
Roots 75c 
LIDICE [Pittman-Kemp, 1943], I. D. 
Received highest award in the seedling class at the 
D. S. Show, New York. On three honor rolls. This 
very large beautiful Dahlia is a great grower, height 
about 6 ft., is a heavy producer of giant exhibition 
blooms. Color is delicate Ivory Cream, deepening to a 
lemon yellow toward the center. 
Roots $1.25 
LILAC GIANT [Salem, 1943], I. D. 
A solid deep lilac without any shadings. An early bloomer 
that can be grown to immense size. Strong 41% ft. bushes. 
Roots $2.00 
LINK’S BLUE TRIUMPH, (Link-Premier, 1941), F.D. 
A bigger and better seedling of Blue River that has great size 
and grand color. Blooms 12 to 13 inches with ordinary field 
culture. The center is Petunia Violet that shades to light 
Phlox Purple petals. Long stiff stems. Award of Honor. 
Roots $1.00 
LINK’S GORGEOUS, (Link-Premier, 1941), I. D. 
A most gorgeous Dahlia of an unusual blend of shades 
and colors. The lower part of the broad petals being 
pale lemon yellow, the upper portion a bright shade of 
scarlet pink which also extends along the entire edges of 
the petals giving the blooms a most striking appearance. 
Many of the petals are deeply cut enhancing the beauty. 
Ideal stems hold the blooms facing. Foliage tough and 
insect resistant. Sturdy bushes grow 414 to 5 ft. tall. 
Awarded a Certificate of Merit, under No. EH-3138 at East 
Lansing, Mich., A. D. S. Trial Grounds. 
Roots $1.25 
LILAC LAMBOURNE — England F.D. 
Beautiful lilac-pink sport from the well known Lord Lam- 
bourne fine Dahlia. Selected for trial gardens at Wisley, Eng- 
land. Good stems, strong bush. 
Roots $1.25 Net 
LOWELL THOMAS (Greubel, 1941), I. D. 
A two-time Certificate of Merit winner. Giant new shell pink, 
Informal decorative. Easily growu to 12 inches. A sure 
winner. 
Roots $1.00 
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