Edison’s Dablias 
PATRICIA SPOLLEN [Pennypack, 1952], S. C. 
The general tone of this ten inch semi cactus is persimmon 
orange. An all-around good dahlia which won nine Amer- 
ican Home Achievement Medals during the past show 
season. Strong stems hold flowers facing up at a forty-five 
degree angle. On two Honor Rolls. 
Roots $7.00 
PAOLI LOCAL [Alleva, 1950], S. C. 
Blend of Rose and Yellow, classified as Pink. Clean 
growth. Flower size 10 to 12 inches diameter by heavy 
depth on good stems. Show record—Achievement Medal 
at 1949 Greater Philadelphia Show. Won total of 24 first 
prizes in open competition at 5 shows. Quality high, but 
price low for an Honor Roll dahlia. 
Roots $2.50 Net 
PEPPERMINT CANDY, S. C. 
Long creamy white petals with many stripes and splashes 
of crimson. Good size and very unusual. 
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Roots 60c Net 
PERMANENT WAVE [Goetzger, 1951], I. D. 
An unusual formed informal decorative of fuschia purple. 
Petals are distinctly quilled from centers to tips, and 
beautifully ruffled. Achievement Medal winner at Washing- 
ton, D. C. Size 914 x 5. 
Roots $2.00 Net 
PINK ALICE [Franklin, 1945] S. C. 
A soft rose pink center, petals twist showing a lighter 
reverse in the higher center. Free bloomer and a beauty 
on long stems. 
Roots $1.00 
PINK GIANT, (Bruidegom-Mad River Gardens), I.D. to S.C. 
Certainly one of the most beautiful of the new Dahlias. A 
four Honor Roll Dahlia. Very large flowers of clear, pure 
pink, with the same color as Julius C. Bunge. Perfect long 
stems, and a splendid vigorous plant, 4% to 5 feet. Don't 
miss this one. 
Roots 80c 
PINK PROFUSION, (Cordes-Dahliadel, 1942), 
F.D. to I.D. 
Salmon-pink edged deep rose-pink, with cream at center when 
mature. Perfect center. Size 7 by 4 inches. Bush 4!/, feet. Ex- 
cellent keeper. Long stems. Since Jersey Beauty, we have not 
had a pink like it and it differs from that favorite. 
Roots 45c 
PREMIER’S “WINSOME” (1939), I. D. 
The most attractive pink I. D. since Kathleen Norris and easy 
to grow giving massive blooms in great abundance, will grow 
to 11 x 6 inches without any forcing, stems slender but very 
strong, heavy foliage that is resistant to insects and mildew. 
Certified at Hast Lansing with a score of 85.2. 
Roots 85c 
PRIDE OF AUSTINBURG (Strassen, 1936), I. D. 
A giant informal decorative. Color, a grenadine pink suttused 
light yellow. Center and reverse rich rose, Strong, open plant 
growth, with long cane-like stems, requiring a minimum of 
disbudding. A profuse bloomer. Certificates of merit at both 
East Lansing and Storrs. Highest score 87, of all Dahlias at 
Storrs ane l9Son (ran. ) 
Roots 45c 
PURPLE TRIUMPH [Kemp, 1947], I. D. 
This new wonder dahlia is marvelously beautiful. Its 
rich violet purple is not found in any other known variety. 
Its 12 x 7 inch blooms are held facing high above the top 
foliage on very stiff stems. Height of plant, 5 feet and 
over, heavy leathery-like foliage. Early and prolific bloom- 
er until frost. Good root maker. 
Roots $1.25 
PURITY, I. D. 
A fine pure white. 8 to 10 inch blooms. Good stiff stem. 
Roots 50c 
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