Gold Medal Dahlias 
FISHER & MASSON 
To Our Patrons All Over the World 
GREETINGS: 
We are happy to again send you what we consider a list of Dahlias that might well 
be termed “Cream of the Dahlia World.” If you do not find a variety you are particularly 
interested in write us, we may grow it but not in sufficient quantities to list it. During 
the past season we tried out many New varieties and have listed those we thought deserved 
a place on the exhibition table. 
W thank our customers for their continued patronage and assure them that Sanhican 
Gardens will do their utmost to merit a continuance. 
We were awarded many prizes during the past season at various shows, but did net 
enter competition with our commercial display at the American Dahlia Society’s show in 
New York City. We did enter our Sanhican Lavender in Commercial cut flower class, 
vase of 25, and won 1st prize. 1st for Jersey’s White Beauty in undisseminated seedling 
class, 2nd for artistic arrangement of miniature dahlias, 2nd for artistic arrangement of 
pompom dahlias, 2nd for Pink Miniatures. 
First at New Brunswick, N. J., for display of 100 square feet. 1st for Vase of Minia¬ 
tures, with Raleigh. 1st for artistic arrangement of Miniatures, 1st for artistic arrange¬ 
ment of pompoms, 1st for vase of 25 Dahlias. This was the combined exhibition of The 
Dahlia Society of New Jersey and The Garden Club of New Brunswick. 
Awarded 7 prizes at the Inter-State Fair held at Trenton, N. J. 
New Introductions for 1936 
AUDREY AMES (Ames-Velie). A new color sensation, Ashes of Roses. An exhibition 
sired formal decoraitive. Stem perfect and form all that could be desired. 
Generous bloomer on very sturdy medium height plant. Roots, $10.00; Plants, $5.00 
CALIFORNIA PEACH (Sueeess-Ballay). Bright coral or peach pink, a pink without 
any trace of lavenda.r, reverse of petals a lighter shade. Size 
and formation of this beautiful semi-cactus similar to Satan. A seedling of Satan crossed with 
Eagle Rock Fantasy and the foliage and growth are much like the latter. This variety a big 
winner during the past season both in the East and West. Better allow the crown bud to bloom 
for exhibition purposes, as it is not an early bloomer. Plants, $7.50 Net 
S WHITE BEAUTY (Waite). F. D. A new medium-sized pure white 
dahlia, much needed for cutting and the white arrange¬ 
ments that are now so popular. We exhibited this at the A. D. S. show in New York for the 
originator in the um'isseminated medium-sized seedling class and it was awarded first prize. An 
exceptional keeper when cut and especially fine for florists. Flowers average about 6 in. x 3 in., 
stems slender, very strong and erect; plant medium tall, free flowering. Plants, only $5.00 
KING ALFRED (Seal). I. I). Immense, full velvety blossoms resembling that of a rich 
red ruby inclining toward crimson. The long silver-backed petals turn and 
swirl showing the silver lining, making an unusual and delightful new two-toned color combina¬ 
tion of ruby and silver. Flowers are of great substance and depth and can be easily grown to 
a diameter of twelve inches and over. The immense blooms cn long stiff stems face you; centers 
perfect and hold until the end of the season. Plant medium tall and vigorous grower. 
Plants, $7.50 
KITTY MAG (Kemp). A very striking dahlia of an exceptional color, Petunia Purple, much 
needed for relieving the monotony of too many pastel shades in arrangements. 
Flowers are 10 to 12 inches in diameter and thick, are held facing upward on stems as rigid 
as a cane. Flowers recurve toward stem similar to Lord of the Autumn, Plant tall growing, 
foliage thick and leathery. Plants, $5.00 
MARGR AGF (Bisseil). I. D. One of the outstanding mid-western introductions for the year 
x Certificate of Merit winner at both Storrs and East Lansing. Outstanding at 
Bronx Park and trial grounds at Fairmont, W. Va. The color is a brilliant scarlet, tipped and 
striped with gold, tan reverse. Tall upright grower, flowers may be grown from 9 to 10 inches 
by 5 inches thick. Plants, $5.00 
\T A R Y RFT7FR (Retzer-Fisher & Masson). S. C. A sport of Edna Ferber, the best name 
for it would be Pink Edna Ferber. Plants are medium tall, early and 
free bloomer, color a soft orchid pink, stems better than Edna Ferber, size the same. Very 
beautiful. Roots, $4.00; Plants, $2.00 
MILTON J. GROSS 
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(Johnson). I. D. Undoubtedly 
shows of 1935. Winner of two 
awards. This magnificent flower will unciuestionably take its place 
clear sulphur yellow with shadings of 
the outer petals, giving the flower a glowing 
appearance. Can be grown to exceptional size; 
is a clean grower with heavy insect resistant foliage. The 
most large yellows and for that reason it will be difficult to 
table. Highly recommended. 
Achievement Medals and many other 
among the outstanding exhi¬ 
bition varieties. Face and center of flower are 
orange together with rose and coral shadings in 
flowers borne on very strong, long stems; bush 
flowers have more substance than 
defeat this dahlia on the exhibition 
Plants, $7.50 
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