Honesty is the best policy. 
EMMA CAROLINE (Swezey)—Outstanding for beauty and ruggedness, this 
clean white Formal and Informal Decorative may be grown to large 
proportions for the field grown blooms average 10 by 7 inches. The tough 
heavy foliage is not molested by insects. A winner of the American 
Home Achievement Medal. Scored 85.5 at the Rutgers Trial Grounds and 
on Mr. Dudley’s Honor Roll, and endorsed by “Top Growers” in various 
locations. Bushes are rugged and strong’ and grow 4% feet tall. 
Root $7.50 Piant $3.75 
FAITHFUL (Dahliadel)—White Semi-Cactus. Under normal culture blooms are 
9 to 10 inches by 4 to 5 inches deep. Bush grows sturdy with well propor- 
tioned stems. Easy to grow with blooms always full centered. Listed on 
The Midwest Honor Roll. Root $1.50 
FIVE STAR GENERAL (Ramage) Ruschmohr—Formal Decorative. Another 
one of our giant introductions. A blend of Amaranth Pink blushing into 
Tyrian Pink, centering to a Maize Yellow. Strong sturdy plant, bearing 
blooms on long stiff stems. Blooms 11 to 12 inches. Certificate of Merit 
at Storrs and East Lansing. Listed on the 3 Honor Rolls. 
Root $2.50 Plant $1.25 
FLORISTS BEAUTY F. D. (Parrella)—It gives me great pleasure to offer this 
very fine commercial bi-color dahlia to our customers as well as the florist 
trade. This is the flower we have long been waiting for. Florists Beauty 
is one dahlia that for its keeping quality after being cut, cannot be beaten. 
Color—Amaranth Purple. Fine white tips, pointed petals. Size of blooms 
6 to 7 inches. Held on long perfect stem. All flowers facing. An Honor Roll 
dahlia. 
NOTE: Florists Beauty, Received a Gold Medal with a score of 88 points, 
at New York Florist Club, October 14, 1946. Root $1.50 
FRED SPRINGER F. D.—Large scarlet red flowers, with short stems that cover 
the bush and stay on the plant a long time, giving the plant the appearance 
of a rose bush with gigantic roses. None better for a border or hedge. 
Roots 75c 
FREIDA GEORGE I. D. (Australia)—One of the most beautiful dahlias we had 
the pleasure of growing. The color is helio and cream, and one has to see 
it to fully understand the delicate color. The blooms are large on wonderful 
stems. One of the very best. Height, 5 feet. Roots $1.00 
GAY F. D. (Wengert-Parrella)— 
Lemon Yellow. Size 7 x 8% 
inches. Stems 8 to 10 inches. 
Excellent keeping qualities. Pro- 
fuse bloomer and can be grown 
to 8 to 10 canes to produce 
crop of blooms early and late. 
Won gold medal at New York 
Florists Club 1947. This is the 
yellow seedling admired so much 
at the A.D.S. Show under No. 
10W. Height, 5 feet. 
Root $2.50 Plant $1.25 

GAY 

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