Edison’s Dahlias 
GOLDEN BEAUTY (Silvernale-Oakleigh, 1938), I. D. 
Golden apricot. An outstanding Dahlia which can be grown 
to 14 inches. As the bloom advances the petals curl back- 
wards. Certificated at Storrs and East Lansing. A really 
fine Dahlia, and one which should be more widely grown. 
, Roots 90c 
GOLD COMMISSIONER, (Schutte-Peck, 1942), F.D. 
Size 5x12. Bush S!/, feet. This is the largest pure gold 
aahlia in existence today. Long black stems 15 inches to the 
first pair of leaves. Very prolific in both roots and flowers. 
This is the first real gold. There is no trace of any other color 
in the giant bloom. Bush growth healthy with broad heavy 
foliage. Honorable mention and runner-up for Achievement 
Medal in a hot seedling class at Indianapolis, Ind. 
Roots $1.00 
GOULBURN, I. C. 
A very large Australian cactus which fills a real need on 
the show table. Flowers have a deep lemon base blending 
to reddish apricot at the tips of the petals. Very out- 
standing in my 1947 garden. 
Roots $2.50 
GOV. HEIL (Delwood, 1940), Cac. 
A beautiful combination of color of orange and burnt orange 
towards the center, a tree bloomer and good grower. Flow- 
ers 10 by 7 inches. Buds appear to be a purple cast. 
Roots 40c 
GREATER GLORY (Salem, 1937), S. C. 
Rose pink bloom of great size on extra long stems. Winner 
of eleven first prizes at National, Central States and other 
leading shows, also A. D. S. Medal. Good grower. 
Roots $1.00 Net 
HILLSIDE JOY, (Bissell, 1941), S.C. 
Color, apricot shading to solid gold at the center, ivory 
reverse. Size, without forcing, 9 by 4 inches. It is a very 
prolific bloomer and a good cut flower. The stems are long. 
straight and stiff. Two Certificates of Merit. 
Roots $1.25 
HOOSIER MARVEL [Wolfe, 1945] 
A giant yellow S. C. to I. D. bloom 14 by 7 inches and 
can be grown larger. Color is quite like Lord of Autumn. 
Flowers facing to 45 degree angle, good stem and center. 
Some petals lacinated which adds to its beauty. Good 
substance. Foliage tough, insect resisting, dark green. 
Plant 5% to 6 feet tall. Certificate at East Lansing and 
on Honor Roll. 
Roots $2.00 
HOUGHTON GEM, [Australian], I. D. 
An Australian origination. Color, rich creamy yellow shadea 
pink with deeper center on the best of stems. Can easily be 
grown 1] inches. Good exhibition variety. 
Roots 45c 
HUNT'S VELVET WONDER [Hunt-Burnett Bros.], I. D. 
Has the distinction of receiving a special award of merit 
at the New York Show. It is an excellent keeper for so 
huge a flower. Color is rich, bright violet burgundy 
which under some lights looks royal purple. 
Roots 60c 
INCADESCENT (Weyers-Parella), I. D. 
The color is rich rosy buff with a shading of yellow reverse 
light old rose. Scored 85 at East Lansing Trial Gardens. Large 
blooms on cane-like stems make this a real attraction. 
Roots 50c 
INDIAN GIANT (Emmons) I. D., 1943 
Color tan or apricot, blooms many; 12 inches by 4 inches in 
depth. Short ese growing bush. Scored 85-E at East Lansing, 
1941, and on the Honor Roll, 1942. 
Roots $1.10 
IRENE DUNNE [Hall-Wells-Ruschmohr, 1943], S. C. 
Rose pink 5 to 8 inches. At Scranton it won the Achieve- 
ment Medal. Won as best Straight Cactus Seedling in 
Rockville Centre and considered best since Ambassador. 
On Honor Roll. 
Roots $1.25 
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