Edison’s Dabhlias 

D-DAY [Dixie 1945].F. D. 
Bloom 7 x 4, bush 4% ft. This one-tone pink won a 
special award, as the flowers shipped to the New York 
A.D.S. Show were in fine shape after 72 hours en route. 
has cane-like stems, is prolific, and is fine for florists’ 
use. On Eastern Honor Roll, and scored 86.2 at Ohio 
Valley Trial Grounds in 1944. 
Roots $1.00 
DAVE PLATT [Fioretti-Parrella, 1947], F. D. to ball 
Color, white with flush of mallow pink at center. This 
Dahlia we believe is one of the finest florist Dahlias. I’m 
sure this will replace some of the existing varieties. Re- 
ceived gold medal at the New York Florist Club, Hotel 
Pennsylvania, October 14, 1946. Also, first prize in the 
seedling class at Jamaica, Long Island 1945 Dahlia Show. 
On Mr. Dudley’s Honor Roll. Height of plant 4 to 5 feet. 
Roots $1.00 
DEAN SHURTLEFF, [Rockley 1942], I. D. 
Semi-Cactus, very large brilliant Crimson shading to an 
Oxblood Center. Stems are straight and stiff as steel] — 
never droops, even in bud—9 to 138 inches to first leaf 
bracket. One of the finest I have in my garden. Also win- 
ner of Achievement Medal — Certificate of Merit and men- 
tioned on three Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.50 Net 

DEEP VELVET 
DEEP VELVET [Baker-Ruschmohr, 1947], F. D. 
A formal decorative of dark deep carmine with an overlay 
of ox-blood red. Diameter 8 to 10 inches; de;pth 4% to 
5. Stems are 10 to 14 inches, straight and stiff. Bush 
41% to 5 feet. Excellent dark green leathery foliage. Win- 
ner of 2 American Home Achievement Medals, also winner 
of 2 certificates A. D. S. Trial Grounds. 
Roots $4.00 
DELROSE [Slocum-Dixie, 1946], I. D. 
10 inches x 6 inches. White with yellow border on each 
side of petal. The deep yellow border gives the blooms 
plenty of contrast. Received Certificate of Merit, East 
Lansing in 1941. On Mid-West Honor Roll 1942. Due to 
the illness and death of Mr. Slocum it was not introduced 
at that time. 
Roots $1.75 
DELMARVA [1944], I. D. 
Fine large dahlia of orange with shadings of red. Free 
bloomer and good strong stems. 
Roots 70c 
DETROITER [Fleming 1935] F. D. 
A grand dark red, nearly a maroon; early and constant 
bloomer. Flowers six to nine inches held on fine stiff 
stems. Fine for basket work or cutting. 
Roots 75c 
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