DAHLIADEL NURSERIES 
INFORMAL DECORATIVE 
DAHLIAS—Cont’d 
ROBERT L. RIPLEY (Sal 85A), Bloom 12 x 8, Bush 5 ft. 
Still one of the big ones. Soft mallow purple with 
deep rose pink suffusion throughout. Stems are 
straight and strong. Flowers have good substance and 
keep well. Grown by many old timers. Somewhat tem- 
peramental and needs good culture. 
Root, $2.00 NET; Plant, $1.00 
RUDOLPH MOTZNIK (Retzer 85A), Bloom 11 x 7, Bush 
4V2 ft. Unusually large and lovely rhodamine pink 
shading lighter at tips. Good strong grower with long 
stems. Fine for exhibition and popular in our garden. 
Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75 
RUFFLES (Wenning 85A), Bloom 9 x 5, Bush 4 ft. Beau- 
tiful rose pink with a golden suffusion at center and 
lighter at tips. Petals decidedly ruffled. Good healthy 
grower with strong stems. Root, $1.00 
SATAN’S DISCIPLE (Rainbow 85A), Bloom 11 x 5, Bush 
5 ft. A brilliant and attractive crimson red. Profuse 
bloomer that needs no coddling and naturally grows 
big. Strong stems. 
Root, $1.50 NET; Pot Root, $1.00 NET; Plant, .75 
SHERWOOD’S PEACH (Sherwood-Rus 85A), Bloom 11 x 7, 
Bush 3 ft. An orange apricot of a softer tone than 
Sunrays. Cane-like stems with insect resistant foliage. 
Rather slow developing so should be planted early. 
Root, .75 
SILVER LADY (Hill 85A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 5 ft. A 
most exquisite and lovely dahlia of ivory white deli- 
cately flushed and edged amaranth rose. Rugged 
bush, vigorous foliage, and long strong stems. 
Root, $1.00 NET 
TIDAL WAVE (Quinn’s-Aust 85A), Bloom 11 x 6, Bush 
4 ft. A promising deep yellow exhibition dahlia. May 
be re-classified as Formal. Won many prizes in Aus- 
tralia and starting a good career here in the U. S. A. 
Plant, $3.00 
WATCHUNG GIANT (Smith 84A), Bloom 11 x 6, Bush 
6 ft. Deep amber yellow suffused orange cadmium. 
Grows like a weed and is most profuse in blooms. 
Doesn’t need pampering, and does equally well in 
all sections of the country. Root, .75 NET 
WINDLASSIE (Rock 85B), Bloom 8 x 6, Bush 5 ft. A real 
white. As the blooms develop the petals roll back 
forming a ball shaped flower. Early and profuse. Cer- 
tified at Storrs and on 3 Honor Rol!s. A worthwhile 
variety. Root, $1.50; Plant, .75 
WORLD EVENT (Dix 85A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 3 ft. A 
large, exquisite bright Tyrian rose with a high cen- 
ter. On 3 Honor Rolls and certified at two trial 
grounds. Grows well in all sections of the country. 
Root, $1.00 
Winter Care of Clumps 
Look roots over early, especially where drought 
and adverse growing conditions prevailed. Trim 
broken necks and decayed portions. Then par- 
tially divide as recommended in Cultural Instruc- 
tions. See “Diaaing and Storing Dahlia Clumps”. 
This early handling will save considerable stock. 
FORMAL DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
ARTHUR GODFREY (Pitt-Dahl 86A), 1951, Bloom 12 x 6, 
Bush 4 ft. A success all over this country and abroad, 
especially for its immense size and is a real winner 
in the largest bloom class. The name pleased _ its 
owner and did much toward gaining such high recog- 
nition. A beautiful Orient red with orange or buff 
shadings. On 3 Honor Rolls, and certified at Atlanta 
and Rutgers. Grows 11 x 6 not disbudded in ordinary 
fieid culture. Wonderful vitality, rugged foliage, and 
blooms from early to late. 
Root, $4.00; Pot Root, $3.00; Plant, $2.00 
BESSIE HARDRESS (Aust 85A), Bloom 10 x 4, Bush 4 ft. 
A most appealing blend of soft mimosa yellow with 
pastel mauve shadings. Excellent grower and one of 
the most popular: novelties. Plant, $1.50 
DON JOSE (Aust 85A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 3 ft. A 
lively soft apricot buff that is sure to be a favorite. 
Good substance and good growing habits. Fine for 
exhibition. Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.50; Plant, .75 
JOHN CURTIN (Aust 85A), Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 4 ft. 
Described as a massive white Formal inclined to In- 
formal. Uniform and fine for exhibition. Plant, $3.00 
KING DAVID (Corbett-Dah| 85A), Bloom 9 x 5, Bush 
42 ft. The earliest purple to date. Beautiful rich 
Dianthus or petunia purple. Continues blooming 
throughout the season. Flowers are of good substance, 
deep, well-formed, and do not fade. Root, $1.00 
PURPLE MIST (Em-Rus 84A), Bloom 10 x 51/2, Bush 5 ft. 
Peony purple. Strong, sturdy stems and a bush which 
is extremely rugged. Foliage thick and dark green. 
Blooms keep marvelously well. Certified at E. Lansing. 
Root, $1.00 
THOMAS A. EDISON (Dahl 84B), Bloom 8 x 41/2, Bush 
4 ft. Impressive blooms of staghorn petal formation. 
Royal purple or petunia violet. Stems and bush grow 
strong. Grows rather slowly and appreciates extra 
culture and fertilization. Many awards. 
Root, $1.50; Plant, .75 
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