Edison’s Dahlias 
PINK PROFUSION, (Cordes-Dahliadel, 1942), 
F.D. to I.D. 
Salmon-pink edged deep rose-pink, with cream at center when 
mature. Perfect center. Size 7 by 4 inches. Bush 41/2 feet. Ex- 
cellent keeper. Long stems. Since Jersey Beauty, we have not 
had a pink like it and it differs from that favorite. 
Roots $1.50 

PREMIER'S “WINSOME” (1939), I. D. 
The most attractive pink I]. D. since Kathleen Norris and easy 
to grow giving massive blooms in great abundance, will grow 
to 11 x 6 inches without any forcing, stems slender but very 
strong heavy foliage that is resistant to insects and mildew. 
Certified at East Lansing with a score of 85.2. 
Roots 85c 
PRIDE OF AUSTINBURG (Strassen, 1936), I. D. 
A giant informal decorative. Color, a grenadine pink suffused 
light yellow. Center and reverse rich rose. Strong, open plant 
growth, with long cane-like stems, requiring a minimum of 
disbudding. A profuse bloomer. Certificates of merit at both 
East Lansing and Storrs. Highest score 87, of all Dahlias at 
Storrs in 1935. (H. R.) 
Roots 60c 
PRIDE OF NORFOLK, (1941) 
A large shell pink scene to lighter tones at the edges. One 
ot the largest 12 inch blooms common. Scored 87 at East 
Lansing Trial Grounds. 
Roots $1.25 
PRINCE OF PERSIA [Newson, 1932], I. D. 
A very striking bright red exhibition Dahlia of the most 
irridescent rich-glowing crimson. The petals are of great 
depth and substance, making an unusually deep, attractive 
flower. Bush is vigorous, robust and very tall. 
Roots 50c 
PRODUCER. I. D. 
A glowing orange with golden tipped petals. Blooms early; 
an excellent cut flower. 
Roots 60c 
PUNGIE [Garfield, 1945], I. C. 
A large flower of the best cactus type, the petals of 
which are incurving like a huge mum. The size of the 
blooms is 9 x 7. The color of this dahlia is lilac, light- 
ening to the center. Plants healthy, blooms are carried 
on good stems. Listed in the Flower Grower Honor Roll 
R. C. $1.00 Roots $2.75 
PURPLE OMAR KHAYYAM, (Wallace, 1940), I. D. 
As the name implies this dahlia is a sport of the very popular 
Omar Khayyam. The color is rosy purple, shading lighter at 
the tips of the petals. In everything but color it is identical 
to Omar Khayyam. The blooms are very beautiful and the 
color is throughly fixed. 
Roots 50c 
PURITY, I. D. 
A large fine pure white. Large petals and good stem. 
Roots $1.00 
RADAR [Strasen, 1945], I. D. 
Honor roll Dahlia. Large, bright velvety red. Petals 
edged and flushed gold. Long stems. Dark, heavy, insect 
resistant foliage. Excellent keeper when cut. Height 5 
ft. Splendid root producer. 
R. C. $1.50 
RAY SMITH [Scheffel, 1946], I. D. 
A winner named for the popular Pres. of the N. J. Society 
lost in a U-Boat sinking. Clear deep Tyrian pink with 
white tips. A very fine dahlia. 
R. C. $2.00 
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