

The dahlias of yesterday were beautiful, the dahlias of today are divine, but 
the dahlias of the future no one knows. 


WANDA MEADE 
The charming young lady is WANDA MEADE holding the beautiful blooms 
of the dahlia named in her honor. 
WANDA MEADE I. D. (Parrella—Blamer-Hulin)—This medium size dahlia 
which received First and Special at the A. D. S. Show in New York, 1942. 
and also received a Bronze Medal from the New York Florists’ Club on 
September 14th, 1942, is one of the most outstanding and showy dahlias 
we have had the pleasure of introducing. Color, scarlet rea, evenly tipped 
white. Blooms average from 5 to 7 inches ?n diameter with plenty of depth. 
The blooms are set on fine, long, wiry stems, flowers facing. Foliage lhght 
green, insect resisting. Height of plant, 4% feet. Root $1.50 
WHITE CHRISTMAS F. D. to I. D. (Scheffel)—A 10” white dahlia, that will 
win on the show tables, not only for its fine form, but because of its great 
depth as well Plants are vigorous rugged growers with heavy insect- 
resistant foliage. Roots $2.50 
WHITE WONDER I. D.—A pure white dahlia. The giant blooms are well 
formed with long pointed, twisted and curled petals. Height, 5 feet. 
Roots 75c 
WINGS S. C.—Dark Carmine. Large, outstanding. Root $2.00 
WORLD EVENT F. D. to I. D. (Dixie Gardens)—Color, amaranth pink flushed 
mallow purple, general effect being soft, glowing pink. Size 9” x 6”, with- 
out much disbudding. It has a high center and is complete back to stem; 
flowers are held on the side on a long strong stem. Certificate winner at 
Storrs and East Lansing in 1948, and on three honor rolls. Roots $2.50 
YELLOW DE LUXE S. C.—Buttercup Yellow. A fine dahlia we highly 
recommend $1.50 

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