*STARBRIGHT (SC,B) Another ’54 American intro- 
duction that gave us a lot of blooms all season. 
Color is rose red to our eye, otherwise described 
as purple, with petal tips white. First blooms 
went up to 9 inches for us, but we suspect it will 
be classified a B dahlia. Stems are long and hold 
IGNOEIES ENG BL Sorel Enyele, - e 4.00 
STARDUST (FD,A) Soft pink of perfect form and 
great depth, grows up to 10 inches on ramrod 
stems that hold blooms at perfect angle. _____ 1.75 
“ST. LAMBERT (C,B) Sensational Belgian dahlia 
that catches the eye and the fancy of every 
viewer. Color is a striking blend of rose suf- 
fusing into shades of pink and cream toward the 
center. Petal tips are deeply cleft giving the 
blooms a lacy appearance. Stems, form, poise and 
other growing habits are all that can be desired. 
Truly a unique variety that will enhance the col- 
WSOUNOIN. OR! WKF WEWNCNSR, 2 2 2.50 
STOPLIGHT (C,B) A 1952 introduction of all-around 
excellence. Beautiul deep red blooms are of per- 
fect form and good depth, held facing on fault- 
less stems, It has proved its worth in many shows 
VOU LIE RCOUN Liye ease es = an eee eee 1.50 
SUNBURST (ID,A) A large and handsome golden 
yellow Of perfeet form and great depth. == _ 1.25 
THE CARDINAL (SC,A) Bright cardinal red of good 
size. Blooms of perfect form on flawless stems 
grow on rugged plants. One of the best dahlias 
of all time. It should be in every garden. _____~ 1.25 
THERESA LOUISE (ID,B) Light blend of pink and 
yellow that will win easily in its class. Good 
SROWAN See VaD LCS 4 eee ee ee ee eee ee 2.00 
*TIARA (FD,A) A bicolor of delicate orange tipped 
white. Not only is this a unique color combina- 
tion, but the perfect form and fine growing hab_ 
its of this variety make it an outstanding addi- 
iO WO) Blaky TANCES COMGCHIOIN, a 3.00 
*TORCH (C,A) Sensational American 1954 novelty. 
Color is rose red blending to light yellow in cen- 
ter of 8 to 9 inch blooms. Petals are narrow and 
tightly rolled, and they curve inward at an ab- 
rupt degree. Altogether, the color of the blooms, 
the incurving of the petals and the up-facing at- 
titude convey the effect of a flaming torch. -___ 5.00 
VIVIEN LEIGH (ID,A) New Australian giant of a 
most unusual orange russet color unlike any 
other dahlia. The heavy blooms average 11 to 
12 inches but are held facing on rigid cane_like 
Stems, — Seehe. 28 ee ee ee eS oe ee 2.50 
WARREN SLAGLE (SC,A) Here is a very attractive 
bluish lavender dahlia of good form and 10 to 11 
inch dimensions. Rugged growth, good stems, 
and a profusion of blooms are added desirable 
features, ss_s2ee is Vee re See ee ee ae Se 3.00 
“T purchased roots and plants from you last spring 
and will say that they satisfied me perfectly.’’—H.J.M., 
Nl. 
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