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Edison’s Dahlias 
GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER (Smith-Ruschmohr, 1935), I. D. 
A he man's flower everyone likes. Is a bright carmine red, 
shading to a rich cardinal red at the center, with full petal 
and deep flower. The average diameter of this Dahlia is 10 
inches. 
Roots 40c 
WM. S. KNUDSEN (Dixie, 1938), I. D. 
A pure white that will be hard to beat as it already has a 
fine record as a prize winner; exhibited 4 times in the undis- 
seminated classes it was 4 times a winner; Detroit, Toledo, 
Indianapolis and Chicago. Can be grown to 12 inch blooms 
without forcing; sturdy bushes grow 6 to 7 feet tall. On Mr. 
Barron's Honor Roll; Certificate winner at East Lansing. 
Roots 65c 
W. KEENE, (Australian), I.D. 
Exceptionally fine Dahlia something like California Idol with 
the same great depth but is much superior to California Idol 
both in form and color. Color primrose flushed apricot-flesh. 
Good grower and long stiff stems. 
Roots 40c 
THOS. A. EDISON [Chautauqua, 1942], I. D. 
A brilliant-flashing velvety red to carmine bloom of 10 to 
12 inches across and good depth. Strong straight stems 
and a husky growetl. 
Roots 40c 
MRS. HESTER A. PAPE 
MRS. HESTER A. PAPE, [Pape-Rocky River, 1946] 
MRS. 
A really big fellow. Color is re?@idish-purple. Has been a 
consistent winner in “red’’, and ‘‘purple’”’ classes in open- 
to-all competition. American Home Achievement Medal 
winner at Cleveland and Baltimore and tied for this medal 
at Hast Liverpool. Plants are tall. A good grower and 
profuse bloomer. This is a variety that anyone can grow. 
On Western and Midwest Honor Rolls. 
Roots $1.50 
MINIVER — C. 
A very fine pink and white cactus dahlia blended so its 
color is nearly apple blossom pink. Stem good, bush 8 ft. 
Roots 40c 
MUSTANG, S. C. 
Truly a variety of outstanding quality of the truest shade 
of pink imaginable, slightly paling at the tips of petals. 
One of the most faultless exhibition type with not a petal 
misplaced and carried perfectly upright on extra long, 
clean Stems well above the tall, strong plant. Easy to 
grow with every bloom reliable and very free flowering. 
A glorious Novelty I am proud to offer. 
Roots $1.00 
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