Edison’s Dablias 
PRIDE OF NORFOLK, (1941) 
A large shell pink fading to lighter tones at the edges. One 
ot she largest 12 sae A ieeis common. Scored 87 at East 
Lansing Tria rounds. 
Roots $1.00 
PRINCE OF PERSIA [Newson, 1932], I. D. 
A very striking bright red exhibition Dahlia of the most 
irridescent rich-glowing crimson. The petals are of great 
depth and substance, making an unusually deep, attractive 
flower. Bush is vigorous, robust and very tall. This 
Dahlia attracted more visitors’ attention than any other 
in my garden in 1933. (H. R.) 
Roots 45c 
PUNGIE [Garfield, 1945], I. C. 
A large flower of the best cactus type, the petals of 
which are incurving like a huge mum. The size of the 
blooms is 9 x 7. The color of this dahlia is lilac, light- 
ening to the center. Plants healthy,, blooms are carried 
on good stems. Listed in the Flower Grower Honor Roll 
R. C. $2.00 
PURPLE OMAR KHAYYAM, (Wallace, 1940), I. D. 
As the name implies this dahlia is a sport of the very popular 
Omar Khayyam. The color is rosy purple, shading lighter at 
the tips ef the petals. In everything but color it is identical 
to Omar Khayyam. The blooms are very beautiful and the 
color is throughly fixed. 
Roots 50c 
PURITY, I. D. 
A large fine pure white. 
Roots $1.00 
RADAR [Strasen, 1945], I. D. 
Honor roll Dahlia. Large, bright velvety red. Petals 
edged and flushed gold. Long stems. Dark, heavy, insect 
resistant foliage. Excellent keeper when cut. Height 5 
ft. Splendid root producer. 
R. C. $2.00 
RED MENACE, I. D. 
One ofthe newer introductions and one of the best. Color 
deep, dark red. We enjoyed this Dahlia last year and you will 
Roots 50c 
RED SUNSET (Robens, 1938), I. D. 
Bright vivid scarlet. Long stems. Healthy, vigorous grower. 
Good root maker. Beautiful foliage. Exhibition type in size and 
color. Received score of 85E at Mid West Trial Grounds, Lan- 
sing, Michigan. Stock limited. 
Roots 40c 
RITA WELLS (Wells Straight, 1939) 
A very large Dahlia. Informal Decorative to semi-cactus. Gre- 
nadine-nink on buff. Achievement Medal winner. Certificate 
of Merit at Fairmont, W. Va. 
Roots 75c 
RITA BETTY, [Australian, 1941], I. D. 
A very fine Dahlia ot cinnamon and henna shades. The large 
blooms are carried on first class stems. Winner of several 
Championships. Highly recommended to us. 
Roots $1.00 
ROCKLEY ORCHID [Rockley, 1945], S. C. 
Size 10 x 5. Unusual color between lavender and light 
purple. Robust grower, bush 5 ft. to 6 ft. Good stem 
with flower facing side and up. Winner of first in Lav- 
ender Class at Detroit. 
R. C. $1.75 Roots $5.00 
ROCKLEY ORANGE [Rockley, 1945], I. C. 
Size 6 by 7 in, flower a brilliant orange flame and is 
held on 7 to 11 inch straight cane like stems. Most 
blooms face up, and fine keeper as cut flower. 
R. C. $1.75 Roots $5.00 
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