*NICK’S ORCHID (C,B) One of the best 1953 dah- 
lias. Blooms are delicate shade of lavender 
blending to lighter center, Strong grower and 
prolific. Was Most Perfect B dahlia at Chicago 
SHOW LOD US) 2s ee ee 10.00 
Our son Bruce with bloom of Nick’s Orchid, Most 
Perfect B dahlia in Central States Dahlia Society 
show in 1953. 
“NIGHT EDITOR (ID,A) Rich deep purple with 
contrasting silvery reverse. Refined blooms are 
borne on long stiff stems. One of the best 1952 
introductions, the year it won Franzen Award 
for Most Perfect A bloom in Chicago show______ 4.00 
“ORCHID JEWEL (1D,A) A Canadian novelty of a 
delicate blending of mauve and cream. A 
striking and different flower 
ORFEO (C,B) Rich purple of perfect form on fault- 
less stems. A variety for the fancier who likes 
LO) {xO Wore “MOS, IORI” Tete —- 1.00 
PATRICIA SPOLLEN (C,A) <A 1952 introduction 
that won 9 Achievement Medals. Flowers are 
unusual shade of burnt orange and are well 
KOIP ONG! ONal WEWUNMOSS Guerwngy 220 3.00 
PIUS XI (FD,B) European novelty of rare color. 
It is a bicolor — yellow tipped white. Perfect, 
almost spherical blooms abound throughout the 
season. Stems good and bush robust 
*POP HARRIS (FD,A) One of Australia’s finest 
contributions, this rich, deep red aristocrat has 
EMU SHS EW SCOR HO) WSIS; fy Glelehooye) oo 2.00 
“PRAIRIE FIRE (SC,A) This beautiful orange giant 
was one of the best of the 19538 introductions. 
Blooms have excellent form, depth and poise. 
Won six American Home Achievement medals__10.00 
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