COSMOPOLITAN A-ID-FI — (Phillips-Rocky 
River) This Derrill W. Hart Medal win- 
ner in 1949 for ''A size" varieties has 
few faults, and can be depended upon 
for steady performance. The color is 
rose red shading to gold and yellow on 
outer area of petals. The informal 
flowers are well formed, and full cen- 
tered until the end. Stems are those 
of a good exhibition variety. Size 8x4!/2. 
Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
*CROYDON MASTERPIECE A-ID-Au This 
large, massive variety was an instant hit 
in this country when it first came here 
from Australia, and is destined to popu- 
larity for many years. The color is a 
deep shade of tan. High, full centered 
flowers are held facing up on strong 
stems. Size | 1x6. 
— Plant $1.00 
COSMOPOLITAN 
CYMBIE A-SC-Pk (Brown) This was one of the most popular of the 1952 introductions 
from other growers, in our fields, in spite of the lack of ballyhoo at introduction. 
Altho introduced as an informal, it appeared to be more of a semi cactus with us, 
and can be grown very large, with blooms up to twelve inches. The color is a 
pleasing shade of rose pink with a light salmon overcast. The full centered blooms 
have excellent depth, carried facing side on good stems. Size 1!0x5. 
Root $3.00, Pot Root $2.25, Plant $1.50 
DAHLIAMUM A-ID-Au (Chemar) Among the larger varieties, this is such a strong 
grower that we recommend it for every beginner's garden. A deep flower of 
cadmium apricot with a golden sheen. Stems are strong, carrying the flowers on 
top. Profuse bloomer. A truly fine all-around dahlia. Size !0x5. 
Root $1.50 
*DARCY SAINSBURY A-FD-W This Australian variety is now the most popular of all 
white dahlias for exhibition, winning scores of awards throughout the country’s 
leading shows each year. Its pure white color and free flowering habits make it 
a standout in the garden too. The flowers are fairly large, and have all tha 
qualities of a good dahlia. Size 9x4. 
Root $1.00 
D-DAY B-FD-Pk (Hendricks) A medium sized variety of true pink. A fine florists’ flower 
and an excellent candidate for “best bloom" classes at shows. The flowers are 
well formed, with very good substance, and the stems are ideal. Plants are tall 
open growers and productive. Size 7x3!/>. 
Root $1.00 
DEBUT A-FD-Y (Brown) A large, yellow, formal decorative of good formation, and 
excellent growing habits. Blooms have exceptional depth and are held well above 
the rugged plants on long stems. The foliage of this variety is the broadest of 
all dahlia foliage. Size 9x5. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
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