*BALLEGO'S SURPRISE A-SC-W. A real 
top-notcher best described as a white 
Frau O. Bracht. Plants, however, have 
more vigor than the latter variety. A 
fine dahlia in the garden as well as one 
of the best exhibition and commercial 
varieties. Size 8x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
BARBARA VEIRS B-SC-Pr (Veirs-Rocky Riv- 
er) Brilliant reddish-purple; more red 
than purple. A color that stands out 
in the garden. Twisting, serrated petals 
give the blooms a distinctive appear- 
ance. Good, well proportioned stems 
hold the flowers facing the side. It is 
‘a strong grower with heavy, dark foli- 
age. 1948 introduction. Size 9x5. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
BATAAN B-SC-O BI (Retzer) A fairly large 
flower; red lightly tipped gold. This 
variety seems to have performed well 
this past season as it was more in evi- 
dence at the shows which we attended, 
than any other 1943 introduction. Size 
9x3. 
BARBARA VEIRS ° Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
B & B A-FD-L (Beals-Boyle-Rocky River) A 
ten inch lavender formal with good 
depth, a high full center and excellent 
substance. Stems are stiff as a rod, 
eight to ten inches long, holding the 
flower facing the side. Plants are very 
rugged with coarse leathery foliage. A 
godd root maker. Size 9x5. 
Root $3.00, Pot Root $2.25, Plant $1.50 
BEDFORD BEAUTY B-IC-L (Parenica) A 
delicately formed flower of equally 
delicate coloring. The color is pinkish 
lavender shading lighter toward the 
center. Petals are tightly rolled from 
tip to base. A very profuse bloomer. 
Size 6x2!/>. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
B & B 
BELVEDERE A-ID-Pk (Ballay) Large kLlooms of silvery pink. Formation and substance 
are all that could be desired. A strong grower that is very attractive in the garden 
and a potential winner on the show table. Size 10x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
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