*Our New Introductions for 1937 
LELAND STANFORD— Inf. Dec. Brilliant cardinal red, the Stanford University color. The best 
and brightest big red is our claim for this new introduction. Throughout the flower the color 
is true, clear, glistening, bright red without shadings, and best of all it does not fade in the 
least in very hot weather. The petalage is of a heavy velvet-like texture, unusual in a bright 
red, and fashioned to withstand difficult conditions. We have had flowers measuring 14 inches 
in diameter and the illustration on front cover shows the proportionate depth. Plant is of 
medium to tall growth with strong stem stalks and good foliage. It is also an exceptionally 
free bloomer and an early bloomer. In many respects this new dahlia possesses many of the 
fine characteristics of its yellow predecessor, “California Idol”. With so many new dahlias 
in every shade coming on the market, it has been our aim to produce a red, a yellow, a pink, 
and the like, each of which will be a top-notcher in its respective color. Leland Stanford has 
been shown very little and does not have the prize record and Honor Roll recommendations 
behind it that usually accompany a leading new introduction. However, our reputation is 
sufficient for many of our customers.$15.00 Net 
PACIFIC SPLENDOR— Inf Dec. Nearly white at the center with the body of the flower delicate 
lavender pink, a true pastel shade. The soft tones of this flower give it a distinctive beauty 
and a definite appeal. The blooms are large with good substance and with petals broad and 
slightly waved. Growing habits are good in all respects. At the big Mid-West Show at Cin¬ 
cinnati this year this new variety was awarded the Achievement Medal, grown and exhibited 
by Sparks Dahlia Gardens, Columbus, Ind. This makes our seventh Achievement Medal dahlia. 
Cut herewith is a picture of the winning entry. Also illustrated at top of front cover. At the 
San Francisco Show it won as the Best Undisseminated Decorative. Under No. 1188 it re¬ 
ceived a Certificate at East Lansing last year, and this year at the West Virginia Trial 
Gardens. Also at the Ohio Trial Gardens with a score of 88. In Flower Grower Mr. Leonard 
Barron states: “Pacific Splendor was a real medal contestant in New York and seen in the 
trial gardens was very pleasing. Pale rosy lilac, white in the center and the rays edged with 
the general tone color which is officially phlox pink. Some comment has been made that it 
lacked substance but that very fact so far as it is true lends to the flower an appearance of 
grace and fragile delicacy that gives it a real allure. It is a Pacific Coast origination with 
Achievement Medal at Cincinnati and best undisseminated decorative at 
San Francisco.”.. $15.00 Net 
"Read carefully Conditions of Sale on page 15. All orders for our 1957 Introductions are accepted with this understanding. 
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