Selected CACTUS DAHLIAS 
SC—Semi-Cactus; StC—Straight Cactus; IC—Incurved Cactus. A—8” and over; B—4” to 8”. 
Our own personal favorites! We believe them to be more beautiful than any other flower. Select several for 
a most outstanding garden this summer and fall. Ideal for the yard, exhibition, and bouquets in the home. 
ABBOTT (B StC). 6” rich crimson. 4’ bush. See illustration on 
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AMBER STAR (B to A StC). 8” pure amber. Grand Sweepstakes 
winner 1953 Oregon State Fair. 5’. See illustration preceding 
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AMI LOUIS BLIN (A SC). Deep velvety red. Extremely popu- 
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ARISTOCRAT (B StC). 5” glowing red. Very spiny appearance. 
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ATOMIC (B IC). 6” white cutflower with delicate lilac shading 
in cool or rainy weather. Stately 6’ bush, fine stems............ 
BACCHUS (B SC). 5” blood red flowers on one of the long- 
est stems in dahliadom. We consider this the best new red cactus 
for cutting in many years. 5’. Blue ribbon winner in its color 
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BLYHEID (B SC). 5” scarlet red on excellent stems. Ouststand- 
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BROTHER JUSTINUS (B SC). 6” orange yellow with golden 
center. Low 3’ bush with many flowers makes it ideal for 
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CASPER LUDWIG’S MEMORY (A StC). 8” deep blood red wtih 
long stiff stems. Flowers are held erect making it ideal for bas- 
ket arrangements. 6’ bush. Blue ribbon winner.............-. 
CORAL PEACH (B StC). 5” coral peach shade. Very heavy 
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CORONA (B SC). Apricot yellow with golden center. One of 
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DIVA (A IC). 10” pure lilac. A real addition to this color and 
class. Blue ribbon winner in many shows. 5’ to 6’.............. 
DUTCH SALMON PINK (B StC). 6” salmon pink on 4’ bush, 
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FAIR MAID (B to A StC). 8” coral pink with golden hue. We 
think this is one of the loveliest flowers in our garden. 6’ bush. 
FAITHFUL (A SC). 10” to 12” pure white blooms on excep- 
tionally rugged 6’ bush. One of the largest cactus dahlias 
FIDUCIE (B StC). 6” autumn bronze shade. Free bloomer on 
4’ bush. 
FINESSE ANVERSOISE (B StC) 6” light creamy yellow, al- 
most chartreuse. Very spiny petals making it ideal for deco- 
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FRANCES §S (B to A StC) 7” to 9” fuchsia rose deepening to a 
rich glowing center. Best “A” Size Advanced Amateur Class, 
1954 Portland Dahlia Society Show. 5’ bush................... 
GIANT OF BAARN (A IC). 10” to 12” outstanding new giant 
from Holland. Huge flowers have a good form and a bright 
vermilion red color with salmon hue. Long stems with flowers 
carried well above the foliage. Very free flowering for such a 
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GIANT SPIDER (A StC). 10” very spidery bright carmine with 
some salmon. One of the most striking dahlias for arrangements. 
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GOOD MORNING (B StC).6” pure pink of exceptional quality. 
Unsurpassed for cutting and arranging. One of our best new 
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GUNYAH GLORY (A SC). 10” deep glistening purple. 1953 
Challenge Cup Winner in Holland. Long perfect stems and 
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HESTIA (B StC). 5” peach cutflower on 5’ bush. See illustration 
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HOEK’S GLORY (B to A StC). 8” incurved lilac rose. Looks 
like a huge spider mum. Outstanding. 6’ bush.............-..- 
HYLAS (B SC). 6” salmon red with some gold in the center. 
Ideal flower formation and deep green foliage. 5’ bush........ 
INSPECTOR GENERAL TOUSSAINT (A IC). 10” blood red 
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JERSEY DAINTY (B StC). 6” to 8” pure white cactus. Ideal for 
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KINSUI (A SC). Huge 10” to 12” yellow on sturdy 4’ bush. Beau- 
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MARY TAYLOR (B to A StC). 8” taffy yellow suffused phlox 
pink. A very lacy and delicate dahlia good for cutting. 5’ bush. 
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MME. ELIZABETH SAWYER (B StC). 6” to 8” pure pink 
straight cactus. 4’ bush. Early and profuse. See illustration pre- 
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MME. JUISSANT (B IC). 6” to 8” violet shade. Petals twist and 
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MELISANDE (B SC). 5” lavender. Many flowers on 5’ bush.... 
MEVR. SANDBERG (B IC). Deep dark red with lacy twisted 
petals. The ladies’ favorite. 5’.......-...1..-10- esse eens 
MIRABELLA (B StC). 6” free flowering deep mauve. Excel- 
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MISS PITTSBURG (B to A StC). Attractive 6” to 8” pink on 
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MITHRA (B StC). 6” bright orange with lighter center. Very 
flashy and always draws attention. 4’ bush...........-++++++- 
MOTHER AARTSEN (B IC). 6” spidery cactus in chamois 
bronze. 3’ to 4’ bush absolutely covered with blooms.......... 
MRS. ANNA KLINE (A SC). 10” sulphur yellow on 5’ to 6’ 
bushs Good exhibition bilia ernest weet ntt etter elon n eel 
MUSTANG (A IC). 8” to 19” bright pink. Outstanding flower 
formation and very popular. See illustration preceding page. 5’. 
OAKLEIGH CHAMPION (A IC). 8” to 10” blooms of burnt 
orange and soft pink with lemon yellow shadings. Tall 6’ bush. 
ORFEO (B IC) 6” deep glistening purple with perfect in- 
curved form. Winner of many blue ribbons in recent dahlia 
shows. Unbelievably beautiful. 4” bush....................... 
PASTEL (B SC). 5” striking carmine pink. Very heavy blooming 
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PRIDE OF HOLLAND (A StC). 8” to 10” outstanding new ex- 
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PRIG (B SC). 6” scarlet with tiny gold tips. Very free flowering. 
A must for those who like bright colors. See illustration pre- 
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REVERIE (B IC). 6” coral pink with primrose center. Petals 
twist and curl, giving it a most graceful appearance. 5’......... 
RIESENWUNDER (A SC). 8” to 10” carmine pink with white 
to creamy yellow center. Breathtakingly beautiful in mass ef- 
fects. Strong healthy 5’ bush. See illustration preceding page. .. 
RIVOLI (B IC) 6” to 8” pure yellow of fine habits. Reliable for 
both garden and show. See illustration on opposite page....... 
ROCKET SPRAY (A SC). 8” cream base with soft shadings of 
shrimp pink at the ends of the petals. Very lovely. 6’ bush..... 
ROUGE BOUQET (B to A SC). Blended soft red with creamy 
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ST. THERESE (B StC). 5” light pink with white center. The 
favorite with more people than any other cactus. A good cut- 
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SILVRETTA (B IC). An unusual color composed from pink, 
lilac and golden shades. Very fine petaled. 5’ bush............ 
SMOKY (A IC). 8” to 10” deep mauve with a lot of bronze 
blended. A shade not seen in any other dahlia. Very descrip- 
tive name. 5’ to 6’ 
SUNKIST (B SC). 6” pure sunkist orange on long stiff stems. 
One of the brightest and best dahlias of any type. 4’. See illus- 
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TERPO (B SC). New bright red. Will make 5’ stems if bush is 
topped. Highly rated and on many honor rolls. 6” flowers on 
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THE CARDINAL (A SC). 10” glowing red on 6’ vigorous bush. 
Medal winner 1954 Portland Dahlia Society show. See illus- 
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TORERO (A IC). 10” flame color with tiny golden petaloids 
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TORNADO (B IC). 6” to 8” deep orange with salmon hue. Flow- 
ers have great depth and stand out in the garden. 6’ bush..... 
TRAJECTUM (B StC). 6” orchid purple with silver sheen. Long 
wiry stems and excellent keeping qualities. See illustration op- 
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UTOPIA (A IC). 10” carmine pink and salmon. Petals are very 
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