MAGNIFICENT A-SC-Au (Crystal) A blend of light orange and orange chrome, the 
general effect being golden orange. This 1948 introduction is a midseason bloomer, 
and a strong grower. Stems are inclined to be short, especially in our fields. Size 
11x53 Root $1.00 
MAJOR VEIRS A-FD-Au (Veirs-Rocky River) 
A formal decorative of buff yellow with 
peach suffusion on outer petals. Petals 
roll back forming a deep flower. A 
very rugged grower and a dahlia that 
can stand forcing. Foliage is heavy 
and broad. Flowers average nine to 
ten inches but can be grown to twelve. 
MAJOR VEIRS was the winner of 
Achievement Medals at Cleveland and 
East Liverpool. Certificate of Merit at 
Baltimore and on Robert's Midwestern 
Honor Roll. Size 9x4!/. ; 
Pot Root $2.25, Plant $1.50 
"MAJOR VEIRS- 
MARGRACE A-ID-FI (Bissell) A really 
striking variety of brilliant scarlet, 
tipped gold, and with gold at the base 
of the petals. Large flowers, long stems 
and tall bushes, of open growth. A 
consistent winner. Size 9!/> x 5. 
Root $1.50 
MARION GLENN B-SC-Pr_ (Miller-Dahlia- 
del) A nicely formed purple semi cac- 
tus with laciniated petals. Wiry stems 
hold flowers facing side. Early and 
profuse. Size 7x3. 
Root $2.00, Pot Root $1.50, Plant $1.00 
MARY ELIZABETH A-ID-R (Robens). A 
very large, deep flower of dark turkey 
red, lightly suffused yellow on edge of 
the petals. Plants are good growers 
with dark green foliage. Stems are in- 
clined to be a bit short. Improved 
by growing to four canes. Size |Ixé. 
MARGRACE Root $10.00, Pot Root $6.75, Plant $3.50 
LOST LABELS 
Lost labels can be largely avoided by attaching them to one of the roots, instead 
of to the stalk. Stalks shrink in storage allowing the labels to slip off. 
The best, and most permanent marking for labels is India Waterproof ink, such as 
used by draftsmen. Use painted (or treated) labels, and apply the ink with an old 
fountain pen. With a little practice, one can do a very neat job, and the labels will 
be legible even after being buried in the ground for a season. 
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