Edison’s Dahblias 


AGNES FOSTER (Australia), I. D. 
Here is a really large flower on strong stems, color clear 
pink, shaded orchid, with a deeper center. Grand cham- 
pion ot Karoonda Show. A fine strong plant that we 
liked very much. 
Roots 40c 
ALMINA [Rivel-Premier, 1944] S. C. or StC. 
Bloom 314 x 83 inches, bush 3% ft. A clear light lemon 
yellow. Has plenty of substance and good stems. Sure 
to be a winner. 
Roots $1.00 
ALICE McLEAN [Lewis-Franklin, 1941], S. C. 
The outstanding Dahlia of the North Western Pacific Coast 
and Winner of Two Achievement Medals. Color, rich dark 
maroon-red with lighter reverse. Plants grow medium 
height and a good cut flower. 
Roots 75c 
ALICE MAY [Australian] I. D. 
A really great new white; sensational we would say. A 
tremendous flower with a beautiful artistic formation. 
Clean, strong, long stems and without doubt one of the 
greatest white Dahlias to date. Extra fine. 
Roots $1.00 Net 
ALL AMERICAN, [Salem, 1941], Semi-Cac. 
Color mulberry rose suffused salmon with wax yellow at base 
of vetals. The petals twist somewhat and point in all direc- 
tions. The bushes are six feet high and are covered with 
immense blooms which are held on straight stems. This is 
a very hardy variety. It won the American Home Achievmment 
medal at Wisconsin State Show at Milwaukee; it was most 
outstanding specimen bloom at both Peekskill and Pough- 
keepsie; it was first. Semi-cactus at the Central States Show, 
and blue ribbon winner in several other shows. 
Roots $1.25 
AMERICAN PURITY (J. Nuneviller, 1937), S. C. 
A true semi-cactus; pure white; huge blooms 6 to 10 in.; 
straight stems; Achievement Medal winner in 1936. (H.R.) 
Roots 60c 
ANNA BENEDICT [Benedict-Dahliadel], I. D. 
A dark rich velvety carmine shading to very dark, almost 
black center. This is an upright, clean grower, with 
splendid keeping tlowers. 
Roots 85c 
APRICOT GLOW, I. D. 
Beautiful color of blended pink and apricot. Blooms 5 to 
8 inches and held on good stems. 
Roots 40c 
ARISTOS 
4 ft., velvety violet red, tipped white. Enormous flowers on 
stiff stems. ‘Beautiful exhibition variety. Certificate Neth- 
erland Dahlia Society 1945. 
Roots $1.50 
AUTUMN LITES [Dixie, 1947], F. D. 
Buff with pink and yellow shadings. A large, early and 
constant bloomer. Deeply lacinated petals add greatly to 
its beauty. On both Roberts’ and Eddy’s Honor Rolls. 
Roots $2.50 
AVIATRIX, [1940]. I. D. 
9-11 inch blooms of golden color with the center and tips 
varied with tinges of reddish-violet. 
Roots 45c 
AXFORD TRIUMPH [Australian] I. D. 
Color apricot to orange. A huge Dahlia of exhibition 
variety. Robust plant that can carry 6 to 7 blooms at one 
time. Foliage insect. resistant. 
Roots $1.00 
BALLAY ROUGE [Ballay, 1947], I. C. 
Bright clear red. Fine petalled true type cactus in a very 
popular color. Size is large for a cactus, excellent form, 
perfect stems, a free and early bloomer. 
Roots $1.50 
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