Edison’s Dahlias 
SARETT’S PINK FLAMINGO 
SARETT’S PINK FLAMINGO [Sarett, 1944] 
Incurved cactus. A clear rose pink incurved cactus of 
exquisite color and formation. As the bloom develops, 
colors change: young blooms are shell pink on petal with 
yellow blend at the base; mature blooms are deeper pink, 
with gold tones at the center and slight gold tips. The 
blooms are beautifully formed, with excellent substance 
and perfect centers, pointed, tight and symmetrical. Size 
8-11 inches, stem straight and strong. Vigorous grower, 
free flowering. A sure winner on the show table. Win- 
ner of many medals and prizes. 
Roots $1.50 
SHELDON’S LOUISE [Shedon], I. D. 
A gigantic bloom of a lovely, rich red with a slight pur- 
plish shade. 14 inches by 7 inches, at Boston 1936, where 
it won First Prize and a Special Gold Medal. Plants 
grow 5 to 7 feet tall; blooms on giant stems, 3 to 4 feet 
long, center perfect. 
Roots $1.00 
SHERWOOD’S PEACH [Sherwood, 1944], I.D. 
Another giant introduction. Color, ocherous buff. Size of 
blooms 11-14 inches by 8-9 inches in depth. Straight stiff 
stems. A sure contender in the largest bloom in the show 
ciass. On Eastern Honor Roll. 
Roots 50c 
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE [Ballay, 1943], I. D. 
Golden Bronze shading deeper at the center. A very large 
flower 12 inches by 8 inches and a beauty with good 
habits. 
Roots $1.15 
SILVER LADY [Hillside, 1940], F. D. 
White lightly edged and flushed with lavender. A fine open 
grower with fine stems. Very appealing to those who like 
pastel shades. Received certificate at Fairmount Trial 
Grounds in 19388, also listed in House Beautiful Futurity. 
Roots $1.00 
SKYROCKET [Sarett-Ruschmohr, 1947], StC. 
A clear vermillion, straight cactus growing up to twelve 
inches in diameter. A very ‘neat’? flower with an im- 
pressive pre-introduction winning record. On all Honor 
Rolls. 
Roots $1.50 
SON OF SATAN (Slocum, 1937) 
An immense incurved cactus flame red with excellent stems. 
This sensational four Honor Roll Dahlia is the strongest and 
most vigorous grower in our collection. The flowers are large 
and attractive. 
Roots 75c Net 
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