COLIN KELLY, JR. (1. D.), “Salem,” 1943. Bush 41 
ft. This is one of the very largest dahlias of the 
present. The color is phlox-pink to lavender. Stems 
are long and, under normal conditions, hold the blooms 
properly. A fifteen and one-half inch bloom of this 
won as the. “‘largest’’ at the American Dahlia Society 
show; in- New <York in, 1943... a Plant 
COLUMBIA (S. C.), “Cuyahoga,” 1942. Bloom 12 to 
16x 8 to 10, bush 5% ft. Deep gold in center, shad- 
ing to orange and peach pink, with a heavy sheen on 
the petals. Petals curl completely back to stem. Cen- 
ters are high, pointed and always perfect. Blooms 
early to late. Two achievement Medals. On leading 
Honor Rolls. Prof. C. M. Brown, a veteran dahlia 
judge, says: ‘Columbia at East Liverpool was the finest 
all-round large flower it has ever been my privilege to 
see. Never before have | seen such depth.’’........ Root 
COMMANDO (F. D.), “’Peck,’” 1943. Bloom 12x5, bush 
4Y2 ft. Color, a true phlox purple, really a clear shade 
of lavender. Stems very long and stiff, holds the bloom 
at proper angle. Extra fine bush and foliage. Achieve- 
ment Medal. The finest lavender we have ever seen 
growing 
D-DAY (F. D.), ‘Dixie,’ 1945. Bloom 7x4, bush 414 
ft. A medium sized variety of true pink. This fine 
florist’s flower is also regarded as a challenger for 
honors held so long by Jersey’s Beauty on the show 
tables. A very good keeper. Stems are cane-like and 
hold flowers facing the side. Excellent. On Honor 
Rollane es tr secant ts pe an, 0s Nas. ae Root $5.00, Plant 
DAHLIAMUM (1. D.), ‘““Chemar,’’ 1940. Bloom 12x8, 
bush 6 ft. A bright cadmium apricot, with a golden 
sheen. Looks like a huge chrysanthemum. Has long 
Stitt stems. | On zHonore Rolls... in ae ee Root 
DARCY SAINSBURY (F. D.), ‘‘Australian.”” Bloom 10x5. 
A wonderful pure white, with excellent center, and the 
best of long, stiff stems. One of the best to come 
from Australia. It stands very high in the show 
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DEAN SHURTLEFF (S. C.), “’Rockley,’” 1942. Bloom 
10x6, bush 4/2 ft. Semi-Cactus, very large brilliant 
Crimson shading to an Oxblood Center. Stems are 
straight and stiff as steel—never droops even in bud— 
9 to 13 inches to first leaf bracket. The finest | had 
in my 1942 garden. Also winner of Achievement 
Medal—Certificate of Merit and mentioned on three 
PION OF ROMS be mat ees eer aut Root $2.00, Plant 
DOUBLE DUTY (F. D.), ‘Dixie,’ 1944. Bloom 7x4. 
Color, tyrian rose. Has excellent, long, strong stems. 
Several blooms were shipped 800 miles, and were per- 
fect after the fourth day. Won the much coveted 
Leonard Barron trophy at New York. The front page 
cover of the December, 1943, issue of the Flower 
Grower carried its picture. It is really a large “‘ball’’ 
dahlia. Won several blue ribbons....Root $2.50, Plant 
ENCHANTRESS— (S. C.) Color, deep gold overlaid rose. 
Good long, strong stem which holds the giant blooms 
high out of plant. Very prolific bloomer. Won many 
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