Edison’s Dablias 
WINDLASSIE [Rocky River, 1947], I. D. 
Pure glistening white. Twisting petals roll all the way 
back to the stem, forming a ball-shaped flower. Size 8-10 
inches. Excellent for specimen bloom classes and a good 
keeper when cut. On all three Honor Rolls. 
R. C. $2.00 
WINNING WAYS, (Dixie, 1941), ID. 
Blooms 8 ito 10 inches, center a creamy yellow, blending to a 
bright amaranth pink, each petal heavily based with chrome 
Roots 55c 
WORLD EVENT [Dixie, 1944], I. D. 
11 x 8 inches, rose pink. A seedling of A. Goodacre, with 
the same free blooming and branching habit as its parent 
and grandparent, Golden Goblin, which produced the free- 
blooming Mrs. C. E. Wildon, Mason’s Purple Beauty and 
many others. It is as large as the other informal pinks 
with added depth. “It is a knockout,” were the reports 
of those who had it on trial. Received a Certificate of 
Merit at Storrs and East Lansing in 1943. On all three 
Flower Grower Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.50 
WOTANA, F. D., (Foreign) 
The clean stem is 18 inches in length, straight and rigid, 
carrying the huge blooms facing high out of a vigorous bush. 
Color best described as mikado orange, slightly darker at 
center. lhe rich color does not tade or bleach. Reliable ex- 
hibition variety. This giant was highly recommended, from 
Australia. 
Roots 75c 
YANKEE GOLD [Wood, 1935], I. D. 
One of the best large gold Dahlias in my garden and 
very outstanding in 1947, 
Roots 50c 
YOUR LUCKY STAR (Am. D. Farms, 1939), Str. C. 
Amaranth pink with white center, the color immediately de- 
mands admiration. The formation is also striking; peeularty ar- 
ranged quilled petals form a very nice straight cactus. The 
stems are ideal and hold the huge flowers in perfect pose. The 
plant is upright, healthy and easy to grow, requires no staking 
if topped when small. Flowers 12: x 7 inches. Achievement 
Medal and Grand Prize winner in 1938 shows. 
Roots 70c 
CLOSE-OUT BARGAINS 
of 
STANDARD VARIETIES 
In order to make room for the new ones and reduce our 
plantings we list many fine ones in this selection. Stock 
limited of many, so when ordering after April lst make a 
second choice. All varieties named and labeled. 
Roots 
ARELDA LLOYD (1934) (I. D.) 
A soft, deep, yellow, slightly flushed with apple blossom pink 
with pink veining on the reverse of the petals, which sometimes 
fold back to the stem. Scored 87 A. D. S. 
$0.40 
AVALON 
Pure clear yellow, large flowers distinct and fine, held on 
good stems. 
$0.40 
CHARLOTTE CALDWELL [Ball, 1937] 
Orange shaded terra cotta. 
EDWARD THOMAS BEDFORD [Brock, 1930], I. D. 
A very striking dahlia of bright cerise, with silvery re- 
verse. Petals waxed so it shows a two toned effect. Large 
flower on straight stems. 
$0.50 
$0.35 
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