Novelties of Merit 
ABBOT (HOLLAND) S. C.—Blooms 9” size of deep petunia red 
Of = 1ONT IS LONE SLOMS eat ann ee ee aes |, gh Sead coe aad 
ANDRE MAURICE (FRANCE) S. C.—A lovely rose- -pink of 6” 
size. Serrated petals. Makes an attractive group display ......... 
AUDREY MUECKE (AUSTRALIA) S. C.—A very good dahlia 
produce 10a scarlet] flowers) o351- 3 oc 
AVALANCHE (AUSTRALIA) F. D.—Pure white of true formal 
type. Size 10” blooms of great depth oo 
BILL’S YELLOW (AUSTRALIA) I. D.—Deep rich yellow flowers 
of exhibition, quality and | Size’ <2. Gah en Ses Pare eg gh 
CROYDON DAWN (AUSTRALIA) I. D.—Light apricot, exhibi- 
CONLIN at ncaa ane NERA 
CROYDON VICTOR (AUSTRALIA) I. D.—Deep ine cre to 
richw@saimons Size P10) ht0 e122) ae ae er ee ee 
HONOR GUEST (HOLLAND) S. C.—Color, amber with shades of 
apricot. Heavy 10” flower supported by erect stems ............. 
JOHN EBBINGE (HOLLAND) I. D.—Mallow purple flowers of 
9” size, on slong strone”. stems a4 kaise ie tals 
LILLIAS THOMSON (AUSTRALIA) I. D.—Intense scarlet-flame. 
An exhibition dahlia of great merit. 00000. 
LOVELY JEWEL (HOLLAND) I. C.—Rose with center of soft 
yellow. Winner of the highest award, Challenge cup in 1947 
LUCKY BIRD (AUSTRALIA) S. C.—An outstanding golden yel- 
low exhibitions dahlias ell size. ee ao ee ee. 
MARY CHURCHILL (BELGIUM)—A new type like a big red 
CET TA AUI OI Ai cee Brink sc eer NT keene eee eas 
MISS DORIS BRAND (AUSTRALIA) I. D.—Winner as grand 
champion. Vigorous growth, 12” flowers of red with gold 
CULES a Se a ee eR ch ad ate eto Hay Ieee meee a tea} 
MISS OLIVE BRAND (AUSTRALIA) I. D.—Another 12” size 
dahlia*sof*apricots, color i052 ak eae ee 
NAGELS ODORANT (BELGIUM) Anemone—Large flowers of ir- 
regular form, vermillion-red with a yellow center. The firm 
originating this first scented variety has specialized in dahlias 
for nearly 75 years. Heretofore only a few flowers like the 
rose, heliotrope, sweet pea, lily of valley, enjoyed the charm 
and distinction of delicate fragrance and captivating perfume. 
The aroma of this dahlia is strong and agreeable so a few 
flowers= will *scent “a* room) 2.45c ai ee eee 
ORANGE NASSAU (HOLLAND) S. C.—Golden orange. Winner 
of many awards in Holland and England. Appears on our 
“Honor Roll” and certified at A. D. S. trial garden in 1946, 
SORTS Gp COMM sia SiG ees Bien, 1p gia eee Ree 
QUEEN ELIZABETH (ENGLAND) I. D.—Pure yellow 12” flow- 
ers on heavy stems above the foliage. Highest scoring dahlia 
of the N. D. S. trial grounds at Wisley thus winning the 
Grol shed al rie Seo Ss tg eae NE rs 
RED SEA, S. C.—Wine red of 12” size. Good strong growth. 
Prize winter? 20k ee ee ee 
V. COPPENS (FRANCE) I. C.—Very fine medium size flowers of 
pure rose color. Exceptional keeping qualities so has much 
conimercial values) 2208.3 oes a ee te 
VICTORY ECLIPSE, I. D.—Shrimp pink with peach, 9” flowers. 
1948 introduction on all honor rolls. Certified in 1947 with 
highest score at A. D. S. Trial Gardens «2.000.000.0000. 
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