Beginners’ Collections 
LETITIA KING [Australian], S. C. 
One of the most brilliant discoveries of the season — a 
dazzling orange to burmated coppery orange, suffused 
with radiant amber. A glittering gem in any company 
and a matchless beauty in every way. 
Roots $1.25 
LIDICE [Pittman-Kemp, 1943], I. D. 
Received highest award in the seedling class at the 
D. S. Show, New York. On three honor rolls. This 
very large beautiful Dahlia is a great grower, height 
about 6 ft., is a heavy producer of giant exhibition 
blooms. Color is delicate Ivory Cream, deepening to a 
lemon yellow toward the center. 
Roots 65c 
LINK’S BLUE TRIUMPH Link-Premier, 1941], F. D. 
A bigger and better seedling of Blue River that has great 
size and grand color. Blooms 9 to 12 inches with ordinary 
field culture. The center is Petunia Violet that shades to 
light Phlox Purple petals. Long stiff stems. Award of 
Honor. 
Roots 65c 
LINK’S GORGEOUS, (Link-Premier, 1941), I. D. 
A most gorgeous Dahlia of an unusual blend of shades 
and colors. The lower part of the broad petals being 
pale lemon yellow, the upper portion a bright shade of 
scarlet pink which also extends along the entire edges of 
the petals giving the blooms a most striking appearance. 
Many of the petals are deeply cut enhancing the beauty. 
Ideal stems hold the blooms facing. Foliage tough and 
insect resistant. Sturdy bushes grow 414 to 5 ft. tall. 
Awarded a Certificate of Merit, under No. E-3138 at East 
Lansing, Mich., A. D. S. Trial Grounds. 
Roots 85c 
LUCKY [Schutte, 1945] 
A bright red cactus that won ist in the under 8-inch class 
at Cleveland and the Mid-West at Louisville. Blooms are 
held facing on stiff wiry stems—starts blooming in July 
and continues until frost. 
Roots $1.00 
MAD. C. JUSSIANT, (Belgium), Inc. C. 
A highly recommended cactus. Color is unique and a lovely 
pure light clear lilac violet. A great exhibition variety. Erect 
stems. Winner of three certificates. H, R. D. S 
Roots 60c 
MADONNA [Sarett-Ruschmohr, 1950] 
Informal to semi cactus. Almost pure white. A large 
massive flower 1114x7, with very good substance. A.D.S. 
Seedling Sweepstakes Gold Medal at New York. Winner of 
nine Achievement Medals, more than have ever before 
been won by one dahlia. 
Roots $1.75 
MADAME CHIANG KAI-SHEK [Dahliadel, 1945], I. D. 
Color a blend of rose-red and ostraceous buff. Size 9 to 
10 inches by 5 to 6 inches. Naturally grows large, even 
without much disbudding. Some blooms lean to semi- 
cactus form. Plants 5 feet. Foliage broad leaves, dark and 
resistant to pests. Very brilliant color and useful. 
Roots 90c 
MAFFIE [Czechoslovakia, 1940], S. C. 
A huge intense red semi-cac., a great prize winner, has been 
grown up to 14 inches and 8 or 9 deep. Good strong stems. 
Roots $1.15 
MAGNIFICENT [Crystal, 1948], S. C. 
A blend of light orange-yellow and orange-chrome, the 
general effect being golden orange. Blooms are 11 to 12 
inches by 6 to 7 inches. When cut it grows in water and 
keeps well. Shaded and well fed, it can be grown very 
big. Bush height 514 feet, stems 10 to 12 inches. (Dudley) 
On all three Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.10 
MAGIC PRINCE (Hulin-Parella, 1941), S. C. 
Rosy Magenta with a lighter reverse, under surface has bands 
of amaranth pink. A very lovely dahlia held on long stiff 
stems. Bush tall and good brancher. 
Roots 85c 
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