*LENA A-ID-Au A deep, full petalled flower of dark tan shades. The large flowers 
have good depth, and are carried facing side on well proportioned stems. 
Plant $2.50 
LEAH PEARL B-FD-Lt Bl (Keiser) A medium sized flower of a pleasing shade of light 
pink and cream. Flowers are globular in form, being regarded by many as a ball 
dahlia. A fine cut flower. Size 7x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
LIDICE A-ID-Y (Kemp) A strong, vigorous grower producing an abundance of fine 
blooms. The color is a delicate ivory-cream deepening to yellow at the centers. 
Size 9x4!/>. 3 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
LINK'S BLUE TRIUMPH A-FD-L (Link-Premier) An improved Blue River; slightly larger 
and with better foliage. Color is lavender-purple. Good stiff stems. A con- 
sistent winner in its class. Size 9x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
LINK'S SENSATION A-SC-O BI (Link-Premier) A large, deep flower of a mixture 
of buff and scarlet, blending to appear orange. Reverse is bittersweet-orange 
which shows on the face of the flower as 
the petals twist. Good, strong stems. 
Free bloomer. Foliage is leathery and 
insect resistant. We consider this one 
of the best of the 1944 introductions. 
Size M/ox5. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
LOIS WALCHER 8B-FD-Bi (Walcher) This 
sensational winner as a seedling, con- 
tinued its fine record during the past 
season. We regard this as one of the 
finest true bi-colors on the market. 
Flowers are of medium size, true pansy 
purple, evenly tipped a clear white. We 
recommend this one be given good 
cultural methods for best results. Plants 
are low to medium in height, with dark 
green foliage. Stems are long and 
unbending. Size 7x4. 
LOIS WALCHER Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
RED SPIDER CONTROL 
The common "red spider’ continues to be a serious pest of dahlias, especially when 
DDT is used for the control of other pests. PARATHION has continued to give ex- 
cellent control of nearly all dahlia pests, including red spider, during the past season. 
Caution must be exercised in using it to prevent, contamination of skin and clothing, 
and inhaling the fumes. 
OVATRAN and ARAMITE are two new miticides which showed to equally good 
advantage in the control of “red spider’ on dahlias at the Ohio Experiment Station, 
Wooster, Ohio, during the 195! season. Tests were conducted by Dr. R. B. Neiswander, 
entomologist, of the Station staff, who says that these materials are effective only in 
the control of "red spider" and therefore should be used with DDT for the control of 
the other dahlia pests. They are used at the same rate as PARATHION, one pound to 
100 gallons of water, or approximately 3/4 level tablespoonful per gallon. Both 
OVATRAN and ARAMITE are considered fairly safe to use, but cautious use of all 
pesticides is advisable. 
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