LOIS WALCHER (I. D.) Bloom 8x4, bush 5 ft. The color is 
a deep amaranth to pansy purple, with the outer one-third 
of petals a clear white. Stems are ideal, carrying the flower 
facing and well above the foliage.....Rooted Cuttings 60; Root 
MARGARET W. WILSON (Sanhican 84A) Bloom 9x4, Bush 412 
ft. Creamy white with phlox pink shadings and on reverse. 
Profuses 2 aces 8201 eee renee aM eel Root .35; 10 Roots 
MAFFIE Bloom 12x6, bush 6 ft. Intense carmine of stupendous 
size. The tremendous size of this dahlia puts considerable 
strain on the stem. Bush growth is very rugged and foliage 
exceptionally SMe vyigesesesee ante o bar cee scree sen Umea Root 
MARGARET COLE (F. D.) A medium size dahlia. A beautiful 
tri-color flower. Yellow at the center shading to orange with 
silvery white tips. A fine grower and producer. Size of blooms, 
5 to 6 inches in diameter. The blooms are erect on cane-like 
stems, facing sideways. Height 4 feet. ............--.---.------- Roots 
MARSHALL’S PINK (F. D.) A very fine pink with rose center. 
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MICHIGAN WHITE (S. C.) One of the very best of the white 
cut-flower dahlias. The well formed flowers seem to “pop” 
out over night on long, strong stems. Substance of the flower 
is excellent, the flower keeping well when cut. Blooms are 
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MONARCH OF THE EAST Bloom 11x5, bush 5 ft. A giant 
dahlia on sturdy tree-like bush. Has been grown as large 
as any. The color is light rich cadmium yellow with coral 
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MRS. GEO. LE BOUTILLIER (I. D.) A fine new addition to the 
giant red class. Just naturally a big flower which has won 
many friends during the past season. Not only a grand 
exhibition flower but one you will be proud of in your 
garden. Root 
MRS. E. J., (St. C.) Clear, brilliant pink with white at centers 
and very lightly tipped white. Exceptionally good in our gar- 
den and field. Winner of three Certificates of Merit in 1945 
as follows: Storrs with a score of 85; East Lansing, 85.3; 
Cincinnati, 85.8. On Eastern Honor Roll.i22222 2 Roots 
MRS. HESTER PAPE (I. D.) 10x5 in. Reddish purple. The fine 
big blooms are unfailingly produced on nice stems. The big 
bushes, 5 ft. high, are well branched. This has been a big 
Winner in shows) Over ‘the (COUmM Thy sce--2- enero nee meee eee eee 
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MRS. THOS. A. EDISON (I. D.) A brilliant-flashing velvety red 
to carmine bloom of 10 to 12 inches across and good depth. 
Strong straight stems and a husky grower. .......-....-.------ Roots 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE (F. D.) We are back with this 
grand old dahlia that cleaned all the shows several years 
ago. Size of bloom 12 by 4, color red shaded to crimson. 
The king on the show table, this has won many of blue 
ribbons, very good grower, we have wonderful stock of this 
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NEGUS (F. D.) Oxblood red to almost black in center. Plants 
extremely robust, long stems, insect resisting. Try it on our 
recommendation. Good size blooms, held erect, ............ Roots 
OAKLEIGH MONARCH (D.) The red sensation. One of the 
* finest reds growing. Very rugged, with fine stems. One of 
the best keeping flowers. Very large with great depth. If 
you have not grown this Dahlia, do not overlook it. Our stock 
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OAKLEIGH CHAMPION (Inc.-Cac.) General color burnt orange 
and soft pink with lemon shadings at base of the long laci- 
nated and twisted petals. Blooms 8 to 10 inches by 5 inches 
deep, held on long stiff stems. Bush 5 feet. On three Honor 
Rolls and an Achievement Medal Winner. ..-...-------------- Roots 
OGDEN REID (Kelly-Parella, 1945) (F. D.) Spinel pink 
blended with rose pink and striping of promuline yellow, 
center deep rose. Very large blooms. 12Y%2x6%4 inches and 
larger. Canelike stems up to 15 inches. Vigorous grower, good 
bloomer. Roots 
PENN CHARTER (Hall, 1932) (F. D.) A strong grower. Au- 
tumn shaded. Blooms have great depth and beauty. (H. R.) 
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PINK GIANT, Bloom 9x5, Bush 52 ft. Bright Tyrian pink. 
Long erect stems hold flowers facing. Strong rugged bushes 
with heavy foliage. A verv striking dahlia. ...............--..- Root 
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PREMIER'S “WINSOME” (1. D.) The most attractive pink I. D. 
since Kathleen Norris and easy to grow giving massive 
blooms in great abundance, will grow to 11x6 inches without 
any forcing, stems slender but very strong, heavy foliage that 
is resistant to insects and mildew. Certified at East Lansing 
With “ar score: of 8562) ess eee eee ee a eee: Roots 
PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA (D.) Red, a very fine variety for any 
garden. A strong grower and sure to please.-.....-.....---------.---- 
SRD. OEE ee) TE os ae ee Roots each 25; 10 Roots 
RED CLOUD (1. D.) The masterpiece of all the reds originated 
by a prominent dahlia judge, Mr. A. H. Emmons of Battle 
Creek, Mich. This is one of the finest reds we have ever 
seen, will not fade as most reds, fine stems and a wonderful 
grower, very prolific. A prize to be had in any garden. 
a ee gee ee ere ene eS Rooted Cuttings .75; Roots 
RONNIE LEE (Dorff, 1945) Semi-cactus to |. D. Capucine yel- 
low base with yellow buff effect. Blend of scarlet red and sal- 
mon orange on petals. Better than Dahliamum, height 6 to 7 
feet. Blooms 10 to 1434 inches. Early to late bloomer. Many 
as 7 to 10 blooms at one time. On J. Louis Robert’s Honor 
Rolls (eo ooo esas ee re ee eee Rooted Cuttings .50; Roots 
ROSE GLORY (D.) Rose lavender in color, a very fine cut 
flower on long stems, very fine in every respect....-..--......---.-- 
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ROYAL PENNANT (F. D.) A deep purple violet much like 
Jean Trimbee in color, a very tall grower, very fine_......- Roots 
SATAN (S. C.) Flaming red with a slight touch of gold at 
center. Petals are horn-like and perfectly rolled. This Dahlia 
has been a persistent winner at the shows in its class. Tall 
grower. PlantiresistssimSects esses cote eee ee Root 
SON OF SATAN 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. -........-.. Rooted Cuttings 
SILVER LADY (F. D.) White lightly edged and flushed with 
lavender. A fine open grower with fine stems. Very appeal- 
ing to those who like pastel shades. Received certificate at 
Fairmount Trial Grounds in 1938, also listed in House 
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THE CARDINAL (S. C.) A beautiful spectrum red, one of the 
outstanding varieties of the year. Achievement medal winner 
and many other awards. 10 to 12 inch blooms on good 
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THE FIREMAN (D.) Bright Red, tall grower, one of the best 
for the home garden. Very prolific. .............---...----------- Roots 
THE REAL GLORY (F. D.) Bloom 10 by 5 inches. An excellent 
new crisp white formal. It has performed very well during the 
last year and is highly recommended. This one will have to 
be reckoned with on the show table. Excellent keeping quali- 
ties. Roots 
VICTORY Bloom 10x6, bush 412 ft. Rose pink suffused gold. 
Here is a real knockout for sheer beauty. Flowers keep well 
and stem and bush growth excellent. Probably the most beau- 
tiful pink Formal Decorative to date. -.........-..-----se-------- Root 
VOLCANO (F. D.) Bloom 12x6, bush 4/2 ft. Always we like 
to offer large, vigorous varieties such as this fine dahlia. 
Long, strong stems, holding these very large flowers at an 
angle of 45 degrees. Color, orange flame red; will not fade 
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WHITE KING (D.) A wonderful white. Very large and deep, 
almost round, should be in every garden. Very satisfactory 
frorn) Coast to. coast 22.2.2. sxtie ct eee Roots 
WHITE PRESIDENT (D.) A good, all-around white for any 
garden, a good grower, and free bloomer.....--.--..------------------- 
SEB ie coe ce Se Cee ae, Ue Roots each .30; 10 Roots 
WHITE SATAN (S. C.) A Wonderful White Large and a 6-foot 
grower. This is a very good one and should be grown in 
every. garden... | .2.202....45 2 eee ier Roots 
W. 1H. T. (F. D.) Rich old rose on begonia rose with shades on 
the reverse of petals. It is a tall, robust grower, producing 
big flowers on strong stems Root 
YOUR LUCKY STAR (S. C.) The Dahlia beautiful. Color a blend 
of white, pink, and orchid, must be seen to be appreciated. 
Good grower. Long stems, fine root grower. Fine for cutting 
and basket work. Be sure to include this with your order. Do 
not miss this cne in your pastel shades..............------------- Roots 
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