The Marvelous Dahlia is Not Only a Man’s Flower—A Lady’s as Well. 
BLUE RIVER (Salem) F. D.—The name is very appropriate for this dahlia. 
Color, deep lilac or bluish mauve. The nearest to blue dahlia we have seen. 
Good size bloom on fine stem. Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.00 
BULLS EYE (Tooker) F.D. Color Scarlet Red. Bloom average 12 inches, 
facing on cane like stems. Winner of Bronze in seedling class and blue 
ribbon in open to all classes. A fine dahlia in every respect, 
Roots $3.00 Plant $1.50 
CALIFORNIA IDOL I. D. (Ballay)—Clear, bright, self-colored yellow. In size 
it ranks with the very largest, growing to 14 inches and yet is an extremely 
refined flower in every sense. Height, 4% feet. roots Tae 
CALIFORNIA PAGEANT (Ballay 85A)—Bloom 12 by 8, Bush 5 ft. Color golden 
apricot with a light coral suitusion. Certified at Storrs where it produced the 
largest blooms in 1946. It just naturally grows big. Root $2.50 Plant $1.25 
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CAROLINE KERNOCHAN I. D. 
(Fioretti-Parrella) — This medi- 
um size dahlia which for the 
last three years has been a sen- 
sation at the A.D.S. N. Y. Shows 
and a constant winner of first, 
special and medal. For those 
who have seen this dahlia no 
introduction is necessary. But 
for those who have not seen it, 
let me say it is something en- 
tirely different from what you 
have ever seen before. The blend 
of the color combination is en- 
tirely new and unusually exqui- 
site. No words can give an 
accurate description. Color — 
center pale Lemon Yellow. Outer 
petals blushed deep Rose Red. 
A fine growing plant with insect 
resisting foliage. Blooms are 
held facing on long cane-like 
stems. Size of blooms 7 inches. 
Height 4% ft. An Honor Roll 
dahlia. Root $2.00 
Plant $1.00 
CAROLINE KERNOCHAN 
CAROL LEE S. CGC. (Far West)—A large flower of 10 to 12 inches on nice 
long stems with its petals twisting and rolling together at the ends, with 
a high center giving it a beautiful formation. Color almost white with 
mallow pink along veins. Bush about 38% to 4 feet, with good foliage. 
On Col. Eddy’s Honor Roll. Root 52.00 
CHEROKEE BRAVE I. D. (Ricks-Dahliadel)—Color, ox-blood red that holds its 
color in the hottest sun. Blooms average 11 inches or better. Height of 
plant 2) Leet. Root $1.00 
CLARA CARDER I. D.—Certainly one of the best, and a great exhibition 
variety, of clear cyclamen pink; largest flowers on great stems. Roots 75c¢ 
CLARIAM ROYALTY (Wolbert-Rocky River)—-A large purple straight cactus 
which has been grown 12 by 9 inches. Lighter reverse shows at centers, high- 
lighting the blooms. A solid flower with very good substance, on canelike 
stems. It has practically nothing to beat in its class. Winner of seven American 
Home Achievement Medals at 1950 shows. On Flower Grower’s Honor Roll. 
Many seedling sweepstakes awards. Root $7.50 Plant $3.75 
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