GYPSY GIRL 
DEARIE 
A NEW CUT FLOWER GROUP DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
Dahlias scored B can be grown 6 inches or over with 
good culture. Dahlias scored BB normally grow 4 to 6 
inches. These varieties are popular with florists as they 
are better bloomers than lots of the larger dahlias. This 
size group lends itself best to arrangements, baskets and 
general decorating. Many shows will have BB classes 
for the 4 to 6 inch blooms this season. 
AMBASSADEUR VAN KLEFFENS (DeR 85BB), FD, E, Bloom 
5V¥2 x 3¥2, Bush 212 ft. A deep straw yellow suf- 
fused Jasper red with a general tone of cadmium 
orange. A free, early bloomer on nice stems. 
Root, .75; Pot Root, .75 
DEARIE (Pat 85BB), FD, E, Bloom 4-5 x 3, Bush 3Y2 ff. 
Peach suffused and shaded rose pink. A pleasing color 
combination. Will grow 5 inches if disbudded. A pro- 
lific bloomer, fine for cutting. Perfect stems. Root, .75 
DEUIL DU ROI! ALBERT (Bel 848), FD, E, Bloom 6 x 4, 
Bush 312 ft. An outstanding bi-color of orchid or 
petunia purple tipped white. A very early and _in- 
cessant bloomer. Root, .75 
DONNIE (Lake 85BB), FD, E, Bloom 412-5 x 3, Bush 5 ft. 
A rich Dianthus purple. Very full-petalled. Profuse and 
early on fine stems for cutting. Root, .75 
FRANCIS LAROCCA (Rind 84B), FD, E, Bloom 6 x 3, 
Bush 412 ft. Pale sulphur yellow, very satisfactory as 
a cut flower. Blooms profusely on good stems. Vig- 
orous grower. Good keeper. Root, .50 
FRANCIS LAROCCA (Improved), FD, E. All that is said 
about Francis Larocca except 2 or 3 shades darker 
yellow. A rich deep sulphur yellow. Root, .75 
GAY (Wengert-Par 85B), FD, E, Bloom 6 x 3, Bush 4 ft. 
A primrose yellow with cleft petals. Fine keeping 
qualities and perfect foliage for a cut flower. Won 
the Gold Medal at N. Y. Florists Club. Root, .75 
’ GYPSY GIRL (Par 85B), FD, M, Bloom 41/2 x 22, Bush 5 
ft. A variegated amaranth rose flecked with dots and 
stripes of purple. A fine bush, profuse bloomer. 
Flower Grower Award and A.D.S. Silver Medal. 
Root, $1.00 
KATHIE M (Lake 85BB), FD, E, Bloom 41/2 x 4, Bush 5 ft. 
A blend of soft buff suffused deep rose pink. A real 
florist‘s dahlia with notched petals, and a good 
keeper. Can be grown larger. Root, .75 
KING PETER II (85B), FD, E, Bloom 6 x 4, Bush 4 ft. The 
base color is white. with the tip of each petal over- 
laid soft Persian rose. A very striking and attractive 
color combination. Decidedly different. Root, .75 
LAKESIDE BEAUTY (Lake 85B), FD, M, Bloom 6 x 4, 
Bush 5 ft. A blend of rose and amaranth pink with 
cream center. Exceptional keeper and fine grower but 
not too profuse. Root, .75 
LITTLE EDDIE (Lake 85B), ID, E, Bloom 6 x 3, Bush 4 ft. 
Amaranth rose shading lighter at tips with white 
center. An Informal inclined Semi-Cactus. Fine healthy 
grower. Free bloomer. Excellent substance. Root, $1.00 
RUBY GLOW (Par 85BB), FD, E, Bloom 5 x 3, Bush 4 ft. 
Rich deep Tyrian purple sport of Gypsy Girl. It has 
all the good qualities of its parent and produces a 
mass of flowers all season. Root, $1.00 
SHIRLEY WESTWELL (Barwise 85BB), ID, E, Bloom 41/2 x 
2V2, Bush 3 ft. A very intense scarlet or signal rod 
that is fine for cutting. Early and profuse. Root, .75 
SUNNY HEART (Bru 85BB), FD, 1953, E, Bloom 512 x 
3, Bush 4 ft. Soft scarlet shading to yellow at center 
on fine stems. A sturdy bush. Very showy in the 
garden or for exhibition. Root, $1.00 
TARGET (84BB), FD, M, Bloom 5 x 22, Bush 3 ft. Color 
Indian orange to Saturn red. A fine cut flower. Good 
substance and fine stems. Root, .75 
TRIONFO DI MILANO (Italy 85B), FD, EM, Bloom 6 x 3, 
Bush 312 ft. A striking bi-color of Orient red tipped 
pure white. Fine for cutting. Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75 
WHITE KING (85B), FD E, Bloom 6 x 3, Bush 412 ft. 
A white Francis Larocca used extensively as a white 
cut flower. Has real cut flower qualities such as early, 
profuse, and a good keeper. Root, .75 
YELLOW ELEGANCE (85B), ID, E, Bloom 6 x 3, Bush 312 
ft. Clear Dresden yellow, artistic form and a wonder- 
ful keeper for cutting. Always full of blooms. 
Root, $1.00; Pot Root, .75 
EXPLANATION OF KEY LETTERS 
IN ORDER USED IN THE DESCRIPTIONS 
Originator and Introducer Explanation.............. page 9 
Originator and Introducer Abbreviations... 
Score (see’ Score. Card)..:2- 222 
Size Classification A B BB M..........................-... 3G 
Blooming Time, E M L......2...0........---20c:--c0:02-- 02-050 
Bloom size in inches and bush height. 
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