Edison’s Dahlias 
BILL’S SPLENDOR, I. D. [S. D. G.] 1942 
A deep tyrian pink, the most glowing and brightest of any 
pink dahlia we have ever grown. It grows 11 by 7 inches, 
actual measurement made by Lynn B, Dudley, past pres- 
ident A. D. S. The blooms are facing on long, straight 
stems. Bush growth about 6 feet, very hardy with dark, 
green foliage. On Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.25 Net 
BLACK MONARCH SC [Pape-Rocky River] 
A very dark oxblood red, aptly descrbed by a garden 
visitor as ‘the big misty black dahlia.” A strong grower 
and free bloomer. Stems are long and strong holding 
the flower well above the plant. Blooms have a lot of 
substance and keep well after cutting. Size 10 by 5 inches. 
Roots $1.25 
BLUE HORIZON [Tryon-Franklin, 1945], I. D. 
Winner of the American Home Achievement Medal and 
Honor Roll Dahlia. Large blooms of French Violet with 
a decided blue cast.. Long pointed petals with absolutely 
tight centers. Good stiff stem holds the flower well out 
of the foliage. Bush tall (six feet) and low branching. 
This dahlia has always won the blue ribbon whenever 
shown. Excellent keeping qualities, on the bush and when 
cut. 
Roots 85c 
BLUE RIVER, F. D. 
Color as near to a blue Dahlia as we have ever seen. 
Roots 50c 
BLUE ROSE [Keiser, 1943], F. D. 
Color a light yellow base, overlaid bluish-rose giving it 
a beautiful blue effect. Blooms 9 by 3 inches and held on 
long stiff stems up to 30 inches in length. Free bloom- 
er and one of the finest for beauty and cutting. A florists 
delight. 
Roots 90c 
B. C. or BRITISH COLUMBIA [Beals Boyle-Rocky River, 1950] 
Dec. 
A very large dahlia from 9 to 12 inches. Color mauve pink 
to lavender and cream. A good grower and winner of 
many show prizes. An H. R. dahlia. 
Roots $2.50 
BROTHER JUSTINUS SC-Or. 
A Belgium variety of special merit as a cut flower, and 
it is also suitable for exhibition. Vivid orange with 
lighter centers. Excellent, long stems. Profuse bloomer. 
Size 7x3. 
Roots $1.25 
CALIFORNIA IDOL (Ballay, 1935), I. D. aN 
Another giant yellow with a coast-to-coast show record. Has 
been called the “yellow Murphy’s Masterpiece’’. Color, true, 
clear gusientng yellow, a true pastel shade and held on the 
° 
best stems. 
Roots 50c 
CALIFORNIA PAGEANT [Ballay, 1947], I. D. 
Bright gold with bronze shadings. Giant in size. One of 
the best 1947 introductions. 10-12 inch blooms,:6 in, deep. 
Roots $1.25 
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