JESSIE L. SEAL CATALOGU E - 1 936 
^CALIFORNIA IDOL (Ballay, 1935) I.D. —A deep flower of clear glistening yellow—a 
true pastel shade. In size it ranks with the very largest and has been grown to 14 
inches or more; has excellent stems, long and erect and is an early bloomer and good 
root maker. Gold Medal Dahlia at San Francisco and the winner of Achievement 
Medal at Boston. California Idol has the capacity to win as the Largest Dahlia or 
Best Dahlia in the Show.#10.00 
CAMEO (Sanhican) I.D. —A large, luscious colored flower, shading half way between 
old rose and salmon, but brighter, with golden sheen on face of petals. An extremely 
beautiful flower in daylight and even more so under artificial light. Frequently there 
are from four to six exhibition blooms out at one time. Stems long and straight. 
Honor Roll Dahlia.#2.00 
*CAPRICE (I.D.) —Immense flowers of golden yellow shading to salmon-pink. Magnifi¬ 
cent blooms on long, stiff stems. Prize stock.#1.00 
:i: CHARLES G. REED (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 up¬ 
right on perfect stems; big, broad petals; a deep, full center.#1.00 
CHARLES STEGEMEN (S.C.) —This is a very unusual dahlia on account of its red stems 
and colored foliage. The color of the bloom is a rich maroon; stiff stems. Has won 
many prizes. #1.00 
CHAUTAUQUA REGAL (F.D.) —The color is an unusually rich and brilliant cardinal 
red with the reverse of petals shaded ivory. The bloom is truly magnificent, of the 
largest size on cane stiff stems.#3.00 
CHAUTAUQUA SUNSET (F.D.) —Gold, shaded old rose and coral. Growing habits 
are excellent with strong, straight stems and dark green foliage..#3.00 
^CONQUISTADOR (Ballay) S.C. —Soft creamy yellow illuminated by a glowing pink 
at the base of the petals. Large and well proportioned. Can be cut with three- 
foot fine stems.#1.00 
CURLEW (Cac.) —Lavender rose color, massive full flowers, incurving. Fine for 
exhibition and garden.... 75c 
DAILY MAIL (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 con¬ 
tinuously on long fine stems. Very good variety. #1.50 
*DIXIE RAVENSCROFT (Seal) I.D. —'Our new dahlia which brought unusual brightness 
to our gardens. 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. The flowers are massive with great depth, holding center through¬ 
out the entire season. Stems are long, stiff and strong, holding the gay blossoms high 
above a healthy bush which is constantly in bloom....,. #1.50 
*DON JUAN (Ballay 1935) S.C. —Scarlet orange with a reverse of lighter orange. 
If you have a crown flower of Don Juan for the show you will be hard to beat. Later 
blooms will be very numerous and large, but an occasional one may have a crook in 
the stem. This variety is a true semi-cactus. Color is just about as bright as it is 
possible for a color to be. #7.50 
"EAGLE ROCK FANTASY (I.D.) —Clear lavender pink or pure mauve. Of ideal habit 
and mammoth size. Stems are long and stiff. This dahlia is most outstanding. #1.50 
*EDITH WHITAKER (I.D.) —Very large well formed blossoms of rich, dark velvety 
crimson with maroon shadings. The petals are long and broad. The large fine flowers 
of great substance are held high above strong medium tall bushes on extra strong stiff 
stems .#1.00 
'ELEGANCE (Ballay) S.C. —Center and tips of petals yellow, body of flower glistening 
coral. It is a full, deep flower with ideal habits. Home Roll of Honor. #3.50 
ELITE GLORY (F.D.) —Huge blooms of a radiant bright red, held perfectly erect on 
strong cane-like stems._ 5 q c 
! ELLINOR VANDERVEER (Seal) F.D. —One of the best for interior decorations. A satiny 
rose pink, long stiff stems, free bloomer. Blooms large, of great depth. 50c 
■EUGENIA BALLAY (I.D.)- -Rich cream. It is very early. Under favorable weather 
conditions the blooms will easily attain 10 to 12 inches with corresponding depth. 
Very long, strong stems. #2.50 
FLAMING METEOR (I.D.) Flaming orange-scarlet deepening to burnt orange at 
center, blower large and deep, with splendid stems. 75 c 
Dahlias marked * originated in California. 
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