Edison’s Dablias 
GOLDEN BEAUTY (Silvernale-Oakleigh, 1938), I. D. 
Golden apricot. An outstanding Dahlia which can be grown 
to 14 inches. As the bloom advances the petals curl back- 
wards. Certificated at Storrs and East Lansing. A really 
fine Dahlia, and one which should be more widely grown. 
Roots 70c 
GOLD MINE, [Wallace, 1943], F. D. 
A free blooming dahlia size 6 by 9 inches, held on good 
straight stiff stems. Color pinard yellow. 
Roots 60c 
GOULBURN, I. C. 
A very large Australian cactus which fills a real need on 
the show table. Flowers have a deep lemon base blending 
to reddish apricot at the tips of the petals. Very out- 
standing in our garden. 
Roots $1.25 
GRAND CHAMPION [Kemp, 1948], Str. Cac. 
This great dahlia is a clear coppery bronze, no other 
known dahlia like it, no other of its type as large. Bush 
6 to 7 feet. Plant early for best results. On two Honor 
Rolls. 
Roots $3.00 
GREATER GLORY (Salem, 1937), S. C. 
Rose pink bloom of great size on extra long stems. Winner 
of eleven first prizes at National, Central States and other 
leading shows, also A. D. S. Medal. Good grower. 
Roots 85c Net 
GREAT LAKES [Marsh-Rocky River, 1948], I. D. 
White, with early blooms very lightly tinted lavender at 
tips. An easy-to-grow variety which blooms very early 
and profusely. Stems are long, clean and stiff, holding the 
flower facing side to top. Achievement Medals at Milwau- 
kee, Southtown, (Chicago), and Birmingham. On all Honor 
Rolls. 
Roots $3.00 
HOOSIER MARVEL [Wolfe, 1945] 
A giant yellow S. C. to I. D. bloom 14 by 7 inches and 
can be grown larger. Color is quite like Lord of Autumn. 
Flowers facing to 45 degree angle, good stem and center. 
Some petals lacinated which adds to its beauty. Good 
substance. Foliage tough, insect resisting, dark green. 
Plant 5% to 6 feet tall. Certificate at East Lansing and 
on Honor Roll. 
Roots $2.00 
HOUGHTON GEM, [Australian], I. D. 
An Australian origination. Color, rich creamy yellow shaded 
pink with deeper center on the best of stems. Can easily be 
grown 11 inches. Good exhibition variety. 
Roots 40c 
HUNT'S VELVET WONDER [Hunt-Burnett Bros.], I. D. 
Has the distinction of receiving a special award of merit 
at the New York Show. It is an excellent keeper for so 
huge a flower. Color is rich, bright violet burgundy 
which under some lights looks royal purple. 
Roots 60c 
INCADESCENT (Weyers-Parella), I. D. 
The color is rich rosy buff with a shading of yellow reverse 
light old rose. Scored 85 at East Lansing Trial Gardens. Large 
blooms on cane-like stems make this a real attraction. 
Roots 50c 
ILLUSION, [Holland], Incurved Cactus 
Pink with white center. The 8-inch blooms are held erect 
on long, stiff stems. Very sturdy grower and profuse 
bloomer. 
Roots $1.25 
IRENE DUNNE [Hall-Wells-Ruschmohr, 1943], S. C. 
Rose pink 5 to 8 inches. At Scranton it won the Achieve- 
ment Medal. Won as best Straight Cactus Seedling in 
Rockville Centre and considered best since Ambassador. 
On Honor Roll. 
Roots $1.00 
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