Edison’s Dablias 
TOP-FLIGHT, (Dozier, 1942), S.C. 
ll-inch bright blood red of perfect formation, facing just right 
on extra long, strong stems. Most vigorous grower. Fade-proof 
in hottest summer on record. Gold Certificate of Merit at 1940 
Washington Show. Achievement Medal winner at Boston, Wil- 
mington and Richmond and runner-up at Baltimore. $25.00 cash 
award as best in Show at Richmond. On Futurity and all 
honor rolls. 
Roots $1.75 
TWILIGHT [Strait], I. D. 
Here, we would say, is a decidedly improved Will Rogers. 
A very rank grower, with fine foliage and stems. Color 
a pinkish lavender with some white shadings., 
, Roots 50c 
TYROLIAN [Cactus] 3-4 ft. 
A lovely medium sized bloom of blended colors. Outside 
petals rosy pink, inside petals deep yellow. Fine forma- 
tion and good stems. 
Roots $1.25 
VELVET KING, (Bissell, 1942), I.D. 
A dark velvety cardinal. Size 10 by 7. Bush growth medium 
tall, with dark heavy foliage. H.R. 
Roots $1.25 
VIN WELL CRINELES, I. D., 1941 (Blamer-Parrella) 
Color, orchid shading to shrimp pink toward the tip. Petals 
crinkle, hence the name “'Crinkles.’’ Size of bloom 81/, inches 
x 5S inches or better. Long graceful stem holds the flower 
facing. Blooms are beautiful and very attractive to the eye. 
Early and prolific bloomer with insect-resisting toliage. 
Roots 85c 
VIRGINIA RUTE (Chappaqua, 1939), LD. 
An exceptionally large flower on extra long stems. Blooms 
of deep rich velvety maroon with broad pointed petals, 
having tight centers, good form and substance, are held 
well out of the foliage on long erect stems. Easily grows 
to immense size’ without coddling. 10 to 12 inches by 9 
inches deep. The bush growth is vigorous, the foliage 
insect resistant. Height 5 to 6 feet. Don’t miss growing 
this one. 
Roots $1.10 
VOLCANO [1937], F. D. 
It received a score of 89 at the Trial Grounds where it 
was aclaimed one of the best. It is a very rugged grower, 
blooms measuring 9 to 12 inches in diameter and 6 to 8 
inches deep. Huge dimensions in every way. The flowers 
are held on straight, strong stems two feet above the 
foliage. The color is an orange-flame red, which does 
not fade in the sun or rain. 
Roots $1.00 
WATCHUNG GIANT [Smith], I. D. 
Deep amber yellow, suffused orange carmine, with dark 
green and insect resistant foliage. Listed on Honor Roll. 
Roots 75c 
WANDA-MEADE [Parella, 1945], I. D. 
Scarlet red evenly tipped pure white. A striking dahlia 
which has great possibilities as a cut flower. A clean 
grower with flowers of remarkable substance. Highly 
recommended. (Parrella). 
Roots 65c 
WHIRLAWAY, (Pittman-Dahliadel, 1942), LD. 
Color between lemon and sulphur-yellow. It can be put up 
against some of the present quality yellows and win. Large, 
1] by 6 inches without much forcing. Foliage pointed like holly 
and very attractive. Good bush vitality. Stems fine. 
Roots 90c 
WHITE ABUNDANCE, Dec. [Foreign] 
A pure creamy white and considered the best from abroad 
of its color. Received very favorable comments at Bronx 
Park. Long stiff stems, free bloomer. 
Roots 60c 
WHITE CHRISTMAS [Scheffel, 1944], F. D. to I. D. 
Vigorous grower with heavy insect resisting foliage. 10 
inch blooms of white with grand stems are produced 
freely. Keeps very well when cut. 
Roots $2.00 
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