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EMMA CAROLINE (Swezey)—Outstanding for beauty and ruggedness, this 
clean white Formal and Informal Decorative may be grown to large 
proportions for the field grown blooms average 10 by 7 inches. The tough 
heavy foliage is not molested by insects. A winner of the American 
Home Achievement Medal. Scored 85.5 at the Rutgers Trial Grounds and 
on Mr. Dudley’s Honor Roll, and endorsed by ‘‘Top Growers” in various 
locations. Bushes are rugged and strong and grow 4% feet tall. 
Plants $5.00 Net 
ALICIA SCHRAFFT (Swezey)—Semi cactus, exquisite in both color and 
form. A lovely true deep pink (rose pink). The beautifully formed 
blooms have high centers and the petals are slightly lacinated. Size 9-10 
by 5 to 6 in depth. Foliage dark and unusually rugged for cactus type. 
Blooms held facing on long strong stems. 
Plant $5.00 Net 
EDNA D (Diffenderffer-Loller-Rocky River)—A very large bright rose-red 
cactus. Fourteen inch blooms have been reported by several growers. Wiil 
probably be classed as light red. Achievement Medals at Washington, 
Baltimore and Richmond. On Honor Rolls. 
Plant $7.50 Net 
MARILYN DALE The Sensational 1949 Introduction—This Fuchsia Rose Dahlia 
of Semi Cactus formation is a thing of beauty, proclaimed by many as the 
outstanding seedling of the year. Flowers held at a perfect angle on long 
rigid stems; bush height 5 to 6 feet with insect resisting foliage grown in 
my garden 14 by 8. Won A.D.S. gold certificate at New York Sept. 21, 1948 
and gold medal at Long Island Dahlia Society, Jamaica, N. Y., Sept. 18, 
1948. Listed on all three Flower Grower Honor Rolls. Certificate of Merit 
at Rutgers trial garden. New Brunswick, N. J. Score 85.25 
Plant $7.50 Net 
MAGNETIC (Johnson-Dahliadel.)—This truly brilliant primrose yellow Straight 
Cactus of Australian origin was sent to America for Introduction. It is 
the most profuse and early bloomer of any yellow Cactus we have ever 
grown, and a real joy for cutting, home decorations, baskets and arrange: 
ments. Medium size, about 7% by 3% without disbudding, faces ideal on 
long slender stems, with full perfect centers from the first to the last 
bloom. Certified at Rutgers Plant $2.50 
RED VELVET (Dahliadel)—A stunning Cactus to Semi-Cactus. Definitely a 
rich currant red with cardinal shadings, but it has soft Tyrian purple 
shadings on the reverse which enhance its beauty and perfection. Healthy 
with strong erect stems growing well out of the foliage. Wonderful 
substance, spectacular for decorating and baskets. Many blooms at a time 
that will easily measure 10 by 6 inches. A dahlia to be proud of, and the 
envy of your friends. Plant $5.00 
BLUE GALILEE—Large S. C. 12 inches by 7% inches. Rose to a tint of 
blue. A real beautiful dahlia. Plant $7.50 
RIVER JORDAN—F. D. Large 12 inches by.7 inches. Purple; a dahlia needed 
in this class. Plant $5.00 
NEW LOOK (Guttler-Ruschmohr)—Very large Empire yellow, semi-cactus, 
size 12 to 14 inches. Long stiff stems. Bush 6 feet tall, with fine green 
foliage. Good root maker and propagator. Winner of the American Home 
Achievement Medal at The American Dahlia Society Show in New York. 
Also American Home Achievement Medal winners at N.E. Penn. Show in 
Seranton, Pa. and Long Island Dahlia Society Show in Jamaica. Winner 
of Meritorious Award Ribbon in the Seedling Class at the Midwest Show 
in Milwaukee, Wisc. Winner of largest and most perfect bloom in the show 
of the L. I. Dahlia Society in 1947. 
Roots $15 Net Plants $7.50 3 for $26.00 Net 


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