


Beginners’ Collections 
LIDICE [Pittman-Kemp, 1943], I. D. é 
Received highest award in the seedling class at the 
A. D. S. Show, New York. On three honor rolls. This 
very large beautiful Dahlia is a great grower, height 
about 6 ft., is a heavy producer of giant exhibition 
blooms. Color is delicate Ivory Cream, deepening to a 
lemon yellow toward the center. 
Roots $1.25 
LILAC GIANT [Salem, 1943], I. D. 
A solid deep lilac without any shadings, An early bloomer 
that can be grown to immense size. Strong 41% ft. bushes. 
| Roots $2.00 
_LINK’S BLACK PRINCE [Link-Premier, 1944], I. D. 
Very deep shade of velvety maroon. Size 11 x 7. Plants 
average 5 ft. tall and are vigorous growers with leathery 
foliage and straight stiff stems, which hold the blooms 
facing. Certificate of Merit at East Lansing, Mich. On 
three Honor Rolls. 
Roots $2.50 
LINK’S BLUE TRIUMPH, (Link-Premier, 1941), F.D. 
A bigger and better seedling of Blue River that has great size 
and grand color. Blooms 12 to 13 inches with ordinary field 
culture. The center is Petunia Violet that shades to light 
Phlox Purple petals. Long stiff stems. Award of Honor. 
Roots $1.00 
LINK’S GORGEOUS, (Link-Premier, 1941), I. D. 
A most gorgeous Dahlia of an unusual blend of shades 
and colors. The lower part of the broad petals being 
pale lemon yellow, the upper portion a bright shade of 
scarlet pink which also extends along the entire edges of 
the petals giving the blooms a most striking appearance. 
Many of the petals are deeply cut enhancing the beauty. 
Ideal stems hold the blooms facing. Foliage tough and 
insect resistant. Sturdy bushes grow 414 to 5 ft. tall. 
Awarded a Certificate of Merit, under No. EH-3138 at Hast 
Lansing, Mich., A. D. S. Trial Grounds. 
Roots $1.25 
LILAC LAMBOURNE — England F.D. 
Beautiful lilac-pink sport from the well known Lord Lam- 
bourne fine Dahlia. Selected for trial gardens at Wisley, Eng- 
land. Good stems, strong bush. 
Roots $1.25 
LOWELL THOMAS (Greubel, 1941), I. D. 
A two-time Certificate of Merit winner. Giant new shell pink, 
Informal decorative. Easily growu to 12 inches. A_ sure 
are Roots $1.00 
LYNN FONTANNE, (Parella-1941), S. C. to I. D. / 
Color, spectrum red shades of carmine red toward tips with 
chrome yelfow petaloids, which soften the general color tone. 
A winner at two large shows and measured 13 by 9 at World's 
Fair A. D. S. Show 1841, on two Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.25 
MAD. C. JUSSIANT, (Belgium), Inc. C. 
A highly recommended cactus. Color is unique and a lovely 
pure light clear lilac violet. A great exhibition variety. Erect 
stems. Winner of three certificates. H.R.D. 
Roots 60c 
M. COL, F. D. 
A medium size dahlia. A beautiful tri-color flower. Yel- 
low at the center shading to orange with silvery white 
tips. A fine grower and producer. Size of blooms, 5 to 6 
inches in diameter. The blooms are erect on cane-like 
stems, facing sideways. Height, 4 feet. 
Roots 75c 
MAESTRO (Ballay, 1940), S. C. 
Color a bright cerise. Very striking and reliable. A winner 
in seedling classes. 
Roots $1.00 
MAFFIE (Cseckslovensky, 1940), S. C. 
A huge intense red semi-cac., a great prize winner, has been 
grown up to 14 inches and 8 or 9 deep. Good strong stems. 
Roots $1.00 
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