Michigan Grown Roots 
SOUTHERN LEADER [Dozier, 1948], I. C. 
8 to 10% inches bright scarlet, lightly tipped yellow, on 
strong stems. The leading competitor for the red _ in- 
urved cactus class. Winner of many blue ribbons. H. R. 
Roots $1.75 
SOUTHERN ROSE [Southern, 1945], I. D. 
Bloom 10 x 6, bush 41% ft. A deep bright rose pink with 
lighter shadings. Very satisfactory for the garden or ex- 
hibition. Healthy vigorous grower. 
Roots $1.50 
STELLAETTE [Rosemary, 1945], F. D. to Inf. Dec. 
This velvety deep red is what some dahlia critics call a 
red Calif. Idol. Cane like stems which can carry the 
largest blooms erect. Foliage insect proof. Blooms aver- 
age 11 inches by 8 ‘inches. An excellent keeper when cut. 
Listed on the Mid West and Pacific Coast Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.00 
STEPHEN FOSTER, (Salem, 1942), I.C. 
Buff orange and tyrian rose of large size. Very hardy. Winner 
of four Achievement Medals, two A.D.S. Medals besides many 
other specials and blue ribbons. 
Roots 75c 
STUDENT PRINCE, [S. C.] 
Bloom 10 x 5. A long stemmed semi-cactus of clear bright 
gold. Perfect open habit of growth with heavy dark fol- 
iage. Flowers are very deep and have wonderful sub- 
stance when cut. Very prolific and easy to grow. Bush 
5 feet. 
Roots 65c 
SUN GAY [Hamblyn-Parrella, 1946] 
Color: Scarlet to Scarlet Red. General appearance Gren- 
adine Red. With us this dahlia has been grand for the 
last two years. The formation and color combination of 
this flower is very pleasing to the eye. The plant is a 
vigorous grower with excellent branching habits. Blooms 
average 9 to 10 inches and 4 to 5 inches in depth. Are 
held facing on best of stems. Certificate winner and a 
Honor Roll dahlia. 
Roots $1.00 
SUNBURST [Smith, 1946], I. D. 
Color greenish yellow, lightly overcast mallow-pink. Un- 
opened center florets apricot buff, others are pale lemon 
yellow, but the apricot buff persists. Finished off with 
a glistening sheen. Size of flowers 11 in. by 8% in. deep. 
Blooms facing on 10 in. to 14 in. strong cane-like stems. 
Roots $1.50 
SUNRAYS [Straight-Ruschmohr], I. D. 
Clear buff suffused apricot with a distinct peach red on 
reverse of petals. Its faults are hard to find. One of the 
best. Was certified at W. Va. and E. Lansing, and still 
enw Roots $1.00 
SYDNEY, (Geer-New Zealand, 1942), I.D. 
9 to 11 inches. A beautiful rose pink with a tinge of gold 
a Rea of petals. Good stiff stem and strong bush 5 feet 
high. 
Roots $1.00 
SVE toolset DD: 
Base creamy yellow. Shading pink nearly to tips which 
show lavender. 7-10 inch blooms, 4 to 5 inches deep. 
Strong bush and good bloomer. 
Roots 75c 
TARAWA [Goetzer, 1945], S. C. 
Large shaggy purplish wine red Semi-Cactus with silver 
reverse. Certified at Cincinnati. On Mid-West Honor 
Roll. 
Roots $1.00 
THE CARDINAL [Baker-Ruschmohr, 1949], S. C. 
A beautiful spectrum red, one of the outstanding varieties 
of the year. Achievement medal winner and many other 
awards. 10 to 12 inch blooms on good stems. 
Roots $3.50. 
