Mars (1. D.)—A deep rich red with reverse of petals edged with gold. Petals 
are very broad. Blooms are very large and can be used in the class as. for 
the largest bloom in the show. Size 12x8. If you are looking for the giant 
SIZ@, LOIS, 45. 1k eee ate etna ee R. C. $1.50, Plants $3.00 Net 
My Memories (S. C.)—Beautiful primrose yellow with blooms 10x6. Good 
foliage and long strong stems. A very good variety for speciman blooms. 
On two Honor. Roliss 2) 8 ae ee R. C. $2.00, Plants $4.00 
Nick’s Orchid (St. C.)—Combination of Phlox purple blended white with 
base of petals lemon yellow. General effect orchid violet. Size 742x4. 
R. C. $1.00, Plants $2.00 Net 
Prairie Fire (S$. C.)—Brilliant tangerine and orange color. Some blooms 
have measured 12 inches on strong stems. It is in the class of Miss Phyllis 
Vohland—a 1952 introduction -___-_-----_---_- R. C. $2.00, Plants $4.00 Net 
Purple Spider (1. C.)—A very nice purple incured cactus of 6 to 8 inch 
blooms. A vigorous grower __--.-------------- R. C. $1.25, Plants $2.00 Net 
Stella Planert (1. D.)—A dark beet-root purple with lighter dianthus purple 
toward outer part of bloom. Size 10x5. Has good substance and blooms 
éarly till frost\ set ee ee eee R. C. $1.00, Plants $2.00 
Stella M. (1. D.)—A blend of lavender and pink giving a rosaline purple. 
Nice large blooms of 10x5 on good stems. Vigorous grower. 
R. C. 75c, Plants $1.50 
Pat Ann Dee (F. D.)—A true white flower that is inclined to be a ball on 
excellent stems. Size 5x3. Virgorous grower with beautiful, leathery dark 
green foliage. A good cut flower __-__---_-------- R. C. $1.00, Plants $2.00 
The Detroit Times (F. D)—Solferino purple blended lighter Persian rose- 
giving. A color of deep reddish rose. Size 8x54. The unusual color makes 
it very noticeable: 2014. 20 4 Ae ee ee R. C. $1.50, Plants $3.00 
White Glamour (I. D.)—A massive flower with high full centers and long 
pointed petals that turn completely back to the stem as the bloom develops. 
Identical in all respects to Siver Glamour except its pure white 
R. C. $1.50, Plants $3.00 Net 
Visitors Welcomed 
Any time you are in our vicinity, please pay us a visit. We will be glad 
to meet you and show you our gardens, nursery and greenhouses. Blooming 
season for Dahlias and Chrysanthemums are from September until killing 
frost. Many new introductions will be included in this year’s planting. We 
are open on Sunday in Spring and Fall and will show you through the gar- 
dens if you are unable to come through the week. 
Notice 
The Prices In This Catalog Are Good Only For 1954. 
Honor Roll And Standard Dahlias That 
Were Outstanding In 1953 
The following varities are of recent introductions and some of the older 
varieties that are still good. On some of the older varieties the description is 
phists while on the later introductions we have tried to give a little more in- 
rmation. 
Allways—A large cactus, nine to ten inches in diameter, with tightly rolled 
petals. On all four of Flower Grower’s Honor Rolls, and on Webb’s Eastern 
Dahlia Review. Winner of four American Home achievement medals in 
1951 at Milwaukee, Washington, Richmond and Williamsburg. Certificate 
of Merit at Maryland in 1950 _____-____- R. C. 75c, Roots $3.00, Plants $1.50 
Angelus (1. D.)—A big cactus of brilliant red heavily blended with gold. A 
beautiful dahlia and admired by all -_----_------- R. C. 50c, Plants $1.00 
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