KELVIN (ID,A) Older Australian giant that has a 
great show record, Pink with some gold shad- 
ing. Massive bush and stems. 
“KIDD’S CLIMAX (FD,A) A handsome Australian 
novelty comprising the delicate blendings of 
cream, pink and lavender. Good growing habits. 
A real show variety that will win for you. 
KINPATSU (ID,A) A new orange from Japan that 
looksa 200d =~ 423 ee we See ee ee 
KINSUI (C,A) Medium shade of yellow. Another 
Japanese import that appears promising, ____--__ 
LAVENDER PERFECTION (FD,A) Huge Australia 
lavender. Every fancier should have this one __ 
*LEANDER (C,A) Brilliant flame blooms of refined 
form and poise average 11 inches. They are borne 
on faultless stems. Plants are tall and rank. 
This is a real show variety that will win for you. 
LEONA McCHESNEY (SC,A) A 1953 introduction of 
a nice shade of lavender deepening to purple in 
Gemicr, IROMUIS Eyal joROlMwe, —......-. 2-2... 
LUCERNA (SC,A) A handsome and commanding 
new Czechoslavakian giant that attracts immedi- 
ate attention. Blooms are blood red with yellow 
reverse and petal tips. They have good form and 
GWG, 2. ee Ss Ses Se Se = 
MADAM CLEMENTINE PAYEN (C,B)_ Refined 
blooms of exquisite clear lavender blending to 
a creamy white center. For sheer beauty it’s 
unexcelled, and growth habits are good, ___---____ 
MARGRATEN (SC,B) Immaculate crystal white of 
impeccable form. Blooms resemble white water 
lilies and are borne in profusion throughout the 
season, well poised, on long rigid stems. This is 
2 WEUIiAy KO Celhklate gioky Teves, __.. 22 =-= 
MARION GLENN (SC,B) This pleasing garnet_pur- 
ple dahlia will be seen in shows for many years. 
Blooms produced generously throughout season 
on rugged bushes and strong stems. Petal tips 
are cleft, adding interest and appeal. —----__—_ 
MARYLAND BEAUTY (ID,B) A 1953 introduction 
that will win in its weak class. It is a light 
blend of buff with a reddish suffusion, ______-_ 
“MAUREEN CONNALLY (FD,B) This is one of the 
best of the 1954 introductions. Color is light 
yellow, the outstanding feature being the sym- 
metrical ball shape of the 6 to 7 inch blooms. 
They look like giant pom pon dahlias with the 
petals folding back and encircling the long wiry 
stems. Individual blooms last a long time and 
are borne continuously all season on rank, vigor- 
ous plants. M.C. was Most Perfect B dahlia at 
Springfield) lll 
MELROSE (FD,A) Lavender with silvery reverse. 
Blooms average 10 inches. A rank and rugged 
erower. 
1.50 
_3.00 
3.00 
1.00 
1.50 
2.50 
1.50 
“Received your shipment of dahlia roots in good con- 
dition. Thanks for the extra.’’—M.R., Ky. 
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