VIRGINIA 
RUTE 
SEMI-CACTUS DAHLIAS—Cont’d 
ADOLF MAYER (Tops 85A), M, Bloom 9 x 4, Bush 5 ft. 
A pansy purple about the darkest of all dahlias. Bush 
is of good height and sturdy. Keeps well when cut. 
Very popular. Root, $1.00 NET; Plant, .75 
BILL JACK (Franks 85B), M, Bloom 8 x 5, Bush 5 ft. A 
very deep white for a Semi-Cactus. Profuse bloomer 
with good stems. 
Root, $1.50 NET; Pot Root, $1.00 NET; Plant, .75 
BLACK MONARCH (Pape-Rock 85A), L, Bloom 11 x 5, 
Bush 4 ft. Color chrysanthemum crimson with oxblood 
shadings, classed as dark red. Strong healthy grower 
with good stems. However it is a late bloomer. 
Root, $1.50 NET; Pot Root, $1.00 NET; Plant, .75 
EMPIRE STATE (Warren-Rus), 1953, M, Bloom 11 x 6, 
Bush 5 ft. Impressive light blend of rose Bengal, 
canary yellow and marigold orange with broad petals 
that curl to points. Achievement Medal winner and on 
2 Honor Rolls. Plant, $3.50 
FAITHFUL (Dahl 85A), M, Bloom 9-10 x 4-5, Bush 5 ft. 
One of the best and largest white Semi-Cactus. Does 
best under normal culture. Bush growth sturdy, with 
glossy green foliage. Good root maker, easy to winter 
over. Blooms always full-centered. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING (Ward-Rus 85A), M, Bloom 12 
x 9, Bush 512 ft. A sport of Virginia Rute. Color brick 
or Jasper red with a chrome flush. A rugged grower. 
Certified at Storrs. Root, $1.00 
HYLAS (Bru 85B), M, Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 4 ft. Geranium 
lake similar to Gretel but a brighter color and better 
center. Upright grower, healthy and useful on the 
show table. Root, $1.00 
JANE LAUSCHE (Wol-Rock 86A), M, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 
5 ft. An outstanding bi-color of soft mallow purple 
with white tips. Certified at E. Lansing. Winner of 
many Achievement Medals, on 3 Honor Rolls. A real 
winner. 
Root, $1.50 NET; Pot Root, $1.00 NET; Plant, .75 
JEAN TRIMBEE (Trimbee 85A), EM, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 
5 ft. Massive yet artistic, with long revolute petals 
that curl and twist. A beautiful petunia or orchid 
purple. Tall and vigorous, with long erect stems. 
Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75; Plant, .75 
MAFFIE (Exnar-John 85A), M, Bloom 12 x 6, Bush 6 ff. 
Intense carmine or rose red. Spectacular for exhibi- 
tion. The tremendous size puts considerable strain on 
the stem. Bush growth is very rugged and foliage 
heavy. Root, $1.50 NET; Pot Root, $1.00 NET; Plant, .75 
MICHIGAN WHITE (Keiser 85B), M, Bloom 7 x 3, Bush 
5 ft. A prolific bloomer with good substance, on long 
stems. A fine commercial white with three Certificates 
and Award of Honor. Root, $1.00 NET 
MISS PHYLLIS VOHLAND (Clarksburg D.G. 85A), 1952, 
ML, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. Very lovely tangerine 
orange or Saturn red here and inclined ID at times. 
Good grower and won everywhere. 
Root, $3.50; Pot Root, $2.50; Plant, $1.75 
MY MEMORIES (Craine-Robens), 1953, M, Bloom 10 x 6, 
Bush 4 ft. Beautiful primrose yellow which is wel- 
come in its class. On Dudley’s and Eddy’s Flower 
Grower Honor Roll. Plant, $3.50 
NELLIE RETZER (Retzer 84A), 1951, M, Bloom 9 x 4, Bush 
4 ft. A mallow purple or soft mauve. Blooms are 
good form on fine stems. Root, $1.00 
NICKY K. (Lake 84B), M, Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 4 ft. A bril- 
liant Turkey red commercial. Good grower, fine 
keeper and certified at E. Lansing. Beautiful bush 
Root, $1.00 
ORFEO (Bru 85B), E, Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 3 ft. Glistening 
Rhodamine purple shading Dianthus purple. Fine for 
cutting and exhibiting. Exceptionally good and one 
we recommend. Root, $1.00 
RIKA BALLIN (Eng 85A), M, Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 5 ft. 
Clear primrose yellow with fine bush growth and ex- 
cellent stems. A real exhibition variety with pointed 
petals. One you are going to see a great deal of 
in the shows. Plant, $1.75 
SILVER TIPS (B & B 85A), M, Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 3 ff. 
Cherry red with straw yellow reverse which shows 
at center. Blooms deep with serrated petals. Good 
growing habits. Cert. at Rutgers. Root, $1.00 
THE CARDINAL (Bak-Rus 85A), M, Bloom 11 x 6, Bush 
6 ft. A most attractive currant red, winning the Der- 
rill Hart Award, many other prizes, and on all 3 
Honor Rolls. Fine rugged grower. Worthwhile. 
Root, $1.75; Pot Root, $1.35; Plant, $1.00 
TOP-FLIGHT (Doz 85A), M, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. An 
intense bright crimson with broad staghorn petals. 
Bush is tall and sturdy, with long stems. Two Achieve- 
ment Medals. Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00 
VIRGINIA RUTE (Cha 85A), M, Bloom 12 x 9, Bush 51/2 
ft. Cardinal or oxblood red shaded garnet. The long, 
strong stems need no special support even when 
grown for exhibition. Root, $1.50 
Varieties on this as well as other pages in this 
catalog are the same general form as illustrations. 
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