SHERWOOD’S PEACH (I. D.) (Sherwood-Ruschmohr). 
This was the largest of the 1944 introductions in our 
plantings. Blooms have great depth and are carried 
facing side on cane-like stems. Plant growth is robust. 
Not an early bloomer but it is at its best for shows. 
Colormissocherous, bu times wee eles te Root $2.00, Plant 
STEPHEN FOSTER (1. C.), ‘’Salem,’’ 1942. Bloom 12x6, 
bush 62 ft. Buff orange and tyrian rose. It certainly 
is distinctive. Very hardy. It won FOUR Achievement 
Medals. It won as the best dahlia in the show, besides 
a large number of blue ribbons. It was on ALL HONOR 
ROLLS. This was one of the finest ‘n our gardens 
C1944 eer Some een eee ee Root $1.25, Plant 
SKYROCKET (St. C.) ‘’Sarett,“” 1947. Bloom 12x6 
bush 514 ft. A striking scarlet bloom with a gold 
sheen, holds its color in the sun. Good substance. The 
stems are 14 to 16 inches, straight, slender and 
strong. A good root maker, and an early and con- 
tinuous bloomer. The formation makes it a contender 
in the Perfect bloom competition. Winner of FOUR 
Achievement Medals. On ALL Honor Rolls. 
Cl ao otha eee tae Root $7.50, Plant 
STALIN (1. C.), “Zazo,’” 1943. A bright, velvety, non- 
fading red. Blooms eight to nine inches on excellent 
stems. Keeps well as a cut flower; having exceptional 
substance. We believe this will endure after many of 
the other 1943 introductions are forgotten. The plants 
ore “strong, growers. <.....--.---- = Plant 
TOPS (I. D.), “Dozier,” 1942. Bloom 12x7, bush 5 ft. 
A beautiful clear yellow, very much like California !dol 
in color. Fine formation. Extra long stems. Won sev- 
eral blue ribbons. Achievement Medal winner at Chi- 
cago. On ALL FOUR Honor Rolls. One of the best. 
ASG LAIN Tile nee eer ate cca ge, Root $1.75, Plant 
TROJAN (1. D.), “Salem,” 1941. Bloom 12x7, bush 5 
ft. Crimson red overlaid wax yellow. The petals twist 
somewhat. One of the giants. Many call it a super 
dahlia. - Achievement Medal --...2c2e20 see Root 
TOWN TOPIC (F. D.). Large full flowers of purple, tip- 
ped white. Sometimes comes all purple. Either way, 
it’S °C. WINNEr ax. see es ee Root 
TOP-FLIGHT (S. C.), ‘Dozier,’ 1942. Eleven 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 Certifi- 
cai‘e of Merit at 1940 Washington Show. Achieve- 
ment Medal winner at Boston, Wilmington and Rich- 
mond, and runner-up at Baltimore. $25.00 cash 
award as best in show at Richmond. On all honor rolls. 
Mee en ae ea Se aoe: Root $1.25, Plant 
THE RANGER (I. C.), ‘’Salem,“” 1943. Bloom 8x4, 
bush 7 ft. True purple with white veins running the 
length of the petals and reverse of pure white, which 
shows as petals curl. Rugged and prolific. -....-.. Plant 
VICTORY (F. D.), ‘’Ruschmohr.’’ Bloom 10x6, bush 
42 ft. Rose pink suffused gold. A real ‘knockout’ 
for sheer beauty. Flowers keep well. Stem and bush 
growth excellent. One of the very best for high-class 
Cuistlowsere trode: sce ee eee Root $1.50, Plant 
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