ROMA GARE (C,B) A well formed and prolific light 
yellow from Australia that pleased us very much 1.25 
SARAH CAROLYN (FD,A) American ’54 introduc- 
tion that gave us some of the most perfectly 
formed blooms we have ever grown. Rose laven- 
der flowers face forward on long cane-like stems. 5.00 
SEARCHLIGHT (C,A) Sensational English beauty of 
flawless form and exquisite light yellow color. 
Long rigid stems hold blooms at just the right 
attitude. This dahlia has won more ‘Most Per- 
fect” honors than any other A size variety ex- 
tant, and in 1954 brought us the coveted Fran- 
zen Memorial Trophy for Most Perfect A Bloom 
iIngthesGhicagogsh ow eee eee 1.50 
Winning the Harry L. Franzen Memorial Trophy was 
an achievement of which we are more proud than any 
we have previously attained. The award is given annu- 
ally at the Chicago show of the Central States Dahlia 
Society for the most perfect A size dahlia in the show. 
Our entry that won for us in ’54 was Searchlight. We 
are shown here receiving the trophy from Mrs. Franzen 
of Maywood, Illinois. 
“SILVER WEDDING (C,A) An outstanding ’54 Am- 
erican release that commands immediate atten- 
tion. Blooms are almost white but have enough 
of a suffusion of silvery pink to classify as a 
light blend. Petals curl and twist at abrupt an- 
gles that give the massive 11-12 inch blooms a 
shaggy but distinctly pleasing effect. Plant grows 
rank and vigorous and is generous with its flow- 
CLS ese Se ee ee a a 4.00 
SPECIAL AWARD (SC,A) Flashy orange of enor- 
mous proportions on cane-like stems. We have 
HON RM MES poser TR xe TL 2.50 
“Roots arrived in fine shape. Thanks a million for the 
extras2’——P.H. lll 
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