NEW CLASSIFICATION OF THE DAHLIA 
We are using the new Classification of the American Dahlia Society, as 
follows: Semi-Cactus (S.C.), formerly listed as Hybrid Cactus; Formal Dec¬ 
orative (F.D.), those with regular arranged petals; Informal Decorative 
(I.D.), those with curly twisted, irregular arranged petals. 
The varieties listed below are desirable additions to any garden, and regardless of price 
they are all beautiful. The more expensive varieties are higher priced only because there are 
fewer on the market. 
^ACHIEVEMENT (Ballay) S.C.—Achievement Medal and Roll of Honor dahlia. This 
dahlia is truly great. Gold with bronze shadings. Perfect stem and good foliage, #2.00 
* AMELIA EARHART (Cordes) S.C.—Apricot-buff with salmon shadings. This very large 
and beautiful dahlia has the distinction of being the winner of two Achievement 
Medals and many other prizes and is a Roll of Honor dahlia. Wonderful new Cali¬ 
fornia introduction. It grew most satisfactorily for us. Bloom is richly colored, large 
and deep, held nicely, facing on a good stem.#5.00 
*AMUN RA (Seal) F.D.—Our Gold Medal dahlia. Resembles a gorgeous setting sun. 
Copper, orange and gold, deepening to a reddish bronze at the center; a giant bloom, 
on erect stem..50c 
*BETTY BIRD (Seal) Ball Dahlia—This is probably the most admired show. The color 
is a clear pink with a deeper center. Gold Medal dahlia.....#1.50 
CAMEO (Fisher-Masson) I.D.—A large, luscious colored flower, shading half way be¬ 
tween old rose and salmon, but brighter, with golden sheen on face of petals. Its 
color is unusually unique and pleasant. An extremely beautiful flower in daylight 
and even more so under artificial light. Free bloomer and an excellent keeper when 
cut; frequently there are from four to six exhibition blooms out at one time. Stems 
long and straight. 1932 Honor Roll dahlia; awarded special Certificate of Merit in 
the East...#2.50 
^CAPRICE (Mawson) I.D.—Immense flowers of golden yellow shading to salmon-pink. 
Magnificent blooms on long, stiff stems. Prize stock....#1.50 
*CHARLES G. REED (Ballay) F.D.—Exactly a petunia red is what an authority called it 
—a lively shade, not far from crimson. The blossoms are unusually large. They are 
held upright on perfect stems; big, broad petals; a deep, full center.#1.00 
CHAUTAUQUA SUNSET (Chautauqua) F.D.—A wonderful blending of sunset colors: 
gold, shaded old rose and coral. Growing habits are excellent with strong, straight 
stems and dark green foliage.#5.00 
CHAUTAUQUA REGAL (F.D.)—New. The color is an unusually rich and brilliant 
cardinal red with the reverse of petals shaded ivory. 1 he bloom is truly magnificent, 
of the largest size on cane stiff stems.#7.50 
DAILY MAIL (Stredwick) I.D.—Deep yellow shaded orange. A fine importation from 
England both in the matter of size and habits. Excellent flowers are produced freely 
and continuously on long fine stems. Very good variety.#1.50 
*DIXIE RAVENSCROFT (Seal) I.D.—Our new dahlia which brought unusual brightness 
to our gardens and impressed everyone. This dahlia is a glowing flame in color with 
a reverse of bright gold. The petals have a delightful golden sheen and twist and turn 
making a two-toned effect, so full of gaiety and cheer. 1 he flowers are massive w ith 
great depth and perfect formation, holding center throughout the entire season. 
Stems are long, stiff and strong, holding the gay blossoms high above a healthy bush 
which is constantly in bloom.......#2.50 
*DONNA CALIFORNIA (Ballay) I.D.—A beautiful rose-pink flower with touseled ir¬ 
regular petals.^ 10 ° 
*EAGLE ROCK FANTASY (Broomall-Success) I.D.—Clear lavender pink or pure mauve. 
Of ideal habit and mammoth size. 12-inch blooms are the rule rather than the ex¬ 
ception. Stems are long and stiff. This dahlia is most outstanding.# 
If you cannot use this catalogue, would you please pass it along to your neighbor? 
Dahlias marked * originated in California. 
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