KING CANUTE 
FAITHFUL 
SEMI-CACTUS DAHLIAS—Cont’d 
ADOLF MAYER (Tops 85A), M, Bloom 9 x 4, Bush 5 ft. 
A pansy purple about the darkest of all dahlias. Bush 
is of good height and sturdy. Keeps well when cut. 
Very popular. Root, $1.00 NET; Plant, .75 
BILL JACK (Franks 85B), M, Bloom 8 x 5, Bush 5 ft. A 
very deep white for a Semi-Cactus. Profuse bloomer 
with good stems. 
Root, $1.50 NET; Pot Root, $1.00 NET; Plant, .75 
BLACK MONARCH (Pape-Rock 85A), L, Bloom 11 x 5, 
Bush 4 ft. Color chrysanthemum crimson with oxblood 
shadings, classed as dark red. Strong healthy grower 
with good stems. However it is a late bloomer. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
EMPIRE STATE (Warren-Rus), 1953, M, Bloom 11 x 6, 
Bush 5 ft. Impressive light blend of rose Bengal, 
canary yellow and marigold orange with broad petals 
that curl to points. Achievement Medal winner and on 
2 Honor Rolls. Root, $5.00; Plant, $2.50 
FAITHFUL (Dahl 85A), M, Bloom 9-10 x 4-5, Bush 5 ft. 
One of the best and largest white Semi-Cactus. Does 
best under normal culture. Bush growth sturdy, with 
glossy green foliage. Good root maker, easy to winter 
over. Blooms always full-centered. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING (Ward-Rus 85A), M, Bloom 12 
x 9, Bush 512 ft. A sport of Virginia Rute. Color brick 
or Jasper red with a chrome flush. A rugged grower. 
Certified at Storrs. Root, $1.00 
GOOD CATCH (Bru 85A), 1954, M, Bloom 1012 x 6, Bush 
5 ft. Very lovely bright yellow. Full, deep blooms and 
extra long stems. Fine for exhibiting. Plant, $1.00 
HYLAS (Bru 85B), M, Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 4 ft. Geranium 
lake similar to Gretel but a brighter color and better 
center. Upright grower, healthy and useful on the 
show table. Root, .75 
JANE LAUSCHE (Wol-Rock 86A), M, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 
5 ft. An outstanding bi-color of soft mallow purple 
with white tips. Certified at E. Lansing. Winner of 
many Achievement Medals, on 3 Honor Rolls. A real 
winner. Root, $1.50; Plant, .75 
JEAN TRIMBEE (Trimbee 85A), EM, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 
5 ft. Massive yet artistic, with long revolute petals 
that curl and twist. A beautiful petunia or orchid 
purple. Tall and vigorous, with long erect stems. 
Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
KING CANUTE (Aust 85A), EM, Bloom 9 x 4, Bush 4 ft. 
Dresden or straw yellow with outer petals lightly 
shaded Persian rose. Blooms profusely. Rugged and 
healthy. A favorite in the garden and a real prize 
winner. Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
MISS PHYLLIS VOHLAND (Clarksburg D.G. 85A), 1952, 
ML, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. Very lovely tangerine 
orange or Saturn red here and inclined ID at times. 
Good grower and won everywhere. 
Root, $2.00; Pot Root, $1.50; Plant, $1.00 
MY MEMORIES (Craine-Robens), 1953, M, Bloom 10 x 6, 
Bush 4 ft. Beautiful primrose yellow which is wel- 
come in its class. On Dudley’s and Eddy’s Flower 
Grower Honor Roll. Root, $4.00; Plant, $2.00 
NEW LOOK (Guttler-Rus 85A), M, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 
5 ft. Empire yellow. If you are looking for a large 
yellow on long stems and a strong grower, try this 
one. You will like it. 
Root, $1.50; Pot Root, $1.00; Plant, .75 
NICKY K. (Lake 84B), M, Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 4 ft. Brilliant 
Turkey red commercial. Good grower, fine keeper and 
certified at E. Lansing. Beautiful bush. Root, .75 
ORFEO (Bru 85B), E, Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 3 ft. Glistening 
Rhodamine purple shading Dianthus purple. Fine for 
cutting and exhibiting. Exceptionally good and one 
we recommend. Root, $1.00 
PAUL’S WHITE (Jemars 85B), M, Bloom 7 x 4, Bush 4 ff. 
A most dependable pure white. Holds full centers 
throughout the season. Certified at Cincinnati. 
Plant, $3.00 
RIKA BALLIN (Eng 85A), M, Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 5 ft. 
Clear primrose yellow with fine bush growth and ex- 
cellent stems. A real exhibition variety with pointed 
petals. One you are going to see a great deal of 
in the shows. Pot Root, $2.25; Plant, $1.50 
RUTH ALAMPI (Lloyd-Rus 85A), Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 
5 ft. Named in honor of the wife of WABC Radio and 
Television Home Gardener team in N. Y. City. Phlox 
purple but general effect of deep lavender. Good 
stems and foliage. On Eastern Dahlia Review, Dudley’s 
Honor Roll, winner of the Achievement Medal and the 
A.D.S. Sweepstakes in N. Y. Plant, $3.50 
SILVER TIPS (B & B 85A), M, Bloom 10 x 6, Bush 3 ff. 
Cherry red with straw yellow reverse which shows 
at center. Blooms deep with serrated petals. Good 
growing habits. Cert. at Rutgers. Root, $1.00 
TOP-FLIGHT (Doz 85A), M, Bloom 10 x 5, Bush 5 ft. An 
intense bright crimson with broad staghorn petals. 
Bush is tall and sturdy, with long stems. Two Achieve- 
ment Medals. Root, $1.00 
VIRGINIA RUTE (Cha 85A), M, Bloom 12 x 9, Bush 51/2 
ft. Cardinal or oxblood red shaded garnet. The long, 
strong stems need no special support even when 
grown for exhibition. Root, $1.50 
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