DAHLIADEL NURSERIES 
INFORMAL DECORATIVE 
DAHLIAS—Cont'd 
MINNORA (Ber-Dahl 85A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 5 ft. 
Spanish orange with Tyrian purple reverse. An un- 
usual but pleasing color combination. Bush growth, 
stems and foliage ideal. Root, .50 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER (Smith-Rus 84A), Bloom 
11 x 5, Bush 5 ft. Any extra care pays big dividends 
with this beautiful carmine red dahlia. It has been 
shown 141 inches in diameter. Has few faults. 
Root, .50 
POWDER PUFF (Barwal 85A), 1949, Bloom 11 x 6, 
Bush 3 ft. Lovely light Persian rose sport of Sher- 
wood’s Peach. Good growing habits and a winner 
on the show table. 
Root, $3.00; Pot Root, $2.25; Plant, $1.50 
ROBERT L. RIPLEY (Sal 85A), Bloom 12 x 8, Bush 5 ft. 
Still one of the big ones. Soft mallow purple with 
deep rose pink suffusion throughout. Stems are 
straight and strong. Flowers have good substance 
and keep well. Grown by many old timers. Somewhat 
temperamental and needs good culture. - 
Pot Root, $1.50 NET; Plant, $1.00 
RUDOLPH MOTZNIK (Retzer 85A), 1949, Bloom 11 x 7, 
Bush 412 ft. Unusually large and lovely rhodamine 
pink shading lighter at tips. Good strong grower 
with long stems. Fine for exhibition and popular in 
our garden. Root, $1.50; Plant, .75 
RUFFLES (Wenning 85A), Bloom 9 x 5, Bush 4 ft. Beau- 
tiful rose pink with a golden suffusion at center and 
lighter at tips. Petals decidedly ruffled. Good healthy 
grower with strong stems. Root, $1.00 
SATAN’S DISCIPLE (Rainbow 85A), Bloom 11 x 5, Bush 
5 ft. A brilliant and attractive crimson red. Profuse 
- bloomer that needs no coddling and naturally grows 
big. Strong stems. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
SHERWOOD’S PEACH (Sherwood-Rus 85A), Bloom 11 
x 7, Bush 3 ft. An orange apricot of a softer tone 
than Sunrays. Cane-like stems with insect resistant 
foliage. Rather slow developing so should be planted 
early. Root, .75; Pot Root, .50 
SILVER LADY (Hill 85A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 5 ft. A 
most exquisite and lovely dahlia of ivory white deli- 
cately flushed and edged amaranth rose. Rugged 
bush, vigorous foliage, and long strong stems. 
Root, $1.00 NET 
WATCHUNG GIANT (Smith 84A), Bloom 11 x 6, Bush 
6 ft. Deep amber yellow suffused orange cadmium. 
Grows like a weed and is most profuse in blooms. 
Doesn’t need pampering, and does equally well in 
all sections of the country. Root, .50 
WINDLASSIE (Rock 85B), Bloom 8 x 6, Bush 5 ft. A real 
white. As the blooms develop the petals roll back 
forming a ball shaped flower. Early and profuse. Cer- 
tified at Storrs and on 3 Honor Rolls. A worthwhile 
variety. Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.50; Plant, $1.00 
WORLD EVENT (Dix 85A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 3 ft. A 
large, exquisite bright Tyrian rose with a high cen- 
ter. On 3 Honor Rolls and certified at Storrs and 
E. Lansing. Grows well in all sections of the country. 
| Root, $1.00 
FORMAL DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
ARTHUR GODFREY (Pitt-Dah! 86A), 1951, Bloom 12 x 6, 
Bush 4 ft. A success all over this country and abroad, 
especially for its immense size and is a real winner 
in the largest bloom class. The name pleased its 
owner and did much toward gaining such high recog- 
nition. A beautiful Orient red with orange or buff 
shadings. On 3 Honor Rolls, and certified at Atlanta 
and Rutgers. Grows 11 x 6 not disbudded in ordinary 
field culture. Wonderful vitality, rugged foliage, and 
blooms from early to late. 
Root, $6.00; Pot Root, $4.50; Plant, $3.00 
DON JOSE (Aust 85A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 3 ft. A 
lively soft apricot buff that is sure to be a favorite. 
Good substance and good growing habits. Fine for 
exhibition. Plant, $1.25 
KING DAVID (Corbett-Dahl 86A), Bloom 9 x 5, Bush 
42 ft. The earliest purple to date. Beautiful rich 
Dianthus or petunia purple. Continues blooming 
throughout the season. Flowers are of good sub- 
stance, deep, well-formed, and do not fade. 
Root, $1.00 
MELROSE (Aust 85A), Bloom 10 x 4, Bush 4 ft. Lovely 
mauve shading lighter. Healthy grower, mid-season 
bloomer. Plant, $1.50 
MISS WILGA (Aust 85A), Bloom 9 x 6, Bush 4 ft. 
Bright amaranth rose shading darker at center. Very 
pleasing form and color. A worthwhile variety. One 
of the best recent Australian novelties. Plant, $1.25 
PURPLE MIST (Em-Rus 84A), Bloom 10 x 51/2, Bush 5 ff. 
Peony purple. Strong, sturdy stems and a bush which 
is extremely rugged. Foliage thick and dark green. 
Blooms keep marvelously well. Certified at E. Lansing. 
Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75 
THOMAS A. EDISON (Dahl 84B), Bloom 8 x 41/2, Bush 
4 ft. Impressive blooms of staghorn petal formation. 
Royal purple or petunia violet. Stems and bush grow 
strong. Grows rather slowly and appreciates extra 
culture and fertilization. Many awards. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
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