SALEM SUNSHINE 
INFORMAL DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
CHEROKEE BRAVE (Ricks-Dahl 86A), Bloom 11 x 6, Bush 
5 ft. Blooms are a rich oxblood red shaded Tyrian 
purple at times, that hold their color well in the sun. 
Does well everywhere, and is still considered the 
outstanding red. The blooms grow naturally to extra 
large size. One of our best introductions. Bush growth 
strong and foliage heavy. Award of Honor, Ga. 
Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75 Plant, .50 
DAHLIADEL NURSERIES 
DAHLIAMUM (Che 85A), Bloom 10 x 7, Bush 5 ft. A 
very large flower of a yellow buff and amber com- 
bination suffused with gold. Petals are twisted. A 
strong growing variety. Certified at Storrs. Root, .75 
FLYING FORTRESS (Pitt-Dahl 85A), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 
4V2 ft. The general tone is soft scarlet with a lighter 
reverse. It is of artistic form and brilliant color, and 
arranges beautifully, especially in baskets. A rugged 
healthy grower and profuse bloomer. Certified in 
W. Va. and Mad. Root, .75 
JOAN FERENZ (Rind-Rus 85A), Bloom 11 x 7, Bush 5 ft. 
A seedling of Jane Cowl of canary yellow lightly suf- 
fused rose red. Grows large with little disbudding. 
Dark and insect-resistant foliage. Achievement Medal 
winner. Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
MADONNA (Sar-Rus 85A), 1950, Bloom 11 x 8, Bush 
6 ft. This beautiful white has had more than its share 
of winnings. Opens an Informal Decorative and de- 
velops into a Semi-Cactus when fully open. Fine size, 
stem, form and substance. A.D.S. Gold Medal Seedling 
Award and 9 Achievement Medals. On all four Honor 
Rolls. Root, $5.00; Pot Root, $3.50; Plant, $2.50 
MICHAEL BLACK (Phillips-Oak 85A), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 
5 ft. Velvety Rhodamine purple that does not fade 
easily. Healthy, vigorous grower. Blooms naturally 
grow large on strong, erect stems. Achievement Medal 
at Washington. Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
MRS. F. H. STRICKLAND (Ber 85A), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 
4 ft. Clear one-tone shell pink. A dahlia that needs 
and responds to good culture. Has good stems. 
Root, $1.00 
PINK GIANT (Bru 84A), Bloom 9 x 5, Bush 51/2 ft. 
Bright Tyrian pink. Long erect stems hold flowers 
facing. Strong rugged bushes with heavy foliage. A 
very striking dahlia. Root, .75; Pot Root, .50 
SALEM SUNSHINE (Sal 85A), Bloom 12 x 8, Bush 4 ft. 
A fine large light primrose yellow. Early, profuse and 
a vigorous grower. Flowers are held facing side to up- 
ward. A good root maker. Well worth your trial to 
get an easy to grow large yellow. 
Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75 
VALLEY SNOW (Aust 85A), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. 
There are so many whites it is hard to recommend 
the best. We think this wonderful with good sub- 
stance and bush growth. Inclined Semi-Cactus with 
petals rolling some although classed as_ Informal 
Decorative. Root, $3.00; Pot Root, $2.25; Plant, $1.50 
Varieties on this as well as other pages in this 
catalog are the same form bloom as illustration 
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