RITA WELLS (1. F.), ‘’Wells-Ruschmohr,”” 1939. A very 
large dahlia. Informal decorative to semi-cactus. 
Grenadine-pink on buff. Achivement Medal winner. 
Certificate of Merit at Fairmont, W. Va............- Root 1.00 
ROBERT L. RIPLEY (I. D.), “’Salem,’’ 1937. Rhodamine 
purple with deep rose pink suffusions throughout the 
entire bloom. It is immense in size. Ed: J. O'Keeffe, 
of Cold Spring, N. Y., one of the leading amateur 
growers of the United States, grew a bloom that 
measured 16x12. Stems are straight and strong. The 
_ bush is vigorous and grows to a height of five feet. 
Rip to Leah 2 Ee rus aan nai ae RNR AED a ales) Sem MSS Root 1.50 
SARETT’S PINK FLAMINGO (S. C.), ‘Sarett,”” 1944. 
Bloom 10x6, bush 5 ft. Color, a deep rose pink, 
shading lighter; yellow blend at base. Bloom has a fine 
center. Three Home Achievement Medals. Won 
Marshall Field’s Gold Cup at Chicago Dahlia Show. On 
threestionon-Rolls.<. One of. the best...) aw. Plant 2.00 
SATAN (S. C.), ‘’Ballay-Success.’’ Bloom 10x5, bush 
6 ft. Color, a bright flaming red with slight touch of 
gold at center. Horn-like petals which are perfectly 
rolled and incurved, giving unique form to the giant 
blooms. Honor Roll. Scored 87 at Storrs............ Rootjeanl 2 


SEA FOAM (F. D.) ‘’Wolfe’’, 1946. Bloom 8x4, bush 
6 ft. Color creamy white. What will be called a ‘’White 
Jersey’s Beauty’’. Extra good long stems. Won a cer- 
tificate of Merit at East Lansing. in 1945. A grand 
flower for the florist. 
: Plant $5.00 
SILVER LADY (F. D.), “Hillside,’” 1940. Bloom 10x6, 
bush 5 ft. Ivory white, lightly flushed and edged violet 
-rose. Here is one of the most meritorious of the newer 
dahlias, and one of the most exquisite of alldahlias. It 
has been a great winner in the show room. A rugged 
bash. Longs stronge stems. Certificate: 1 Root 1.00 
SON OF SATAN (1. C.), ‘Slocum,’ 1937. One of the 
largest and brightest of its type. Intense flame red on 
excellent stems. Blooms up to 12 inches in diameter. 
Tall, open bush growth. A sensation in any garden. 
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SOUTHERN THOROUGHBRED (S. C.), “Dozier,’’ 1943. 
| Sensational giant mauve lavender, 12-152 inch field 
grown. Largest and best in show at Cleveland and 
Chagrin Falls. Largest and best semi-cactus at East 
[ Liverpool. Achievement Medal Winner at Wellsville, 
Ohio. On the Flower Grower Honor Roll...-......-- Plant 1.00 
STEPHEN FOSTER (1. C.), ‘‘Salem,’’ 1942. Bloom 12x6, 
bush 6 ft. Buff orange and tyrian rose. It certainly 
is distinctive. Very hardy. It won FOUR Achievement 
Medals. It won as the best dahlia in the show, besides 
a large number of blue ribbons. It was on ALL HONOR 
ROLLS. This was one of the finest in our gardens 
(1944) : Plant 1.00 
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