Edison’s Dahlias 
GOLD COMMISSIONER, (Schutte-Peck, 1942), F.D. 
Size 5 x 9. Bush 5% feet. This is a pure gold dahlia. 
Long black stems 15 inches to the first pair of leaves. 
Very prolific in both roots and flowers. This is the first 
real gold. There is no trace of any other color in the 
giant bloom. Bush growth healthy with broad heavy 
foliage. 
Roots 75c 

GOLD MINE, [Wallace, 1943], F. D. 
A free blooming dahlia size 6 by 9 inches, held on good 
straight stiff stems. Color pinard yellow. 
Roots $1.00 
GOULBURN, I. C. 
- A very large Australian cactus which fills a real need on 
the show table. Flowers have a deep lemon base blending 
to reddish apricot at the tips of the petals. Very out- 
standing in our garden. 
‘Roots $1.75 
GOV. HEIL (Delwood, 1940), Cac. 
A beautiful combination of color of orange and burnt orange 
towards the center, a tree bloomer and good grower. Flow- 
ers 10 by 7 inches. Buds appear to be a purple cast. 
Roots 40c 
GREATER GLORY (Salem, 1937), S. C. 
Rose pink bloom of great size on extra long stems. Winner 
of eleven first prizes at National, Central States and other 
leading shows, also A. D. S. Medal. Good grower. 
Roots $1.00 Net 
HILLSIDE JOY, (Bissell, 1941), S.C. 
Color, apricot shading to solid gold at the center, ivory 
reverse. Size, without forcing, 9 by 4 inches. It is a very 
prolific bloomer and a good cut flower. The stems are long, 
straight and stiff. Two Certificates of Merit. 
Roots $1.25 
HOOSIER MARVEL [Wolfe, 1945] 
A giant yellow S. C. to I. D. bloom 14 by 7 inches and 
can be grown larger. Color is quite like Lord of Autumn. 
Flowers facing to 45 degree angle, good stem and center. 
Some petals lacinated which adds to its beauty. Good 
substance. Foliage tough, insect resisting, dark green. 
Plant 5% to 6 feet tall. Certificate at East Lansing and 
on Honor Roll. 
Roots $2.00 
HOUGHTON GEM, [Australian], I. D. 
An Australian origination. Color, rich creamy yellow shaded 
pink with deeper center on the best of stems. Can easily be 
grown 1] inches. Good exhibition variety. 
Roots 45c 
HUNT'S VELVET WONDER [Hunt-Burnett Bros.], I. D. 
Has the distinction of receiving a special award of merit 
at the New York Show. It is an excellent keeper for so 
huge a flower. Color is rich, bright violet burgundy 
which under some lights looks royal purple. 
Roots 60c 
INCADESCENT (Weyers-Parella), I. D. 
The color is rich rosy buff with a shading of yellow reverse 
light old rose. Scored 85 at East Lansing Trial Gardens. Large 
blooms on cane-like stems make this a real attraction. 
Roots 50c 
ILLUSION, [Holland], Incurved Cactus 
Pink with whiie center. The 8-inch blooms are held erect 
on long, stiff stems. Very sturdy grower and profuse 
bloomer. 
Roots $1.50 
INDIAN GIANT (Emmons) I.D., 1943 
Color tan or apricot, blooms many; 12 inches by 4 inches in 
depth. Short strong growing bush. Scored 85-E at East Lansing, 
1941, and on the Honor Roll, 1942. 
Roots $1.10 
IRENE DUNNE [Hall-Wells-Ruschmohr, 1943], S. C. 
Rose pink 5 to 8 inches. At Scranton it won the Achieve- 
ment Medal. Won as best Straight Cactus Seedling in 
Rockville Centre and considered best since Ambassador. 
On Honor Roll. 
Roots $1.00 
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