DAHLIADEL NURSERIES 

INFORMAL DECORATIVE 
DAHLIAS—Continued 
ALBERT KILGORE (Kilgore 85A), 1945, Bloom 9 
x 5, Bush 5 ft. Deep violet rose with yellow at base 
of petals showing at center. Back of petals Tyrian 
rose. Something different. A good grower and 
bloomer. Root, $7.50; Plant, $3.59 
ALICE MAY (Australia 86A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 
4% ft. Pure white, with slight yellow cast at base 
of petals. A sure winner and all-around dahlia. 
Stems, bush growth, placement and profusion of 
blooms are excellent. One of the very best whites. 
Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75; Plant, .50 
AMERICA’S SWEETHEART (Salem 85A), Bloom 
11 x 6, Bush 3 ft. Pale lemon yellow with serrated 
petals curled and twisted in an attractive manner. 
Excellent form. Root, $1.00; Plant, .50 
BESS SMITH (Anderson 85A), 1943, Bloom 10 x 
5, Bush 5 ft. The Derrill Hart Medal Winner for 
1941. White with a slight creamy center. Has 
substance and good habits of growth. Very pleas- 
ing form with a deep full center. Does not burn. 
Certified at Storrs, W. Va., and O.V.D.A. 
Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.50; Plant, $1.00 
DIXIE’S WINE DOT (Dixie 85A), 1943, Bloom 10 
x 4, Bush 6!4 ft. An attractive variegated dahlia. 
White wavy petals, suffused, flecked and dotted rosy 
magenta. Three Achievement Medals, certified 
O.V.D.A. Root, $2.50; Pot Root, $2.00; Plant, $1.25 
JIMMIE FOXX (Johnson 844A), Bloom 11 x 7, Bush 
6 ft. Coppery red suffused and tinged henna. Mam- 
moth size, with fine growth and sturdy stems. Win- 
ner of Achievement Medal and Derrill Hart Medal 
at New York. Root, .75; Plant, .50 
LORD OF AUTUMN (Almy 86A), Bloom 12 x 6, 
Bush 5! ft. Lemon yellow of wonderful exhibition 
size with beautiful petal formation. Bright glossy 
foliage. Somewhat temperamental as insects like it. 
Root, $1.00 NET; Plant, .50 
OPAL (Berwick-Dahliadel 854), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 
4'% ft. A popular variety of artistic and excellent 
form. An unusual pastel combination of soft salmon 
rose with centers of light lemon yellow. Strong 
erect stems hold flowers well above the glossy dark 
foliage. Popular and decidedly worthwhile. 
Root, $1.00 NET; Pot Root, .75 NET; Plant, .50 
PREMIER’S WINSOME (Premier 85A), Bloom 11 
x 6, Bush 5!4 ft. Good form, substance and excellent 
plant growth. Greatly admired. Soft amaranth pink 
with lighter shadings. Certified at E. Lansing. 
Root, $1.00 NET; Plant, .50 
SHERWOOD’S PEACH (Sherwood-Ruschmohr 85A), 
1944, Bloom 11 x 7, Bush 3 ft. An orange apricot of 
a softer tone than Sunrays. Cane-like stems with 
insect resistant foliage. Rather slow developing so 
should be planted early. 
Root, $4.00; Pot Root, $3.00; Plant, $2.00 
SILVER LADY (Hillside 85A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 
5 ft. A most exquisite and lovely dahlia of ivory 
white delicately flushed and edged violet rose. Rug- 
ged bush, vigorous foliage, and long strong stems. 
Has secured many winnings. A really great crea- 
tion. Certified at W. Va. and recommended at Ga. 
Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75; Plant, .50 
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Silver Lady 
WHITE WONDER (Black-Kemp 83A), Bloom 10 x 
6, Bush 5'% ft. Pure white with long, twisted pet- 
als. Strong grower. Joints are rather close, mak- 
ing disbudding necessary. A good root maker. 
Root, .50 NET 
WORLD EVENT (Dixie 85A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 
3 ft. An exquisite bright Tyrian rose of fine size 
with a high center. On all three Honor Rolls and 
certified at Storrs and East Lansing. Grows well 
in all sections of the country, Root, $3.00; Plant, $1.50 
