The Dahlia Blue Book for 1955

This is a 1955 nursery catalog from Rocky River Dahlia Gardens in Ohio, not a pulp magazine. It contains detailed horticultural information and mail-order specifications for dahlia plants and roots. The catalog explains purchasing options: green plants (cuttings), rooted cuttings, pot roots, clumps, and field-grown roots, with guidance on each type's advantages. It lists Rocky River's featured dahlia introductions including 'Butterball' (yellow ball dahlia), 'Carol Hawley' (dark red semi-cactus), 'Ed's Delight' (golden yellow ball), 'Ceramic Beauty' (dark red formal, five-time 1953 American Home Achievement Medal winner), 'Clariam Tide' (reddish-orange semi-cactus), 'Deep Orange' (persimmon-orange straight cactus), and 'Golden Halo' (golden yellow semi-cactus). Each entry provides botanical classification codes, size specifications, growth characteristics, awards, and pricing. The catalog includes detailed ordering terms, shipping policies, and a standardized dahlia classification system.