STOP LIGHT B-SC-DrR (Lloyd-Ruschmohr) A very sound and reliable variety. The 
color is carmine red, blooms uniform, and the stems are long holding flowers facing 
the side. An easy to grow variety. Size 7!/>x4. 
Root $3.00, Pot Root $2.25, Plant $1.50 
*ST. THERESE B-StC-Lt Bl Dainty in formation and coloring. The tightly rolled petals 
give the flower an “airy appearance and the delicate coloring of light lilac pink 
with white centers adds up to real beauty in the pastel shades. Size 6x3. 
Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
SUNBURST A-ID-Y (Smith) A massive flower of deep golden yellow. A really worth- 
while addition to our list. Plants are strong growers. Stems are strong. Flowers are 
carried well above the foliage. Size 1!0x7. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
SUPREME COMMAND A-FD-R (Boram-Parrella) Bright scarlet-red with a bronze sheen. 
Good grower with heavy foliage. Size 9x6. Root $1.50, Pot Root $1.00 
*SWEEPSTAKE A-FD-Au A large, full petalled flower of golden bronze. Stems are 
long and strong. Size 10x5. Root $1.00 
TAFFETA B-StC-Or (Garfield) Especially fine as a cut-flower. Bright and attractive 
orange color. Early and profuse bloomer on long stems. Plants are tall with 
slender laterals, permitting cutting for large baskets and displays. Size 5x2!/. 
Root $7.50, Pot Root $5.00, Plant $2.50 
TALL AND HANDSOME B-FD-Pr (Emmons) Well named as it is very tall, and 
attractive. The color is a glistening reddish purple. Full, high centers with closely 
spaced petals, and good substance enhances it's value as an exhibition variety. 
Size 7x3!/. Root $7.50, Pot Root $5.00, Plant $2.50 
THE CARDINAL A-SC-R (Baker-Ruschmohr) 1949. A nicely formed semi cactus of 
bright cardinal red. Plants are tall, strong growers with blooms standing well out 
of the foliage on perfect stems. Winner of the Derrill W. Hart Medal in its 
pre-introduction year as the large dahlia with the highest average score at three 
Trial Grounds. Size 9x5. Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
THE GOVERNOR A-FD-Y (Berwick) A large, bright, sulphur yellow, which is definitely 
a formal. True formals are scarce and this is a welcome addition. The petals are 
broad and turn back at the tips, giving the flower good depth. One of the leading 
winners in its class the past season. Size 9x4. 
Pot Root $1.00 
THE RANGER B-IC-Lt BI (Salem) The color is true purple with white veins running the 
length of the petals; reverse is pure white, which shows on the face as the bloom 
matures and the petals roll and incurve. A dahlia for beauty as well as exhibition 
Blooms are medium in size. Bushes tall. Size 8x4. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
THE REAL GLORY A-FD-W (Goodacre) A pure waxy white of good size, notable for 
its exceptional substance and good keeping qualities. The flowers are well formed 
and are carried nicely on perfect stems. It is a real competitor in the white for- 
mal classes. Strong grower. Size 9x4. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
THE VOLUNTEER A-ID-Pr (Whittaker-Ruschmohr) A fairly large informal decorative; 
peony purple flushed pansy purple, and with lighter edges. The general effect is 
dark red. An all around rugged variety, which won two American Home Achieve- 
ment Medals in 1949, and the Derrill W. Hart Medal for large aS uy Ae 
ant $1. 
TIARA A-FD-Bi (Brown) Off to a good start following introduction, this unusual bi- 
color should add variety to its class for some years to come. Well formed flowers 
carried side facing on fine stems. The color is a tannish peach, with each petal 
tipped white. Plant $1.50 
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