CHEER LEADER B-FD-Pk (Richardson) Outstanding because of its free flowering 
trait under all conditions. Blooms are fairly large and have very good substance; 
keeping well on the plant and after cutting. Stems are ideal. The color is 
rose-pink. Size 8x3!/>. 
Root $1.00, Pot Root .75, Plant .50 
CHEROKEE BRAVE A-ID-Dk R (Ricks) We consider this to be the best of the large 
exhibition ‘'reds.'' The large, deep flowers are an attractive shade of ox-blood red, 
which holds the color well in hot weather. It blooms quite early and continues 
throughout the entire season. Excellent stems and foliage. Size I1x5. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
CHEROKEE ROSE A-ID-L (Ricks) This is one of the most consistent producers in aur 
gardens. The flowers are medium to large in size, and of more than average depth. 
The color varies from lilac pink to a warm rose pink. Plants are tall and freely 
branching. Flowers keep well, either on the bush or after cutting. Size 8x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
CLARA HOOK A-StC-Au_ (Wolbert-Rocky 
River) A large straight cactus of gold- 
en yellow, lightly suffused peach. Has 
been grown up to twelve inches in dia- 
meter. Flower has excellent substance. 
Stems are rigid. Plants tall with heavy, 
glossy, dark green foliage. 
CLARA HOOK was the Derrill W. Hart 
Medal winner for large flowered dahlias 
in 1946. Also winner of Achievement 
Medals at Toledo, Ohio, and Louisville, 
Ky. Certificates of Merit at Cincinnati, 
Storrs and Baltimore. An outstanding 
winner in seedling and _ open-to-all 
classes since its first year. Was on all 
Honor Rolls. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
CLARA HOOK 
CLARIAM B-FD-L+ Bl (Wolbert) A very pleasing and consistent variety in the garden. 
Medium sized blooms of light, bronzy buff overlaid begonia rose. Stems are 
long and rigid holding the bloom well out of the bush. Very early and free 
bloomer and also a good keeper when-cut. Size 7x3. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
CLARIAM BELLE A-ID-Bi (Wolbert-Rocky River) A bi-color without the harshness so 
often associated with bi-colors. Petals are primrose-yellow, each with about 
three-quarters of an inch. of white at the tip. Color markings are less variable 
than in most bi-colors. Plants are strong growers with heavy, glossy, dark green 
foliage. Flowers held facing the side. Size 9x4. 
Root $1.00, Pot Root .75, Plant .50 
NEW YORK SHOW 
The 1951 show of the American Dahlia Society will be held at Essex House, Central 
Park West, New York. Dates have not been set, but may be obtained by writing us. 
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