To The Dahlia Lover 
I am taking great pleasure in presenting to you this list 
of exceptionally good dahlias containing many Certificate 
of Merit and Honor Roll dahlias together with some of the 
older varieties which have proved themselves of outstanding 
worth and dependability. 
As I have acquired a large seed clientele I grow only 
the better and larger varieties of cactus, semi-cactus and 
decorative types of dahlias in my garden which is situated 
in a territory free from any of the smaller types of dahlias. 
All seed is thoroughly ripened on the plants which is 
made possible by the long California growing season and 
thus is assured of a high percentage of germination. Seed 
is all hand picked and hand cleaned and thoroughly tested 
before shipping. 
I DO NOT GROW FOR CUT FLOWERS AND 
CONSEQUENTLY HAVE NO REASON TO FORCE 
MY PLANTS, THUS ALLOWING ALL STRENGTH 
OF A NORMAL GROWTH TO GO TO THE SEED 
AND TUBERS. 
The Chappaqua Dahlia Gardens of Chappaqua, N. Y. 
are acting as my eastern representatives and are growing 
and introducing my new originations. 
They, as well as myself, cordially invite you to visit 
our gardens at blooming time. 
THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW IN OUR 
GARDENS AT BLOOMING TIME and you and your 
friends are welcome to come as often as you wish and 
without feeling under obligation to buy. 
Postage paid on all retail orders of $2.00 or over. 
Courtesy to the trade. 
Seed prices are Net and are as follows: 
1000 seed $30.00. 100 seed $4.00. 
Trial packet (25 seed) $1.00. 
All seed sold in mixed packets and cash must accompany 
all seed and tuber orders. A special price will be quoted on 
all seed orders of 5000 seed or more. Planting instructions 
with all orders. 
RICHARD W. PETRIE 
Box 236 
Gardena, California. 
Member of: American Dahlia Society. 
British National Dahlia Society. 
Canadian Dahlia Society. 
Dahlia Society of Southern California. 
Long Beach Dahlia and Floral Society. 
Abbreviations: 
C—Cactus S. C.—Semi-cactus. 
Str. C—Straight cactus. D—Decorative. 
I. C.—Incurved cactus. I. D.—Informal decorative. 
