PURPLE HEART B-StC-Pr (Frank's) Well 
formed blooms of good substance on 
ideal = stems. Rhodamine purple 
blushed lighter mallow purple; one of 
the best in it's class. Size 7x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
PURPLE KNIGHT B-SC-Pr (Lasch) A 1948 
introduction of soft purple, which does 
not fade. Petals are of heavy texture, 
holding their form even in adverse 
weather. Stems are long and strong. 
Plants are open, vigorous growers with 
dark foliage. Size 8x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
PURPLE MIST A-FD-Pr (Emmons) A large, 
well formed purple which starts bloom- 
ing early and freely. A good exhibition 
variety. Size 9x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
PURPLE VELVET 8B-FD-Pr  (Baker-Rocky 
River) 1949. A purple sport of Deep 
Velvet with the same heavy textured 
petals and velvety sheen. It has the 
same wide spread growing habits of 
the parent, and with the same very dark 
green foliage. Very useful for the 
exhibitor who is out to win blue rib- 
bons, as there is not too much compe- 
tition in its class. Size 8x4. 
PURPLE VELVET Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
*PYGMALION A-InC-Au A Holland dahlia of real worth. Blooms are large. The color 
is an attractive orange-tan with peach-red suffusion toward centers. Plants are 
rugged and spreading. Size 9x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
*QUEEN ELIZABETH A-ID-Y One of the finest large varieties to come out of the 
British Isles. A large, well formed flower of waxy, light yellow. The petals have 
excellent substance and are distinctively crimped at the outer edges. Like so 
many of the very large dahlias, this one has a stem which, under some conditions, 
appears to be a little short. Plants are rugged with heavy foliage. It is a dahlia 
which no one will mistake for another variety, it is so distinctive. Size | 1x6. 
Plant $1.50 
RADAR A-ID-O Bl (Strasen) An unusual color combination. Base of petals lemon-yellow 
shading to bright velvety red. Petals are flushed and edged gold, with gold 
reverse. Flowers are large and stems are good. Size 0x5. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
RAY SMITH A-SC-L (Scheffel) Mallow purple blended lighter tones of pale purple, 
lighter at the centers than on outer floral rays. General effect is lavender. Nicely 
formed blooms. Tall grower. Size 9x4!/p. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
SEEDLING TRIALS 
Our seedling trials are the most extensive of any in the country. These require a 
great deal of time in observation and keeping of records, so we must request that we 
not be asked to grow your seedling unless you intend that we introduce it, if introduction 
appears to be warranted. Our introductions are grown here at least one year prior to 
being released. 
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