Honor Roll And Standard Dahlias That 
Were Outstanding In 1954 
The following varities are of recent introductions and some of the older 
varieties that are still good. On some of the older varieties the description is 
brief, while on the later introductions we have tried to give a little more in- 
formation. 
Abe Lincoln (F. D.)—Dark oxblood red with thick velvety petals. Average 
size seven inches with good depth on strong stems. Dark foliage and 
blooms well above the foliage ________- Roots $1.50, Plants $1.00, R. C. 50c 
Allways—A large cactus, nine to ten inches in diameter, with tightly rolled 
petals. On all four of Flower Grower’s Honor Rolls, and on Webb’s Eastern 
Dahlia Review. Winner of four American Home achievement medals in 
Dahha. Review.jBlendroticameliasrose: 20s 2os ee Roots 75c 
Angelus (1. D.)—A big cactus of brilliant red heavily blended with gold. A 
beautiful dahlia and admired by all -_--_.____-__- R. C. 50c, Plants $1.00 
Arthur Godfrey (F. D.)—Orient red with orange and buff shadings. Ex- 
tremely large size 11 by 6 inches. Good stems. 
Root $1.00, Plant 75c, R. C. 50c 
Aviumn Blaze (1. D.)—This was one of the most outstanding dahlias we 
grew in our garden. Giant flowering blooms of a brilliant fiery red touched 
with gold. This dahlia is unusual and very outstanding with a good record 
in show and in the garden. Was admired by all our visitors. Can be grown 
to 14 inches with a great depth __________ Root $1.50, R. C. 50c, Plant $1.00 
Autumn Blend (S. C.)—A blend of orange and yellow with a touch of pink. 
Blooms are facing on good stems. This is a ‘‘B’”’ size dahlia. Good keep- 
ing tUAlitiest= Au ee sae ee BP Root $1.50, Plant $1.00, R. C. 50c 
B. and B. (F. D.)—A 10 inch lavender formal with a good full center and 
good depth. Plants are very rugged. Has an excellent show record. 
Root $1.00, Plant 75c, R. C. 50c 
Barbara Veirs (1. D.)—Brilliant reddish purple. A color that stands out in 
the garden. Twisting serrated petals give the blooms a distinctive ap- 
pearance. Broad leaved foliage resistant to pests. On honor roll. 
Root $1.00, Plant 75c, R. C. 50c 
Barwell Queen (I. D.)—A beautiful large white that was introduced in 1950. 
as made. aecooGIrecord: Didawell 1Ol USren ame fey gee ee Root 75c 
Bertha Shone (S. C.)—A beautiful lavender with lighter center and lacinated 
tips. Stems are rigid holding the bloom sideways. An early and profuse 
DIOOMECHEEAD tea tet oe Om Bade Root $3.50, Plant $2.00, R. C. $1.00 
Blue Galilee (S. C.)—‘‘A”’ size Dahlia of old rose with a blue overcoat. Very 
| aT SETT gh De er eee Pe ee ee a eee en) ee ee ees Root 75c 
Bo-Bo (M. F. D.)—Amber yellow tinted red at centers and outer edges Good 
substance and beautiful stems. Blooms well within the miniature class. A 
variety much needed in the miniature class. On three honor EoueN Mer 
0Oo Cc 
Bonnie-Blue (Ball)—An orchid ball dahlia on good stems. Good for pone 
fete) Cc 
Braith H. Davis (F. D.)—A rare shade of rose purple. Very attractive 7 inch 
blooms. A dependable bloomer in hot weather __---------------- Root 75c 
Bride’s Bouquet (F. D.)—Pure white, with no trace of any other color in the 
bloom. Sizes 10 to 11 inches. Stems 7 to 12 inches long and straight. Bushes 
Sacette (ni LoreesOnOn Pols tences cen poet ee re Oe ee ree ee Root 75c¢ 
Bright Idea (F. D. Min.)—Dark red tipped white, sometimes all red. 
Root $1.00, Plant 75c, R. C. 59c 
Bright Lass (F. D. Min.)—Dainty deep rose blooms on good stems. Good for 
GRnIDitiiiiee See ae Cu ee Root $1.00, Plant 75c, R. C. 5€c 
