American Novelties for 1947 
EXPRESSION—F. D. (Dixie Nurseries) Very pale pink, heavily 
bordered deep rose on the outer half of petals. An early, free 
bloomer of 6 x 4 inch flowers on good stems. 

R. C. $2.35 
LITTLE SHIEK—Min. §S. C. to Min. C. (Frank’s) A Miniature bi- 
color of rose red and white. White section of the petals runs 
lengthwise. Plooms 21, x 2 inches with wiry stems. Bush 
height 3 feet. 
R. C. $1.65 
MICHIGAN GRCHID—I". D. (Keiser) A robust grower of 7 to 10 
inch blooms on long strong stems. Basic color, Mallow Rose. 
Certified at East Lansing in 1944. 
R. C. $3.35 
SILVER METEOR—F. D. (Wolfe) Mauve with silver lines and silver 
reverse. A new color in dahlias. Blooms of 9 x 6 inches are held 
facing to 45 degree angle on good long stems. Plant height 
about 5 feet tall, An early midseason bloomer. 
R. COC. $3.35 
SYMPHONY-—S. C. (Frank’s) Center of bloom is a bright rose red 
fading down to a pastel when the petals are fully opened. The 
petals for about one-half their length are light lemon yellow. 
Blooms are from 5 to 7 inches. Much admired. 
R. C. $2.50 
