Gold Medal Dahlias 
FISHER & MASSON 
To Our Patrons All Over the World 
GREETINGS: 
Once more we are happy to send you what we consider to be a list of Dahlias that 
meet all requirements—the finest in the exhibition classes and newest for cutting and the 
garden. Dahlias grew exceptionally well for us the past season and we tried many, many 
new ones and have listed the best from our own observation of them. 
We thank our patrons for their continued patronage and assure them that SANHICAN 
GARDENS will do their utmost to merit a continuance. 
Due to the hurricane which passed over our vicinity the week before the' American 
Dahlia Society’s Exhibition in New York City, we were unable to make a commercial 
display. We did enter 8 classes with miniatures and small flowering varieties and; were 
awarded 4 firsts and 4 seconds. At the New jersey State Fair, Trenton, we made 8 entries 
and were awarded 7 first prizes. These were the only exhibits we made the past season. 
The medals, cups and prizes awarded to our customers is considered the greatest achieve¬ 
ment of this firm. 
New Introductions for 1937 
ALMY’S GOLDEN MONARCH L D - OT D of th . e , best varieties we tried out last 
season. Huge golden orange; excellent for exhibition, 
being almost as thick as it is large. Plant is of excellent habit of growth, of medium height, 
sturdy foliage, strong stems. A very beautiful variety and highly recommended. 
Hoots, $7.50; Plants, $3.75 
BETTY LINDGREN (Ruschmohr). S. C. Seedling of Edna Ferbe.r; color pale lemon yel¬ 
low to a brighter tone, outer florets becoming light salmon orange. 
A prolific bloomer with excellent substance. Stems, 6-12 inches; flowers, 6% inches to 8% 
inches; depth, 2 inches to 5 inches. Awarded certificates at East Lansing and Storrs, 1935. 
Excellent for basket work in view of its unusual color and formation. 
Roots, $5.00 Net; Plants, $2.50 
CATHERINE CROOKS (Crooks-Veile). I. D. A beautiful clear lavender, a color that 
is greatly needed. Plants are medium tall with heavy rugged 
foliage and flowers are borne on excellent stems. A profuse bloomer. Easily one of the out¬ 
standing new dahlias at the A. D. S. Show in New York City. On numerous honor rolls and a 
consistent prize winner at the Shows. Roots, $10.00 Net; Plants, $5.00 
Jj^ATER GLORY (Salem Dahlia Gardens). S. C. A rose pink cactus of great size, 
borne on long straight stems; a great exhibition winner, one of the 
outstanding varieties at the A. D. S. Show in New York. Won eleven first prizes at National, 
Central States and other leading Shows. Plants Only, $10.00 
JIMMY FOXX (Johnson). I. D. A truly spectacular dahlia of giant size; color coppery red, 
tinged with henna. The flowers grow to be 13 inches in diameter by a depth 
of 8 inches and are supported on strong, straight stems. The plant is an exceptionally sturdy 
grower, having heavy insect proof foliage. This variety won the American Home Achievement 
Medal as the most worthy undisseminated dahlia at the New York Show. Also the Derrill W. 
Hart Memorial Medal offered for the first time at the A. D. S. Show, this being considered the 
highest award in the seedling class. Roots, $15.00 Net; Plants, $7.50 
KEMP’S GREAT g (Kemp). I. D. Color a blending of orange-gold and red¬ 
dish bronze, a beautiful color combination that reminds 
you of the various hues of the forest in late fall. Plant is of medium to tall habit of growth, 
has many long side branches and is a prolific bloomer from early season until cut down by 
frost. Fine for exhibition on account of his huge size; can be grown 13 inches by 6 inches in 
depth. Foliage thick, tough and very resistant to sucking- insects. Scored at Lansing, Mich. 
Trial Gardens, 1936. Roots, $10.00; Plants, $5.00 
LILY PONS (O’Keefe-Veile). I. D. A massive pure orange exhibition variety. Flowers can 
be grown for the “Largest class’’ without any trouble. Fine stem and foliage. 
Plants are from medium to tall habit of growth. Color is outstanding and many thought it 
one of the best varieties in the seedling class at the A. D. ,S. Show in New York. 
Roots, $10.00 Net; Plants, $5.00 
PINK LADY (Bolsa Dahlia Garden). Pompom. A much needed addition to the pink pompom 
class. Color, rose pink with a darker eye, a color most desired for cutting and 
i<i > e ai rangements. An early and free bloomer. Stems long and stiff. One of the best. 
Roots, $1.50 Net 
WILLIAM J. WYLLIE (Ruschmohr). F. D. Color, sulphur yellow, shading to a buff 
with outer petals taking on a pinkish tone as flower matures, 
stem measuring from 10% inches to 17% inches, heavy to medium 
of (lowers averages 9 inches in diameter and 5 inches in depth. 
1935; East Lansing, 1936. Winner as best F. D. in undisseminated 
19?>6 - Roots, $10.00 Net; Plants. $5.00, 3 for $12.50 
Good flowering habit with 
stiff, flower on side. Size 
Certificate of Merit, Storrs, 
seedling class in New York, 
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