Edison’s Dahblias 
LINK’S GORGEOUS, (Link-Premier, 1941), I. D. 
A most gorgeous Dahlia of an unusual blend of shades 
and colors. The lower part of the broad petals being 
pale lemon yellow, the upper portion a bright shade of 
scarlet pink which also extends along the entire edges of 
the petals giving the blooms a most striking appearance. 
Many of the petals are deeply cut enhancing the beauty. 
Ideal stems hold the blooms facing. Foliage tough and 
insect resistant. Sturdy bushes grow 4% to 5 ft. tall. 
Awarded a Certificate of Merit, under No. E-3138 at East 
Lansing, Mich., A. D. S. Trial Grounds. 
Roots $1.00 
LYNN FONTANNE, (Parella-1941), S. C. to I. D. 
Color, spectrum red shades of carmine red toward tips with 
chrome yellow petaloids, which soften the general color tone. 
A winner at two large shows and measured 13 by 9 at World's 
Fair A. D. S. Show 1841, on two Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.00 
MAD. C. JUSSIANT, (Belgium), Inc. C. 
A highly recommended cactus. Color is unique and a lovely 
pure liga clear lilac violet. A great exhibition variety. Erect 
stems. Winner of three certificates. H.R.D. 
Roots 60c 
MADAME CHIANG KAI-SHEK [Dahliadel, 1945], I. D. 
Color a blend of rose-red and ostraceous buff. Size 9 to 
10 inches by 5 to 6 inches. Naturally grows large, even 
without much disbudding. Some blooms lean to semi- 
cactus form. Plants 5 feet. Foliage broad leaves, dark and 
resistant to pests. Very brilliant color and useful. 
Roots $1.25 
MAFFIE [Czechoslovakia, 1940], S. C. 
A huge intense red semi-cac., a great prize winner, has been 
grown up to 14 inches and 8 or 9 deep. Good strong stems. 
Roots $1.15 
MAGNIFICENT [Crystal, 1948], S. C. 
A blend of light orange-yellow and orange-chrome, the 
general effect being golden orange. Blooms are 11 to 12 
inches by 6 to 7 inches. It grows in water and keeps well. 
Shaded and well fed, it can be grown very big. Bush 
height 5% feet, stems 10 to 12 inches. (Dudley) On all 
three Honor Rolls. 
Roots $2.00 
MAGIC PRINCE (Hulin-Parella, 1941), S. C. 
Rosy Magenta with a_lighter reverse, under surface has bands 
of amaranth pink. A very lovely dahlia held on long stiff 
stems. Bush tall and good brancher. 
Roots 85c 
MAJOR VIERS [Viers-Rocky River, 1947], F. D. 
Gold with peach suffusion on outer petals. Massive, ball- 
shaped flowers 9 to 11 inches in diameter. Strong rugged 
grower. Achievement Medals at Cleveland and East Liver- 
pool. A Certificate of Merit and an Honor Roll dahlia. 
Roots $1.50 
MARILYN DALE [Mollineaux, 1949] S. C. 
Light roseine purple. Huge in size but attractive. Winner 
of many awards and on all Honor Rolls. Height 5% feet. 
Root $6.00 
MARY NOBLE [Australian, Foreign], F. D. 
One of the best of its color and type. Phlox pink to bright 
mauve. Blooms have size, depth and good quality. Plants 
vigorous. Size 10 x 6. 
Roots $1.50 
MARY TAYLOR (Taylor, 1940), Str. C. 
Deep flesh pink and gold with all the points of a good 
Dahlia. Grows 9 by 4 inches. Held on fine stems. A 
good keeper. Bushes 6 feet. On Honor Roll. Achieve- 
ment winner and scored at A. D. S. at East Lansing Trial 
Gardens. 
Roots 75c 
MASSASOIT, (Messier, 1941), I.D. 
AA massive flower, blooms 9 to 12 inches, 5 to 7 inches deep, 
held on long stiff stems that hold the flowers right out of the 
bush. A grand deep pink. 
Roots $1.15 
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