Edison’s Dahlias 

DAVE PLATT [Fioretti-Parrella, 1947], F. D. to ball 
Color, white with flush of mallow pink at center. This 
Dahlia. we believe is one of the finest florist Dahlias, I’m 
sure this will replace some of the existing varieties. Re- 
ceived gold medal at the New York Florist Club, Hotel 
Pennsylvania, October 14, 1946. Also, first prize in the 
seedling class at Jamaica, Long Island 1945 Dahlia Show. 
On Mr. Dudley’s Honor Roll. Height of plant 4 to 5 feet. 
Roots 60c 
DEAN SHURTLEFF, [Rockley 1942], I. D. 
Semi-Cactus, very large brilliant Crimson shading to an 
Oxblood Center. Stems are straight and stiff as steel — 
never droops, even in bud—9 to 13 inches to first leaf 
bracket. One of the finest I have in my garden. Also win- 
ner of Achievement Medal — Certificate of Merit and men- 
tioned on three Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.50 Net 

DEEP VELVET 
DEEP VELVET [Baker-Ruschmohr, 1947], F. D. 
A formal decorative of dark deep carmine with an overlay 
of ox-blood red. Diameter 8 to 10 inches; de;pth 4% to 
544. Stems are 10 to 14 inches, straight and stiff. Bush 
4% to 5 feet. Excellent dark green leathery foliage. Win- 
ner of 2 American Home Achievement Medals, also winner 
of 2 certificates A. D. S. Trial Grounds. 
DELMARVA [1944], I. D. 
Fine large dahlia of orange with shadings of red. Free 
bloomer and good strong stems. 
Roots 70c 
Roots $2.00 
DR. DEL MARR [Collins, 1949], I. D. 
Pale greenish yellow lightly tinted pink. Blooms 8 to 10 
inches. Long stems. Free Bloomer. 
Roots $10.00 
DIXIE’S MASTERPIECE, [Dixie, 1942], I. D. 
Color, crimson; blooms average 12 by 18 inches on a 6 ft. 
bush, You will quit growing other reds after you grow 
this one. An Honor Roll Dahlia. 
Roots $1.00 
DETROITER [Fleming 1935] F. D. 
A grand dark red, nearly a maroon; early and constant 
bloomer. Flowers six to nine inches held on fine stiff 
stems. Fine for basket work or cutting. 
Roots 60c 
DIXIE’S WINE DOT [Dixie, 1943], I. D. 
Variegated. Color white, wavy petals flecked and dotted 
light ampro purple and also deep rhodamine purple, Size 
10 to 12 inches to 4144 and 5 inches. Do not disbud and 
debranch too much. Everybody liked it in my garden 
this season. 
Roots $1.25 
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