Edison’s Dahlias 
DAVE PLATT [Fioretti-Parrella, 1947], F. D. to ball 
Color, white with flush of mallow pink at center. This 
Dahlia we believe is one of the finest florist Dahlias, I’m 
sure this will replace some of the existing varieties. Re- 
ceived gold medal at the New York Florist Club, Hotel 
Pennsylvania, October 14, 1946. Also, first prize in the 
seedling class at Jamaica, Long Island 1945 Dahlia Show. 
On Mr. Dudley’s Honor Roll. Height of plant 4 to 5 feet. 
Roots 50c | EA 
DEAN SHURTLEFF, [Rockley 1942], I. D. 
Semi-Cactus, very large brilliant Crimson shading to an 
Oxblood Center. Stems are straight and stiff as steel] — 
never droops, even in bud—9 to 13 inches to first leaf 
bracket. One of the finest I have in my garden. Also win- 
ner of Achievement Medal — Certificate of Merit and men- 
tioned on three Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.50 Net 
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DEEP VELVET 
DEEP VELVET [Baker-Ruschmohr, 1947], F. D. 
A formal decorative of dark deep carmine with an overlay 
of ox-blood red. Diameter 8 to 10 inches; de;pth 4% to 
5Y,. Stems are 10 to 14 inches, straight and stiff. Bush 
4% to 5 feet. Excellent dark green leathery foliage. Win- . 
ner of 2 American Home Achievement Medals, also winner | 
of 2 certificates A. D. S. Trial Grounds. 
Roots $2.00 
DELMARVA [1944], I. D. 
Fine large dahlia of orange with shadings of red. Free 
bloomer and good strong stems. 
Roots 70c | 
DETROITER [Fleming 1935] F. D. 
A grand dark red, nearly a maroon; early and constant 
bloomer. Flowers six to nine inches held on fine stiff 
stems. Fine for basket work or cutting. 
Roots 60c 
DIRECTOR M. A. HOWE [Paralls-Hulin Blamer, 1938], F. D. 
Another very successful release of the past. Very large. 
Color Tyrian rose to cerise. Height 3 feet. 
Roots $1.0 
DIXIE’S WINE DOT [Dixie, 1943], I. D. 
Variegated. Color white, wavy petals flecked and dotted 
light ampro purple and also deep rhodamine purple. Size 
10 to 12 inches to 4%4 and 5 inches. Do not disbud and 
debranch too much. Everybody liked it in my garden 
this season. 
Roots $1.25 
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