GIANT SHOW DAHLIA CHAMPIONS 
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Mr. H. H. Robens, Chagrin Palls, Ohio, grew "Satan” to 131/2 inches in diameter 
and 8% inches deep. 
Mr. J. Lewis Roberts of Chicago, Ill., writes, "First time I ever exhibited. I 
therefore entered Novice class at the World’s Pair, I won sweepstakes in my class. 
The reason I am writing you this is in order that you may appreciate what I have 
to say about your introductions. ‘Murphy’s Masterpiece’ was the largest in my 
garden but had none for the show. ‘Satan’ was first for largest and most perfect 
bloom. ‘Eagle Rock Fantasy’ bloomed late but it is large and I like it.” 
Mr. D. R. Curtis, Indianapolis, Ind., writes, “Perhaps you would like to know 
that ‘Palo Alto’ has been a wonder with me this year. I won two firsts wltn 
it at the World’s Fair, also first at the State Show against the stiffest semi-cactus 
class I have ever seen.” 
Mr. A. H. Brown, Peekskill, N. Y., writes, "Enclosing a picture of a 16% inch 
‘Satan’.” He is looking for other Dahlias as good. 
We appreciate the kindness of these growers and the many others who have 
written us to express their satisfaction and tell us of their success with our Success 
introductions. 
Many growers did not enter our contest last season. A large number did enter 
but we would like to have you all. In entering you are competing against the 
country’s best, but it’s good to be in good company. 
SATISFIED CUSTOMERS 
Perhaps there is no better known amateur Dahlia grower in the east than Dr. 
Bruce B. Preas, Rockville Center, L. I. He won 22 first prizes at the National Show 
in New York, in 1933. We were interested to know what success he had with our 
new introductions so we wrote him for this information. And we quote from his 
reply: 
“Your letter of December 6, 1933, requesting a review of my success with your 
introductions received. 
“I will state that ‘Satan’ and ‘Murphy’s Masterpiece’ have not been beaten in 
any show that I have exhibited for two years. 
"This season ‘Satan’ won in the semi-cactus, first in the American Dahlia Society 
show in New York, Freeport, Long Island, Westchester Horticultural Society at 
Rye, N. Y., Rockville Center, L. I., and Camden, N. J. It received a special award 
for largest in the show at Camden, N. J. 
" ‘Murphy’s Masterpiece’ won as the largest fiower in the show at the American 
Dahlia Society show, also as a red in the American Dahlia Society show. At Free¬ 
port, Long Beach and Rockville Center, Long Island, it also won the Achievement 
Medal. 
“ ‘Ruby Taylor’ as a formal decorative, won first at the American Dahlia Society 
Show, Camden, N. J., Freeport and Rockville Center, Long Island.” 
This is a remarkable record, winning seventeen first prizes and major awards 
with three varieties introduced by the Success Dahlia Gardens. We congratulate 
Dr. Preas on his great success as an exhibition Dahlia grower. He grows them 
well and selects his varieties to be grown with unusual skill. 
I would like to make a prediction that Dr. Preas will do equally as well in 1934. 
Barmera, 
Charles G. Reed South Australia. 
Success Dahlia Gardens August 12, 1933. 
Lawrence, Mass. 
Dear Sir: 
Dahlia roots to hand safely and they opened up in wonderful condition. 
I wish to thank you and your staff for the trouble you had taken in packing. 
I have been importing roots from America for several years and have never 
opened up a parcel in the condition that yours arrived in. 
Wishing you every success. 
Yours faithfully, 
R. D. Davidson Copy» 
