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SUCCESS DAHLIA GARDENS, LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS 
TAPLOW COURT (I. Dec.)— This is one 
of the largest new varieties from abroad. 
We are the first growers to list this 
Dahlia in this country. The color and its 
great size made it a standout in our 
garden in 1935. Color is a blazing orange 
giving it a bronze effect. Plant $5.00. 
TRAUER UM LANGEMARK- This is 
perhaps the best dark colored cactus 
Dahlia coming from abroad. It surely is 
far above the average for size, as many 
8-10 inch bloom may be cut from one 
bush, held erect on the best of long stiff 
stems. Unusual color, deep mahogany- 
red- nearly black-colored. In formation 
it is nearer the incurved type. A big 
winner abroad. Root $5.00 net. Plant $2.50. 
YELLOW SURPRISE (Dec.)—A large 
yellow that made many friends abroad. 
It is on the darker shade of yellow. Good 
stems. It is indeed a surprise to those 
who grow it. Stock limited. Try it. 
Root $5.00 net. Plant $2.50. 
WHITE A BUN DANCE (Dec.)—A pure 
creamy white and considered the best 
from abroad of its color. Received very 
favorable comments at Bronx Park the 
past season. Plant $2.50 net. 
WAYVILLE BEAUTY (F. Dec.)—A 
white variety of this form is desired in 
any first class collection. It is large, 
great depth, and perfect formation. 
Plant $3.50 net. 
Facts Are Facts 
In former catalog we have devoted pages to inform our customers about the win¬ 
nings of major awards throughout the Dahlia world by our introductions, but the steady 
growth of such winnings have made it impossible to continue the publishing of all such 
events, we will however, mention a few high spots. Perhaps the outstanding intro¬ 
duction last season was “California Idol” but being one of a few Dahlias retailing for 
$25.00 per root, it was not universally grown, however, it was a stand-out where ever 
grown. Here are a few comments from well known growers, who have grown this variety: 
G. H. Washburn of Kokomo, Ind., wfrites “California Idol’’ grew fine for me and I 
think it is the best yellow to date. I predict that it will win more first prizes next year 
(1936) than any other Dahlia, except “Murphy’s Masterpiece.” Rev. B. L. Knight, 
Conway, S. C., writes “California Idol” has just come into full bloom. It is the greatest 
yellow Dahlia. Beautiful beyond words, strong, prolific. I have over forty of the lead¬ 
ing varieties in my trial gardens here and in the country, among these are the leaders 
in the last Honor Rolls. When I say a dahlia is great, it’s great! The above letter 
was written on June 7, 1935. Here is another statement from Mr. Knight in his letter of 
July 18, 1935. “I think I have grown or seen the world’s leading Dahlias. 
“I have over forty of the leaders of top notchers, and I say after due consideration that 
'California Idol’ is the best of all. It is early, prolific, hardy, large, of perfect formation 
and on the best of stems with ideal foliage and exquisite color. I’d like to see a Dahlia of 
any other color as good.” On October 28, 1935, Mr. Knight writes, “ ‘California Idol’ has 
kept ahead of all other varieties in my garden this season.” November 9, he again writes, 
“After years of growing Dahlias and knowing the best, I still say that if I had only one 
choice, it would be ‘California Idol’.” Morgan T. Riley in his article “How Large Are 
Dahlias,” in the September, 1935 issue of The American Home Magazine, he mentions 
two growers who grew “Murphy’s Masterpiece” over 17 inches, the largest bloom in the 
world, the second largest was another of our introductions, “Satan”, that was grown 
16% inches, he also mentions a grower who had one plant of “Eagle Rock Fantasy” with 
five bloom on, and four of these measured over 13 inches and the other bloom measured 
16% inches. In this article he mentions about a certified measurement of 16-inch bloom 
on a bush carrying seven other bloom of “Margaret E. Bloomall.” Mr. Riley also tells 
about Grandee being grown 15 inches. He found in his survey that our introductions 
had produced 17, 16%, 16%, 16 and 15 inch bloom or an average of over 16 inches per 
bloom. He selected twelve of the largest known bloom in the world and six of these were 
our introductions. THIS IS A WORLD’S RECORD. No other introducer had more than 
one variety in his article. At the Canadian Dahlia Society, 1935 show, “Murphy’s 
Masterpiece” won for largest bloom in the show, “Satan” first for best semi-cactus and 
ou)r “Cadet” won second prize in class No. 10, in class No. 34, best semi-cactus was 
won by our “Palo Alto” and other prizes was won by our varieties. 
National Association of Commercial Dahlia Growers, Inc. 
Every reputable commercial dealer or grower should join this live association. 
Purchasers of Dahlia stock are assured of a “Square Deal” if they purchase stock from 
a member. For full particulars drop a line to Mr. Thomas Leavitt, Secretary, Assinipp4, 
Massachusetts. , 
CHARLES G. REED 
Organizer and Past President. 
