OGDEN REID (I. D.), “Kelley-Parella,’’ 1945. Bloom 
13x6, bush 6 ft. Color, spinel pink blended with rose 
pink and striping of yellow; center deep rose. Win- 
ner of several blue ribbons. Blooms held facing on 
cane-like stems. Vigorous plant growth. One bloom 
nearly 16 inches. On Honor Roll...... Root $2.00, Plant 
PARTNER (i. D.), “‘Robens-Dozier,’’ 1946. Bloom 
12x10, bush 414 ft. Color, Peach buff with a trace 
of cameo. Has the very best of long stiff stems. 
‘This dahlia won five first and two special ribbons. Has 
been grown to nearly 13 inches. It is a real beauty 
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PINK GIANT .(1,,D.), “Holland,” 1939. Bloom 10x6. 
Color, a vivid.rgse. Strong stem,jholds flower erect. | 
It has been a great winner wherever shown. It won the 
Challenge Cup in Holland in 1939, which is their most 
coveted prize. On four Honor Rolls...................... Root 
PREMIER’S MAJESTIC (1. D.), ““Swezey,’’ 1938. Bloom 
10x4, bush 5 ft. An informal decorative of a beautiful 
new color combination difficult to describe—salmon, 
gold and mulberry. A robust grower. Profuse bloomer 
of large, deep exhibition flowers. Stems cane-like. 
Foliage hard and insect resistant. This is the only 
dahlia: that was a certificate winner at five Trial 
Gardens; this alone says it is one’of the A-1’s....Root 
PREMIER’S WINSOME (1. D.), Swezey,’ 1939. Blooms 
11x6, bush 5 ft. Described by those who grew it as one 
of the best of the dahlias—nice form, substance, and 
excellent plant growth. Color, a beautiful mallow pink. 
Certified -hast= lansing, 31038)..00 0.) over ame Root 
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 9x7. The color 
of this dahlia is lilac, lightening to the center. Plants 
healthy, blooms are carried on good stems. Listed 
in the Flower Grower Honor ROflc: asic lee pea SP lon 
PURPLE MIST (F. D.), “Emmons,” 1937. Bloom 10x5, 
bush 5 ft. A beautiful pure deep purple, tending to 
a shade of burgundy. The whole flower is covered 
with a bronze sheen. Extra long, stiff stems, hold- 
ing the flower far beyond the foliage. It won a Cer- 
tificate of Merit at the East Lansing Trial Gardens in 
1935; also the American Home Achievement Medal. 
It was on three Honor Rolls. It is a prolific bloomer. 
AVSDiendid, cut lower cs ee he sah aya wee ae Root 
QUEEN CITY (F. D.), “Peck,” 1936. A formal com- 
mercial type, of a scarlet pink color; excellent stem on 
long upright branches, Starting from near ground; 
height of plant, 3 to 4 feet; a very early and continuous 
bloomer. American Home Achievement Medal. A 
remarkable cut flower variety... (2. Root 
RED CLOUD (1. D.), “Emmons,” 1940. Bloom 11x5, 
bush 6 ft. A rich brilliant crimson red, highlighted 
with flame. Reverse of petals rosy purple over silver. 
The ever-full center shows the purple reverse. The 
large blooms are held erect on very long, strong stems, 
facing. 'Naturally a tall robust grower. It has the best 
of substance and does not fade. Scored 85.5 E. at East 
Lansing (Michigan) Trial Grounds in 1939. We have 
NEVER had an open center, nor a bloom that hung its 
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