ARTHUR GODFREY — FORMAL DECORATIVE 
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ATOMIC YELLOW. (Semi-Cactus) Clear canary yellow. 
Since its introduction in 1948 it has been a consistent 
prize-winner at all shows. The flowers are large and de- 
lightfully formed, foliage is a nice green and very healthy 
for a fine contrast. A very beautiful Dahlia. Extra selected 
tubers, $2.25 each. 
BLUE RIVER. 
Dahlia is nearest to a blue variety introduced to date. Best 
(Formal-Decorative) This prize winning 
described as a phlox purple or bluish mauve. Fine strong 
stems and good foliage distinctive and very colorful. Ex- 
ta selected tubers, $1.00 each. 
CALIFORNIA IDOL. 
largest of the yellow Decoratives. The beautifully formed, 
(Informal-Decorative) One of the 
clear yellow blooms, 12 inches in diameter, are unusually 
deep. Medium sized plant with the flowers produced on 
extra strong stems. Very popular for exhibition. Extra 
selected tubers, $0.75 each. 
CAROL FRANCIS. (Cactus) One of the finest of the true 
lavender cactus dahlias. Delightful blooms are well formed 
and are held on strong stems. Profuse blooming variety 
in the garden. Good full centers to the blooms. A lovely 
variety. Extra selected tubers, $1.25 each. 
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CLARA CARDER. 
finest for the garden or exhibition. Clear cyclamen-pink, 
(Informal-Decorative) One of the 
a delightful color which draws immediate attention in the 
garden. Strong grower and fine stems. Extra selected tubers, 
$0.75. 
COMMANDO. (Formal-Decorative) A bright shade of 
dark lavender. Flowers are large and profuse and the 
plants are unusually strong. Extra selected tubers, $1.00 
each. 
DAHLIAMUM. 
derived from the growth of the plant which is large and 
(Informal-Decorative) Name has been 
very bushy, three to four times the size of a normal 
Dahlia. Bronzy apricot with a golden yellow base, the 
twisted petals give a fascinating effect and they are pro- 
duced in large quantities on the bushy plant. Extra se- 
lected tubers, $1.25 each.. 
DIXIE WINE DOT. 
12 inches, bush 6 feet. This is an unusually showy, varie- 
(Informal-Decorative) Bloom 10 to 
gated Dahlia that will attract immediate attention in your 
garden. The large white petals are dotted and splashed 
with bright rosy magenta. Has won three Achievement 
Medals and was certified in trial gardens. Extra selected 
tubers, $1.50 each. 
EDGAR GUEST. 
flowers are of perfect formation. Good strong grower 
(Semi-Cactus) The large deep yellow 
and a most desirable variety for the garden. Received 
highest honors. Extra selected tubers, $1.25 each. 
EVENTIDE. (Informal-Decorative) A fine royal-purple, 
one of the finest of the recent introductions in this color. 
Flowers are large and each petal is notched adding much 
character to the flower. The petals also rolled back to the 
stem creating that “full-bloom” effect. Extra fine plant 
with good dark foliage, broad and spreading. Extra 
selected tubers, $1.25 each. 
FIVE STAR GENERAL. (Formal-Decorative) Bloom 10 
to 12 inches, bush 5 feet. Light amaranth pink shaded 
yellow. A.grand pastel shade. Derrill Hart Medal Winner. 
Extra selected tubers, $1.75 each. 
