Edison’s Dablias 
TOP-FLIGHT, (Dozier, 1942), S.C. 
ll-inch bright blood red of perfect formation, facing just right 
on extra long, strong stems. Most vigorous grower. Fade-proof 
in hottest summer on record. Gold Certificate of Merit at 1940 
Washington Show. Achievement Medal winner at Boston, Wil- 
mington and Richmond and runner-up at Baltimore. $25.00 cash 
award as best in Show at Richmond. On Futurity and all 
honor rolls. 
Roots $1.50 
TWILIGHT [Strait], I. D. 
Here, we would say, is a decidedly improved Will Rogers. 
A very rank grower, with fine foliage and stems. Color 
a pinkish lavender with some white shadings. 
Roots 50c 
TYROLIAN [Cactus] 3-4 ft. 
A lovely medium sized bloom of blended colors. Outside 
petals rosy pink, inside petals deep yellow. Fine ftorma- 
tion and good stems. 
Roots $1.25 
UNCLE DUDLEY [Churm-Retzer, 1949], INC.-CAC. 
Naturally is bi-color, fuchsia red and white. Should win in 
this class. Have measured blooms 10 by 5 inches. Bush 
height medium tall. 
Roots $2.00 
VELVET KING, (Bissell, 1942), I.D. 
A dark velvety cardinal. Size 10 by 7. Bush growth medium 
tall, with dark heavy foliage. H.R. 
Roots $1.00 
VIN WELL CRINKLES, I. D., 1941 (Blamer-Parrella) 
Color, orchid shading to shrimp pink toward the ne Petals 
crinkle, hence the name “‘Crinkles.’’ Size of bloom 81/2 inches 
x S inches or better. Long graceful stem holds the flower 
facing. Blooms are beautiful and very attractive to the eye. 
Early and prolific bloomer with insect-resisting foliage. 
Roots 65c 
VIRGINIA RUTE (Chappaqua, 1939), I.D. 
An exceptionally large flower on extra long stems. Blooms 
of deep rich velvety maroon with broad pointed petals, 
having tight centers, good form and substance, are held 
well out of the foliage on long erect stems. Easily grows 
to immense size without coddling. 10 to 12 inches by 9 
inches deep. The bush growth is vigorous, the foliage 
insect resistant. Height 5 to 6 feet. Don’t miss growing 
this one. 
Roots $1.10 
WATCHUNG GIANT [Smith], I. D. 
Deep amber yellow, suffused orange carmine, with dark 
green and insect resistant foliage. Listed on Honor Roll. 
Roots 50c 
WANDA-MEADE [Parella, 1945], I. D. 
Scarlet red evenly tipped pure white. A striking dahlia 
which has great possibilities as a cut flower. A clean 
grower with flowers of remarkable substance. Highly 
recommended. (Parrella). 
Roots 50c 
WHIRLAWAY, (Pittman-Dahliadel, 1942), I.D. 
Color between lemon and sulphur-yellow. It can be put up 
against some of the present quality yellows and win. Large, 
1] by 6 inches without much forcing. Foliage pointed like holly 
and very attractive. Good bush vitality. Stems fine. 
Roots 65c 
WHITE CHRISTMAS [Scheffel, 1944], F. D. to I. D. 
Vigorous grower with heavy insect resisting foliage. 10 
inch blooms of white with grand stems are produced 
freely. Keeps very well when cut. 
Roots $1.25 
WHITE JERSEY BEAUTY [Waite] F. D. 
A beautiful pure white of the Jersey Beauty formation. Good 
stems, fine for cutting. 
Roots 40c 
WHITE WONDER [Kemp, 1933], I. D. 
The largest fluffy white to date. Long graceful wavy 
petals and easily grown from 10 inches up. Strong plants 
and long stiff stems. (H. R.) 
Roots 40c 
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