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SEMI-CACTUS DAHLIAS—Cont’d 
ADOLPH MAYER (Tops 85A), Bloom 9 x 4, Bush 5 ft. A miss PHYLLIS VOHLAND (Clarksburg D.G. 85A), 1952, 
pansy purple about the darkest of all dahlias. Bush 
is of good height and sturdy. Keeps well when cut. 
Very popular. Root, $1.00 NET 
ARAB QUEEN (Aust 85A), 1952, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 4 
ft. Beautiful coral pink shading to yellow at center. 
Attractive, laciniated petals. Bush healthy and rugged. 
Strong stems hold flowers at 45 degrees. Plant, $3.50 
BLACK MONARCH (Pape-Rock 85A), Bloom 11 x 5, Bush 
4 ft. Color chrysanthemum crimson with oxblood 
shadings, classed as dark red. Strong healthy grower 
with good stems. However it is a late bloomer. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
BROEDER JUSTINUS (Bel 85B), Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 31/2 
ft. Empire yellow center with soft orange suftusions 
on outer petals. A striking color combination, won- 
derful for arrangements with other flowers. Long stiff 
stems. Excellent for cutting. Root, $1.00 
DERRING DO YELLOW (Dickson 85A), Bloom 9 x 5, 
Bush 5 ft. Wonderful primrose yellow. Good grower, 
early, and a good bloomer. Plant, $2.50 
FAITHFUL (Dah! 85A), Bloom 9-10 x 4-5, Bush 5 ft. One 
of the best and largest white Semi-Cactus. Does best 
under normal culture. Bush growth sturdy, with glossy 
green foliage. Good root maker, easy to winter over. 
Blooms always full-centered. Root, $1.50; Plant, .75 
FERNIE TRIUMPH (Aust 85A), Bloom 9 x 5, Bus 41/2 
ft. Lively bright red. Long stems and good bush 
growth. Root, $1.00 
GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING (Ward-Rus 85A), Bloom 12 x 
9, Bush 51/2 ft. A sport of Virginia Rute. Color brick 
or Jasper red with a chrome flush. A rugged grower. 
Certfied at Storrs. : Root, $1.50 
/GRAF FOLKE BERNADOTTE (Germany 85A), Bloom 9 
x 4, Bush 412 ft. A new pure white of good sub- 
stance without much competition. Healthy, strong 
grower and profuse. A very fine addition that should 
be very popular. Root, $2.00; Plant, $1.00 
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HYLAS (Holl 84B), Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 4 ft. Geranium 
lake similar to Gretel but a brighter color and better 
center. Upright grower, healthy and useful on the 
show table. Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
JANE LAUSCHE (Wol-Rock 86A), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 
ft. An outstanding bi-color of soft mallow purple with 
white tips. Certified at E. Lansing. Winner of many 
Achievement Medals, on 3 Honor Rolls. A real winner. 
Root, $1.50 NET; Pot Root, $1.00 NET; Plant, .75 
JEAN TRIMBEE (Trimbee 85A), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. 
Massive yet artistic, with long: revolute petals that 
curl and twist. A beautiful petunia or orchid purple. 
Tall and vigorous, with long erect stems. 
Root, $1.00 NET; Plant, .75 
MAFFIE (Exnar-John 85A), Bloom 12 x 6, Bush 6 ff. 
Intense carmine or rose red. Spectacular for exhibi- 
tion. The tremendous size puts considerable strain on 
the stem. Bush growth is very rugged and foliage 
heavy. Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
MANDRAKE (Aust 85B), Bloom 6 x 3, Bush 41/2 ft. Soft 
primrose yellow at center shading almost white. Fine 
for cutting and holds good centers. 
Root, $2.00; Plant, $1.00 
MICHIGAN WHITE (Keiser 85B), Bloom 7 x 3, Bush 5 
ft. A prolific bloomer with good substance, on long 
stems. A fine commercial white with three Certificates 
and Award of Honor. Root, $1.00 
Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. Very lovely tangerine 
orange or Saturn red here and inclined ID at times. 
Good grower and won everywhere. Plant, $3.00 
NAY AUG (Webb-Lewis-Rock 85B), 1951, Bloom 8 x 5, 
Bush 5 ft. A lovely deep empire rose, and one of the 
popular new varieties. Certificates at New Brunswick 
and Ga. On Webb’s Review and on 3 Honor Rolls. 
Root, $3.00; Pot Root, $2.25; Plant, $1.50 
~NICKY K. (Lake 84B), Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 4 ft. A brilliant 
Turkey red commercial that we highly recommend. 
Good grower, fine keeper and certified at E. Lansing. 
Beautiful bush. Root, $1.00 
RONNIE LEE (Dorff 85A), Bloom 11 x 6, Bush 6 ft. 
Apricot suffused rose red. Classified as a Semi-Cactus 
but Informal Decorative at times. A strong, healthy 
grower. Root, $1.00 
SILVER TIPS (B & B 85A), 1949, Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 
3 ft. Cherry red with straw yellow reverse which 
shows slightly at center. Blooms deep with laciniated 
petals. Good growing habits. Certified at Rutgers. 
Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75 
SIR GALAHAD (Com 85A), Bloom 11 x 5, Bush 6 ft. 
Soft vermilion, Naples yellow reverse and shadings. 
Plenty of vim and vigor. Cane like stems. Certified 
at Storrs. Root, $1.00 
TOP-FLIGHT (Doz 85A), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. An in- 
tense bright crimson with broad staghorn petals. Bush 
is tall and sturdy, with long stems. Two Achievement 
Medals. Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
VIRGINIA RUTE (Cha 85A), Bloom 12 x 9, Bush 51/2 ft. 
Cardinal or oxblood red shaded garnet. The long, 
strong stems need no special support even when 
grown for exhibition. Root, $1.50 NET 
WOODLAND PEACH (Wakeman G 85B), 1952, Bloom 
8 x 5, Bush 41/2 ft. Light blend of coral pink and Em- 
pire yellow. Early and profuse and really exquisite at 
the N. Y. Show. On Dudley’s Honor Roll. Plant, $3.50 
