Edison’s Dahlias 

MONARCH OF THE EAST (Almy, 1938) 
Color warm gold with apricot and orange buff suffusion; 
slightly coppery red on reverse. Grand stem up to 4 feet; 
holds giant flower above bush. Size 12 to 14 inch blooms 
and fine for exhibition. H. R. and Certificate winner. 
Roots 60c 
MOONBIA, (Foreign), S.C. 
Medium to large blooms of peach pink and gold; good stems 
and bush, 
Roots $1.00 
MOON GODDESS [Dozier, 1943], F. D.—I. D. 
11 and 12 inch primrose yellow on extra long, strong 
stems. Pure formal early and later opens into beautiful 
huge informal decorative. Has a large, round center that 
never stops unfolding. Gold Medal winner as two-year- 
old. Achievement Medal winner at Washington and out- 
standing. On the Flower Grower Honor Roll. 
Roots $1.25 
MONTEBELLO [Robinson, 1943], I. D- 
A rich violet or orchid crimson. Deep and full, back petals 
curl backward covering stem. Free bloomer, good keep- 
er and fine stems. 
Roots 90c 
MOSCOW [Grove-Premier, 1945], I. D. 
Bloom 10 x 6, bush 5 ft. An intense carmine that stands 
heat and drought without burning. Long stiff stems, and 
thick leathery foliage. Winner of several awards, and on 
Col. Eddy’s Honor Roll. 
Roots $1.75 
MRS. E. J., [St. C.—Rocky River, 1946] 
Clear, brilliant pink with white at centers and very lightly 
tipped white. Exceptionally good in my garden in 1946. 
Winner of three Certificates of Merit in 1945 as follows: 
Storrs with a score of 85; East Lansing, 85.3; Cincinnati, 
85.8. On Eastern Honor Roll. 
Roots $2.50 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER (Smith-Ruschmohr, 1935), I. D. 
A he man’s flower everyone likes. Is a bright carmine red, 
shading to a rich cardinal red at the center, with full petal 
nore deep flower. The average diameter of this Dahlia is 10 
inches. 
Roots 40c 

MRS. F. H. STRICKLAND [Berwick 85A, 1945], I. D. 
10-11 x 5, bush 4 ft. This Informal Decorative is a clear 
one-tone shell pink. We believe it will make many friends. 
Has long strong stems, and is a good rugged grower. Pic- 
ture shows the natural position of the bloom, and we feel 
sure it will more than please you. 
Roots $2.00 
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