Edison’s Dahlias 
CROYDEN SUPERB [Australian], I. D. 
One of the best yellows from Australia. 9 to 10 inch blooms 
on long strong stems; bush 38 to 4 feet. 
Roots $1.00 
CROYDON SUPREME, [Australian], I. D. 
Grand large clear medium yellow 8 to 10 inches across 
and 8 to 4 inches in depth. Petals long and of good 
width, with cleft tips. Good straight stiff stems and 
free bloomer. Bushes 5 ft. high, vigorous growth. 
Roots $1.00 
DARCY SAINSBURY, F. D., (Australian) 
One of the finest whites we ever grew. This Dahlia came to 
us from Australia. This is a champion, without exaggerating. 
The immense blooms are erect on cane-like stems, facing 
sideways. Height of plants 4% feet. 
Roots 75c 
D-DAY [Dixie, 1945], F. D. 
This is a soft pink of one shade. 7 by 4 inch blooms, held 
on long stiff stems. Fine for cutting. 
Roots 50c 
DAVE PLATT [Fioretti-Parrella, 1947], F. D. to Ball 
Color, white with flush of mallow pink at center. This 
Dahlia we believe is one of the finest florist Dahlias. I’m 
sure this will replace some of the existing varieties. Re- 
ceived gold medal at the New York Florist Club, Hotel 
Pennsylvania, October 14, 1946. Also, first prize in the 
seedling class at Jamaica, Long Island 1945 Dahlia Show. 
On Mr. Dudley’s Honor Roll. Height of plant 4 to 5 feet. 
Roots 50c 
DEAN SHURTLEFF, [Rockley 1942], I. D. 
Semi-Cactus, very large brilliant Crimson shading to an 
Oxblood Center. Stems are straight and stiff as steel — 
never droops, even in bud—9 to 18 inches to first leaf 
bracket. One of the finest I have in my garden, Also win- 
ner of Achievement Medal — Certificate of Merit and men- 
tioned on three Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.50 Net 
DEEP VELVET 
DEEP VELVET [Baker-Ruschmohr, 1947], F. D. 
A formal decorative of dark deep carmine with an overlay 
of ox-blood red. Diameter 8 to 10 inches; depth 4% to 
5Y%4. Stems are 10 to 14 inches, straight and stiff. Bush 
4% to 5 feet. Hxcellent dark green leathery foliage. Win- 
ner of 2 American Home Achievement Medals, also winner 
of 2 certificates A. D. S. Trial Grounds. 
Roots $1.35 
DELMARVA [1944], I. D. 
Fine large dahlia of orange with shadings of red. Free 
bloomer and good strong stems, 
Roots 60c 
