Edison’s Dabhlias 
PRIDE OF AUSTINBURG (Strassen, 1936), I. D. 
A giant informal decorative. Color, a grenadine pink suffused 
light yellow. Center and reverse rich rose. Strong, open plant 
growth, with long cane-like stems, requiring a minimum of 
disbudding. A profuse bloomer. Certificates of merit at both 
East myer and Storrs. Highest score 87, of all Dahlias at 
Storrs in 1935. (H. R.) 
Roots 45c¢ 
PURPLE HEART [Frank’s, 1947], InC. 
Well formed blooms of an interesting blend of purple 
shades. Described as Rhodamine purple blushed lighter 
mallow purple. Seven to eight inch flowers. Midwestern 
and Eastern Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.25 
PURPLE OMAR KHAYYAM, (Wallace, 1940), I. D. 
As the name implies this dahlia is a sport of heey popular 
Omar Khayyam. The color is rosy purple, shading lighter at 
the tips of the petals. In everything but color it is identical 
to Omar Khayyam. The blooms are very beautiful and the 
color is throughly fixed. 
Roots 40c 
PURPLE TRIUMPH [Kemp, 1947], I. D. 
This new wonder dahlia is marvelously beautiful. Its 
rich violet purple is not found in any other known variety. 
Its 12 x 7 inch blooms are held facing high above the top 
foliage on very stiff stems. Height of plant, 5 feet and 
over, heavy leathery-like foliage. Early and prolific bloom- 
er until frost. Good root maker. 
Roots $1.50 
PURITY, I. D. 
A large fine pure white. Large petals and good stem. 
Roots 75c 
RADAR [Strasen, 1945], I. D. 
Honor roll Dahlia. Large, bright velvety red. Petals 
edged and flushed gold. Long stems. Dark, heavy, insect 
resistant foliage. Excellent keeper when cut. Height 5 
ft. Splendid root producer. 
Roots $1.25 
RAY SMITH [Scheffel, 1946], I. D. 
A winner named for the popular Pres. of the N. J. Society 
lost in a U-Boat sinking. Clear deep Tyrian pink with 
white tips. A very fine dahlia. 
Roots $1.00 
RED CHAMPION [Robens, 1947], A-FD-R. 
Here is one of the largest of the formal decoratives. The 
color is spectrum red, blended buff with the base of the 
petals picric yellow. The general color effect is flame. 
Stems are strong holding the flower facing up. Hasy to 
grow. Size 11 x 6 inches. 
Roots $2.50 
RED SAILS, F. D. 
Large brilliant red. Very attractive—3 foot stems. 
Roots 85c 
RETZER’S RED [1948], Cactus. 
Size 9 by 6 inches. Color dark red or fuchsia red. A beauti- 
ful flower on good stems. 
Roots $1.25 
RITA WELLS [Wells Straight, 1939] 
A very large Dahlia. Informal Decorative to semi-cactus. Gre- 
nadine-pink on buff. Achievement Medal winner. Certificate 
of Merit at Fairmont, W. Va. 
Roots 40c 
ROCKLEY ORCHID [Rockley, 1945], S. C. 
Size 10 x 5. Unusual color between lavender and light 
purple. Robust grower, bush 5 ft. to 6 ft. Good stem 
with flower facing side and up. Winner of first in Lav- 
ender Class at Detroit. 
Roots $1.25 
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