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SEMI-CACTUS DAHLIAS—Cont'd 
ADOLF MAYER (Tops 85A), Bloom 9 x 4, Bush 5 ft. A 
pansy purple about the darkest of all dahlias. Bush 
is of good height and sturdy. Keeps well when cut. 
Very popular. Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75 
BROTHER JUSTINUS (Bel 85B), Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 31/2 
ft. Empire yellow center with soft orange suffusions 
on outer petals. A striking color combination, won- 
derful for arrangements with other flowers. Long stiff 
stems. Excellent for cutting Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75 
CHEADLE PARK (Ecc-Rock 85A), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. 
A bright Indian lake. Profuse, early, and a good, 
healthy grower. Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75 
CONFUCIUS (Bal 84A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 41 ft. 
Fire red to brick red in color. Strong grower with 
long, stiff stems. Early and easy to grow. Just nat- 
urally large. Root, .75 
FAITHFUL (Dahl 85A), Bloom 9-10 x 4-5, Bush 5 ff. 
One of the best and largest white Semi-Cactus. Does 
best under normal culture. Bush growth is sturdy, 
with glossy green foliage. Good root maker, easy to 
winter over, and blooms are always full-centered. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
FERNIE TRIUMPH (Aust 85A), Bloom 9 x 5, Bush 41/2 
ft. Lively bright red. Long stems and good bush 
growth. Plant, $1.00 
GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING (Ward-Rus 85A), Bloom 12 x 
9, Bush 512 ft. A sport of the well known dahlia 
Virginia Rute. Color brick or jasper red with a 
chrome flush. A rugged grower, winning many prizes 
and Certified at Storrs. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
JANE LAUSCHE (Wol-Rock 86A), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 
5 ft. An outstanding bi-color of soft mallow purple 
with white tips. Certified at E. Lansing. Winner of 
many Achievement Medals, on 3 Honor Rolls, and 
still a real winner on the show table. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
JEAN TRIMBEE (Trimbee 85A), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 
5 ft. Massive yet artistic, with long revolute petals 
that curl and twist. A beautiful petunia or orchid 
purple. Popular in the garden. Tall and vigorous, 
with long erect stems. 
Root, $1.00 NET; Pot Root, .75 NET; Plant, .50 
MAFFIE (Exnar-John 85A), Bloom 12 x 6, Bush 6 ft. 
Intense carmine or rose red. Spectacular for exhibi- 
tion. The tremendous size puts considerable strain on 
the stem. Bush growth is very rugged and foliage 
heavy. Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
MAGNIFICENT (Cry 85A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 6 ft. A 
lovely buff overlaid carmine rose. Bush growth and 
stems excellent. On 3 Honor Rolls. 
Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.50; Plant, $1.00 
MICHIGAN WHITE (Keiser 85B), Bloom 7 x 3, Bush 
5 ft. A prolific bloomer with good substance, on long 
stems. A fine commercial white with three Certificates 
and Award of Honor. Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75 
NICKY K. (Lake 85B), 1949, Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 4 ft. A 
brilliant Turkey red commercial that we highly recom- 
mend. Good grower, fine keeper and certified at E. 
Lansing. Beautiful bush. 
Root, $2.50; Pot Root, $2.00; Plant, $1.25 
RONNIE LEE (Dorff 85A), Bloom 11 x 6, Bush 6 ff. 
Apricot suffused rose red. Classified as a Semi-Cactus 
but Informal Decorative at times. A strong, healthy 
grower, winning many prizes. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
SILVER TIPS (B & B 85A), 1949, Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 
3 ft. Most striking at Rutgers where it certified. 
Cherry red with straw yellow reverse which shows 
slightly at center. Blooms deep with lacinated petals. 
Good growing habits. 
Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.50; Plant, $1.00 
SIR GALAHAD (Com 85A), Bloom 11 x 5, Bush 6 ft. 
Soft vermilion, Naples yellow reverse and shadings. 
Plenty of vim and vigor. Cane like stems. Certified 
at Storrs. Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00 
TOP-FLIGHT (Doz 85A), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. An 
intense bright crimson with broad staghorn petals. 
Bush is tall and sturdy, with long stems. Two Achieve- 
ment Medals, and a consistent show winner. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
VIRGINIA RUTE (Cha 85A), Bloom 12 x 9, Bush 512 ft. 
Cardinal or oxblood red shaded garnet. Darker than 
Cherokee Brave, but similar in form. The long, strong 
stems need no special support even when grown for 
exhibition. Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75 
WINGS (Gen 85A), Bloom 1012 x 7, Bush 6 ft. A large 
deep cardinal red with chrysanthemum crimson shad- 
ings at center. Strong, vigorous grower, with dark 
foliage and long erect stems holding the flower well 
above the foliage. Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75 
WINTER CARNIVAL (Doz 84B), Bloom 8 x 5, Bush 41/2 
ft. A fine crystal white, inclined to Informal Decora- 
tive. Popular as it is easier to grow than most white 
dahlias. Stems are strong. Root, $1.00 
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