Edison’s Dahlias 

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F. H. STRICKLAND [Berwick 85A, 1945], I. D. 
10-11 x 5, bush 4 ft. This Informal Decorative is a clear 
one-tone shell pink. We believe it will make many friends, 
Has long strong stems, and is a good rugged grower. Pic- 
ture shows the natural position of the bloom, and we feel 
sure it will more than please you. 
R. C. $1.50 
HESTER A. PAPE, [Pape-Rocky River, 1946] 
A really big fellow. Color is reddish-purple. Has been a 
consistent winner in “red’’, and ‘‘purple” classes in open- 
to-all competition. American Home Achievement Medal 
winner at Cleveland and Baltimore and tied for this medal 
at East Liverpool. Plants are tall. A good grower and 
profuse bloomer. This is a variety that anyone can grow. 
On Western and Midwest Honor Rolls. 
R. C. $2.00 
HOWARD C. PHILLIPS, I. D. 
4 to 5 feet high. Color Ivory-white with lovely formation. 
Flowers freely. 
Roots $1.50 
MINNIE RING [Meneghel, 1946], Cac. 
A Cactus Dahlia of exquisite beauty, with 8 inch flowers, 
on long stiff stems, color a beautiful shade of pink blend- 
ing to cream at the center, with the petals twisting and 
curling inward, giving it the formation of a chrysanthe- 
mum. Bushes grow about 5 ft. with medium foliage. 
Much admired by everyone who has seen this dahlia, On 
the Pacific Coast Honor Roll. 
R. C. $2.00 Roots $7.50 
WM. S. KNUDSEN (Dixie, 1938), -I. D. 
A pure white that will be hard to beat as it already has a 
fine record as a prize winner; exhibited 4 times in the undis- 
seminated classes it was 4 times a winner; Detroit, Toledo, 
Indianapolis and Chicago. Can be grown to 12 inch blooms 
without forcing; sturdy bushes grow 6 to 7 feet tall. On Mr. 
Barron's Honor Roll; Certificate winner at East Lansing. 
Roots 75c 
MRS. W. KEENE, (Australian), I.D. 
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Exceptionally fine Dahlia something like California Idol with 
the same great depth but is much superior to California Idol 
both in form and color. Color primrose {flushed apricot-flesh. 
Good grower and long stiff stems. 
Roots 75c 
THOS. A. EDISON [Chautauqua, 1942], I. D. 
A brilliant-flashing velvety red to carmine bloom of 10 to 
12 inches across and good depth. Strong straight stems 
and a husky grower. 
Roots $1.10 
NAGELS GIANT, (Foreign), I.D. 
Sensational immense Dahlia of most delightful form, is one of 
the largest. Grown to 14 inches. Color rich salmon with gold. 
Good erect stems. Extra for exhibitions. Certificate of Merit 
H.R.D 
Roots $1.00 
