ORIENTAL GLORY 
in the CDahlia C/arJen 
This picture was taken to show the spread 
of the plant, bloom posture and stem 
strength. Actual height was about six 
feet. 
We first became acquainted with Oriental Glory in 1930, standing proudly in a 
seedling planting where dry weather had taken its toll. Each season our admiration 
for this remarkable dahlia has increased. To grow it is to love it. It never disappoints. 
Its gorgeous color is like sunshine on a gloomy day. 
PLANTS grown from roots or cuttings never ex¬ 
perience a set-back, but show continuous growth. 
Height, 5 1/2 t° 7 feet, depending on soil conditions 
and growing methods. Shapely, rugged plants pro¬ 
ducing numerous laterals generously spaced is the 
natural habit. 
STEMS are stiff and strong, holding flowers at just 
the ideal angle for any purpose. No saxophone 
stems at any time or under any condition. Average 
length of stem, I 8 to 24 inches, with plenty of lat¬ 
erals left for additional blooms. We have never 
seen an absolute top or side bloom. 
FOLIAGE is a dark, pleasing green, deeply veined 
with the feel of Morocco leather. Leaves are long 
and broad with a slight twist to enhance their beauty. 
FLOWERS are informal decorative and will average 
8 to 1 0y 2 inches in diameter by 3 to 5 inches in depth 
and are produced in great profusion. Petals are 
spaced well, twisted, and at times crinkled slightly. 
