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MARGARET DUROSS 
Photo courtesy of New York Journal - American 
MARGARET DUROSS—Was named in honor of an official of the N. Y. Journal- 
American. This is a grand dahlia in every respect, and it was immensely 
admired by the visitors at our garden this past season. The color of this 
lovely dahlia is amaranth pink with amaranth purple shadings. The petals 
are lacinated, giving it a pin cushion effect. Blooms average about 8 inches, 
or better, are of good substance and best of stems. Winner of a bronze 
medal at the A.D.S. show in 1942. Height of plant, 4% feet. Roots $2.50 
MOON-GLO F. D. (Parrella-Hulin)—Color, lemon yellow. High center which 
gives it a distinct glow. Height, 4% feet. Roots $1.50 
MRS. E. J. (Rocky River, R. C.)—Clear brilliant pink with white centers and 
very lightly tipped white. Exceptionally good substance. Winner of 3 
Certificates of Merit. Root $5.00 Plants $2.50 
MRS. HESTER A. PAPE I. D.—12 x 5 (Pape-Rocky River). A really big fellow 
which will be hard to beat on the show table. Color is Reddish-Purple. Has 
been a consistent winner in “Red”, and “Purple” classes in open-to-all 
competition. American Home Achievement Medal winner at Cleveland and 
Baltimore and tied for this medal at East Liverpool. Plants are tall. A 
good grower and profuse bloomer. This is a variety that anyone can grow. 
On Western and Midwest Honor Rolls. Root $5.00 Plant $2.50 
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