Edison’s Dablias 
GLAMOUR [Wm. Nunniviller, 1937], I. D. 
An immense true purple with each petal edged Amaranth pink 
Looks like a pink one in the show room. Long strong stems 
and has been grown to 14 inches. Winner at Cleveland and 
the American Home Achievement medal at Ba!timore. One of 
the best Dahlias in our garden last year. Won many prizes 
since 1939. 
Roots 85c 
GOLDEN BEAUTY (Silvernale-Oakleigh, 1938), I. D. 
Golden apricot. An outstanding Dahlia which can be grown 
to 14 inches. As the bloom advances the petals curl back- 
wards. Certificated at Storrs and East Lansing. A really 
fine Dahlia, and one which should be more widely grown. 
Roots 70c 
GOLD MINE, [Wallace, 1943], F. D. 
A free blooming dahlia size 6 by 9 inches, held on good 
straight stiff stems. Color pinard yellow. 
Roots 50c 
GOULBURN. I. C. 
A very large Australian cactus which fills a real need on 
the show table. Flowers have a deep lemon base blending 
to reddish apricot at the tips of the petals. Very out- 
standing in our garden. 
Roots $1.50 
GRAND CHAMPION [Kemp, 1948], Str. Cac. 
This great dahlia is a clear coppery bronze, no other 
known dahlia like it, no other of its type as large. Bush 
6 to 7 feet. Plant early for best results. On two Honor 
Rolls. 
Roots $2.00 
GREATER GLORY (Salem, 1937), S. C. 
Rose pink bloom of great size on extra long stems Winne1 
of eleven first prizes at National, Central States and other 
leading shows, also A. D. S. Meda! Good grower. 
Roots 85c Net 
GREAT LAKES [Marsh-Rocky River, 1948], I. D. 
White, with early blooms very lightly tinted lavender at 
tips. An easy-to-grow variety which blooms very early 
and profusely. Stems are long, clean and stiff, holding the 
flower facing side to top. Achievement Medals at Milwau- 
kee, Southtown, (Chicago), and Birmingham. On all Honor 
Rolls. 
Roots $2.00 
HILLSIDE JOY [Bissell, 1941], S. C. 
Color, apricot shading to solid gold at the center, ivory 
reverse. Size, without forcing, 9 by 4 inches. It is a very 
prolific bloomer and a good cut flower. The stems are long 
straight and stiff. Two Certificates of Merit. 
Roots $1.00 
HOUGHTON GEM. [Australian], I. D. 
An Australian origination. Color, rich creamy yellow shaded 
pink with deeper center on the best of stems. Can easily be 
grown 11 inches. Good exhibition variety. 
Roots 40c 
HUNT'S VELVET WONDER [Hunt-Burnett Bros.], I. D. 
Has the distinction of receiving a special award of merit 
at the New York Show. It is an excellent Keeper for so 
huge a flower. Color is rich, bright violet burgundy 
which under some lights looks royal purple. 
Roots 60c 
INCADESCENT (Weyers-Parella), I. D. 
The color is rich rosy buff with a shading of yellow reverse 
light old rose. Scored 85 at East Lansing Trial Gardens. Large 
blooms on cane-like stems make this a real attraction. 
Roots 5Uc 
IRENE RICH [Parrella, 1950], S. C. 
Color Rose Bengal blended Apricot, with Cadmium Orange. 
General effect bright Rose Red. An artistic and beautiful 
dahlia with laciniated petals and a distinct color. A Gold 
Medal Certificate winner at the A.D.S. Show, N. Y. 1949. 
Free and profuse bloomer early and late. Blooms large. 
Foliage healthy, spreading tall: 
Roots $7.50 
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