“MISS ECHO (C,A) A 1954 introduction that was tops 
in performance, winning Most Outstanding ’54 
Introduction in Milwaukee show for us. Color is 
rich medium yellow. Stems are long and wiry 
and carry blooms facing. Plants grow tall and 
rank and are generous with flowers throughout 
season, although they do not attain as much size 
here as is reputed for them out west. ---------_-- 
MONS. ZELRICH (C,A) Lemon yellow. Finely quil- 
led petals give this Australian Boke a distinct 
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*MUSASHI (ID,A) A sensational variegated giant 
imported from Japan. It’s a sport of Hunt’s 
Velvet Wonder. Color is rosy purple splashed 
and streaked with red. This was an eye-catcher 
in our garden and captured the fancy and ad- 
miration of all who saw it. This big and differ- 
ent dahlia will go places in its class. Stock is 
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MY MEMORIES (SC,A) Deep yellow blooms can be 
grown to 12 inches with good depth. A variety 
that has been undeservedly over-looked, __-____ 
NAGEL’S SOLIDITE (C,A) Deep pink. Good form 
andspoise) Ay tanks ands proluses DloomMer === == 
NANCY ANN MITCHELL (C,B) An old stand-by red 
that we will aways grow and recommend, ______ 
NELLIE RETZER (C,A) Soft mauve-lavender of per- 
fect form and fine stems. It’s doing a lot of 
ViMiMaulvenehe as HOw Ge eae ae == 
*NICK’S ORCHID (SC,B) One of the best 1953 dah- 
lias. Blooms are delicate shade of lavender 
blending to lighter center. Strong grower and 
prolific. Was Most Perfect B dahlia at Chicago 
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*NIGHT EDITOR (ID,A) Rich deep purple with con- 
trasting silvery reverse. Refined blooms are 
borne on long stiff stems. One of the best 1952 
introductions, the year it won Franzen Award for 
Most Perfect A bloom in Chicago show. __-----~ 
*“OKAN (C,A) Japanese. A huge spidery formed yel- 
low that will exceed 12 inches. Tall and rank 
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*OLD GLORY (FD,B) A bicolor of consistent habits 
and excellent form. One of our better ’54 re- 
leases. Color is bright signal red evenly tipped 
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“OPTIMA (C,B) Very dark red of good form. One 
that has pleased us in all respects. ____-_________ 
ORFEO (C,B) Rich purple of perfect form on fault- 
less stems. A variety for the fancier who likes 
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PATRICIA SPOLLEN (C,A) A 1952 introduction that 
won 9 Achievement Medals. Flowers are unusual 
shade of burnt orange and are well formed on 
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“Roots came through in wonderful condition, and such 
nice divisions!—W.H., Conn. 
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