Edison’s Dahlias 
LUCKY [Schutte, 1945] 
A bright red cactus that won ist in the under 8-inch class 
at Cleveland and the Mid-West at Louisville. Blooms are 
held facing on stiff wiry stems—starts blooming in July 
and continues until frost. 
Roots $1.00 
MAD. C. JUSSIANT, (Belgium), Inc. C. 
A highly recommended cactus. Color is unique and a lovely 
pure light clear lilac violet. A great exhibition variety. Erect 
stems. Winner of three certificates. H. R. D. S. 
Roots 60c 
MADONNA [Sarett-Ruschmohr, 1950] 
Informal to semi cactus. Almost pure white. A large 
massive flower 1114x7, with very good substance. A.D.S. 
Seedling Sweepstakes Gold Medal at New York. Winner of 
nine Achievement Medals, more than have ever before 
been won by one dahlia. 
Roots $3.00 
MADAME CHIANG KAI-SHEK [Dahliadel, 1945], I. D. 
Color a blend of rose-red and ostraceous buff, Size 9 to 
10 inches by 5 to 6 inches. Naturally grows large, even 
without much disbudding. Some blooms lean to semi- 
cactus form. Plants 5 feet. Foliage broad leaves, dark and 
resistant to pests. Very brilliant color and useful. 
Roots $1.00 
MAFFIE [Czechoslovakia, 1940], S. C. 
A huge intense red semi-cac., a great prize winner, has been 
grown up to 14 inches and 8 or 9 deep. Good strong stems. 
Roots $1.15 
MAGNIFICENT [Crystal, 1948], S. C. 
A blend of light orange-yellow and orange-chrome, the 
general effect being golden orange. Blooms are 11 to 12 
inches by 6 to 7 inches. When cut it grows in water and 
keeps well. Shaded and well fed, it can be grown very 
big. Bush height 514 feet, stems 10 to 12 inches. (Dudley) 
On all three Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.25 
MAGIC PRINCE (Hulin-Parella, 1941), S. C. 
Rosy Magenta with a lighter reverse, under surface has bands 
of amaranth pink. A very lovely dahlia held on long stiff 
stems. Bush tall and good brancher. 
Roots 85c 
MAJOR VIERS [Viers-Rocky River, 1947], F. D. 
Gold with peach suffusion on outer petals. Massive, ball- 
shaped flowers 9 to 11 inches in diameter. Strong rugged 
grower. Achievement Medals at Cleveland and East Liver- 
pool. A Certificate of Merit and an Honor Roll dahlia. 
Roots $1.25 
MARILYN DALE [Mollineaux, 1949] S. C. 
Light roseine purple. Huge in size but attractive. Winner 
of many awards and on all Honor Rolls, Height 5% feet. 
Roots $2.00 
MARY NOBLE [Australian, Foreign], F. D. 
One of the best of its color and type. Phlox pink to bright 
mauve. Blooms have size, depth and good quality. Plants 
vigorous. Size 10 x 6. 
Roots $1.25 
MARY TAYLOR (Taylor, 1940), Str. C. 
Deep flesh pink and gold with all the points of a good 
Dahlia. Grows 9 by 4 inches. Held on fine stems. A 
good keeper. Bushes 6 feet. On Honor Roll. Achieve- 
ment winner and scored at A. D. S. at East Lansing Trial 
Gardens. 
Roots 75c 
MASSASOIT, (Messier, 1941), I.D. 
A massive flower, blooms 9 to 12 inches, 5 to 7 inches deep, 
held on long stiff stems that hold the flowers 1ight out of the 
bush. A grand deep pink. 
Roots $1.15 
MENTONE Str. C [Australia] 
An orange yellow blend, good form and stems. The keen 
exhibitor will want this. Size 8 to 10 held on long stems. 
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