Edison’s Dahlias 
ALICIA SCHRAFFT [Swezey, 1949], S. C. 
Exquisite in both color and form. A lovely true deep pink 
(rose pink). The beautifully formed blooms have high 
centers and the petals are slightly lacinated. Size 9 to 10 
inches. Foliage dark and rugged for Cactus types. Blooms 
facing on long, strong stems. A Blue Ribbon winner, 
Roots $3.00 
ALMINA [Rivel-Premier, 1944] S. C. or StC. 
Bloom 314 x 8 inches, bush 3% ft. A clear light lemon 
yellow. Has plenty of substance and good stems. Sure 
to be a winner. 
Roots 60c 
ALICE McLEAN [Lewis-Franklin, 1941], S. C. 
The outstanding Dahlia of the North Western Pacific Coast 
and Winner of Two Achievement Medals. Color, rich dark 
maroon-red with lighter reverse. Plants grow medium 
height and a good cut flower. 
Roots 50c 
ALICE MAY [Australian] I. D. 
A really great new white; sensational we would say. A 
tremendous flower with a beautiful artistic formation. 
Clean, strong, long stems and without doubt one of the 
greatest white Dahlias to date. Extra fine. 
Roots $1.00 Net 
ALL AMERICAN, [Salem, 1941], Semi-Cac. 
Color mulberry rose suffused salmon with wax yellow at 
base of petals. The petals twist somewhat and point in all 
directions. The bushes are six feet high and are covered 
with immense blooms which are held on straight stems. 
This is a very hardy variety. It won the American Home 
Achievement medal at Wisconsin State Show at Milwaukee; 
it was most outstanding specimen bloom at both Peekskill 
and Poughkeepsie. It was first Semi-cactus at the Central 
States Show and blue ribbon winner in several other shows. 
Roots 85c 
AMERICAN PURITY (J. Nuneviller, 1937), S. C. 
A true semi-cactus; pure white; huge blooms 6 to 10 in.; 
straight stems; Achievement Medal winner in 1936. (H.R.) 
Roots 50c 
ANNA BENEDICT [Benedict-Dahliadel] [I. D.] 
A dark rich veivety carmine shading to very dark almost 
black center. This is an upright, clean grower, with 
splendid peeking flowers. 
Roots 60c 
ANNE TOOKER [Tooker], I. D. 
A large size, of pure white. Stems 12 to 14 inches. Petals 
flat but wavy. Won home achievement medal at New York 
show, at Long Island show at Jamaica. A sensation where- — 
ever shown. 
Roots $2.50 
ARISTOS 
4 ft., velvety violet red, tipped white. Enormous flowers on 
stiff stems. Beautiful exhibition variety. Certificate Neth- 
erland Dahlia Society 1945. 
Roots $1.10 
AUTUMN BLAZE A-ID-BI [Johnson] 1948. 
This variety is fiery red early in the season; later, it is 
red centered with shades of gold toward the ends of the 
petals, a very striking color combination. The large, deep 
blooms are “at home” in the big bloom classes. Size 11x6. 
Roots $2.00 
AUTUMN LITES [Dixie, 1947], F. D. 
Buff with pink and _ yellow shadings. A large, early and 
constant bloomer. Deeply lacinated petals add greatly to 
its beauty. On both Roberts’ and Eddy’s Honor Rolls. 
Roots 85c 
BALLAY ROUGE [Ballay, 1947], I. C. 
Bright clear red. Fine petalled true type cactus in a very 
popular color. Size is large for a cactus, excellent form, 
perfect stems, a free and early bloomer. 
Roots $1.00 
BARBAROSA [Ballego], F. D. 
Bloom 7 x 5, bush 4 ft. About the brightest scarlet in 
Dahliadom., Full centers, strong stems, and a good keeper 
for cutting. 
Roots $1.25 
a4 
BE 
BE 
BLL 
BLL 
