THE GOVERNOR A-FD-Y (Berwick) A large, bright, sulphur yellow, which is definitely 
a formal. True formals are scarce and this is a welcome addition. The petals are 
broad and turn back at the tips, giving the flower good depth. One of the leading 
winners in its class the past season. Size 9x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
THE RANGER B-IC-Lt Bl (Salem) The color is true purple with white veins running the 
length of the petals; reverse is pure white, which shows on the face as the bloom 
matures and the petals roll and incurve. A dahlia for beauty as well as exhibition 
Blooms are medium in size. Bushes tall. Size 8x4. Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
THE REAL GLORY A-FD-W (Goodacre) A pure waxy white of good size, notable for 
its exceptional substance and good keeping qualities. The flowers are well formed 
and are carried nicely on perfect stems. It is a real competitor in the white for- 
mal classes. Strong grower. Size 9x4. Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
THE VOLUNTEER A-ID-Pr (Whittaker-Ruschmohr) A fairly large informal decorative; 
peony purple flushed pansy purple, and with lighter edges. The general effect is 
dark red. An all around rugged variety, which won two American Home Achieve- 
ment Medals in 1949, and the Derrill W. Hart Medal for large varieties in 1950. 
Pot Root $3.25, Plant $2.00 
TIARA A-FD-Bi (Brown) Off to a good start following introduction, this unusual bi- 
color should add variety to its class for some years to come. Well formed flowers 
carried side facing on fine stems. The color is a tannish peach, with each petal 
tipped white. 
Plant $2.00 
TIDAL WAVE (see Quinn's Tidal Wave, page 45) 
TOP FLIGHT A-SC-R (Dozier) A fairly large bloom of very “neat and trim" appear- 
ance. The color is bright blood red, which does not fade even in the hottest 
weather. Stems are long, holding the flower facing slightly up. Size 9x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
TOPS A-SC-Y (Dozier) A real giant of the 
exhibition tables. The massive blooms 
are a clear yellow of one shade. Stems 
are good. Has won many awards as 
the largest bloom in the show. A well 
"finished" bloom has a decided ten- 
dency to be semi-cactus. Size |0x6. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
TWO IN ONE B-SC-Dk R_ (Wolfe-Rocky 
River) Ox-blood red with outstanding 
cut flower qualities. One of the first 
to bloom in the fields and very pro- 
lific. Petals have good substance. Oc- 
casional blooms are bicolors being 
tipped white. A fast grower with dark 
foliage and nodes well spaced. Size 6x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
VALLEY QUEEN A-IC-OBL (Robens) A 1948 
introduction of an unusual color com- 
bination of red, shades of brown, ma- 
hogany and tan, giving it a sort of 
“smoky'' appearance. Blooms are large 
and of good quality. It will win con- 
sistently in it's class at shows. A good 
grower and good bloomer. Size 1|0x5. 
TWO IN ONE Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00, Plant .75 
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