GLENDA L. (I. C.). Watermelon red. Unexcelled cut 
HOWeRe ra es eG Se ae AR TOR Gre ein Root 
GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING (I. F., Ward-Ruschmohr), 
1945, Bloom 12x9, Bush 512 ft. A sport of the well 
known dahlia Virginia Rute. Color coral and jasper 
red with a chrome flush. It plays between Informal 
Decorative and Semi-Cactus in form. A rugged grower, 
and well worth while, winning many prizes and the 
highest score at Storrs in 1944 G22 Sa Root 
GOLDEN STANDARD (S. C.), ‘’Downs.’’ A very. showy 
variety of large size. Color, a golden tan, blushed with 
tints of amber and bronze. The blooms are held facing 
onuiong stiffestems, Plant, Oates etek *. cc ene Plant 
GREATER GLORY (S. C.) (Salem), A very large semi- 
cactus of rose pink, shading lighter. Excellent forma- 
tion and a consistent winner at strong shows. Tall 
grower: Size 9 Vox4 4, eee he ee Root $1.50, Plant 
HASLEROVA (F.D.) Won first as most outstanding bi- 
color. Most unusual in coloring, being a delicate 
shade of cream, freckled royal purple. This is a for- 
eign introduction. It is a prolific bloomer. .......- Root 
HILLSIDE SUNSET (I. D.), ‘‘Bissell,’” 1939. Bloom 
12x7, bush 5 ft. The color is gold and bronze: with 
each petal edged with rose red, none of the edging 
extending over on to the face of the petal. Awarded a 
Certificate of Merit, from East Lansing and Fairmont, 
W. Va., also the Achievement Medal at Cleveland, and 
A. D. S. Medal for the largest and best bloom. Long, 
Stiffe'stems, -Anotheriionti ce meh we ee nee Root 
HOOSIER MARVEL (S. C.), “Wolfe,” 1945. Bloom 
14x7, bush 5/2 ft. Color, a deep golden yellow; very 
much the same color as Lord of Autumn. Fine stem 
and center. It was by far the largest flower at East 
Lansing, where it won a Certificate of Merit. Good 
substance. Excellent root maker. Grand bush growth. 
On Honor Roll. It will be a great contender for the 
larGestMilowe raliie. SHOW ec. l sen eee ke Sra ee Plant 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER (I. D.), ‘’Hunt-Burnett 
Bros.,’’ 1935. Bloom 10x6, bush 5% ft. This variety 
was given an American Home Achievement Medal in 
New York and won in Camden as the best seedling, 
arousing much interest. The flowers of deep rosy ma- 
genta blending into a true purple, are well proportioned 
with a large, dark green foliage.....................-.- Root 
INCANDESCENT (1. D.), “’Parrella,’’ 1937. Bloom 11x5, 
bush 51% ft. Color, rich rosy buff suffused yellow light 
old rose. Center, rich old rose, paling to light buff on 
outside of petals. High centered, well formed flowers. 
Blooms in great profusion. The huge blooms are held 
facing sideways on cane-like stems, well above the 
FOMOGE, pee sera pre Oe e OL el A. Meare a tec ele ee Root 
INDIAN GIANT (1. D.), ““Emmons,’’ 1943. Bloom 12x6, 
bush 4 ft. Color, rich autumn; underlay of petals 
Indian yellow, overcast carmine. Center petals darker. 
Never was there more beautiful foliage on a dahlia. 
Stems very long, holding the mammoth blooms 
facing far beyond the plant. In the trial grounds at 
East Lansing, there were three blooms that measured 
13% inches. We have NEVER seen an open center. 
Good root maker. Won first wherever shown. Certif- 
cate of Merit. Won two Honor Rolls. Just a natural 
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