

COLUMBIA (S. C.), ‘““Cuyahoga,’’ 1942. Bloom 12 to 
16x 8 to 10, bush 52 ft. Deep gold in center, shad- 
ing to orange and peach pink, with a heavy sheen on 
the petals. Petals curl completely back to stem. Cen- 
ters are high, pointed and always perfect. Blooms 
early to late. Two achievement Medals. On leading 
Honor Rolls. Prof. C. M. Brown, a veteran dahlia 
judge, says: ‘’Columbia at East Liverpool was the finest 
all-round large flower it has ever been my privilege to 
see. Never before have | seen such depth.’’ _....... Root 
COL. A. G. RUDD (Geneva, 1943), J. D. Rich car- 
mine with deeper mahogany red at center. Size of 
flower 11 to 12 inches, depth, 72 inches and held on 
strong stiff stems. Winner A. D. S. show at New York 
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COMMANDO (F. D.), ‘’Peck,’’ 1943. Bloom 12x5, bush 
4/2 ft. Color, a true phlox purple, really a clear shade 
of lavender. Stems very long and stiff, holds the bloom 
at proper angle. Extra fine bush and foliage. Achieve- 
ment Medal. The finest lavender we have ever seen 
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D-DAY (F. D.), ‘’Dixie,’” 1945. Bloom 7x4, bush 414 
ft. A medium sized variety of true pink. This fine 
florist’s flower is also regarded as a challenger for 
honors held so long by Jersey’s Beauty on the show 
tables. A very good keeper. Stems are cane-like and 
hold flowers facing the side. Excellent. On Honor 
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DARCY SAINSBURY (F. D.), ‘’Australian.’’ Bloom 10x5. 
A wonderful pure white, with excellent center, and the 
best of long, stiff stems. One of the best to come 
from Australia. It stands very high in the show 
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DETROITER (F. D.), ‘’Fleming,”’ 1935. A grand dark 
red, nearly maroon;: early and constant bloomer. Flow- 
ers six to nine inches held on fine stiff stems. Fine 
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ELODIE K (S. C.) ‘’Koenig,”” 1947. Bloom 5x3, bush 
5 ft. The color is a beautiful shrimp pink, with a 
yellowish cast at the center. Extra long strong stems 
carries the flower facing. The lacinated petals adds a 
great deal to its beauty. It scored over 85 in two trial 
grounds. One extra well known grower and judge, said 
“It is the most BEAUTIFUL dahlia | have EVER 
SEEN’’. The originator says he will stake his reputa- 
tion on this dahlia; he can well afford to. It won the 
blue ribbon in nearly every place shown this season. 
On two Honor Rolls. Early and extra good bloomer. 
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ENCHANTRESS— (S. C.) Color, deep gold overlaid rose. 
Good long, strong stem which holds the giant blooms 
high out of plant. Very prolific bloomer. Won many 
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ESSIE SMITH (S. C.), “Smith,” 1945. Bloom 13x10; 
bush 5 ft. Color, a beautiful amaranth pk. Won two 
Achievement Medals; also won several bive ribbons as 
largest, best and most perfect bloom. A prominent 
dahlia judge said: ‘It was a sensation in every show 
it was exhibited in 1944.’% Strong cane-like stems. 
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