WORLD’S BEST DAHLIAS 
For 40 years we have grown Dahlias, and since 1895 have been recognized, by those who know, as not 
only the largest growers in the world, but growers of THE “WORLD’S BEST DAHLIAS.” It matters not to 
us whether a superior variety is produced on our own farms, or on a brother grower’s. Insulinde came from 
Holland; Mina Burgle from California. For the World’s Best, we must secure the best from the world’s 
growers, and use them to test out our own production before introducing them. This we owe to ourselves and 
to our Dahlia loving patrons. But, before taking up the subject of new introductions, we must tell you of 
the wonderful “Kelley patents” in natural color photography, and used by Prizma Inc. 
MOVING PICTURES OF DAHLIAS, IN NATURAL COLORS 
We have always been deeply interested in color photography and considered it a great compliment and 
honor, when the Prizma Co. wanted to produce an educational moving picture of Dahlias in natural colors, 
they selected the PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, after having sent the following letter to the larger growers:— 
"We are makers of motion pictures in natural colors and are considering illustrating the variety of Dahlias. We would like 
to show particularly the methods used in creating new varieties; the different types of flowers and in general, produce an instructive 
reel that would be of value to all lovers of Dahlias, as well as to the public in general. 
“It is doubtful whether we can give you any direct advertising on such films, as they are released in theatres throughout the 
country for pay and.any advertising must not be obvious. Nevertheless, it may be possible for us to do so and we are willing to try 
to show that these pictures were taken on ‘so and so’s’ farm. If you are willing to co-operate with us and can give us some attention 
for about three days, while we are filming this picture, I would be glad to hear from you to that effect and as to the best time to take the 
picture.” (Signed) 
PRIZMA INC., per Wm. V. D. Kelley. 
The picture was first shown by the Stanley Corporation of America in the New Stanley Theatre, in 
Philadelphia, during February, 1923. 
It is a wonderful picture, inasmuch as it shows the great fields of this most gorgeous of all flowers in 
all their real glory; the full riot of their natural colors and tints. It shows all the various operations so vividly 
in natural colors that all seeing it, can enjoy the floral feast almost as realistically as if they were right there 
among the flowers. If you want to see this wonderful picture get your local theatre to secure the film: 
PRIZMA, THE DAHLIA, IN NATURAL COLORS. 
NEW INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1924 
Never has the interest in New Dahlias been so keen as at present, and never have Dahlia lovers been so discriminating. A 
New Dahlia now must surpass all existing varieties, or be entirely distinct, to secure recognition. Never have we seen so remarkable 
a collection of New meritorious varieties as the first 44 rows in our trial grounds the past season. They were in a class by themselves, 
and head and shoulders above all the rest stood our greatest masterpiece: 
RODMAN WANAMAKRR Decorative-Paeony. Shown in natural colors on the front cover page. We believe 
. . this to be the largest Dahlia in the World today, a belief shared by the tens of 
thousands of visitors at our farms. It was subjected to the most severe tests possible. In our trials it was side by side with Insulinde. 
Also the entire length of our trials we had two rows of Rodman Wanamaker and one row of Insulinde, that we could not only note the 
comparison with that wonderful variety, but compare it with each variety individually. Then in our private tests of 500 of the best 
newer varieties from all sources, we had a full row of Rodman Wanamaker. No more rigid tests could be made, and every one, with¬ 
out exception, pronounced it the largest and finest of them all. One visitor measured 26 consecutive flowers down one row they ranged 
from 9/8 to ll/s inches in diameter, and they were not disbudded. 
In color again this.variety is entirely distinct and, beside it, all the bronzy Autumn shades are either pale or dull. The buds 
are pale lemon yellow as is each petal as it first expands, but it quickly develops into a golden bronzy salmon pink and finally into a 
beautiful bright shade of Ochraceous Salmon, with a reflex of spinel pink. The flowers are of splendid texture, with a luminous sheen. 
I he plant is a most profuse bloomer and they are a gorgeous sight with the many shades and tints of Autumn so harmoniously blended. 
The plant is a giant, strong, sturdy and vigorous, with glossy green luxurious foliage, lace-like in formations, and produce the 
giantflowers facing, on long straight stiff stems. The flowers, although so large, have, owing to the beautiful formation, no appearance 
ot stiffness or heaviness. Taken in all this is an absolutely perfect Dahlia. It is the largest and finest Dahlia in the world today and 
eventually will be in every Dahlia lovers collection. 
• ^°/, IS ^h'® °H r .°P lnion our own grounds. Mr. M. E. Douglass, of Woodbury, N. J., one of the best informed and enthu¬ 
siastic dahlia authorities says: In September I had four blooms at one time on my Rodman Wanamaker plant, and in my opinion and 
all my lriend s it was the largest and best dahlia in bloom in my entire collection at that time.” 6 ft. 
nn We , offer stron S P lants read y Ma y 1st, at $10.00 each; 3 for $28.50; 6 for $55.00; 12 for $100.00. Roots ready March 1st, 
$25.00 each. ’ 
PRIZES FOR RODMAN WANAMAKER BLOOMS 
Class 1. $50.00 for the largest bloom to be measured with two witnesses and attested by notary. 
Class 2. $50.00 for the largest bloom exhibited during the season, at any fair or exhibition, properly certified by the judges 
one prize only. 1 ° ’ 
Class 3.—$25.00 to the grower winning most 1st prizes. 
. . Class 4 —$5.00 to each and every grower winning first prize for the largest Dahlias in the show where there is competition. 
1 his is in addition to the regular prize. 
t m grown by the contestant in Class 1, and may be measured and certified, etc., when the flower is at its best. 
In Glass 2, the $50.00 is a sweepstake to be awarded to the grower that exhibits the largest bloom during the season and of course 
cannot be awarded until the season is over. This applies also to Class 3. But in Class 4, as soon as a verified report is made we will 
mail checks promptly. 1 lease note there must be competition and it is not to be awarded if there is a larger flower in the show. 
77ie “Big 4”; Rodman Wanamaker, Zeus, Katherine Donges and Mae Grefe 
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