Edison’s Dablias 

MRS. F. H. STRICKLAND [Berwick 85A, 1945], I. D. 
10-11 x 5, bush 4 ft. This Informal Decorative is a clear 
one-tone shell pink. We believe it will make many friends. 
Has long strong stems, and is a good rugged grower. Pic- 
ture shows the natural position of the bloom, and we feel 
sure it will more than please you. 
R. .C. $1.75 
MRS. GEORGE W. PETTITT [Thompson, 1945], S. C. 
Color white, tinged with a faint rose purple. Reverse 
tinged with pale magenta; tips magenta. Good stem holds 
flower well, flowers face side. Size of flowers 8%-10!2 
in., depth 31%4-5 in. Height 4 ft., 10 in. 
R.Ge29175 
MRS. WM. S. KNUDSEN (Dixie, 1938), I. D. 
A pure white that will be hard to beat as it already has a 
fine record as a prize winner; exhibited 4 times in the undis- 
seminated classes it was 4 times a winner; Detroit, Toledo, 
Indianapolis and Chicago. Can be grown to 12 inch blooms 
without forcing; sturdy bushes grow 6 to 7 feet tall. On Mr. 
Barron’‘s Honor Roll; Certificate winner at East Lansing. 
Roots 75c 
MRS. W. KEENE, (Australian), I.D. 
Exceptionally fine Dahlia something like California Idol with 
the same great depth but is much superior to California Idol 
both in form and color. Color primrose flushed apricot-flesh. 
Good grower and long stiff stems. 
Roots 85c 
MRS. THOS. A. EDISON [Chautauqua, 1942], I. D. 
A brilliant-flashing velvety red to carmine bloom of 10 to 
12 inches across and good depth. Strong straight stems 
and a husky grower. 
Roots $1.25 
NAGELS GIANT, (Foreign), I.D. 
Sensational immense Dahlia of most delightful form, is one of 
the largest. Grown to 14 inches. Color rich salmon with gold. 
Good erect stems. Extra for exhibitions. Certificate of Merit 
-HLR.D 
Roots $1.00 
NANCY ANN MITCHELL (Mitchell-Ruschmohr, 1940), S. C 
Color true, vivid scarlet with buff reverse which shows with 
revolution of petals. This one was a bright spot in the garden 
and attracted a lot of attention. Profuse bloomer, well rounded 
growth. Foliage fine cut in keeping with bloom. It is true to 
form and keeps well when cut. Nice for arrangements and 
baskets. Size 7 inches. 
Roots $1.00 Net 
NATION'S PRIDE [Heil, 1944], I. D. | 
Color blend of peach red suffused buff and chrome yellow 
with apricot red at center. Plant reported to grow like. 
Sunrays. Long stems holding large flowers erect on side. 
Blooms 9 x 6 inches: Bush 4 ft., with rugged foliage. 
Certificate of Merit at Storrs, Conn., in 1943. Listed on 
Mr. L. B. Dudley’s Honor Roll in The Flower Grower. 
Roots $3.00 
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