Edison’s Dahlias 
GOLDEN BEAUTY (Silvernale-Oakleigh. 1938), I. D. 
Golden apricot. An outstanding Dahlia which can be grown 
to 14 inches. As the bloom advances the petals curl back- 
wards. Certificated at Storrs and Hast Lansing. A really 
fine Dahlia, and one which should be more widely grown. 
Roots 70c 
GOLD MINE, [Wallace, 1943], F. D. 
A free blooming dahlia size 6 by 9 inches, held on good 
straight stiff stems. Color pinard yellow. 
Roots 50c 
GOULBURN, I. C. 
A very large Australian cactus which fills a real need on 
the show table. Flowers have a deep lemon base blending 
to reddish apricot at the tips of the petals. Very out- 
standing in our garden. 
Roots $1.50 
GRAND CHAMPION [Kemp. 1948], Str. Cac. 
This great dahlia is a clear coppery bronze, no other 
known dahlia like it, no other of its tvpe 9s large. Bush 
6 to 7 feet. Plant early for best results. On two Honor 
Rolls. 
Roots $1.50 
GREAT LAKES [Marsh-Rocky River, 1948], I. D. 
White, with early blooms very lightly tinted lavender at 
tips. An easy-to-grow variety which blooms very early 
and profusely. Stems are long, clean and stiff, holding the 
flower facing side to top. Achievement Medals at Milwau- 
kee, Southtown, (Chicago), and Birmingham. On all Honor 
Rolls. 
Roots $1.35 
HILL'S PINK SUPREME [Hill, 1939] I. D. 
8 inch clear deep rose pink on very good stem. Foliage is 
heavy and insect resistant. Fine for cutting. 
Roots $1.00 
HOUGHTON. GEM, [Australian], I. D. 
An Australian origination. Color, rich creamy yellow shaded 
pink with deeper center on the best of stems. Can easily be 
grown 11 inches. Good exhibition variety. 
Roots 40c 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER [Hunt-Burnett Bros.], I. D. 
Has the distinction of receiving a special award of merit 
at the New York Show. It is an excellent keeper for so 
huge a flower. Color is rich, bright violet burgundy 
which under some lights looks royal purple. 
Roots 60c 
INCADESCENT (Weyers-Parella), I. D. 
The color is rich rosy buff with a shading of ellow reverse 
light old rose. Scored 85 at East Lansing Trial Gardens. Large 
blooms on cane-like stems make this a real attraction. 
Roots 50c 
IRENE RICH [Parrella, 1950], S. C. 
Color Rose Bengal blended Apricot, with Cadmium Orange. 
General effect bright Rose Red. An artistic and beautiful 
dahlia with laciniated petals and a distinct color. A Gold 
Medal Certificate winner at the A.D.S. Show, N. Y. 1949. 
Free and profuse bloomer early and late. Blooms large. 
Foliage healthy, spreading tall. 
Roots $4.00 
IVORY FLAME [Rockley, 1947], I. D. Bicolor , 
Color is Ivory and Scarlet. Size 5 in. to 6 in., with perfect 
stems. Made to order for cutting. Score 83.6 at Hast 
Lansing for 1946. 
Roots 85c 
