GREAT LAKES A-ID-W [(Marsh-Rocky River) 
An early, white informal with a demon- 
strated ability to win at the best shows. 
Regarded by many as the outstanding 
1948 introduction. It is an easy to 
grow variety, which blooms early and 
profusely, holding full centers until 
frost. Clean, stiff stems hold the flow- 
ers well above the tall plants. An open’ 
grower with slender canes. Size !0x5. 
Root $5.00, Pot Root $3.50, Plant $2.00 
GYPSY GIRL B-FD-Var. (Parrella) An odd 
and striking color combination of rosa- 
line pink, flecked and streaked dahlia 
purple. This 1948 introduction was the 
winner of the Leonard Barron Trophy 
as best cut flower variety in it's pre- 
introductory year. Fine stems and a 
good keeper. It can win in the best 
show competition. Size 5x2!/. 
Plant $1.50 

GREAT LAKES 
HALLEY'S COMET B-C-Lt Bl (Retzer) A brightly colored flower of deep rose-red 
blended chrome with yellow at the base of the petals. Strong, fairly tall grower. 
Size 7x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
HIAWATHA A-SC-Y (Devney-Rocky River) 
Clear buttercup yellow on very long 
stems. Petals are pointed and twist- 
ing. Good substance, the flower hold- 
ing it's form nicely on the plant: or 
after cutting. Plants are tall and are 
good growers. Does best if not over- 
fed. Size 9x5: 
Root $3.00, Plant $1.50 
HOOSIER MARVEL A-SC-Y (Wolfe) One 
of the very largest. The color is about 
the same shade of yellow as Lord of 
Autumn. Blooms have great depth. 
Plants, are stronq growers and free 
branching. Should be planted early for 
early shows. Size |1xé. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 

HIAWATHA 
HUNT'S VELVET WONDER A-ID-Pr (Hunt) One of the popular big ones of a few 
years back which is staging a come-back in some sections. The deep flowers have 
long, broad petals of deep redish-purple, shading to true purple. Size 1I1x7. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
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