Dahlias of Merit 
from the World Over 
Per Tuber 
ABE LINCOLN (FD,B) Glistening dark red with 
husky growth producing abundance of well 
formed blooms on good stems all season ___— $3.00 
ALMELO’S GLORY (SC,B) Blend of rose pink and 
cream, Produces perfect blooms on long fault- 
less stems. This Dutch dahlia has a long list of 
triumphs in this country, including such recent 
wins for us as Most Perfect B dahlia in show at 
Milwaukee in 1951 and at Chicago in 1952 and 
“Most Meritorious Exhibit” (vase of 5 blooms) 
at 1954 Midwest Show at Cincinnati _____—___ : 
AMI LOUIS BLIN (SC,A) Rich maroon, almost black 
red. A sensational French dahlia of robust 
growth and prolific habits. Positively the very 
best there is in this color and formation 
ARISTOS (C,A) A handsome bicolor, deep rosy pur- 
ple with white tips. A real standout in any show 
Ore rardens Good sero wilniomlai (saan 
ARTHUR GODFREY (FD,A) A huge red with shades 
of autumn and gold. Blooms 13 inches and bet- 
ter are common. Even secondary crop of flowers 
averages better than 12 inches. Flowers usually 
face up giving added depth up to 9 inches. Arthur 
Godfrey has made a great show record ________ 
“ARAB QUEEN (SC,A) A dandy new Australian 
giant growing up to 12 inches with plenty of 
depth. Color is pink and buff, an easy winner in 
thes eh te blen dis clas saa eae 
AUTUMN BLAZE (ID,A) A producer of monstrous 
blooms easily a foot in diameter and with good 
depth. Color is a flashy blend of flame & yellow 
B.C, (Johnson—SC,A) A sensational giant from Can- 
ada that has made a great show record in this 
country, particularly in taking “Largest Bloom” 
honors. Blooms average 12 x 9 and are light 
blend of mauve pink and cream. Roots are small 
BERTHA SHONE (C,A) A blend of lavender and 
white with petal tips deeply cleft giving a shaggy 
and unique effect. Early and prolific and a 
PF OOMETO. Olea 1 ae eae Spas cee : 
BESSIE HARDRESS (FD,A) Very fine Australian 
yellow of good form. Blooms range up to 11 
NK ONES Grav IKoya¥er nin, Geis 
BETTY BLOSSOM (FD,B) Blend of cream flushed 
light pink. Perfectly formed blooms are borne 
in abundance all season on good stems. Vigorous 
bush growth and a heavy root producer _______ 
BLENDETTE (C,B) Blend of light yellow and rosy 
red. Well formed blooms produced in profusion 
On KOrorol Sueinaksy EMU KYseicryn = 2 
“BLUE OKANAGAN (Johnson—SC,A) Sensational 
Canadian giant easily attaining 12 inches, with 
plenty of depth. A very pleasing shade of bluish 
lavender that commands immediate admiration. 
A sure winner in its class, and a good grower __ 
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