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MRS. E. J. (St. C., Rocky River), 1946. A true type 
straight cactus of bright Tyrian pink. Centers dis-~ 
tinctly white, and tips of the petals are very lightly 
tipped white. Petals are extremely firm and the 
flower is a very good keeper both on the plant and 
after cutting. Plant of medium height with strong 
laterals and stems which never bend. Size 6x3. 
Winner of three Certificates of Merit at trial grounds 
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of the highest average scores of the year. On Hnor 
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MONARCH OF THE EAST (i. D.), “‘Almy,”” 1938. 
Bloom 12x5, bush 42 ft. Giant flowers of mustard 
yellow with an apricot suffusion. A rampant growing 
habit. An Honor Roll variety with a Certificate of 
Merit. Certainly is a giant. A Mr. Lee writes: ‘‘We 
had bloom after bloom on Monarch of the East that 
measured 12 to 14 inches’’ 
MRS. THOMAS EDISON (I. D.), “Wallace,”’ 1942. 
Bloom, J0x5, busn..5 ft. Color, a bright violet red, 
almost a deep rose red, with a silver reverse. Strong 
stems holding flower facing. One of the most beautiful 
dahlias. Certificate of Merit. On two Honor Rolls. 
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MRS. HESTER A. PAPE (I. D.), ‘‘Pape-Wind,”’ 1946. 
Bloom, 12x6; bush, 4% ft. Color, a reddish-purple; 
another says it is a pomegranate purple overlaid dahlia 
purple with a velvet sheen. Won the American Home 
Achievement Medal, at both Cleveland and Baltimore 
in 1945, and tied for this medal at East Liverpool. On 
ALL Honor Rolls. A very sturdy grower. A profuse 
bloomer. Will be hard to beat in any show. ___.___. Root 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER (I. D.), ‘Smith Rusch- 
mohr.’’ Bush 4 ft. A giant flower and, in our opinion, 
an improvement on Murphy’s Masterpiece, and a very 
striking and showy plant in the garden. Color, deep 
crimson red. The blooms are exceptionally large and 
are held erect on long, stiff stems, high above the 
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MRS. I de VER WARNER (F. D.) Bloom 9x5, bush 5 ft. 
Color, lavender. One of the finest dahlias grown. It 
is almost disease proof. No better cut flower...... Root 
NEGUS (F. D.)—Oxblood red to almost black in center. 
Plants extremely robust, long stems, insect resisting. 
Try it on our recommendation. Good size blooms, held 
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OAKLEIGH CHAMPION (Phillips-Oakleigh, 85A), I. C. 
or St. C. Bloom 9/2x4, bush 5 ft. This lovely blend of 
orange buff overlaid rose is artistic in form with long 
lacinated and twisted petals. Certified at E. Lansing, 
W. Va. and Maryland. On three Honor Rolls. -....- Root 
OGDEN REID (I. D.), ‘’Kelley-Parella,’’ 1945. Bloom 
13x6, bush 6 ft. Color, spinel pink blended with rose 
pink and striping of yellow; center deep rose. — Win- 
ner of several blue ribbons. Blooms held facing on 
cane-like stems. Vigorous plant growth. One bloom 
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