*PRES. JEAN LABORDE A-ID-L A large, pleasing, lavender informal decorative, with 
broad petals which roll back evenly to form well-rounded blooms. A good exhibi- 
tion sort. Plants are fast growing, of the type known as "open growers’, and are 
tall. Stems are long and rigid. An early bloomer and a good root-maker. Size 
10x5. 
Root $7.50, Plant $2.50 
PRETTY LADY A-ID-L (Pape-Rocky River) A 
well formed, "heavy" flower of clear lav- 
ender, with darker suffusions at outer 
tips of petals. Numerous, closely set 
petals, roll well back to the stem, form- 
ing a ball-shaped flower. Centers are 
high, and full, giving an impression of 
possible green centers as the flower 
opens. A medium size lavender informal 
will meet little on the show table. Plants 
are tall, and strong growers. Size 8x5. 
ae Root $3.00, Pot Root $2.25, Plant $1.50 
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PRETTY LADY 
*PRIDE OF HOLLAND A-StC-Pk This fine variety from Holland is one of the best 
straight cactus pinks. The color is a medium shade of pure pink. The well rolled 
petals show no inclination to incurve, and they are quite numerous, giving the 
bloom excellent depth. An open grower and a good producer. Size 8x4. 
Plant $1.50 
PRIDE OF PARKERSBURG A-SC-Y (Smith) A deep primrose yellow, semi cactus. 
Good form and stems. Winner of Achievement Medals in Cleveland and East 
Liverpool in 1947. On FLOWER GROWER'S Honor Roll in 1949, the year before 
being introduced. A good one that many overlooked. Size 10xé. 
Root $5.00, Plant $2.00 
PRINCESS DIANNE A-ID-R (Comstock) A fairly large informal decorative; turkey 
red with darker oxblood red at center. Laciniated petals twist in all directions. 
Size 8!/ox4. 
Plant $1.50 
*PUNCTUEEL B-SC-Y Well formed, medium sized flowers on ideal stems. One of our 
best yellows for the cut flower trade, as it does not bruise readily. Clear, clean 
yellow. Size 7x4. 
Root $1.00 
DAHLIA SOCIETY OF OHIO SHOW 
The twenty-fourth annual show of the Dahlia Society of Ohio will be held in Cleve- 
land on September I3th & I4th at the Higbee Co. auditorium. The Higbee Co. is 
located next to the Hotel Cleveland on the famed Public Square in downtown. After 
a year's lapse, due to our having the Midwest Show here last year, we will be back at 
this beautiful department store location. The dates are on a Monday and Tuesday. 
Show will be open from noon on Monday until 9:00PM, and from 10:00AM until 5:00PM 
on Tuesday. There will be no admission charge and everybody is welcome. 
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