OGDEN REID (1. D.), ‘’Kelley-Parella,“” 1945. Bloom 
_ 13x6, bush 6 ft. Color, spinel pink blended with rose 
pink and striping of yellow; center deep rose. Win- 
ner of several blue ribbons. Blooms held facing on 
cane-like stems. Vigorous plant growth. One bloom 
nearly -16 “inches. On“Honor Roll..2. 52 ee Plant 5300 7" 
Pe ice UENO Ds IIe el ae aa MNT Leaded EA 
PARTNER (1.D.), ‘’Robens-Dozier’’, 1946. Bloom 12x 
10, bush 4% ft. Color, Peach buff with a trace of 
cameo. Has the very best of long stiff stems. This 
dahlia won five first and two special ribbons. Has been 
grown to nearly 13 inches. It is a real beauty and a 
GIANROnelHtonor Rolle: a cn Wim ores eae Plant $7.50 


PINK GIANT (1. D.), ‘‘Holland,’” 1939. Bloom 10x6. 
Color, a vivid rose. Strong stem holds flower erect. 
It has been a great winner wherever shown. It won the 
Challenge Cup in Holland in 1939, which is their most 
coveted prize. On four.Honor Rolls. ...2:.....2....-...- Root 1.00 
PREMIER’S MAJESTIC (1. D.), ‘Swezey,’ 1938. Bloom 
10x4, bush 5 ft. An informal decorative of a beautiful 
new color combination difficult to describe—salmon, 
gold and mulberry. A robust grower. Profuse bloomer 
of large, deep exhibition flowers. Stems cane-like. 
Foliage hard and insect resistant. This is the only 
dahlia that was a certificate winner at five Trial 
Gardens; this alone says it is one of the A-1‘s....Root .75 
PREMIER’S WINSOME (1. D.), ‘Swezey,’ 1939. Blooms 
11x6, bush 5 ft. Described by those who grew it as one 
of the best of the dahlias—nice form, substance, and 
excellent plant growth. Color, a beautiful mallow pink. 
Certified: East Lansing: 1933 tice ae aoe ee Root 1.00 
PURPLE MIST (F. D.), ‘’Emmons,’’ 1937. Bloom 10x5, 
bush 5 ft. A beautiful pure deep purple, tending to 
a shade of burgundy. The whole flower is covered 
with a bronze. sheen. Extra long, stiff stems, hold- 
ing the flower far beyond the foliage. It won a Cer- 
tificate of Merit at the East Lansing Trial Gardens in 
1935; also the American Home Achievement Medal. 
It was on three Honor Rolls. It is a prolific bloomer. 
A SDIENCiG nN CUt “floWweracae see soe oe ee ee Root 1.00 
QUEEN CITY (F. D.), ‘‘Peck,”” 1936. A formal com- 
mercial type, of a scarlet pink color; excellent stem on 
long upright branches, starting from near ground; 
height of plant, 3 to 4 feet; a very early and continuous 
bloomer. American Home Achievement Medal. A 
remarkable.cut flower wariety:=.. os ee Root .50 
RED CLOUD (1. D.), ‘Emmons,’ 1940. Bloom 11x5, 
bush 6 ft. A rich brilliant crimson red, highlighted 
with flame. Reverse of petals rosy purple over silver. 
The ever-full center shows the purple reverse. The 
large blooms are held erect on very long, strong stems, 
facing. Naturally a tall robust grower. It has the best 
of substance and does not fade. Scored 85.5 E. at East 
Lansing (Michigan) Trial Grounds in 1939. We have 
NEVER had an open center, nor a bloom that hung its 
Pea islam aici 1 a a ee ae, ated. chee Plant 1.00 
RHYTHM (1. C.), “’Dahliadel,”” 1943. Bloom 10x6, bush 
22 ft. Color, cameo pink with soft lemon shadings 
at base of the petals and center of flower—really a> 
Super Dahlia. Excellent form, very rugged and a good 
root maker. All who have seen it are enthusiastic. On 
three Honor Rolls. It is a beauty....Root $2.50, Plant 1.25 
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