ELODIE K. B-SC-Lt+ Bl (Lakeside) Prolific bloomer on long stems with flowers facing 
the side. An excellent florists’ flower of pink, lavender and yellow. Petals are la- 
cinated, and the flower has an interesting formation. 1947 introduction. Size 5x3. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
EL RUBIO A-ID-Dk R (Redtern) Very large blooms of rich ruby red. Flowers keep 
for a long time on the bush and after cutting. Plants are robust growers. Size 
12x6l/>, 
Plant $1.00 
EMMA CAROLINE A-FD-W_ (Premier) A heavy, waxy petalled white. Stems on 
first blooms are inclined to be short, but later are sufficiently long for exhibition. 
A very rugged grower with heavy, dark green, foliage. Size 9x4!/>. 
Pot Root $3.50, Plant $2.00 
ENGLE'S WHITE CHIEF A-FD-W (Engle) This 1944 introduction was one of the best 
performers of the past season in our fields. Large blooms up to twelve inches 
with heavy, waxy, pure white petals. While some stems are a trifle short, most are 
of suitable length for exhibition purposes. Plants are strong growers with heavy, 
glossy foliage. Size 10x4!/o. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
ESSIE SMITH A-SC-L (Smith) One of the largest of recent introduction. Winner of 
several “largest bloom' awards this past season. Color varies from lavender-pink 
to lavender. Flowers have great depth giving them a massive appearance. A 
good grower. Size I 1x6. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
*ETOILE DE NAGLES B-StC-R A fine European variety with plenty of substance and 
of excellent formation. Petals are tightly rolled and the flower is well formed. 
Color is crimson-red. Size 8x3!/. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
EVENTIDE B-ID-Pr (Bissell) One of the finest of the 1940 introductions. The flowers are 
a deep violet-purple, fairly large, and of distinctive beauty. Each petal is notched, 
adding very much to the appearance of ‘fullness’ created by the rolling of the 
back petals to the stem. A free, early bloomer that will win its share of prizes. 
Plants are broad, spreading, and rugged. Foliage is dark and leathery. Size 9x4!/>. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
FAITHFUL A-SC-W (Dahliadel) A fairly large, wide petaled, semi cactus white that 
is easy to grow. Plants are robust with glossy green foliage and fairly tall. Well 
proportioned stems. Size 9x4!/>. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
FARNCOT B-!IC-Bi An old-timer, which is still one of the best in the bi-color cactus 
classes. The color is a deep purple, with the outer one-third of the petals 
tipped pure white. Like most bi-colors it will produce some solid colored flowers. 
Size 6x3. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
Join Your Dahlia Society 
Dahlias societies are the backbone of dahlia interest and merit your active and 
financial support. Nearly every state, and many localities in these states, have societies 
working in the furtherance of general dahlia culture and the dissemination of in- 
formation regarding all phases of this culture. We will be glad to furnish such infor- 
mation as we may have in regard to the ones nearest you. 
The American Dahlia Society and The Central States Dahlia Society publish inter- 
esting and informative bulletins for their members. Write us for membership applica- 
tions. . 
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