The more you do for the dahlia in the growing season, the more the dahlia 
tals | Ao eD will do for you in the blooming season, 
T he 
PARRELLA 
DAHLIA GARDENS 
presents the following introductions from our Gardens and 
other Growers, for the Season of 1955 
SEE FLOWER GROWER HONOR ROLL 
MARGARET DUROSS (Fuchs-Parrella)—I. D.—A large, auroelian yellow, 
flushed scarlet, almost orange. Size 11” x 5” or larger. Cane stems 12”-15” 
hold blooms facing. Bushes are vigorous with healthy foliage and grow 
about 6 feet. Good bloomer early and late. Root $15.00 net, plant $5.00 net. 
NOTE: Margaret Duross is named in honor of the garden editor of the N. Y. 
Journal American. It has been placed on 3 Honor Rolls and not two as 
incorrectly shown in Honor Rolls in Flower Grower. 
YELLOW MASTERPICE (Murphy- 
Parrella) F. D.—Rich, soft, clear, 
empire yellow. Petals roll back to 
stem forming a large flower 11” x 
7” or larger, with excellent keep- 
ing qualities. The 8”-10” stems 
hold flowers facing. Unusual strong, 
thick foliage for a yellow. A 
splended free blooming garden 
plant that seemed to intrigue our 
many visitors with its size and 
beauty and many put it down as a 
“must.” 
Root $15.00 net Plant $5.00 net 
YELLOW MASTERPIECE 
FLYING SAUCER (Clapp-Tilton) — This beautiful big semi-cactus was 
originated by Mrs. Florence Clapp of Campbell, Virginia. It scored 
certificates at three A.D.S. Trial Gardens in 1954, Ault Park, Cincinnati, 
Ohio; Farmingdale, Long Island; and East Lansing, Mich. It is on the 
Eastern Flower Grower Honor Roll. Color is mallow purple, lavender for 
2, area of face, '4 at center white. Size is 12 by 6 inches; bush 4% feet; 
good stems and substance. Won A.D.S. Derrill Hart Medal 1954 for highest 
average score for “A” seedling in three Trial Grounds. Plants $7.00 net 
LLOYD GEORGE (Miller-Tilton)—A big informal decorative, light blend, 
porcelain rose, blended with aureolin yellow. Size 11 by 6 inches or larger, 
Orginated by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller. Named after their two sons, 
Lloyd and George. Won A.D.S. Seedling Sweepstakes at Long Island Show, 
1954. Bush 4% feet. Blooms held side and at slight angle. Good keeper, cut. 
You can win with this big one in A.I.D. class. Plants $4.00 net 
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