Beginners’ Collections 
LINK’S GORGEOUS, (Link-Premier, 1941), I. D. 
A most gorgeous Dahlia of an unusual blend of shades 
and colors: The lower part of the broad petals being 
pale lemon yellow, the upper portion a bright shade of 
scarlet pink which also extends along the entire edges ot 
the petals giving the blooms a most striking appearance. 
Many of the petals are deeply cut enhancing the beauty. 
Ideal stems hold the blooms facing. Foliage tough and 
insect resistant. Sturdy bushes grow 414 to 5 ft. tall. 
Awarded a Certificate of Merit, under No. E-3138 at East 
Lansing, Mich., A. D. S. Trial Grounds. 

Roots $1.25 
LOWELL THOMAS (Greubel, 1941), I. D. 
A two-time Certificate of Merit winner. Giant new shell pink, 
Informal decorative. Easily growu to 12 inches. A’ sure 
winner. 
Roots $1.00 
LUCKY [Schutte, 1945] 
A bright red cactus that won Ist in the under 8-inch class 
at Cleveland and the Mid-West et Louisville. Blooms are 
held facing on stiff wiry stems—starts blooming in July 
and continues until frost. 
Roots $2.50 
LYNN FONTANNE, (Parella-1941), S. C. to I. D. 
Color, spectrum red shades of carmine red toward tips with 
chrome yellow petaloids, which soften the general color tone. 
A winner at two large shows and measured 13 by 9 at World's 
Fair A. D. S. Show 1841, on two Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.25 
MAD. C. JUSSIANT, (Belgium), Inc. C. 
A highly recommended cactus. Color is unique and a lovely 
pure light clear lilac violet. A great exhibition variety. Erect 
stems. Winner of three certificates. H.R.D. 
Roots 60c 
M. COL, F. D. 
A medium size dahlia. A beautiful tri-color flower. Yel- 
low at the center shading to orange with silvery white 
tips. A fine grower and producer. Size of blooms, 5 to 6 
inches in diameter. The blooms are erect on cane-like 
stems, facing sideways. Height, 4 feet. ; 
Roots 75c 
MADAME CHIANG 

MADAME CHIANG KAI-SHEK [Dahliadel, 1945]. I. D. 
Color a blend of rose-red and ostraceous buff. Size 9 to 
10 inches by 5 to 6 inches. Naturally grows large, even 
without much disbudding. Some blooms lean to semi- 
eactus form. Plants 5 feet. Foliage broad leaves, dark 
and resistant to pests. Very brilliant color and useful. 
R. C. $1.00 Roots $2.50 
MAESTRO (Ballay, 1940). S. C. 
Color a bright cerise. Very striking and reliable. A winner 
in seedling classes. 
Roots $1.00 
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