HILL DAHLIA NURSERIES 
Battle Creek, Mich. 
189 Welch Avenue 
ALICE MAY (1. D.) Bloom 12x8. This pure waxy white flower 
is rightly called a ‘‘White Lord of Autumn.” This tremendous 
bloam@mes*beautifally formed: 22s... 02) ee. Roots 
ARTHUR GODFREY (Pitt-Dahl 86A), 1951, Bloom 12 x 6, 
Bush 4 ft. A success all over this country and abroad, espec- 
ially for its immense size and is a real winner in the largest 
bloom class. The name pleased its owner and did much to- 
ward gaining such high recognition. A beautiful Orient red 
with orange or buff shadings. On 3 Honor Rolls, and certified 
at Atlanta and Rutgers. Grows 11 x 6 not disbudded in 
ordinary field culture. Wonderful vitality, rugged foliage, 
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AUTUMN BLAZE A-ID-BI (Johnson) 1948. This variety is 
fiery red early in the season; later, it is red centered with 
shades of gold toward the ends of the petals, a very striking 
color combination. The large, deep blooms are “at home” 
in the big bloom classes. Size 11x6. Rooted cuttings .75; Root 
AVALON— Informa! Decorative. Clear canary yellow of cut 
flower size. We cut four to six-foot stems last season which 
held the bloom erect. Late in the season it is a wonderful 
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BEDFORD BEAUTY (Franks, 1946), |. C. Winner of the A. H. 
Achieve. Medal in 1943, best undisseminated seedling, and 
best cactus in the show. It is an early and free-flowering 
cactus with a new formation, having evenly narrow petals 
from tip to base. Color, light amaranth pink with white 
around the center. Long wiry stems, excellent exhibition and 
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BEGONIA ROSE (F. D.) 6 in. deep pink. This dahlia is much 
sought after by florists. The long stemmed crown flowers in 
late June and early July bring the highest price. Blooms pro- 
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BLUE RIVER (Sal 85A), Bloom 9 x 3, Bush 4 ft. Soft phlox 
purple or bluish mauve. Fine bush and strong foliage. Dis- 
tinctive in color and popular. Has won many prizes. ..-..- Root 
CHEROKEE BRAVE (Ricks-Dahl 86A), Bloom 11 x 6, Bush 
5% ft. Blooms are a rich oxblood red shaded Tyrian purple 
at times, that hold their color well in the sun. Does well 
everywhere and is still considered an outstanding red. The 
blooms grow naturally to extra large size. One of our best 
introductions. Bush growth strong and foliage heavy. Award 
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CLASS (F. D.) One of the largest sulphur yellow formal decora- 
tive dahlias to date. Grown up to 15 inches, petals fall back 
toward stem when fully out. Strong, straight stems hold 
flowers directly on top. Bush rugged. .....-....-..-...-.--------- Roots 
COMMANDO (F. D., 1943) Golden Rule. A clear shade of 
lavender or true phlox purple and very bright. Large clean 
flowers from 10 to 14 inches and held on long stiff stems 
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COMMODORE (D). Very large canary yellow. One of the 
largest. A good grower worth much more than the price 
CHOKGEG aie oad ee a SE he Nc SD er ee Root 
CORNELL (D.) Purple and White, along the order of Lois 
Welcher, only much larger. To those who like bi-colors, do 
PO GOMMISS aChNES Olle re ete ee eee we ea oe eee uy eee sees Root 
DADDY KEMP (Dec.) Mighty large Reddish Purple. Back with 
us again after several years, easily grown to 14 inches. 
A sensation in the garden, strong grower. ..-...---.---------- Roots 
DAHLIAMUM (Che 85A), Bloom 10 x 7, Bush 5 ft. A very 
large flower of a yellow buff and amber combination suf- 
fused with gold. Petals are twisted. A strong growing variety. 
Certihied Gitmo tONTS soe. aise se es se ere ennseen Root 
1954 - 1955 
2.50 
50 
1.00 
EDNA D. (Diffenderffer-Loller-Rocky River, 1949), S. C. A 
huge Straight Cactus of bright rose red, which has been 
grown fourteen inches in diameter. A strong, tall grower 
with heavy dark green foliage. This variety can dominate the 
class for large red cactus. Stems are good. Petals broad and 
not too tightly rolled. Very impressive in the garden and on 
tnegshowstablesotzey Unlioc. Dose oe ee ee Roots 
ELLINOR VAN DER VEER (D) Glowing rose pink. Much like 
Mrs. |. D. Ver Warner. Very good grower blooms. Large. 
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FIVE STAR GENERAL, Bloom 10x7, Bush 5 ft. A most pleasing 
blend of light amaranth pink edged and shaded soft canary 
yellow. One of the very best and largest for exhibition. 
Consistent bloomer. Derrill Hart Medal Winner certifying at 
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FOREST FIRE (Dahliadel, 1935), |. D. The most ‘‘different’’ 
and for that reason the most distinctive of all the novelties. 
A brilliant scarlet flame with blushes of yellow; yellow peta- 
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GLAMOUR, I. D. An immense true purple with each petal edged 
Amaranth pink. Looks like a pink one in the show room. 
Long strong stems and has been grown to 14 inches. Winner 
at Cleveland and the American Home Achievement medal 
at Baltimore. One of the best Dahlias in our garden last year. 
Wonemanysprizesisimce O39... ee Roots 
GOY. HEIL (Cac.) A beautiful combination of color of orange 
and burnt orange towards the center, a free bloomer and good 
grower. Flowers 10 by 7 inches. Buds appear to be a purple 
cast. Roots 
HARRY MAYER or BLUE MOON (Dec.) A grand dahlia back 
on the market, color Pale Roselyn Purple, very much like 
Blue River a fine large garden flower worth more than the 
price. 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER (I. D.) Has the distinction of re- 
ceiving a special award of merit at the New York Show. It is 
an excellent keeper for so huge a flower. Color is rich, bright 
violet burgundy which under some lights looks royal purple. 
Roots 
INCADESCENT (Weyers-Parella), |. D. The color is rich rosy 
buff with a shading of yellow reverse light old rose. Scored 85 
at East Lansing Trial Gardens. Large blooms on cane-like 
stems:matke this.a real attractions, .c.0-s254.5-cc-eeseocneeec eee Roots 
JANE LAUSCHE (S. C.) Bloom 10x5, bush 5-6 ft. An outstand- 
ing bi-color in a new color combination of soft mallow 
purple with white tips. Winner of many Achievement Medals. 
Roots 
JANE COWL (Downs) (!. D.) An immense flower of buff; 
produced on long stiff stems. Won several medals. -....... Root 
JEAN TRIMBEE (Trimbee) (S. C.) New large, long petaled, 
thick flower of Petunia violet. Tall strong grower. Good 
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JERSEY’S BEAUTY (F. D.) Bloom 6x4, bush 612 ft. Probably 
the most popular of any dahlia, especially as a cut flower. 
The ideal pink for exhibition or florist use. -................... Root 
JERSEYS MELODY (S. C.) We are much pleased to be back with 
you on this grand dahlia which is a member of the famous 
jersey family, color yellow base shaded to pink, wonderful for 
cutting a beautiful creation. .......-.....-.. Roots while they last 
KELVIN (Australian) (1. D.) The color of the flowers is deep 
peach pink with very large blooms and is a fine new intro- 
duction. One of the top winners in 1947 shows. 
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