

If you have tried to grow dahlias once and failed, try again. 

FIREBALL F. D. (Bissell)—Color, a brilliant scarlet which does not burn or 
fade. The foliage is heavy and absolutely insect-resisting. Height about 
5 feet. Roots 75c¢ 
FLASH C. (Salem)—Color, crimson red, tipped pure white. The petals are 
serrated, and they curl and twist further enhancing this beautiful dahlia. 
Height, 5 feet. Koots $2.00 Plants $1.00 
FIVE STAR GENERAL (Ramage) Ruschmohr—Formal Decorative. Another 
one of our giant introductions. A blend of Amaranth Pink blushing into 
Tyrian Pink, centering to a Maize Yellow. Strong sturdy plant, bearing 
blooms on long stiff stems. Blooms 11 to 12 inches. Certificate of Merit 
at Storrs and East Lansing. Listed on the 3 Honor Rolls. 
Root $7.50 Plant $3.75 
FLORISTS BEAUTY F. D. (Parrella)—It gives me great pleasure to offer this 
very fine commercial bi-color dahlia to our customers as well as the florist 
trade. This is the flower we have long been waiting for. Florists Beauty 
is one dahlia that for its keeping quality after being cut, cannot be beaten. 
Imagine four blooms cut on Monday, Oct. 1st, and the same shown the 
following Saturday, Oct. 6th, at the Long Island Dahlia Society Show’ My 
two entries, one in seedling class and other in regular class, both received 
first prize. The blooms shown on Saturday were in far better condition 
than on the day they were cut. Color—Amaranth Purple. Fine white tips, 
pointed petals. Size of blooms 6 to 7 inches. Held on long perfect stem. 
All flowers facing. An Honor Roll dahlia. 
NOTE: Florists Beauty, Received a Gold Medal with a score of 88 points, 
at New York Florist Club, October 14, 1946. 
Root $3.50 Plant $1.50 
FOREST FIRE I. D. (Dahliadel)—Color, lemon yellow for about one-third the 
length of the petals, then shaded to rich scarlet toward the tips. Height, 
4 feet. 7 tei Roots 75¢ 
FRECKLES Tee (Kemp)—Color, lemon yellow, speckled and striped peach red. 
A real novelty. Height of plant, 4% feet. Root $1.00 
FRED SPRINGER F. D.—Large scarlet red flowers, with short stems that cover 
the bush and stay on the plant a long time, giving the plant the appearance 
of a rose bush with gigantic roses. None better for a border or hedge. 
Roots 75e 
FREIDA GEORGE I. D. (Australia)—One of the most beautiful dahlias we had 
the pleasure of growing. The color is helio and cream, and one has to see 
it to fully understand the delicate color. The blooms are large on wonderful 
stems. One of the very best. Height, 5 feet. Roots $1.00 
GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING S. C. (Ward-Ruschmohr)—Sport of the ever 
prize winner dahlia Virginia Rute, in a new and pleasing color of coral and 
jasper red with chrome flush. One can grow this as large as they can grow 
Virginia Rute. Received a Certificate of Merit in East Lansing and Fair- 
mont, W. Va., in 1943. Also winner of The American Home Achievement 
Medal in St. Louis in 1948. Root $5.00 Plant $2.50 
GINGER ROGERS I. D.—Deep sulphur yellow. Root $3.00 Plant $1.50 
GLAMOUR I. D. (Salem)—This is a real huge dahlia with size and depth, and 
has many winners to its credit. Color is a true purple, deeply edged 
amaranth pink. Height, 5 feet. Root $2.00 
GENERAL MOTOR S. C.—Dark Red, Large. Root $3.50 Plant $1.50 
GOLDEN STANDARD S. C. (Downs)—A very showy variety of large size. 
Color, a golden tan, blushed with tints of amber and bronze. The blooms 
are held facing on long stiff stems. Plant, 6 feet. Root 75¢ 


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