GREAT LAKES 
GREAT LAKES A-ID-W (Marsh-Rocky River) 
An early, white informal with a demon- 
strated ability to win at the best shows. 
Regarded by many as the outstanding 
1948 introduction. I+ is an easy to 
grow variety, which blooms early and 
profusely, holding full centers until 
frost. Clean, stiff stems hold the flow- 
ers well above the tall plants. An open 
grower with slender canes. Size 1!0x5. 
Root $3.00, Pot Root $2.25, Plant $1.50 
GYPSY GIRL B-FD-Var. (Parrella) An odd 
and striking color combination of rosa- 
line pink, flecked and streaked dahlia 
purple. This 1948 introduction was the 
winner of the Leonard Barron Trophy 
as best cut flower variety in it's pre- 
introductory year. Fine stems and a 
good keeper. It can win in the best 
show competition. Size 5x2!/). 
Plant $1.00 
HALLEY'S COMET B-C-Lt Bl (Retzer) A brightly colored flower of deep rose-red 
blended chrome with yellow at the base of the petals. Strong, fairly tall grower. 
Size 7x4. 
HIAWATHA 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
HIAWATHA A-SC-Y [Devney-Rocky River) 
Clear buttercup yellow on very long 
stems. Petals are pointed and twist- 
ing. Good substance, the flower hold- 
ing W's form nicely on the plant or 
after cutttig. Plants are tall and are 
good growers. Does best if not over- 
fed. Size 9x5. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
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 60. 
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