LORD OF AUTUMN A-ID-Y (Almy) One 
of the greatest of the great. This big, 
artistically formed beauty is one of the 
greatest winners at all shows. It has 
many ‘largest bloom in the show" 
awards. The clear yellow flowers have 
exceptional depth. Although it is re- 
garded as a bit temperamental in its 
growing habits, we believe that every- 
one interested in the largest ones should 
try it. Our stock has produced many 
winners. Size 1|0xé. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
LOVELINESS B-StC-Lt B] (Parenica) A nice- 
ly formed cactus with good substance. 
The color is rosy pink with salmon, 
blending into sulphur yellow at the 
base. Good habits of growth and good 
stems. Size 6x3. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
LUCKY B-StC-R (Schutte) A bright red 
cactus. Ideal for cut-flower work or ex- 
hibition. Blooms are held facing on 
stiff wiry stems. Starts blooming very 
early and continues to produce freely 
throughout the season. Size 7x4. 
LORD OF AUTUMN Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
LUZON B-StC-L (Retzer) Clear liseran purple giving the general effect of lavender, a 
color which is needed in our shows. A strong grower. Size 7x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
LYNN FONTANNE A-SC-R (Lee-Parrella) One of the very largest. A frequent 
winner of "largest bloom" awards. The color is spectrum red with shades of 
carmine towards the tips and with chrome yellow petaloids throughout the flower. 
A strong grower and a good keeper when cut. Blooms face the side on strong 
stems. This is a dahlia which is still growing in popularity with those who like 
the big ones. Size | 1x7. Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
MADONNA A-ID-W (Sarett-Ruschmohr) A large white flower with very good depth. 
The massive blooms are held facing up, or at a forty-five degree angle, on s':ong 
stems. Madonna established an outstanding record before being introduced, and 
should continue its winnings for years to come. Strong bushes of wide spreading 
growth. Size 10!/ox6. Root $7.50, Pot Root $5.00, Plant $2.50 
*MAFFIE A-SC-Dk R A very highly regarded dahlia of recent introduction. The color 
is an intense, bright red. Nearly always a contender for largest bloom in the 
show honors. Tall, open grower. Size | 1x6. Root $2.00, Plant $1.00 
*#MAGNETIC B-StC-Y (Johnson-Dahliadel) 1949 Brilliant primrose yellow, straight 
cactus of excellent formation. This Australian variety is an early and profuse 
bloomer. Stems are long and slender, holding the flowers facing side. Size 7!/2x3'/2. 
Pot Root $2.25, Plant $1.50 
CULTURAL HINTS 
Good stock, good soil management, and good pest control are important in ob- 
taining the very best from your dahlias. See CULTURAL HINTS on page 56. 
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