


INFORMAL DECORATIVE 
DAHLIAS—Continued 
ARELDA LLOYD (Smith 854A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 
5'% ft. A clear lemon yellow faintly suffused rose. 
May be described as a yellow Jane Cow! as form 
and bush growth are almost identical. Root, .50 
CARL G. DAHL (Hillcrest 85A), Bloom 12 x 6, 
Bush 5 ft. An enormous dahlia with petalage 
somewhat loose and open. Apricot buff shaded old 
rose on reverse. Bush growth vigorous and very 
profuse. Many times a winner in the ‘“‘largest 
bloom””’ class. 
Root, $1.00 NET; Pet Root, .75 NET; Plant, .50 
CAROLINE KERNOCHAN (Fioretti-Parrella 85B), 
1946, Bloom 6 x 3, Bush 41% ft. A striking sulph- 
ury white tipped carmine. Strong, erect stems. 
Early and profuse A winner on the show table. 
Plant, $1.50 
CHARMER (Lloyd 85A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 51% ft. 
A clear~ golden buff, lightly suffused apricot yellow 
and rose. A lighter sport of Jane Cowl. Root, .50 
CLARIAM KELTON (Wolbert-Rocky River 85A), 
Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 41% ft. A free-blooming vari- 
ety of bronzy red with a yellow reverse which shows 
on the face of the flower as the petals curl and 
twist. Glossy green foliage. Achievement Medal 
winner. Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.50; Plant, $1.00 
COL. LITTLE (Old Dominion 85A), 1946, Bloom 11 
x 6. Beautiful blend of flame-scarlet and orange 
scarlet with lemon yellow reverse which shows as 
serrated petals curl and wave profusely. A variety 
we highly recommend. 
Root, $4.00; Pot Root, $3.00; Plant, $2.00 
DAHLIAMUM (Chemar 85A), Bloom 10 x 7, Bush 
5 ft. A very large flower of a yellow buff and amber 
combination suffused with gold. Petals are twisted. 
A strong growing variety. Certified at Storrs. 
Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75; Plant, .50 
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DAHLIADEL NURSERIES 
& Grow 4 
Potash Fed 
; DAHLIAS 
FLAMING GLORY (Crystal 85A), Bloom 10 x 7, 
Bush 5 ft. Soft carmine over a.straw yellow under- 
tone, with white petaloids. A dahlia that naturally 
grows large. Plant, $1.50 
FLYING FORTRESS (Pittman-Dahliadel. 85A), 
Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 41% ft. The general tone is soft 
scarlet with a lighter reverse. It is of artistic form 
and brilliant color, and arranges beautifully, espec- 
ially in baskets. It is a rugged healthy grower and 
a profuse bloomer. Certified in W..Va. and Md. 
This variety does best from roots. Root, $1.00 
JANE COWL (Downs 85A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 5!4 
ft. A warm buff and old gold, blending to apricot 
and rose at the center. Bush growth is ideal with 
strong stems. Fine for cutting and exhibiting. One 
of the most universally grown dahlias. Root, .50 
JOAN FERENZ (Rindfleisch-Ruschmohr 85A), Bloom 
11 x 7, Bush 5 ft. A’ seedling of Jane Cowl of 
lemon yellow lightly suffused rose red. Grows large 
with little disbudding. A good keeper, with dark 
and insect-resistant foliage. Achievement Medal 
winner. Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.50; Plant, $1.00 
MME. CHIANG KAI SHEK_ (Pittman-Dahliadel 
85A), Bloom 9 x 5, Bush 5!'% ft. Color is deep 
lemon yellow, with a soft peach and mauve suffu- 
sion on the reverse and tips of petals. It has very 
unusual wavy petals. Bush strong and robust. Stems 
long and erect. Root, $2.00; Plant, $1.00 
PINK GIANT (Bruidegom 844A), Bloom 9 x 5, Bush 
5% ft. Bright Tyrian pink. Long erect stems hold 
flowers facing and slightly elevated. Strong rugged 
bushes with heavy foliage. Universally admired. A 
very striking dahlia. Root, .45 NET; Plant, .50 
PREMIER’S WINSOME (Premier 85A), Bloom 11 
x 6, Bush 514 ft. Good form, substance and excel- 
lent plant growth. Greatly admired. Soft amaranth 
pink with lighter shadings. Certified at E. Lansing. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant .75 
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED 
Visit us at Dahliadel any time. Of course, during 
the latter part of September and October, when our 
thirty acres are ablaze with color, you can see and 
check on our hundreds of varieties. 
You may visit us at any time during the year and 
be assured a warm welcome. In winter our green 
houses, propagating houses, and» maze of storage 
cellars provide interest to many. 
In the spring you will find thousands of greem 
plants in all stages of development from newly made 
cuttings to plants ready for shipment, and can see 
for yourselves the watchful care we exercise in’ pror 
ducing the best plants’ possible. 
What we are trying to say is that Spring—Summer 
—Axtumn or Winter we are ‘at your service.” 
