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INCURVED CACTUS DAHLIAS 
BEDFORD BEAUTY (Franks 863), 1946, Bloom 6 x 
3, Bush 4 ft. We recommend this beauty as it is 
striking and a profuse bloomer. Color a soft rosy 
magenta shading to creamy white at the center and 
base of each petal. Early, prolific, and healthy. 
Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.50; Plant, $1.00 
CORAL CACTUS (Bennett-Ruschmohr 85B), 1946, 
Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 4 ft. Deep rose blending to soft 
yellow in center and enhanced under artificial light. 
Winner of two Achievement Medals, and on 3 Hon- 
or Rolls. Root, $3.00; Pot Root, $2.25; Plant, $1.50 
DOMINANT (Bruidegom 85B), Bloom 8 x 5, Bush 4 
ft. Rose pink suffused lilac changing to sulphur 
yellow at center. Artistic flowers on long strong 
stems. Bush growth rugged. 
Root, $1.00 NET; Plant, .50 
FLASH (Salem 85B), Bloom 8 x 5, Bush 4!4 ft. A 
striking and unusual bi-color. 
with white tips. Double serrations pointing in op- 
posite directions. Substance fairly good with vari- 
ations in the markings. 
Root, $1.50 NET; Pot Root, $1.00 NET; Plant, .75 
GAIL KEPPEL (Anderson 85B), Bloom 7 x 314, 
Bush 3 ft. A pleasing bright rose shading lighter 
at tips with a yellow cast at center. Healthy rugged 
grower, with good foliage. Very profuse. A show 
winner and on the Honor Roll. Root, $1.00 
GOLDEN STANDARD (Downs 85A), Bloom 9 x 5, 
Bush 414 ft. A warm buff shaded amber and gold. 
Petals are crimson 
Very pleasing in form with full centers. At times 
it is inclined to be a Straight Cactus. A good open 
grower. Excellent stems. Root, .75 
GOULBURN (Australia 85A), Bloom 9 x 4, Bush 5 
ft. A very large and much needed Incurved Cactus. 
Deep lemon base suffused reddish apricot on ends 
of petals. Really pretty. Root, $2.00; Plant, $1.00 
MISS OHIO (Frank 85B), Bloom 7 x 5!'4, Bush 5 ft. 
Color, lilac suffused deep rose pink. Centers always 
full. Blooms profusely from early until frost. Slen- 
der but rigid stems. Certified at Storrs. 
Root, .75 NET; Pot Root, .59 NET 
MME. C. JUSSIANT (Nagels 85B), Bloom 8 x 4, 
Bush 4 ft. Soft violet inclined to lavender. One of 
the best in its form and color. Popular for exhibit- 
ing. Early and prolific. 
Root, .75; Pot Root, .50; Plant, .50 
MRS. HAMMERTON (Australia 85A), Bloom 9 x 4, 
Bush 4 ft. Lemon yellow center shaded amaranth 
rose on outer petals. A very pleasing blend. Strong. 
healthy grower. Plant, $2.50 
NANCY ANN MITCHELL (Mitchell-Ruschmohr 
85B), Bloom 71% x 5, Bush 5 ft. Vivid scarlet. 
Bush healthy with leathery foliage. Early and al- 
ways good. Fine for baskets and arrangements. 
Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75; Plant, .50 
NOBLE GLORY (Johnson 85A), 1947, Bloom 10 x 7, 
Bush 3!4 ft. Flower has a high center and stag- 
horn petals. Beautiful soft gold buff with rose 
suffusion. Won Achievement Medal at Scranton 
and on Dudley’s Honor Roll. Plant, $3.00 
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PINK MUM (Northbrook 85A), 1946, Bloom 9 x 5, 
Bush 5 ft. Beautiful shaggy deep rose pink with 
perfect centers. Good in the garden and when cut. 
Winner of 2 Achievement Medals and on 2 Honor 
Rolls. Root, $3.00; Pot Root, $2.25; Plant, $1.59 
RED TORNADO (Kccleston-Rocky River 85A-B), 
1947, Bloom 9 x 4, Bush 5 ft. Reddish purple light- 
er reverse. Plants are attractive with fern-like 
foliage. Does best without forcing. Winner of 
many prizes. Root, $5.00; Plant, $2.50 
REGALIA (Ballay 84A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 4 ft. 
A bright soft rhodamine purple with a lighter re- 
verse. It has self-colored and white petaloids. Good 
strong stem, and profuse. Root, $1.00 
RHYTHM (Dozier-Dahliadel 86 A-B), Bloom 8-9 x 6, 
Bush 5 ft. The color is an unusual cameo pink 
suffused soft rose, with soft lemon shadings at cen- 
ter. A lovely flower with serrated tips. Awarded 
the Derrill Hart Memorial Gold Medal and the 
Achievement Medal. A good root maker. 
Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.50; Plant, $1.09 
SARETT’S PINK FLAMINGO (Sarett-Ruschmohr 
85A), Bloom 9 x 5, Bush 4!% ft. A lovely deep 
rose pink shading lighter. A fine grower and an 
early and continuous bloomer. A winner of three 
Achievement Medals and on three Honor Rolls. 
Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.50; Plant» $1.00 
SNOWCREST (Alexander-Dahliadel 85B), Bloom 7 
x 414, Bush 4 ft. A popular pure white on long 
stiff slender stems. A real cut flower and a winner 
in any show. Winner of Flower Grower and Amer- 
ican Home Awards. Certified at two Trial Grounds. 
Likes rich soil. Plant, .75 
SON OF SATAN (Slocum 85A). Bloom 11 x 5, Bush 
5 ft. Bright scarlet with strong stems. The petals 
revolute sufficiently to bring it into the Incurved 
Cactus Class. but occasionally a Semi-Cactus. 
Root, $1.00 
STALIN (Zazo 85B). Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 4 ft. A 
clear, bright and attractive scarlet. Has health and 
vigor. and is profuse. Outstanding for its color. 
Certified at Storrs. Root, $1.50 
