Prize Winning Varieties 
DONNA H. JONES, [Crystal D. Gadns, 1948], S. C. 
Medium sized pink with white center. Long stiff cane- 
like stems. A fine color and free bloomer. Extra fine 
for cutting, bush 3-4 feet. 
Roots $1.10 
DOREEN E. [Eccleston, 1950], S. C. 
A very prim straight cactus of deep Reddish Purple. 
Blooms average eight inches in diameter. Each petal deeply 
lacinated. A real addition to the Purple cactus class. 
Roots $2.50 
DUKE OF WINDSOR, [Australian], L. D. 
Blooms 11 x 6. This wonderful dahlia is undoubtedly the 
pick of the newer introductions. The color is best described 
as very solid dark red. A real champion. 
Roots $1.25 
EAST ROW [F. D., 1942, Golden Rule] 
Size 10 x 5. Bush 5% feet. Color soft Nopal red, on very 
stiff straight stems. Foliage is very heavy and insect 
resistant. This dahlia is one of the earliest to bloom and 
grows like a weed. A sure fire grower and bloomer, 
and can be used for either cutting or exhibition. Achieve- 
ment Medal Winner at Cincinnati in 1941. Certificate of 
Merit in 1941 at the Hast Lansing Trial Grounds. 
Roots $1.50 Net 
EDGAR GUEST [Koenig, 1944], I. D. 
Closed center petals pale lemon yellow, other petals picric 
yellow with outer petals Martins’ yellow. Blooms 5 to 11 
inches by 3 to 7 inch depth. Free Blooming and beautiful 
flowers on stiff stems of good length. Very fine when 
cut. 
Roots $1.00 
EDNA D. [Diffenderffer-Loller-Rocky River, 1949], S. C. 
A huge Straight Cactus of bright rose red, which has been 
grown fourteen inches in diameter. A strong, tall grower 
with heavy dark green foliage. This variety can dominate 
the class for large red cactus. Stems are good. Petals broad 
and not too tightly rolled. Very impressive in the garden 
and on the show tables. Size 11 x 5. 
Roots $2.00 
EMMA CAROLINE [Swezey], F. D. 1949 
Outstanding for beauty and ruggedness, this clean white 
may be grown to large proportions for the field grown 
blooms average 10 by 7 inches. The tough heavy foliage 
is not molested by insects. A winner of the American 
Home Achievement Medal. Scored 85.5, Bushes are rug- 
ged and strong and grow 41/4 feet tall. 
Roots $2.00 
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