AMERICAN PURITY A-SC-W (American Dahlia Farms) One of the largest white semi 
cactus varieties. It is especially good late in the season, altho it isn't a partic- 
ularly late bloomer. It has more depth than any white in its class. Size 9x5.. 
Root $1.00, Pot Root .75, Plant .50 
ANGELUS A-IC-BI (Parenica) A big, showy cactus of brilliant red heavily suffused 
gold. Early and prolific. Size 10x4. Root $1.50, Plant .75 
*AXFORD TRIUMPH A-ID-Or. A large Australian variety which is becoming very 
popular with our exhibition growers. The general color effect is tan. Plants are 
robust with good foliage. Good stems. Size I 1x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
BALLAY ROUGE A-IC-R (Ballay) Of brightest red and having an unusual formation. 
Petals curl and twist in an artistic manner. Blooms are larger than commonly found 
in this type. Size 8x4. Root $3.00, Plant $1.50 
*BALLEGO'S SURPRISE A-SC-W. A real top-notcher best described as a white Frau O. 
Bracht. Plants, however, have more vigor than the latter variety. A fine dahlia 
in the garden as well as one of the best exhibition and commercial varieties. 
Size 8x4. Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
BATAAN B-SC-BI (Retzler) A fairly large flower; red lightly tipped gold. This variety 
seems to have performed well this past season as it was more in evidence at the 
shows, which we attended, than any other 1943 introduction. Size 9x3. 
Root $1.00, Pot Root .75, Plant .50 
BEAU BRILLIANT A-ID-R (Ballay) Fairly large blooms of cherry red. Very profuse in 
it's blooming habits and a reliable performer in the garden. 
Root $1.50, Plant .75 
BEDFORD BEAUTY B-IC-L (Parenica) A delicately formed flower of equally delicate 
coloring. The color is pinkish lavender shading lighter toward the center. Petals 
are tightly rolled from tip to base. A very profuse bloomer. Size 6x2!/. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.35, Plant $1.00 
BELVEDERE A-ID-Pi (Ballay) Large blooms of silvery pink. Formation and substance is 
all that could be desired. A strong grower that is very attractive in the garden 
and a potential winner on the show table. Size 1!0x4. Root $2.00, Plant $1.00 
*BERGER'S MASTERSTROKE B-IC-Pi. A nicely formed flower with tightly rolled 
petals. Chamois-pink color. This variety comes to us from Europe where it has 
established itself as one of the best of it's type. Slender stems hold the flowers 
well above the plant. Size 7x3. Plant $1.50 
BESS SMITH A-ID-W (Anderson) A very good white informal with a slightly creamy 
center. Fine stems. Blooms have very good substance and do not burn readily 
in hot weather. Good habits of growth. Size 9x3. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
BETTE DAVIS A-SC-L (Cordes) A standout in its color and class as an exhibition 
variety. The large, well formed flowers are rosy lavender to deep lavender. 
Excellent stems. Size 9x3!/). Plant $1.00 
*BILL'S GOLD A-ID-Or. One of the finest “gold dahlias to date. Very large blooms. 
Stems straight and strong. Plants medium in height. Winner of many champion- 
ships in its native Australia and a consistent winner here. Size 9x3!/. 
Root $1.50, Plant .75 
BILL JACK A-SC-W (Frank's). This white semi cactus was one of the best of the 
1947 introductions. Plants are tall, stems long and strong, flowers are well 
formed with excellent depth and good substance. An ideal exhibition variety. 
Size 9x5. Root $10.00, Plant $3.50 
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