Edison’s Dahlias 
CLASS (Salem, 1941), F. D. 
One of the largest sulphur yellow formal decorative dahlias 
to date. Grown up to 15 inches, petals fall back toward 
stem when fully out. Strong, straight stems hold flowers di- 
rectly on top. Bush rugged. 
Roots 80c 

COL. A. G. RUDD [Geneva, 1943], J. D. 
Rich carmine with deeper mahogany red at center. Size 
of flower 11 to 12 inches, depth, 714 inches and held on 
strong stiff stems. Winner A. D. S. show at New York 
and on Honor Roll. 
Roots $2.00 
COL. LITTLE [Ambrose, 1946], I. D. 
A bright scarlet orange, with curly, twisting petals show- 
ing lighter tones, shading off to yellow in reverse. One 
of the largest and finest of the 1946 introductions in my 
garden. 
R. C. $2.50 Roots $7.50 
COLOR SKETCH [Hulin, 1943], F. D. 
A formal of rare beauty. Deep rose pink with splotches 
and stripes of white. The size is ideal for commercial 
work, from 7 to 9 inches with extra stiff stems. Plenty 
of flowers at all times. A basket of 40 blooms won for us 
at the Seattle show, and was the adttractive point of the 
show. The fine qualities of his number will make it a 
favorite for the cut-flower trade when better known, You 
will like it. 
Roots $1.25 
COLUMBIA, (Cuyahogo, 1942), S.C. 
General effect orange, deep gold at center, peach pink on 
outer two-thirds of flower. Size 111/, by 7 inches. on the 
Achievement Medal, as well as largest and most perfect bloom 
at Cleveland. All blooms in this exhibit over 12 by at least 9 
inches deep. Won Achievement Medal at East Liverpool. It 
can be coaxed to unfold a mighty large bloom. 
Roots $1.50 
COMMANDO [F. D., 1943] Golden Rule. 
A clear shade of lavender or true phlox purple and very 
bright. Large clean flowers from 10 to 14 inches and 
held on long: stiff stems. An achievement medal winner. 
Roots $1.00 
CONFUCIUS, (Ballay, 1941), Semi-Cac. 
Chinese red Semi-Cactus of very distinctive appearance and 
of largest size. American Home Achievement Medal Winner 
at San Francisco. 
Roots $1.50 
CORAL CACTUS [Bennett-Beckman, 1946] 
Incurved cactus in a beautiful shade of coral pink with 
blend light orange buff at center. Blooms about 7 to 8 
inches by 4 inches. Plants about 414 tall. Good stems 
and foliage. The dahlia with the outstanding show record 
of the year. Winner of the American Home Achievement 
Medal and on three Honor Rolls. 
Rooted Cuttings $2.00 
CORALLINA [Holland], S. C. 
Coral-red with violet glow, bronzy center, enormous bloom 
on long, strong stem, 
Roots 50c 
DARCY SAINSBURY, F. D., (Australian) - 
One of the finest whites we ever grew. This Dahlia came to 
us from Australia. This is a champion, without exaggerating. 
The immense blooms are erect on cane-like stems, facing 
sideways. Height of plants 4% feet. 
Roots 85c 
D-DAY [Dixie 1945].F. D. 
Bloom 7 x 4, bush 4% ft. This one-tone pink won a 
special award, as the flowers shipped to the New York 
A.D.S. Show were in fine shape after 72 hours en route. 
has cane-like stems, is prolific, and is fine for florists’ 
use. On Eastern Honor Roll, and scored 86.2 at Ohio 
Valley Trial Grounds in 1944, 
R. C. $1.00 Roots $2.25 
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