BLACK MONARCH A-SC-DrR (Pape Rocky 
River) A very dark oxblood red, aptly 
described by a garden visitor as ‘the 
big misty black dahlia." A strong 
grower and free bloomer. Stems are 
long and strong holding the flower well 
above the plant. Blooms have a lot of 
substance and keep well after cutting. 
Size | 1x5. 
Root $3.00, Pot Root $2.25, Plant $1.50 
*BLIJHEID (B-StC-R) An excellent, orange- 
red straight cactus on excellent stems; 
one of the best in its class. Useful for 
exhibition and as cutflower. From Hol- 
land. Size 7x3. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.09 
BLUE HORIZON A-ID-L (Franklin) Blooms 
are quite large with good depth. It is 
a very free bloomer. The color is de 
scribed as French violet. One of the 
best of the 1945 introductions. Size 
9x4, 
BLACK MONARCH Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
BRIDE'S BOUQUET A-FD-W (Baker-Ruschmohr) 1949 A white formal decorative with 
heavy substance, and good growing habits. A welcome addition to a strong class 
at the shows. Stems ten to twelve inches long and cane-like, holding the flower 
facing the side. Size 9x4. 
Root $3.00, Pot Root $2.25, Plant $1.50 
*BRIOSO B-SC-Bi This brilliant bicolor is a great favorite with visitors Merce Bright 
scarlet orange, tipped white. Ideal stems for exhibition or cutting. Size 6x3. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
*BROTHER JUSTINUS B-SC-LtB A Belgium variety of special merit as a cut flower, and 
it is also suitable for exhibition. Vivid orange with lighter centers. Excellent, long 
stems. Profuse bloomer. Size 7x3!/o. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
BUCCANEER A-SC-OB| (Ruschmohr) Flame red, suffused gold. Cane-like stems hold 
flower very erect. Rugged grower. 
Root $3.00, Pot Root $2.00, Plant $1.50 
CLEVELAND SHOW 
The Dahlia Society of Ohio will hold its twenty-first annual show in the Higbee 
Auditorium, Public Square, Cleveland, on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. |!7th and 1I8th. 
This is the only “one flower" show which has not missed a year since its beginning in 
this area. It features well grown standard varieties of all types, undisseminated varieties, 
and a large flower arrangement section which is one of the finest in the nation. Leading 
commercial growers in the area stage excellent displays. Visitors from all parts of Ohio 
and neighboring states attend in large numbers. There is no admittance charge. Write 
us for details. 
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