Edison’s Dahlias 
GRAND CHAMPION [Kemp, 1948], Str. Cac. 
This great dahlia is a clear coppery bronze, no other 
known dahlia like it, no other of its type as large. Bush 
6 to 7 feet. Plant early for best results. On two Honor 
Rolls. 
Roots $1.25 
GREAT LAKES [Marsh-Rocky River, 1948], I. D. 
White, with early blooms very lightly tinted lavender at 
tips. An easy-to-grow variety which blooms very early 
and profusely. Stems are long, clean and stiff, holding the 
flower facing side to top. Achievement Medals at Milwau- 
kee, Southtown, (Chicago), and Birmingham. On all Honor 
Rolls. 
Roots $1.35 
HAWKESBURY QUEEN [Australia], I. D. to S. C. 
Very large flowers and a splendid plant. Color, wine red 
shaded darker. A prize winner that comes highly recom- 
mended. 
Roots $1.50 
HILL’S PINK SUPREME [Hill, 1939] I. D. 
8 inch clear deep rose pink on very good stem. Foliage is 
heavy and insect resiStant. Fine for cutting. 
Roots 75c 
HOUGHTON GEM, [Australian], I. D. 
An Australian origination. Color, rich creamy yellow shaded 
pink with deeper center on the best of stems. Can easily be 
grown 11 inches. Good exhibition variety. 
Roots 40c 
HUNT'S VELVET WONDER [Hunt-Burnett Bros.], I. D. 
Has the distinction of receiving a special award of merit 
at the New York Show. It is an excellent keeper for so 
huge a flower. Color is rich, bright violet burgundy 
which under some lights looks royal purple. 
Roots 60c 
INCADESCENT (Weyers-Parella), I. D. 
The color is rich rosy buff with a shading of yellow reverse 
light old rose. Scored 85 at East Lansing Trial Gardens. Large 
blooms on cane-like stems make this a real attraction. 
Roots 50c 
IRENE DUNNE [Hall-Wells-Ruschmohr, 1943], S. C. 
Rose pink 5 to 8 inches. At Scranton it won the Acheive- 
ment Medal. Won as _ best Straight actus Seedling in 
Rockville Centre. On Honor Roll. 
Roots 85c 
IRENE RICH [Parrella, 1950], S. C. 
Color Rose Bengal blended Apricot, with Cadmium Orange. 
General effect bright Rose Red. An artistic and beautiful 
dahlia with laciniated petals and a distinct color. A Gold 
Medal Certificate winner at the A.D.S. Show, N. Y. 1949. 
Free and profuse bloomer early and late. Blooms large. 
Foliage healthy, spreading tall. 
Roots $2.50 
JANE LAUSCHE [Wolbert-Rocky River 85A, 1945], S. C. 
Bloom 10 x 5, bush 5-6 ft. An outstanding bi-color in a 
new color combination of soft mallow purple with white 
tips. Scored 86 at Hast Lansing in 1943. Winner of 
many Achievement Medals, and on all 3 Honor Rolls, 
Roots $1.15 
JENNY LIND [84], I. D. 
A magnificent, big pink flower on tall, clean foliaged 
plants. The color is a silvery pastel mallow shade but very 
clear and pleasing. (Ridgway’s color chart: La France 
Pink). Honor Roll, 1931. 
Roots 50c 
JEAN TRIMBEE [Trimbee], S. C. 
New large, long petaled, thick flower of Petunia violet. 
Tall strong grower. Good stems. (H. R.). 
Roots 60c 
JERSEY’S DAINTY [Waite] 
Straight cactus. A lovely and very satisfactory Dahlia, 
white with a faint over-tone of pink. At times some of the 
flowers were pure white. The stem is fine, and it is a 
profuse bloomer. 
Roots 45c 
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