LOIS WALCHER (I. D.) Bloom 8x4, bush 5 ft. The color is 
a deep amaranth to pansy purple, with the outer one-third 
of petals a clear white. Stems are ideal, carrying the flower 
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MARGARET W. WILSON (Sanhican 84A) Bloom 9x4, Bush 442 
ft. Creamy white with phlox pink shadings and on reverse. 
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MAFFIE Bloom 12x6, bush 6 ft. Intense carmine of stupendous 
size. The tremendous size of this dahlia puts considerable 
strain on the stem. Bush growth is very rugged and foliage 
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MARSHALL’S PINK (F. D.) A very fine pink with rose center. 
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MICHIGAN WHITE (S. C.) One of the very best of the white 
cut-flower dahlias. The well formed flowers seem to ‘‘pop”’ 
out over night on long, strong stems. Substance of the flower 
is excellent, the flower keeping well when cut. Blooms are 
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MONARCH OF THE EAST Bloom 11x5, bush 5 ft. A giant 
dahlia on sturdy tree-like bush. Has been grown as large 
as any. The color is light rich cadmium yellow with coral 
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MRS. GEO. LE BOUTILLIER (1. D.) A fine new addition to the 
giant red class. Just naturally a big flower which has won 
many friends during the past season. Not only a grand 
exhibition flower but one you will be proud of in your 
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MRS. E. J., (St. C.) Clear, brilliant pink with white at centers 
and very lightly tipped white. Exceptionally good in our gar- 
den and field. Winner of three Certificates of Merit in 1945 
as follows: Storrs with a score of 85; East Lansing, 85.3; 
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MRS. HESTER PAPE (I. D.) 10x5 in. Reddish purple. The fine 
big blooms are unfailingly produced on nice stems. The big 
bushes, 5 ft. high, are well branched. This has been a big 
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MRS. THOS. A. EDISON (1. D.) A brilliant-flashing velvety red 
to carmine bloom of 10 to 12 inches across and good depth. 
Strong straight stems and a husky grower. ....---------------- Roots 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE (F. D.) We are back with this 
grand old dahlia that cleaned all the shows several years 
ago. Size of bloom 12 by 4, color red shaded to crimson. 
The king on the show table, this has won many of blue 
ribbons, very good grower, we have wonderful stock of this 
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NELLIE RETZER (S. C.) A new 1951 creation, color bright 
Cerise. A fine dahlia flower. Large and stems of the best 
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NEGUS (F. D.) Oxblood red to almost black in center. Plants 
extremely robust, long stems, insect resisting. Try it on our 
recommendation. Good size blooms, held erect. -.-....-..-------- 
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OAKLEIGH MONARCH (D.) The red sensation. One of the 
finest reds growing. Very rugged, with fine stems. One of 
the best keeping flowers. Very large with great depth. If 
you have not grown this Dahlia, do not overlook it. Our stock 
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OGDEN REID (Kelly-Parella, 1945) (F. D.) Spinel pink 
blended with rose pink and striping of promuline yellow, 
center deep rose. Very large blooms. 12Y%2x6Y% inches and 
larger. Canelike stems up to 15 inches. Vigorous grower, good 
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OSA HELEN (Cactus). Huge American Beauty Red. A good cut 
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PREMIER’S “WINSOME” (1. D.) The most attractive pink |. D. 
since Kathleen Norris and easy to grow giving massive 
blooms in great abundance, will grow to 11x6 inches without 
any forcing, stems slender but very strong, heavy foliage that 
is resistant to insects and mildew. Certified at East Lansing 
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RED CLOUD (|. D.) The masterpiece of all the reds originated 
by a prominent dahlia judge, Mr. A. H. Emmons of Battle 
Creek, Mich. This is one of the finest reds we have ever 
seen, will not fade as most reds, fine stems and a wonderful 
grower, very prolific. A prize to be had in any garden. 
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RONNIE LEE (Dorff, 1945) Semi-cactus to I. D. Capucine yel- 
low base with yellow buff effect. Blend of scarlet red and sal- 
mon orange on petals. Better than Dahliamum, height 6 to 7 
feet. Blooms 10 to 1434 inches. Early to late bloomer. Many 
as 7 to 10 blooms at one time. On J. Louis Robert’s Honor 
Roll Sieeeenes ie i ee eles See ee Rooted Cuttings 
ROSE GLORY (D.) Rose lavender in color, a very fine cut 
flower on long stems, very fine in every respect....-.-..-.....------ 
SARETT’S PINK FLAMINGO (Sarett, 1944). Incurved cactus. 
A clear rose pink incurved cactus of exquisite color and for- 
mation. As the bloom develops, colors change: young blooms 
are shell pink on petal with yellow blend at the base; mature 
blooms are deeper pink, with gold tones at the center and 
slight gold tips. The blooms are beautifully formed, with 
excellent substance and perfect centers, pointed, tight and 
symmetrical. Size 8-11 inches, stem straight and strong. 
Vigorous grower, free flowering. A sure winner on the show 
table. Winner of many medals and prizes. _.._--...-.----------------- 
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SILVER LADY (F. D.) White lightly edged and flushed with 
lavender. A fine open grower with fine stems. Very appeal- 
ing to those who like pastel shades. Received certificate at 
Fairmount Trial Grounds in 1938, also listed in House 
Beautiful Futurity. 
SKYROCKET (Sarett-Ruschmohr, 1947), StC. A clear vermil- 
lian, straight cactus growing up to twelve inches in diameter. 
very ‘‘neat’’ flower with an impressive pre-introduction 
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SON OF SATAN An immense incurved cactus flame red with 
excellent stems. This sensational four Honor Roll dahlia 
is the strongest and most vigorous grower in our collection. 
The flowers are large and attractive. 
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THE CARDINAL (S. C.) A beautiful spectrum red, one of the 
outstanding varieties of the year. Achievement medal winner 
and many other awards. 10 to 12 inch blooms on good 
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THE FIREMAN (D.) Bright Red, tall grower, one of the best 
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VAN’S YELLOW (S. C.) This was the big noise of the sea- 
son in our gardens. The finest large, bright yellow growing 
flowerswlOMinchesteasi|yse=ewe==sen serene Rooted Cuttings only 
VICTORY Bloom 10x6, bush 42 ft. Rose pink suffused gold. 
Here is a real knockout for sheer beauty. Flowers keep well 
and stem and bush growth excellent. Probably the most beau- 
tiful pink Formal Decorative to date. ..........................- Root 
VOLCANO (F. D.) Bloom 12x6, bush 42 ft. Always we like 
to offer large, vigorous varieties such as this fine dahlia. 
Long, strong stems, holding these very large flowers at an 
angle of 45 degrees. Color, orange flame red; will not fade 
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WM. H. HOGAN—Formal Decorative. An outstanding red tip- 
ped: white: flowery 2a. se eee ee eee Root 
WHITE SATAN (S. C.) A Wonderful White Large and a 6-foot 
grower. This is a very good one and should be grown in 
every. sgarderi.. 5 ee ee ee Roots 
W.H. T. (F. D.) Rich old rose on begonia rose with shades on 
the reverse of petals. It is a tall, robust grower, producing 
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YOUR LUCKY STAR (S. C.) The Dahlia beautiful. Color a blend 
of white, pink, and orchid, must be seen to be appreciated. 
Good grower. Long stems, fine root grower. Fine for cutting 
and basket work. Be sure to include this with your order. Do 
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