Michigan Grown Roots 

THE REAL GLORY [Stephenson, F. D.] 
Bloom 10 by 5 inches. An excellent new crisp white 
formal. It has performed very well during the last year 
and is highly recommended. This one will have to be 
reckoned with on the show table. Excellent keeping 
qualities. 
Roots $1.25 
THE VAGABOND, I. D. 
Nice white striped and shaded purple red similiar to 
Haslerova, but better stems. 
Roots $1.00 
THOS. A. EDISON (Dahliadel, 1931), F. D. 
A wonderful Dahlia of stag horn petalled formation and a 
gorgeous rays purple color. Very attractive and good bloomer. 
Fine stiff stems. 
Roots 60c 
TOP-FLIGHT, (Dozier, 1942), S.C. 
ll-inch bright blood red of perfect formation, facing just right 
on extra long, strong stems. Most vigorous grower. Fade-proof 
in hottest summer on record. Gold Certificate of Merit at 1940 
Washington Show. Achievement Medal winner at Boston, Wil- 
mington and Richmond and runner-up at Baltimore. $25.00 cash 
award as best in Show at Richmond. On Futurity and all 
honor rolls. 
Roots $1.75 
TOPS, (Dozier, 1942), I.D. 
1ll/,—12 by 7 inches beautiful clear, rich yellow of crisp 
formation on strongest stems; the outstanding yellow. Gold 
Certificate of Merit at Washington. Medal winner as a one, two 
and three-year-old. Achievement Medal winner at Chicago. All 
honor rolls. 
Roots $1.75 
VELVET KING, (Bissell, 1942), I.D. 
A dark velvety cardinal. Size 10 by 7. Bush growth medium 
tall, with dark heavy foliage. H.R. 
Roots $1.25 
VIN WELL BLUE BIRD (Blamer, 1936), F. D. 
Beautiful blue purple color. Medium size and good stems. 
Very perfect decorative. 
Roots 40c 
VIN WELL CRINELES, I. D., 1941 (Blamer-Parrella) 
Color, orchid shading to shrimp pink toward the tip. Petals 
crinkle, hence the name ‘“‘Crinkles.’’ Size of bloom 8!/, inches 
x 5 inches or better. Long graceful stem holds the flower 
facing. Blooms are beautiful and very attractive to the eye. 
Early and prolific bloomer with insect-resisting foliage. 
: Withdrawn for 1947 
VIRGINIA RUTE (Chappaqua, 1939), ID. 
An exceptionally large flower on extra long stems. Blooms ot 
deep rich velvety maroon with broad pointed petals, having 
tight centers, good form and substance, are held well out of the 
foliage on long erect stems. Easily grows to immense size 
without coddling. 12 to 14 inches by 9 inches deep. The bush 
growth is vigorous, the foliage insect resistant. Height 5 to 6 
feet. Don't miss growing this one. 
Roots $1.10 
VOLCANO (1937), F. D. 
It received a score of 89 at the Trial Grounds where it was 
claimed one of the best. It is a very rugged grower, blooms 
measuring 9 to 12 inches in diameter and 6 to 8 inches deep. 
uge dimensions in every way. The flowers are held on 
straight, strong stems two feet above the foliage. The color 
is an orange-flame red, which does not fade in the sun or rain. 
Roots 75c 
WANDA-MEADE [Parella, 1945], I. D. 
Scarlet red evenly tipped pure white. A striking dahlia 
which has great possibilities as a cut flower. A clean 
grower with flowers of remarkable substance. Highly 
recommended. (Parrella). 
Roots $1.10 
WATCHUNG GIANT [Smith], I. D. 
Deep amber yellow, suffused orange carmine, with dark 
green and insect resistant foliage. Listed on Honor Roll. 
Roots 85c 
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