LUZON B-StC-L (Retzer) Clear liseran purple giving the general effect of lavender, a 
color which is needed in our shows. A strong grower. Size 7x4. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00 
LYNN FONTANNE A-SC-R (Lee-Parrella One of the very largest. A frequent 
winner of "largest bloom’ awards. The color is spectrum red with shades of 
carmine towards the tips and with chrome yellow petaloids throughout the flower. 
A strong grower and a good keeper when cut. Blooms face the side on strong 
stems. This is a dahlia which is still growing in popularity with those who like 
the big ones. Size | 1x7. Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00 
MADONNA A-ID-W (Sarett-Ruschmohr) A large white flower with very good depth. 
The massive blooms are held facing up, or at a forty-five degree angle, on strong 
stems. Madonna established an outstanding record before being introduced, and 
should continue its winnings for years to come. Strong bushes of wide spreading 
growth. Size 10!/>x6. 
Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00 
*MAFFIE A-SC-R_ A very highly regarded dahlia of recent introduction. The color 
is an intense, bright red. Nearly always a contender for largest bloom in the 
show honors. Tall, open grower. Size | 1x6. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
*MAGIC SUN B-SC-LtBl This is one to grow for “most perfect bloom" classes; a very 
prim flower. Primrose at centers, shading darker toward outer edges and suffused 
light orange and rose. Excellent stems. Early and profuse blooms, of good sub- 
stance, enhance its value as a cutflower. Size 7x3. 
Root $3.00, Pot Root $2.25, Plant $1.50 
*MAGNETIC B-StC-Y (Johnson-Dahliadel) 1949 Brilliant primrose yellow, straight 
cactus of excellent formation. This Australian variety is an early and profuse 
bloomer. Stems are long and slender, holding the flowers facing side. Size 7!/2x3'/2. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
MAGNIFICENT A-SC-Au (Crystal) A blend of light orange and orange chrome, the 
general effect being golden orange. This 1948 introduction is a midseason bloomer, 
and a strong grower. Stems are inclined to be short, especially in our fields. Size 
1tx5. Root $1.00, Pot Root .75 
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MAJOR VEIRS A-FD-Au (Veirs-Rocky River) 
A formal decorative of buff yellow with 
peach suffusion on outer petals. Petals 
roll back forming a deep flower. A 
very rugged grower and a dahlia that 
can stand forcing. Foliage is heavy 
and broad. Flowers average nine to 
ten inches but can be grown to twelve. 
MAJOR VEIRS was the winner of 
Achievement Medals at Cleveland and 
East Liverpool. Certificate of Merit at 
Baltimore and on Robert's Midwestern 
Honor Roll in 1946. 
Plant $1.00 
MAJOR VEIRS 
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