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SKYROCKET — Cactus. 
cactus. 
A clear vermilion straight 
Diameter 10 to 12 inches; depth 5 to 6 inches. 
A striking scarlet bloom with a gold sheen; of remark- 
able substance; holds its colors in the tsun. The stems 
are 12 to 16 inches, straight, slender and strong. The 
bush is 5 to 6 ft. in height, a rugged grower, a good 
root maker and an early and continuous bloomer. The 
foliage is dark, tough and insect resistant. Winner 
at 4 American Home Achievement Medals in New 
York, Chicago, Milwaukee and Irvington, N. J. On 
the Eastern, Mid-Western and Pacific Coast Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.00 
MRS. E. J. CACTUS (Rocky River) The first year re- 
=cord of this bright pink cactus has justified the pride. 
producing an abundance of 
it is a strong grower 
flowers on rigid stems. Petals have exceptionally good 
substance giving the flower unusual keeping qualities, 
-a characteristic that has endeared it to florists. Per- 
tection of form has made it a fine exhibition variety, 
having won ‘‘best in show’’ at several shows. Roots 75c¢ 
MRS. HESTER A. PAPE Inf. 
Another 1946 introduction that scored heavily in many 
(Pape-Rocky River) 
shows throughout the country. It is classed as a purple 
but the color is one which is usually referred to as 
red, 
one can grow and grow well, and it is a dahlia which 
A real delight to the exhibitor 
Roots $1.50 
actually a reddish purple. It is a dahlia any- 
will stand ‘‘forcing.”’ 
Size! lOfsc:5: 
JANE LAUSCHE S.C. A new color 
in a dahlia. 
(Rocky River) 
«combination Rosy mauve with about 
one-third of each petal tipped white. Just about all the 
superlatives in the dictionary have been used to 
describe it. Winner of several ‘‘largest bloom’’ and 
“‘most perfect bloom’’ awards in its first season. The 
and produce blooms 
A standout in the 
Roots $2.00 
plants are open, fast growers 
early, and in profusion until frost. 
Size 10 x 6. 
semi-cactus bi-color class. 
SUNBURST: Inf. Dec. (1946) 
A very beautiful color of greenish yellow lightly 
overcast with mallow-pink or apricot buff, in all a 
very pleasing shade. The blooms are carried erect on 
strong stiff stems 10 to 12 inches, size runs 11 by 8 
Height of plant about 4'/ ft., foliage in- 
Winner of the Achievement Medal. 
Roots $1.50 
inches deep. 
sect proof. 
D-DAY. FD. (1945) 
Size- 7 by 31/2 inches. 
Excellent 
True pink. Stem cane-like, 
holds flowers on side. substance. Flowers 
shipped air express to New York show were in fine 
shape after 72 hours enroute. A fine florist’s flower 
and could even ‘‘take’’ JERSEY BEAUTY in its class, 
(Dixie Dahlia Gardens.) Roots $1.00 
SARETT’S PINK FLAMINGO. Inc. Cactus. (1944) 
The color is Tyrian pink, ends of pedals rosaline 
pink, with one-half inch at the base of petals empire 
The blooms are beautifully formed, with ex- 
Blooms 8 to 11 
Stems ideal. 
yellow. 
cellent substance and perfect centers. 
inches in diameter by 5 to 6 inches depth. 
Plant growth vigorous; foliage dark green and tough. 
A free bloomer producing many fine exhibition flowers. 
Winner of three American Home Achievement Medals 
On three Honor 
Roots $1.50 
at Chicago, Milwaukee and Scranton. 
Rolls. 
LOIS WALCHER—F. D. (1939) 
Color purple—tipped white. The best true bi-color 
Numerous medals and certificates to its credit. 
We recommend this dahlia. Roots 75c 
to date. 
Good cut flower. 
“SCARLET LEADER—S.C. (1939) 
Challenge Cup winner. Beautiful large flowers of a 
vivid poppy-red color; surpasses all other Red Varieties. 
Special exhibition 
Roots $1.50 
Strong grower with extra stiff stems. 
and cut flowers. 
*LOCKENKOPE—Semi-Cactus 
Color apple blossom rose with deep yellow center. 
the bush. 
Roots $1.50 
Strong stems hold the flowers well above 
Good keeper as cut flower. 
DARCY SAINSBURY—For Dec. (1935) 
The best white formal to date, 
Stems can be cut 4 
feet; insect resisting foliage. From Australia. Roots $1.00 
CALIFORNIA IDOL—Inf. Dec. (1935) 
Clear bright yellow. Good stems and plant growth 
Achievement Winner; also Honor Roll. 
Roots $1.00 
ideal. 
GREATER GLORY—S.C. (1937) 
Color deep rose pink, showing deep cream in the 
Stems strong. A real winner. 
Roots $1.00 
center. Bush is vigorous. 
Very artistic. 
GINGER RODGERS (1941) 
I. D. (Burks-Ruschmohr) A very large informal deco- 
rative, of glistening yellow. A profuse bloomer, with a 
most vigorous bush growth. Stems are long and strong. 
Some competent observers believe this one will supplant 
our present exhibition ‘’yellow’’. Roots $2.00 
GROWING GLORY (Salem 85A), 1941. 
Bloom 11 x 6, Bush 6 ft. Mallow pink softening to 
cream at center. Similar to Greater Glory but more 
Cactus in form. American Home Achievement Medal at 
Peekskill and Washington. Gold Medal winner at New 
York World's Fair, 1940. In the Futurity and on Lynn 
Dudley's Honor Roll. Roots $2.00 
*SNOWBALL (Stredwick 85B, 1942, Bloom 7 x 4, 
Bush 4 ft. Pure white of fine form. Round narrow 
petals reflex and incurve. Good for exhibiting when 
disbudded. Roots $1.00 
and F.C.C. Haarlem '40 Win- 
The Colour is sulpher- 
*CONQUEROR. A.M. 
ner of the Belgium Silver Cup. 
yellow, and the large blooms are carried on very large, 
Size 12 inches in 
Roots $1.00 
strong stems well above the foliage. 
diam. Extra for exhibition. 
*VOORZITTER OUD. A.M. and F.C.C. Haarlem and 
‘45. Winner of the Challenge Cup Holland 
‘45. The blooms are lilac-pink. The petals are well 
stiff 
Amsterdam 
strong grower. A _ real 
Roots $1.50 
pointed. Long stems, 
Prize winner. 
MISS SAN DIEGO IC (Comstock) (1946) A distinctive, 
incurved cactus of artistic formation. Color is Tyrian 
pink with thread-like markings of Tyrian pink on the 
Petals deeply lacinatec 
Size 7% x 4 or larger. Achievement Medal ai 
Certificate of Merit dahlia and on all thr 
Roots $1.00 
strontian yellow center petals. 
at tips. 
Inglewood. 
Honor Rolls. 
*SABINE, S.C., Suffused salmon. Very nice flowe 
Rich and early blooming. Ideal garden 
Roots $1.00 
for cutting. 
variety. 
MINATURE DAHLIAS 
JUBILANT (Holland) Semi-Cactus. A very good small 
dahlia that is a very strong grower, prolific bloomer, 
stems are strong, color is a mallow purple. For us this 
Ml — a er SS] = 1 1 “ > = 
is oie of the real gouu seeu parellis. moors £9 
ALICE J.—Ball. A most beautiful ball dahlia that is 
difficult to beat in the ball class, color is a very clear 
pink, stems are strong and foliage is excellent. Always 
a winner in the ball class. Roots 75c 
*BABY FONTENEAU, M.1.D., Pure rose, sweet little 
decorative cut flower. Free blooming variety which 
can be well recommended.. 3'/2 feet tall. Certificate 
A.D.S. Trial Grounds. Roots 75c 
*LITTLE DIAMONDS—S.C. (1939). 
One of the best. 
Pink with yellow 
center. Roots 75c 
*HELLY BOUDEWIJN, ‘’Carlee’’ Blooms 4 x 2, Bush 
3 ft. Pure white with broad flat petals. An extremely 
free. blooming. Roots 50c 
*ARABESKE, MS.C., Pure sulphur yellow, beauti- 
fully shaped flowers on long slender and strong stems. 
Very rich blooming garden plant; very suitable for ar- 
rangement. Good keeping qualities. Winner of the 
Plaquette 1945. Roots $1.00 
Seed for minifure varieties 30 for $1.00 net. 
OUR OWN DAHLIA SEED 
Try some of our dahlia seed, this seed is grown in 
our own gardens; the same kind that we use. Our 
seed has produced some real Honor Roll Dahlias. 
Seed from iarge mixed varieties is priced as follows: 
20 for $1.00 net. 60 for $2.50 net. 
*All dahlias marked with an asterisk (*) are European originations. 
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