Edison’s Dahlias 

DIRECTOR M. A. HOWE (Paralls-Hulin Blamer, 1938), F. D. 
Another of our very successful releases of the past year. Very 
large. Color Tyrian rose to cerise. 
Roots $1.00 
DISCOVERY (Salem, 1937), I. D. 
Deep rosy magenta with deep reddish garnet center. Many ot 
the petals twist, showing a rose reverse. Very attractive in 
color. Bush of medium height; stems are strong. Excellent for 
forcing for the largest bloom class. Shown once against most 
of the big ones, winning first. Very fine in garden this season. 
Roots 65c 
DONTON’S SUPREME, I. D. 
A very new shade in dahlias. Face of petals cream tipped 
bright yellow with reverse old rose. The long wide 
petals curve and twist showing the reverse colors. Bloom 
8 to 10 inches held facing on long stiff stems. Bush 4-5 
feet,-:light green foliage and free branching. 
7 | Roots $2.00 Net 
DOROTHY GEER—F.D. (Geer, 1942) 
Beautiful light rose, pink at center, to a lighter tone at the tips 
of the petals — 7 to 10 inch blooms of good depth held on good 
stems above the bush. An Honor Roll Dahlia that has won 
a Certificate of Award, medals and many blue ribbons. 
Roots $1.00 
DOROTHY LAMOUR, (Ballay, 1941) 
True orange straight cactus, exquisite form and color, sun- 
set Medal Winner at San Francisco. 
Roots 85c 
DREAM BEAUTY (Putnam, 1938), Deco. 
Bi-color nice long, wide pointed petals of lavender purple, with 
white tip about % inch in length. Good strong plants and 
something new. 
Roots 75c 
DUKE OF WINDSOR, (Australian), L.D. 
Blooms 11x6. This wonderful dahia is undoubtedly the pick 
of the newer introductions. The color is best described as 
very solid dark red. A real champion. 
; Roots $1.00 
EAST ROW [F. D., 1942, Golden Rule] 
Size 10 x 5. Bush 5% feet. Color soft Nopal red, on very 
stiff straight stems. Foliage is very heavy and insect 
resistant. This dahlia is one of the earliest to bloom and 
grows like a weed. A sure fire grower and bloomer, 
and can be used for either cutting or exhibition. Achieve- 
ment Medal Winner at Cincinnati in 1941. Certificate of 
Merit in 1941 at the East Lansng Trial Grounds. 
Roots $1.75 
EDGAR GUEST [Koenig, 1944], I. D. 
Closed center petals pale Iemon yellow, other petals picric 
yellow with outer petals Martins’ yellow. Blooms 5 to 11 
inches by 3 to 7 inch depth. Free Blooming and beautiful 
flowers on stiff stems of good length. Very fine when 
Roots $5.00 
cut. 

One view of planting of 4000 plants in the field. 
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