Edison’s Dahlias 
LINK’S BLUE TRIUMPH, (Link-Premier, 1941), F.D. 
A bigger and better seedling of Blue River that has great 
size and grand color. Blooms 9 to 12 inches with ordinary 
field culture. The center is Petunia Violet that shades to 
light Phlox Purple petals. Long stiff stems. Award of 
Honor. 
Roots 65c 
LINK’S GORGEOUS, (Link-Premier, 1941), I. D. 
A most gorgeous Dahlia of an unusual blend of shades 
and colors. The lower part of the broad petals being 
pale lemon yellow, the upper portion a bright shade of 
scarlet pink which also extends along the entire edges of 
the petals giving the blooms a most striking appearance. 
Many of the petals are deeply cut enhancing the beauty. 
Ideal stems hold the blooms facing. Foliage tough and 
insect resistant. Sturdy bushes grow 414 to 5 ft. tall. 
Awarded a Certificate of Merit, under No. E-3138 at East 
Lansing, Mich., A. D. S. Trial Grounds. 
Roots $1.00 
LYNN FONTANNE, (Parella-1941), S. C. to I. D. 
Color, spectrum red shades of carmine red toward tips with 
chrome yelfow petaloids, which soften the general color tone. 
A winner at two large shows and measured 13 by 9 at World's 
Fair A. D. S. Show 1941, on two Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.25 
MAD. C. JUSSIANT, (Belgium), Inc. C. 
A highly recommended cactus. Color is unique and a lovely 
pure light clear lilac violet. A great exhibition variety. Erect 
stems. Winner of three certificates. H. Re Das 
Roots 60c 
MADONNA [Sarett-Ruschmohr, 1950] 
Informal to semi cactus. Almost pure white. A large 
Massive flower 1114x7, with very good substance, A.D.S. 
Seedling Sweepstakes Gold Medal at New York. Winner of 
nine Achievement Medals, more than have ever before 
been won by one dahlia. 
Roots $7.50 
MADAME CHIANG KAI-SHEK [Dahliadel, 1945], I. D. 
Color a blend of rose-red and ostraceous buft. Size 9 to 
10 inches by 5 to 6 inches. Naturally grows large, even 
without much disbudding. Some blooms lean to semi- 
cactus form. Plants 5 feet. Foliage broad leaves, dark and 
resistant to pests. Very brilliant color and useful, 
Roots $1.25 
MAFFIE [Czechoslovakia, 1940], S. C. 
A huge intense red semi-cac., a great prize winner, has been 
grown up to 14 inches and 8 or 9 deep. Good strong stems. 
Roots $1.15 
MAGNIFICENT [Crystal, 1948], S. C. 
A blend of light orange-yellow and orange-chrome, the 
general effect being golden orange. Blooms are 11 to 12 
inches by 6 to 7 inches. When cut it grows in water and 
keeps well. Shaded and well fed, it can be grown very 
big. Bush height 514 feet, stems 10 to 12 inches, (Dudley) 
On all three Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.75 
MAGIC PRINCE (Hulin-Parella, 1941), S.C. 
Rosy Magenta with a lighter reverse, under surface has bands 
of amaranth pink. A very lovely dahlia held on long stiff 
stems. Bush tall and good brancher. 
Roots 85c 
MAJOR VIERS [Viers-Rocky River, 1947], F. D. 
Gold with peach suffusion on outer petals. Massive, ball- 
shaped flowers 9 to 11 inches in diameter. Strong rugged 
grower. Achievement Medals at Cleveland and East Liver- 
pool. A Certificate of Merit and an Honor Roll dahlia. 
Roots $1.25 
MARILYN DALE [Mollineaux, 1949] S. C. 
Light roseine purple. Huge in size but attractive. Winner 
of many awards and on all Honor Rolls. Height 514 feet. 
Roots $2.50 
MARY NOBLE [Australian, Foreign], F. D. 
One of the best of its color and type. Phlox pink to bright 
mauve. Blooms have size, depth and good quality. Plants 
vigorous. Size 10 x 6. 
Roots $1.50 
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