KATHLEEN NORRIS (D.) Huge Pink, an old time dahlia we 
are again glad to offer to our customers, won many prizes in 
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KENTUCKY—Decorative. A wonderful new shade of creamy 
pink. Long stems, excellent cut flower, good keeper ....Root 
LOIS WALCHER (I. D.) Bloom 8x4, bush 5 ft. The color is 
a deep amaranth to pansy purple, with the outer one-third 
of petals a clear white. Stems are ideal, carrying the flower 
facing and well above the foliage........-...-..---.---------------- Root 
MADONNA § (Sarett-Ruschmohr, 1950). Informal to semi 
cactus. Almost pure white. A large massive flower 114% x 7, 
with very good substance. A.D.S. Seeding Sweepstakes Gold 
Medal at New York. Winner of nine Achievement Medals, 
more than have ever before been won by one dahlia. 
Rooted “cuttings: 2.<- ee eh eee 
MARGARET W. WILSON (Sanhican 84A) Bloom 9x4, Bush 412 
ft. Creamy white with phlox pink shadings and on reverse. 
Profuse, Preis Se eh ah ee ee eee ere Root 
MAFFIE Bloom 12x6, bush 6 ft. Intense carmine of stupendous 
size. The tremendous size of this dahlia puts considerable 
strain on the stem. Bush growth is very rugged and foliage 
exceptionally “heavy. 22. 22cs- = see ee neat eee een Root 
MARSHALL’S PINK (F. D.) A very fine pink with rose center. 
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MICHIGAN WHITE (S. C.) One of the very best of the white 
cut-flower dahlias. The well formed flowers seem to “pop” 
out over night on long, strong stems. Substance of the flower 
is excellent, the flower keeping well when cut. Blooms are 
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MONARCH OF THE EAST Bloom 11x5, bush 5 ft. A giant 
dahlia on sturdy tree-like bush. Has been grown as large 
as any. The color is light rich cadmium yellow with coral 
red shadings oni reverse. 0-22-25 <<a sens tease eae case eesan an Root 
MME. ELIZABETH SAWYER (Holl 84B), Bloom 7 x 3, Bush 
4 ft. Persian rose shading lighter. Very lovely prize winner. 
Fine branching habit and an early and profuse bloomer. Good 
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MRS. GEO. LE BOUTILLIER (1. D.) A fine new addition to the 
giant red class. Just naturally a big flower which has won 
many friends during the past season. Not only a grand 
exhibition flower but one you will be proud of in your 
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MRS. E. J., (St. C.) Clear, brilliant pink with white at centers 
and very lightly tipped white. Exceptionally good in our gar- 
den and field. Winner of three Certificates of Merit in 1945 
as follows: Storrs with a score of 85; East Lansing, 85.3; 
Cincinnati, 85.8. On Eastern Honor Roll........-.----..-..------ Roots 
MRS. HESTER PAPE (1. D.) 10x5 in. Reddish purple. The fine 
big blooms are unfailingly produced on nice stems. The big 
bushes, 5 ft. high, are well branched. This has been a big 
winner in shows over the COUNTY. :..-ccce: sccen-once-cese even ceeeaeeeeeone 
ple Oa 2) SOS 1 Sod ca Ee oe Roots $1.25; Rooted Cuttings 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE (F. D.) We are back with this 
grand old dahlia that cleaned all the shows several years 
ago. Size of bloom 12 by 4, color red shaded to crimson. 
The king on the show table, this has won many of blue 
ribbons, very good grower, we have wonderful stock of this 
famous dahlia.” <2 ae ee Roots 
NELLIE RETZER (S. C.) A new 1951 creation, color bright 
Cerise. A fine dahlia flower. Large and stems of the best 
Good Grower. 5. Sere ets a pee Roots 
NEGUS (F. D.) Oxblood red to almost black in center. Plants 
extremely robust, long stems, insect resisting. Try it on our 
recommendation. Good size blooms, held erect. .........-.--.---- 
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OAKLEIGH MONARCH (D.) The red sensation. One of the 
finest reds growing. Very rugged, with fine stems. One of 
the best keeping flowers. Very large with great depth. If 
you have not grown this Dahlia, do not overlook it. Our stock 
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OGDEN REID (Kelly-Parella, 1945) (F. D.) Spinel pink 
blended with rose pink and striping of promuline yellow, 
center deep rose. Very large blooms. 12Y%2x6% inches and 
larger. Canelike stems up to 15 inches. Vigorous grower, good 
bloomer. Roots 
OSA-HELEN (S.C.) Huge red, named after the wife of the late 
Martin Johnson, the big game hunter. Unquestionably out- 
standing for its brilliant American beauty color and dark 
green foliage, along the order of Maffie and other huge 
flowers, only a better grower and root maker. ....Special Root 
PREMIER'S “WINSOME” (1. D.) The most attractive pink I. D. 
since Kathleen Norris and easy to grow giving massive 
blooms in great abundance, will grow to 11x6 inches without 
any forcing, stems slender but very strong, heavy foliage that 
is resistant to insects and mildew. Certified at East Lansing 
With O.SCOneiOluO Da2 cn tus: Sees eee eee eo Roots 
QUEEN CITY (Formal Decorative). Scarlet pink commercial 
dahlia. Very early. If you do not grow it, you are passing up 
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ROSE GLORY (D.) Rose lavender in color, a very fine cut 
flower on long stems, very fine in every respect........-.....------- 
SARETT’S PINK FLAMINGO (Sarett, 1944). Incurved cactus. 
A clear rose pink incurved cactus of exquisite color and for- 
mation. As the bloom develops, colors change: young blooms 
are shell pink on petal with yellow blend at the base; mature 
blooms are deeper pink, with gold tones at the center and 
slight gold tips. The blooms are beautifully formed, with 
excellent substance and perfect centers, pointed, tight and 
symmetrical. Size 8-11 inches, stem straight and strong. 
Vigorous grower, free flowering. A sure winner on the show 
table. Winner of many medals and prizes. ............--....--------+- 
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SILVER LADY (F. D.) White lightly edged and flushed with 
lavender. A fine open grower with fine stems. Very appeal- 
ing to those who like pastel shades. Received certificate at 
Fairmount Trial Grounds in 1938, also listed in House 
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SKYROCKET (Sarett-Ruschmohr, 1947), StC. A clear vermil- 
lian, straight cactus growing up to twelve inches in diameter. 
very “‘neat’’ flower with an impressive pre-introduction 
winning! record. On all Honor Rolls. 2 Roots 
SON OF SATAN An immense incurved cactus flame red with 
excellent stems. This sensational four Honor Roll dahlia 
is the strongest and most vigorous grower in our collection. 
The flowers are large and attractive. 
THE CARDINAL (S. C.) A beautiful spectrum red, one of the 
outstanding varieties of the year. Achievement medal winner 
and many other awards. 10 to 12 inch blooms on good 
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THE FIREMAN (D.) Bright Red, tall grower, one of the best 
for the home garden. Very prolific. .........-2...-2...---------+- Roots 
THE REAL GLORY (F. D.) Bloom 10 x 5 inches. An excellent 
new crisp white formal. It has performed very well during the 
last year and is highly recommended. This one will have to be 
reckoned with on the show table. Excellent keeping quali- 
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VAN’S YELLOW (S. C.) This was the big noise of the sea- 
son in our gardens. The finest large, bright yellow growing 
flowers. 10 inches easily. ....Roots 2.00; Rooted cuttings only 
VICTORY Bloom 10x6, bush 42 ft. Rose pink suffused gold. 
Here is a real knockout for sheer beauty. Flowers keep well 
and stem and bush growth excellent. Probably the most beau- 
tiful pink Formal Decorative to date. -.................--.------- Root 
VOLCANO (F. D.) Bloom 12x6, bush 412 ft. Always we like 
to offer large, vigorous varieties such as this fine dahlia. 
Long, strong stems, holding these very large flowers at an 
angle of 45 degrees. Color, orange flame red; will not fade 
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WM. H. HOGAN—Formal Decorative. An outstanding red tip- 
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