Edison’s Dablias 
LINK’S GORGEOUS, (Link-Premier, 1941), I. D. 
A most gorgeous Dahlia of an unusual blend of shades 
and colors. The lower part of the broad petals being 
pale lemon yellow, the upper portion a bright shade of 
scarlet pink which also extends along the entire edges of 
the petals giving the blooms a most striking appearance. 
Many of the petals are deeply cut enhancing the beauty. 
Ideal stems hold the blooms facing. Foliage tough and 
insect resistant. Sturdy bushes grow 414 to 5 ft. tall. 
Awarded a Certificate of Merit, under No. B-3138 at Hast 
Lansing, Mich. A. D. S. Trial Grounds. 
Roots $1.10 
LYNN FONTANNE, (Parella-1941), S. C. to I. D. 
Color, spectrum red shades of carmine red toward tips with 
chrome yelfow petaloids, which soften the general color tone. 
A winner at two large shows and measured 13 by 9 at World's 
Fair A. D. S. Show 1841, on two Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.25 
MAD. C. JUSSIANT, (Belgium), Inc. C. 
A highly recommended cactus. Color is unique and a lovely 
pure ioe clear lilac violet. A great exhibition variety. Erect 
stems. Winner of three certificates. H.R.D. 
Roots 60c 
MARGARET COLE, F. D. 
A medium size dahlia. A beautiful tri-color flower. Yel- 
low at the center shading to orange with silvery white 
tips. A fine grower and producer. Size of blooms, 5 to 6 
inches in diameter. The blooms are erect on cane-like 
stems, facing sideways. Height, 4 feet. 
Roots 45c 
MAESTRO (Ballay, 1940), S. C. 
Color a bright cerise. Very striking and reliable. A winner 
in seedling classes. oe 
Roots $1.00 
MAFFIE [Czechoslovakia, 1940]. S. C. 
A huge intense red semi-cac., a great prize winner, has been 
grown up to 14 inches and 8 or 9 deep. Good strong stems. 
Roots $1.15 
MAGNIFICENT [Crystal, 1948]. S. C. 
A blend of light orange-yellow and orange-chrome, the 
general effect being golden orange. Blooms are 11 to 12 
inches by 6 to 7 inches. It grows in water and keeps well. 
Shaded and well fed, it can be grown very big. Bush 
height 5% feet, stems 10 to 12 inches. (Dudley) On all 
three Honor Rolls. 
Root $5.00 
MAGIC PRINCE (Hulin-Parella, 1941), S. C. 
Rosy Magenta with a lighter reverse, under surface has bands 
of amaranth pink. A very lovely dahlia held on long stiff 
stems. Bush tall and good brancher. ‘ 
Roots $1.00 
MAJOR VIERS [Viers-Rocky River, 1947]. F. D. 
Gold with peach suffusion on outer petals. Massive, ball- 
shaped flowers 9 to 11 inches in diameter. Strong rugged 
grower. Achievement Medals at Cleveland and East Liver- 
pool. A Certificate of Merit and an Honor Roll dahlia. 
Roots $2.00 
MARY NOBLE [Australian, Foreign], F. D. 
One of the best of its color and type. Phlox pink to bright 
mauve. Blooms have size, depth and good quality. Plants 
vigorous. Size 10 x 6. 
Roots $2.00 
MARY TAYLOR (Taylor, 1940), Str. C. 
Deep flesh pink and gold with all the points of a good 
Dahlia. Grows 9 by 4 inches. Held on fine stems. A 
good keeper. Bushes 6 feet. On Honor Roll. Achieve- 
ment winner and scored at A. D. S. at East Lansing Trial 
Gardens. 
Roots 85c 
MASSASOIT, (Messier, 1941), I.D. 
A massive flower, blooms 9 to 12 inches, 5 to 7 inches deep, 
held on long stiff stems that hold the flowers 1ight out of the 
bush. A grand deep pink. 
Roots $1.15 
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