1937 CATALOG 
OF 7Q.lcliatcL Pianel, OXNARD, CALIFORNIA, U. S. A. 
DAHLIA SEEDS 
For years I have raised the finest dahlia seeds that can be produced and many of the 
new varieties that are on the market now came from our seeds. I have given up the 
dahlia bulb sales as the demand has been so low. In the future we will list only the seeds 
of the fancy varieties. 
Every seedling raised from these seeds is new and different as they never come the 
same as the parent plant, and if you have anything outstanding you may make a named 
variety out of it. However, in such a case one should rcri.se the seedling three years and 
it must be faultless in every way. Everyone has some space where fifty to a hundred 
dahlia plants may be grown, and if you want some real fun watch a bunch of high-class 
dahlia seedlings coming into flower. One must have only the best seeds as there is a 
great quantity of trash on the market which brings mostly singles. Dahlia seedlings will 
flower a month earlier than from bulbs. Plant the seedlings at least three feet apart in 
both directions. In locations where heavy storms prevail place a three-foot stake at each 
seedling at time of planting. 
We do not raise any cut flowers in dahlias; everything is grown for seeds only. 
Seeds of the Chrysanthemum type are much thinner than the others and do not come 
as fast as the other types, so give them time, just keep the seed pans in a warm location 
as every seed of all varieties are hand selected. Every kernel will grow if handled right. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM DAHLIA SEED (Mixed) 
The Chrysanthemum Dahlia is one of the greatest achievements in Dahlias. The flowers are very large, 
curled and twisted, like Chrysanthemums, on stiff, wiry stems and the colors are the finest brought out 
yet. It is the best keeper for cut flowers. It took me years to perfect this type. 
Seeds from the Finest Selected, Separately Grown: 
25 seeds 75c 50 seeds $1.50 100 seeds $3.00 1000 seeds $15.00 
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