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BEDFORD BEAUTY 
MISS ELSIE JANE 

MRS EDW. DIEHL 

A NEW CUT FLOWER GROUP 
CACTUS AND SEMI-CACTUS DAHLIAS 
Dahlias that normally grow from 4 to 6 inches. 
Popular with florists as they are better bloomers than 
lots of the larger dahlias. This size group lends itself 
best to arrangements, baskets, and general decorating. 
There will be classes in the A.D.S. Show again this sea- 
son known as the BB classes for the 4 to 6 inch blooms. 
AMOROSO (Bru 84B), SC, 1948, Bloom 5 x 3, Bush 3 ft. 
Pretty azalea pink with lighter shadings. Early and 
profuse. Long strong stems. Root, $2.00; Plant, $1.00 
BEDFORD BEAUTY (Fr D G 85B), IC, Bloom 6 x 3, Bush 
4 ft. A very striking soft rosy magenta shading to 
creamy white at the center and base of each petal. 
Early, prolific, and healthy. Root, .75; Plant, .50 
CAPT. CEDARQUIST (Fr D G 84B), StC, Bloom 6 x 4, 
Bush 4 ft. Marigold orange shading darker in center. 
A fine cut flower. Root, .75 
CHARMANT (Bru 84B), SC, 1948, Bloom 5 x 3, Bush 
4V2 ft. Deep amaranth rose. Fine grower and good 
keeper. Plant, $1.00 
CHEERIO (Aust 85B), SC, Bloom 51/2 x 3, Bush 21/2 ft. 
The unusual coloring of this dahlia makes it showy 
and unique. A bright solferino purple with small white 
tips. Good grower. Centers always full. Plant, $1.00 
DUBONNET (Shipley-Dah| 85M), SC, Bloom 4 x 2, Bush 
3 ft. Deep oxblood red that does not fade. Very pro- 
fuse. Sturdy compact bushes. Root, .75 NET 
GILDEROY (Aust 84B), StC, Bloom 5-6 x 3, Bush 3 ft. 
Soft lemon yellow. Stems strong and erect. Healthy 
grower, good keeper. Not too profuse. Root, .75 
GRETEL (Bauer 84B), SC, Bloom 6 x 3, Bush 312 ft. 
Color, a soft fiery red. This variety is very satisfactory 
for cutting. The first in bloom. Profuse and a good 
keeper. Root, .50 
JUDY K (Lake 85B), SC, Bloom 5 x 3, Bush 4 ft. Cen- 
ter primrose yellow, outer petals coral pink. Wonder- 
ful stems for cutting. Profuse and early. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00 
L. C. K. (Lake 85B), StC, Bloom 512 x 4, Bush 4 ft. 
Bright canary yellow with orange suffusion on outer 
petals. Excellent keeper. Flower Grower Award win- 
ner and certified at Storrs. Root, .75; Pot Root, .50 
MISS ELSIE JANE (Dahl 85B), SC, Bloom 6 x 4, Bush 
4 ft. About the most artistically formed dahlia in the 
entire list. A most unusual color, shrimp pink with 
cream shadings at center and tipped violet rose. 
Blooms freely. We heartily recommend it. Root, .50 
MRS. EDWARD DIEHL (Lake 85B), StC, Bloom 6 x 3, 
Bush 5 ft. Beautiful soft peach red blended with 
yellow, general tone soft shrimp red. Certified at E 
Lansing. Fine for baskets and commercial work. 
Root, $1.00 
NORMA JEAN (Shepard 85M), StC, 1948, Bloom 4 x 3, 
Bush 5 ft. An outstanding coral pink with light yel- 
low center. Narrow spiky petals that are lacinated at 
tips. Certified at New Brunswick. Achievement Medal 
Winner and many other prizes. 
Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.50; Plant, $1.00 
REVERIE (Bru 85B), IC, 1948, Bloom 5 x 3, Bush 3 ft. 
Sulphur yellow with amaranth rose shadings at tips 
Good form and fine stems for cutting. 
Root, $1.50; Plant, .75 
SABINE (85B), SC, Bloom 5 x 4, Bush 21% ft. Light 
begonia pink. Imported as a Miniature from Holland 
but grows 5 inches in field culture. Very good and 
fine position on stem. Root, $1.00; Plant, .50 
SAINTE THERESE (Holl), StC, Bloom 5 x 2, Bush 4 ft. 
Delightful and dainty soft rose pink with a white 
center. Useful for arrangements. Grows best with 
partial protection from full sun. Root, $1.50; Plant, .75 
TRAJECTUM (Bru), StC, Bloom 6 x 4, Bush 4 ft. Lovely 
clear mauve shading lighter at center. Full centered 
blooms held well above the foliage. Prolific. 
Plant, $1.00 
YELLOW SPECIAL (Bru 85B), StC, 1948, Bloom 6 x 4, 
Bush 31/2 ft. Beautiful primrose yellow. Early and 
prolific. Wonderful substance and develops in water. 
One of the best of the Foreign novelties. 
Root, $1.50; Plant, .75 
ZUIWN (Japan 85B), StC, Bloom 6 x 3, Bush 3 ft. A 
bright crimson carmine of very pleasing form on 
wiry stems. At times a Straight Cactus. Excellent for 
cutting. Root, .50 
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