ROCKY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS 
VAL'S DELIGHT (Viers-Rocky River) The 
favorite seedling of the late ''Val'' Viers, 
stock of which was almost entirely lost 
atter it had scored 85.6 at Maryland 
in 1948, A dark red semi cactus (some 
say formal), with light purple shades 
on the reverse. The reverse color shows 
at the centers, and tints the outer 
petals. Flowers are side facing on nice 
stems. Plants are vigorous and start 
producing flowers very early. A free 
bloomer. Size 10x5. 
VAL'S DELIGHT is listed on Mr. Faust's 
Honor Roll in FLOWER GROWER and 
on Mr. Webb's Eastern Dahlia Review 
in THE DAHLIA. In addition to the 
Maryland score of 85.6 in 1948, it was 
Certified at Atlanta and Long Island in 
1950 with scores of 85.1 at both Trial 
Grounds. It is the only A size variety 
of 1952 introduction with three Certifi- 
cates of Merit to its credit, but was 
not eligible for the Derrill W. Hart 
Medal as one of the scores had not 
been made in the two year period as 
required. 
Root $10.00 net, Plant $3.50 net 
VAL'S DELIGHT 
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ZERO (Rocky River) Most standard white 
formals of B size have short stems. 
Here is one that has a long stem. The 
white is lightly flushed lavender at cen- 
ters and sometimes near tip of petals. 
Well formed, and good substance, but 
some early blooms are inclined to 
"long'' centers, a trait that disappears 
as production increases. A midseason 
variety that held up well in late season 
when most other varieties had open 
centers. Tall, wide spreading plants, 
with slender canes, permit cutting with 
six foot stems. Size 8x3!/. 
ZERO was Certified at Cincinnati, and 
is listed on the Honor Rolls of Messers 
Faust and Roberts, as well as on Mr. 
Webb's Eastern Dahlia Review. 
Root $5.00 net, Plant $2.00 net 
ZERO 
