Dahlias 
OUTSTANDING 1955 INTRODUCTIONS 
Our New Honor Roll Introductions for 1955 
MRS. ALTON B. PARKER. (Tomczak-Parrella, I.D.) Golden yel- 
Root $15.00; plant $5.00. 
plant $5.00. 
low flushed Dutch vermilion. Size 1014”x5”. The cane-like stems 
hold flowers facing. Foliage is dark green and vigorous, making 
a strong plant that grows about 414 feet. Root $15.00; plant $5.00. 
MARGARET DUROSS. (Fuchs-Parrella, I.D.) A large, yellow, 
flushed scarlet, almost orange. Size 11”x5” or larger. Cane stems 
12”-15” hold blooms facing. Bushes are vigorous with healthy 
foliage and grow about 6 feet. Good bloomer early and late. 
YELLOW MASTERPIECE. (Murphy-Parrella, F.D.) Rich soft, 
clear, empire-yellow. Petals roll back to stems forming a large 
flower 11”x7” or larger, with excellent keeping qualities. The 
8”-10” stems hold flowers facing. Unusually strong, thick foliage 
for a yellow. A splendid free blooming garden plant. Root $15.00; 
LITTLE PANDA. (Slocum-Parrella-Min., F.D.) Rosaline-purple. 
Size 214”x134” almost round. Stems 5”-7” hold blooms at 45- 
degree angle and up. The 4-foot bush is covered with a mass of 
blooms. A wonderful little garden flower. Root $3.50; 6 for $17.50. 
Abbreviations: F.D.—Formal Decorative. I.D.—Informal Decorative. 
$.C.—Semi-Cactus. C.—Cactus. 
Each 6 
ALABASTER. (F.D.) Pure glistening white. Flowers 8” 
across.’ Otitlong Stemisuy ieee ern ns sore sane $4.00 $20.00 
AMOS KIRBY. (I.D.) Purple shading to pansy-purple. 
Vigorous grower; flowers.10” across: 2.1)... 2... ee es 2.00 10.00 
BETTY BLOSSOM. (F.D.) Compact creamy white, an 
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BIG MO. (I.C.) Deep dark carmine 12-inch flower on 10 
to 15-inch stems. Has been a regular prize winner ..... 4.00 20.00 
CLARION ROYALTY. (C.) Outstanding purple, with 
LgNtersTEVerser wmsohy cuss a he oe bokeh, « pistcsdis « ero & FeO 
CLOUDED STAR. (F.D.) Medium sized blend of yellow 
and -purplery Free Howerin gts seeps selves se B-) ess, bo 2.00 10.00 
CROWNING GLORY. (I.D.) Large mallow-pink with 
CLEA § CONC Timer eran oer ere meee Ne 5 Soil S'S 3d 2.00 10.00 
CROYDEN’S MASTERPIECE. (F.D.) 12-inch salmon- 
orange to coppery tan flower. One of the largest size 
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D-DAY. (F.D.) Medium sized soft pink on long straight 
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DETROIT “250”. (S.C.) Cardinal-red. Flowers keep well 
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DR. J. BEYER. (I.D.) A color blend of orange, gold and 
apricot. Usually 11” flowers on stems as strong as steel. 
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GIANT OF BAARN. (S.C.) Large bright vermilion, buds 
Are SalMOM.eeVIPOTOUS PTOWEL hs oi. eo. es Ne the vai 3.00 15.00 
HENRY Z. (F.D.) Canary-yellow with interesting fluted 
PCtale pe eens ihe BP ds MEN OM Esa Li boo von os 3.00 15.00 
JANE COWL. (I.D.) A large bronzy buff and gold. Old 
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JEAN TRIMBEE. (S.C.) Petunia-violet. Another big 
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JERSEY’S BEAUTY. (F.D.) Medium sized pink, widely 
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MILDRED AHLGREN. (I.D.) Amaranth-pink with deep 
shad in psi ee Peer Rae ENTE steers, 6 a elses toh g Wha Fes oe 7.00" 37.50 
STORM CLOUD. (S.C.) Reddish purple, large flower. 
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RESIEN WONDER. (S.C.) Purple and yellow in pleasing 
COMIN AION Rosen Prete trate eee clepers serene eels ete - 2.00 10.00 
THE CARDINAL. (S.C.) Tall growing with cardinal-red 
ELOOWS Bee ONt je, nantes ait ATs eer Tetons ols Dine ees 2.00 10.00 
TIARA. (F.D.) Lovely peach with white tip on each petal 2.50 12.50 
Margaret Duross 
Little Panda 
Yellow Masterpiece 
