See Pages 20-21 for Collections 
EDNA D. [Diffenderffer-Loller-Rocky River, 1949], S. C. 
A huge Straight Cactus of bright rose red, which has been 
grown fourteen inches in diameter. A strong, tall grower 
with heavy dark green foliage. This variety can dominate 
the class for large red cactus. Stems are good. Petals broad 
and not too tightly rolled. Very impressive in the garden 
and on the show tables. Size 11 x 5, 
Roots $1.60 
EMMA CAROLINE [Swezey], F. D. 1949 
Outstanding for beauty and ruggedness, this clean white 
may be grown to large proportions for the field grown 
blooms average 10 by 7 inches. The tough heavy foliage 
is not molested by insects. A winner of the American 
Home Achievement Medal. Scored 85.5. Bushes are rug- 
ged and strong and grow 4/4 feet tall. 
Roots $1.25 
ESQUIRE [Martin-Rocky River, 1951] 
Borderline between formal and informal, this large, true 
purple, will hold its own in either class. Slightly below 
medium height, the plants are rugged with heavy, glossy 
foliage. Size 10% x 5 inches. Honor Roll Dahlia. 
Roots $4.00 
EXQUISITE [I. D.] 
A lovely bloom of pure waxy white with a touch of lavend- 
er at the center when first opening, fading out to pure 
white, 
Roots 40c 
FAITHFUL [Dahliadel, 1945], S. C. 
Faithful in shape and color is like Michigan White, but 
is a larger flower. Blooms 10 inches by 5%. Bush med- 
ium. It should win in the semi-cactus white class. 
Highly recommended to us. 
Roots 80c 
FANNY LEVY “A” [Etherngton-Parrella, 1951], I. D. 
A large 11 by 7 inch or better vermillion red informal 
with reverse of Straw yellow. General color effect is light 
red. Stems 10 to 15 inches. Holds flowers side facing. 
It is a brilliant flower in garden or on show tables. Grow 
Fanny Levy and you will never regret it. Height 4 feet. 
Roots $4.00 
FANNY SANDT [V. & M.]. S. C. 
Color rose pink. One of the most beautiful formed var- 
ieties in this class. A color that fairly dazzles in the sun- 
light, and shows up brilliantly under artificial light. The 
blooms are of large size, and of good depth. Stiff stems, 
well above and out of the foliage. 
Roots 60c Net 
FAVORITA [Ballay, 1944], I. C. to S. C. 
Canary yellow. Best yellow cactus. The outer petals of 
this true type cactus fold well back to the stem. Bloom 
is of good size and stem is always good. 
Roots 75c 
FIGARO [France], S. C. 
Bright yellow striped red. A sport of Satan with similar 
qualities. An excellent bi-color although a certain per- 
centage of the blooms will come solid red. 
Roots $1.15 
FIREGLEAM [Johnson, 1951], Str. C. 
A medium size straight cactus; orange, nasturtum red and 
canary yellow. The flowers, of excellent form, are held 
facing the side on stems ten to fifteen inches long. Achieve- 
ment Medal winner at Philadelphia, and listed on Flower 
Grower’s Honor Roll. 
Roots $3.00 Net 
FIVE STAR GENERAL [Ramage, 1946], F. D. 
Blend of amaranth pink and tyrian pink, arranged in lines 
intermingled, petals edged maize yellow, rendering a 
pastel effect, which is quite attractive. Very large blooms 
10 to 13 inches 5% to 6 inches. Strong stems. Blooms 
facing side, petals pointed. Sturdy plant growth, about 
54 ft. tall. Excellent foliage. Free and consistant bloom- 
er from early to late in the season. Received 4 Trial 
Ground Certificates and on 3 Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.00 
FLAMING SUNSET [Northbrook, 1949], I. D. 
A medium sized bloom of soft orange flame, On two honor 
Rolls and Certificate of Merit. 
Roots 85c 
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