PRETTY LADY (ID,A) Deep, almost ball-shaped 
blooms of a pleasing shade of lavender pink 
blooming upright on long stiff stems. A 1952 
introduction originated by Charles Pape: =e y 
PRIDE OF HOLLAND (C,A) Clean rose pink of fine 
form and growing habits. Hard to beat 
“PRIDE OF PARKERSBURG (SC,A) This aristo- 
crat is a real show dahlia, a nice shade of med- 
ium yellow. Refined blooms readily attain 12 
inches with corresponding good depth due to 
up-facing habit. Stems are long and strong, and 
plant is tall and robust. We won Largest Bloom 
in show at Madison with this. I am happy to 
share my limited amount of good stock ________ ‘ 
The silent partner of Summit Gardens, Mrs. Pierce, 
with our entry of Pride of Parkersburg, Largest 
Bloom in Badger State Dahlia Society show at Mad- 
ison, Wise. in 1953. 
QUINN’S TIDAL WAVE (ID,A) This Australian 
giant was one of the sensations of the season. 
It is a champ in every detail. Plant is rank and 
rugged; blooms are held high, wide and hand- 
some on long rigid stems. Deep yellow flowers 
average 12 inches and will go even larger yet 
are still refined to the extent that they contend 
strongly for “Most Perfect’? honors. Stock is 
scarce, and roots, by nature are not large______ 
RED AND WHITE (ID,A) Striking bicolor of bril- 
liant red with distinct white tips. Clean-cut 
blooms beautifully poised on long stems and 
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RED CHAMPION (ID,A) Huge light red. Consist- 
ently makes spectacular blooms 12x9 inches____ 2.00 
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