
Over 50 Varieties Pom Pons 
GOLD COMMISSIONER, (Schutte-Peck, 1942), F.D. 
Size 5x12. Bush 5l/, feet. This is the largest pure gold 
dahlia in existence today. Long black stems 15 inches to the 
first pair of leaves. Very prolific in both roots and _ flowers. 
This is the first real gold. There is no trace of any other color 
in the giant bloom. Bush growth healthy with broad heavy 
foliage. Honorable mention and runner-up for Achievement 
Medal in a hot seedling class at Indianapolis, Ind. 
Roots $1.15 
GOLD MINE [Wallace, 1943], F. D. 
A free blooming dahlia size 6 by 9 inches, held on good 
Straight stiff stems. Color pinard yellow. 
Roots $1.25 
GOLDEN STANDARD (Downs, 1935), S. C. 
Golden tan, brushed with tints of bronze and apricot. One of 
the most distinctive Dahlias of the year. Strong stiff stems 
hold flowers well. 
Roots 50c 
GOV. HEIL (Delwood, 1940), Cac. 
A beautiful combination of color of orange and burnt orange 
towards the center, a free bloomer and good grower. Flow- 
ers 10 by 7 inches. Buds appear to be a purple cast. 
Roots 40c 
GOUVERNEUR VAN SONSBEECK (Foreign), Dec. 
One of the most poplar exhibition varieties of Dutch orig:n. 
This new seedling of Jersey’s Beauty has a fine light rose 
color; good stem and habit. Very fine in my 1941 garden. 
Roots 75c¢ 
GREATER GLORY (Salem, 1937), S. C. 
Rose pink bloom of great size on extra long stems. Winner 
of eleven first prizes at National, Central States and other 
leading shows, also A. D. S. Medal. Good grower. 
Roots $1.00 Net 
HAWKESBURY QUEEN (Australia), I. D. to S. C. 
Very large flowers and a splendid plant. Color, wine red 
shaded darker. A prize winner that comes highly recom- 
mended. 
Withdrawn for 1946 
HILLSIDE JOY, (Bissell, 1941), S.C. 
Color, apricot shading to solid gold at the center, ivory 
reverse. Size, without forcing, 9 by 4 inches. It is a very 
prolific bloomer and a good cut flower. The stems are long, 
straight and stiff. Two Certificates of Merit. 
Roots $1.25 
HONEY DEW (Greenough, 1935), I. D. 
Pink and cream combination of colors. A grand flower. Pro- 
lific bloomer on good siems, 8 to 10 inch bloom. Very attrac- 
tive. Fine grower. 
Roots 60c 
HOOSIER MARVEL [Wolfe, 1945] 
A giant yellow S. C. to I. D. bloom 14 by 7 inches and 
can be grown larger. Color is quite like Lord of Autumn. 
Flowers facing to 45 degree angle, good stem and center. 
Some petals lacinated which adds to its beauty. Good 
substance. Foliage tough, insect resisting, dark green. 
Plant 5% to 6 feet tall. Certificate at East Lansing and 
on Honor Roll. 
RitCr S175 
HOUGHTON GEM, [Australian], I. D. 
An Australian origination. Color, rich creamy yellow shaded 
pink with deeper center on the best of stems. Can easily be 
grown 11] inches. Good exhibition variety. ; 
Roots 50c 
INCADESCENT (Weyers-Parella), I. D. , 
The color is rich rosy buff with a shading of yellow reverse 
light old rose. Scored 85 at East Lansing Trial Gardens. Large 
blooms on cane-like stems make this a real attraction. 
, Roots 40c 
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