DEEP VELVET B-FD-Dk R (Baker-Ruschmohr) A formal decorative of dark carmine with 
an overlay of oxblood red. Petals have a deep velvety appearance. The alt- 
around good qualities of this dahlia won for it, the Derrill W. Hart Medal for 
""B" size dahlias in 1946 although it can be grown to "A" size. Strong grower, Siz 
8x4. 
Roct $1.50 
*DEUIL du ROI ALBERT B-FD-Bi. Pansy purple tipped white to a markec variable de- 
gree. Petals are rather narrow and long. Stems are slender and erect. Free 
flowering. Size 7x3!/>. 
Root $2.00, Plant $1.00 
DIX!IE’'S WINE DOT A-ID-Var (Hendricks) A variegated white, splashed with wine color. 
Blooms can be grown to twelve inches in diameter with corresponding depth. 
Winner of the American Home Achievement Medal at Chicago, Toledo, end New 
Baltimore in 1942. A strong grower. Size 1|1Ix5. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
DOREEN E. B-StC-Pr (Eccleston - Rocky 
River) A striking, deep reddish purple 
cactus. Face of the flowers are red, the 
reverse purple, which gives the flower 
its purple effect as petals quill. Petals 
are tightly rolled from base to tip, with 
tips deeply laciniated. Stems are nicely 
proportioned as to length and thickness, 
Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
DOROTHY GEER B-FD-Pk (Geer) This was 
one of the most attractive and pleasing 
dahlias in our gardens during the past 
season. The flowers are medium sized; 
of light rose pink, shading lighter 
toward the tips. Blooms are uniformly 
of exhibition quality. This one should 
be a factor in classes calling for the 
most perfect bloom in the show. Bushes 
are tall and well formed. Size 7x3!/>. 
Root $1.00 
DOREEN E. 
DR. J. BEYER A-ID-LtBl (Zourk-Parrella) A blend of straw yellow and apricot, with 
deeper tones showing on the reverse of petals. Strong stems. Robust plants. 
Early and prolific bloomer. Size !0x5. Plant $3.50 
RED SPIDER CONTROL 
The common "'red spider’ becomes an increasingly serious pest of dahlias especially 
when DDT is used for the control of other pests. Growers should familiarize themselves 
with the first evidence of the presence of "'red spider'’ and take immediate steps to 
control it. Safe, effective means are available (see page (69)). 
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