-B & B A-FD-L (Beals-Boyle-Rocky River) A 
ten inch lavender formal with good 
depth, a high full center and excellent 
substance. Stems are stiff as a rod, 
eight to ten inches long, holding the 
flower facing the side. Plants are very 
rugged with coarse leathery foliage. A 
goad root maker. Size 9x5. 
Root $7.50, Pot Root $5.00, Plant $2.50 
BEDFORD BEAUTY B-IC-L (Parenica) A 
delicately formed flower of equally 
delicate coloring. The color is pinkish 
lavender shading lighter toward the 
center. Petals are tightly rolled from 
tip to base. A very profuse bloomer. 
Size 6x2!/>. 
B&B Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
BELVEDERE A-ID-Pk (Ballay) Large blooms of silvery pink. Formation and substance 
are all that could be desired. A strong grower that is very attractive in the garden 
and a potential winner on the show table. Size |0x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
BESS SMITH A-!D-W (Anderson) A very good white informal with a slightly creamy 
center. Fine stems. Blooms have very good substance and do not burn readily 
in hot weather. Good habits of growth. Size 9x3. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
BETTE DAVIS A-SC-L (Cordes) A standout in its color and class as an exhibition 
variety. The large, well formed flowers are rosy lavender to deep lavender. 
Excellent stems. Size 9x3!/o. 
Plant $1.00 
*BIDHAN CHANDRA A-SC-W_ A massive flower, with the heaviest petal texture we 
know. One of the few varieties imported from India. Its rugged growth and large - 
white blooms made an instant hit when first shown here. Size I 1x6. ; 
Plant $5.00 
BILL JACK B-SC-W (Frank's). This white semi cactus was one of the best of the 
1947 introductions. Plants are tall, stems long and strong, flowers are well 
formed with excellent depth and good substance. An ideal exhibition variety. 
Size 9x5. 
Root $2.00, Plant $1.00 
Small Flowered Dahlias 
See Page 51 
These small flowered dahlias are becoming very popular because of their general 
usefulness. They lend themselves nicely to effects in the landscaped garden, or in the 
borders, furnishing a mass of color over a long season. As a flower for arrangements, 
they are ideal, lasting a long time, and their great diversity of form permits unlimited 
possibilities in their arrangement. They also hold a prominent place in all dahlia shows. 
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