GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING (I. F., Ward-Ruschmohr) , 
1945, Bloom 12x9, Bush 52 ft. A sport of the well 
known dahlia Virginia Rute. Color coral and jasper 
red with a chrome flush. It plays between Informal 
Decorative and Semi-Cactus:in form. A rugged grower, 
and well worth while, winning many prizes and the 
highest score at Storrs in 19442 “2 eee Plant 
GREATER GLORY (S. C.) (Salem), A very large semi- 
cactus of rose pink, shading lighter. Excellent forma- 
tion and a consistent winner at strong shows. Tall 
grower. Size 9x4 bo. .. 2 e Plant 
HASLEROVA (F.D.) Won first as most outstanding bi- 
color. Most unusual in coloring, being a delicate 
shade of cream, freckled royal purple. This is a for- 
eign introduction. It is a prolific bloomer. .-......- Root 
HILLSIDE SUNSET (I. D.), ‘‘Bissell,’” 1939. Bloom 
12x7, bush 5 ft. The color is gold and bronze with 
each petal edged with rose red, none of the edging 
extending over on to the face of the petal. Awarded a 
Certificate of Merit, from East Lansing and Fairmont, 
W. Va., also the Achievement Medal at Cleveland, and 
A. D. S. Medal for the largest and best bloom. Long, 
stiff stems. Another giant ............ Root $1.25, Plant 
HOOSIER MARVEL (S. C.), “Wolfe,” 1945. Bloom 
14x7, bush 52 ft. Color, a deep golden yellow; very 
much the same color as Lord of Autumn. Fine stem 
and center. It was by far the largest flower at East 
Lansing, where it won a Certificate of Merit. Good 
substance. Excellent root maker. Grand bush growth. 
On Honor Roll. It will be a great contender for the 
largest Tlower in show: <.2.-2-2) 2 20 Plant 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER (1. D.), ‘’Hunt-Burnett 
Bros.,’’ 1935. Bloom 10x6, bush 52 ft. This variety 
was given an American Home Achievement Medal in 
New York and won in Camden as the best seedling, 
arousing much interest. The flowers of deep rosy ma- 
genta blending into a true purple, are well proportioned 
with a large, dark green foliage..............--.-.----- Root 
INCANDESCENT (1. D.), ‘’Parrella,’’ 1937. Bloom 11x5, 
bush 5 2 ft. Color, rich rosy buff suffused yellow light 
old rose. Center, rich old rose, paling to light buff on 
outside of petals. High centered, well formed flowers. 
Blooms in great profusion. The huge blooms are held 
facing sideways on cane-like stems, well above the 
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INDIAN GIANT (1. D.), ““Emmons,’’ 1943. Bloom 12x6, 
bush 4 ft. Color, rich autumn; underlay of petals 
Indian yellow, overcast carmine. Center petals darker. 
Never was there more beautiful foliage on a dahlia. 
Stems very long, holding the mammoth blooms 
facing far beyond the plant. In the trial grounds at 
East Lansing, there were three blooms that measured 
13% inches. We have NEVER seen an open center. 
Good root maker. Won first wherever shown. Certif- 
cate of Merit. Won two Honor Rolls. Just a natural 
GIANT: 22.2 ee Root 
INDIAN SUMMER (S. C.), ‘’Goetzger,’’ 1942. Bloom 
10x5, Bush 5 ft. Golden yellow with soft orange suf- 
fusion. The bush is tall and rugged, with excellent 
foliage. Stems long, good for cutting. On Futurity and 
Honor Roll. Achievement Medal winner and certified 
at O:V.D.A.- [tis a. beauty ..2cce--.-2. 0.2 pe a Root 
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