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for the first time at the A. D. S. is Islam Patrol (Davies). It is a 
stunning combination of rich red with gold tips and suffused gold shad¬ 
ings at centre, a large velvety petalled Decorative of exceedingly fine 
texture and color. It is an attractive Dahlia in the garden and has 
splendid substance and excellent stem. 
Another New Jersey creation of special merit is Jersey’s Radiant 
(Waite) a Hybrid-decorative bordering in form on the Hybrid-cactus, 
of a rich saffron orange, a brilliantly colored variety; and listening to 
comments of many visitors it might be said that it was more pleasing 
in a general way than Jersey’s Beauty. It is softer in texture, however, 
although a good keeper, and a most unusual color. 
Taking other outstanding varieties, as they come to mind: 
El Dorado (Bessie Boston) is a really golden Decorative of excellent 
form and glistening color, much superior to the novelty Cham¬ 
pagne from the same originator. It should be a “best seller” 
among those who love the rich golden shades. 
White Sister (Mrs. Stout) is a wonderful new white Decorative, and 
as good as anything shown in whites. 
Mr. Crowley (Broomall). This new California Decorative will appeal 
to any one who loves color. It is a rich salmon, with dark rose 
shadings on the outer petals, and centre petals of pure gold. Un¬ 
fortunately we have not seen growing plants of this, but it looks to 
be a good garden variety. 
Jersey’s Jewel (Waite) is a monstrous large-petalled Decorative of 
soft lavender-pink. An outstanding blossom no matter where 
exhibited. Under artificial light it is a wonder and without dis¬ 
budding it will produce exhibition flowers. 
Mariposa (Bessie Boston). Here’s a California Hybrid-cactus that 
came back strong this year, there were several baskets of extra qual¬ 
ity blooms, and undoubtedly it is one of the finest of all Dahlias. 
The attractive lavender shadings were more pronounced than last 
year. This Dahlia re-appeared this year with much more of a 
twist to the petals which lent an added attractiveness to a most 
graceful flower. 
Ambassador (Broomall). This attractive California Cactus, the finest 
Cactus Dahlia shown to date, is another variety that showed to 
greater advantage this year. Its clear yellow and salmon color, 
its monstrous size, and its graceful starlike petals all combine to 
make a spectacular flower. 
Francis Lobdell (Waite). A Hybrid-cactus in a most pleasing color 
combination of pink and white. The attractive cluster of white 
petals at centre with surrounding petals of clear pink shading to 
white at the tip makes this a very attractive flower. 
Rookwood (Bessie Boston), a rich deep pink Decorative, much like El 
Dorado in texture and form. Darker in color than Osam Shudow, 
and more dependable. 
Pride of San Francisco (Salbach) A new salmon and mauve Decora¬ 
tive exhibited in the East by Henry A. Dreer Inc. An excellent 
flower for vase arrangement and therefore a variety appealing to 
the “cut flower” grower. 
Nobilis (Doolittle). Again we must say this Decorative is far superior 
to its counterpart, Earle Williams, and is indeed one of the most 
beautiful Dahlias. There were several fine vases of this Dahlia, 
some of them labeled Earle Williams. Its red and white shadings 
make it the outstanding flower among parti-colored varieties. 
Our Country (Stillman). Another pleasing Decorative flower of royal 
purple and white. Unfortunately this variety was not exhibited 
on stems. 
Pop Stewart (Stewart & Fisher). There were some excellent flowers of 
this truly wonderful new lavender Decorative seedling of superb 
clear color with touches of silver. A long stemmed, excellently 
formed bloom. 
Emperor (Marean). One of the finest of the dark varieties. A rich 
royal purple Decorative, with a touch of red, showing great im¬ 
provement over last year in form and stem. 
Mrs. Carl Salbach (Salbach). One of the finest vases in the show 
was of this lavender Decorative, with stems like wire and keep¬ 
ing qualities second to none. No wonder it is such a popular 
variety. 
White Glory (Ailing). A pure white Decorative with waxlike petals 
and good stems, a most charming flower and a good keeper. This 
should find a ready place with cut flower growers who have a de¬ 
mand for clean white flowers. 
Viola Bryant (Jost). A beautiful clear pink Hvbrid-cactus. One of 
the most attractive of its color yet shown. 
Jersey’s Gem (Waite). The prize-winner seedling. Very much like 
Mrs. 1 . de Ver Warner but a better variety. Strong stems and per¬ 
fect conformation make this a Decorative very worth while. 
Giant Ruby (Greinberg). Decorative of flashy appearance and brilliant 
red color, about as attractive as any red to date. 
Amun Ra (Seal). Unfortunately this Dahlia came too late in the East to 
be well represented in the New York Show. However, there were 
some wonderful individual blossoms, and we have not changed our 
opinion that this burnished copper Decorative is a Dahlia of dis¬ 
tinctive personality. It looks well in the garden too. 
Mrs. I. de Ver Warner (Marean) is still worthy of special mention 
after three years in the New York Show. Its soft pure magenta 
coloring and excellent form give it a place of honor among the best. 
Jersey’s King (Waite). Begonia-red Decorative of fine substance and 
form on excellent stems. There is no other Dahlia possessing just 
this shade of color. 
Mephistopheles (Marean). This monstrous Decorative has shown 
great improvement and undoubtedly its ruby red, golden tipped 
rays make it one of the most impressive of all Dahlias, both in 
garden and exhibition hall. 
W izard of Oz (Doolittle). Large, amber pink Decorative that carried 
exceedingly well in all Eastern Shows. 
Sagamore (Huntington Dahlia Gardens). The seedling prize-winner of 
last year came back in great shape; a finely formed Decorative on 
excellent stems. Color rich gold with a touch of brown at cen¬ 
tre. For those interested in growing cut flowers should be an 
indispensable. 
V ioletta (Waite). Rich purple Hybrid-cactus, the most attractive 
flower of its color. 
M rs. John M. Root (Root). A yellow Decorative of stunning appear¬ 
ance and clean-cut beauty. Long, graceful petals and massive 
flower. Clear yellow with lots of life. 
Paul Michael (Michael). Still deserves a place of honor, there were 
some wonderful blooms of this golden Decorative. 
So much for varieties that had outstanding quality in this 
year’s Show. Some of the most interesting varieties of last 
year’s Shows such as Insulinde (Hornsvelde), Shudow’s Laven¬ 
der (Bessie Boston), Gladys Sherwood (Broomall), Goldwyn 
(Jost), and several others were seen in only one or two exhibits 
and therefore cannot claim special mention. But it may well be 
asked: why these absences? 
Among numerous trade exhibits were two of special attraction 
and interest, both winning medals. Burpee and Stewart & 
Fisher had taken pains to make appealing displays, attractive 
to the casual visitor and also to the Dahlia hobbyist who wanted 
to see the finest standard varieties shown alongside each other. 
The latter exhibit had more of the new originations, but not so 
well displayed as in the Burpee exhibit. Many who have con¬ 
tributed consistently to the success of the American Dahlia 
Society exhibitions had constructive displays; and these show¬ 
ings in the face of a very trying year. Among such are: Stunipp 
& Walter, Ailing, Stillman, Patrician Dahlia Gardens, Kemp, 
Michell, Dreer, Slocum, Greinberg, Kennedy, Totty, Cottam, 
Vincent, Waite, Searle, Mills, Fraser, Flushing Dahlia Gardens, 
Brown, Hathaway, Carver & Son, Darling, Williams. 
San Francisco Dahlia Show 
HOUSANDS of blossoms massed in a bewildering riot of 
color made the Eighth Annual Exhibit of the Dahlia Society 
of California a brilliant success, and one of the finest ever held in 
San Francisco. As one entered this fairyland of Dahlias, he was 
greeted by some unusual displays, and taking the leading ex¬ 
hibitors one by one: 
F. D. Pelicano. The most impressive blooms in this exhibit were 
his new rich violet-rose, Mrs. Eleanor Martin, and his Rollo Boy, 
a large apricot Hybrid-cactus. 
The Star Dahlia Gardens. Won First Prize for Display with Best 
General Effect. The large vases of Halvella, a rich old rose Decora¬ 
tive, and a new introduction, Black J ack, an almost black Dahlia, were 
very effective. This exhibit also contained a blossom of Broomall’s 
Ambassador, the wonderful Cactus which was the “largest Dahlia” in 
the Show. 
Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm. In the centre of this exhibit was a 
great vase of Shudow’s Lavender. The remarkable new introduction 
of this farm. El Granada, won for best 25 blooms. This fluffy two-toned 
orange Hvbrid-cactus also won the Dr. Tevis special prize for “The 
Most Artistic Dahlia.” Others worthy of special mention were Rook- 
