SATAN (S. C.), ‘’Ballay-Success.’’ Bloom 10x5, bush 
6 ft. Color, a bright flaming red with slight touch of 
gold at center. Horn-like petals which are perfectly 
rolled and incurved, giving unique form to the giant 
blooms. Honor Roll. Scored 87 at Storrs. -....-..-.-- Plant .60 
SON OF SATAN (I. C.), “’Slocum,’’ 1937. One of the 
largest and brightest of its type. Intense flame red on 
excellent stems. Blooms up to 12 inches in diameter. 
Tall, open bush growth. A sensation in any garden. 
Skew eae hte) CR ABO aie ey ore Root $1.00, Plant .60 
SNOWCREST B. |. C. W. (Dahliadel). A white cactus 
of very fine form which will add zest to its class at 
the shows. Blooms are of medium size. Stems are 
ideal. Also a very free bloomer, producing many speci- 
men blooms throughout the season..........-.-.------- Plant .75 
SHERWOOD’S PEACH (I. D.) (Sherwood-Ruschmohr). 
This was the largest of the 1944 introductions in our 
plantings. Blooms have great depth and are carried 
facing side on cane-like stems. Plant growth is robust. 
Not an early bloomer but it is at its best for shows. 
Colorrisvacherous: Uli teas ae ee ee See ee Root. 1:25 
STEPHEN FOSTER (1. C.), “‘Salem,’’ 19442. Bloom 12x6, 
bush 614 ft. Buff orange and tyrian rase. It certainly 
is distinctive. Very hardy. It won FOUR Achievement 
Medals. It won as the best dahlia in the show, besides 
a large number of blue ribbons. It was on ALL HONOR 
ROLLS. This was one of the finest ‘n our gardens 
(SLOP A.) pass ee ie tons ae ee ENR oe ai Root:-$1.25; Plant. 375 
SKYROCKET (St. C.) ‘’Sarett,”” 1947. Bloom 12x6 
bush 5% ft. A striking scarlet bloom with a gold 
sheen, holds its color in the sun. Good substance. The 
stems are 14 to 16 inches, straight, slender and 
strong. A good root maker, and an early and con- 
tinuous bloomer. The formation makes it a contender 
in the Perfect bloom competition. Winner of FOUR 
Achievement Medals. On ALL Honor Rolls. 
Pe ee ety A A Ui Wa twa ae wich A Sal, Root $4.50, Plant 2.25 
TOPS (I. D.), ‘Dozier,’ 1942. Bloom 12x7, bush 5 ft. 
A beautiful clear yellow, very much like California Idol 
in color. Fine formation. Extra long stems. Won sev- 
eral blue ribbons. Achievement Medal winner at Chi- 
cago. On ALL FOUR Honor Rolls. One of the best. 
VAG LAIN ie es Ae tet Navan ede at Root $1.75, Plant 1.00 
TROJAN (1. D.), ‘’Salem,’” 1941. Bloom 12x7, bush 5 
ft. Crimson red overlaid wax yellow. The petals twist 
somewhat. One of the giants. Many call it a super 
dahlia. -Achievement Medals am mine. ear e Root 1.00 
TOWN TOPIC (F. D.). Large full flowers of purple, tip- 
ped white. Sometimes comes all purple. Either way, 
LESRG AW IRIN Gtiawaen ie coe tctaa| cote elaine Sh ies ana Root .85 
TOP-FLIGHT (S. C.), ‘’Dozier,’’ 1942. Eleven inch 
bright blood red of perfect formation, facing just right 
on extra long, strong stems. Most vigorous grower. 
Fade-proof'in hottest summer on record. Gold Certifi- 
cate of Merit. at 1940 Washington Show. Achieve- 
ment Medal winner at Boston, Wilmington and Rich- 
mond, and runner-up at Baltimore. $25.00 cash 
award as best in show at Richmond. On all honor rolls. 
Nee EOE Ree RS RRA RMN oY} BHR ae INE Py PRET Sa Planted5 
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