1937 
W • SALZER’S • SEEDS 
103 
Dahlias 
We supply dor- 
m a n t field roots 
which should be 
planted about 6 
inches deep, laid flat, 
eyes or sprout up. 
upon request TYPES 
the showiest and the 
Leaflet “How to Grow Dahlias” free 
OF* DAHLIAS—Decorative Dahlias. 
most popular, are large, flat and full centered. Informal 
Decorative and Semi-Cactus Dahlias are semi-double, hav¬ 
ing two or more rows of loosely arranged petals. Cactus 
Dahlias are loosely and artistically formed. 
Salzer’s Giant Dahlias 
CHEROKEE ROSE—ID. 1937 Introduction! It is a quick 
grower with deep full-centered flowers from the beginning 
of the season until frost. Blooms 8x5. Color, a beautiful 
shade of lilac pink shaded deep rose pink. Plants, $5.00; 
Tuber, $10.00. 
FOREST EIRE—ID. 10x6, bush 4y 2 ft. One of the 
most spectacular dahlias grown. Forest Fire is distinct 
lemon yellow for about one-third the length of the petals, 
then shades to rich scarlet toward the tips. A regal giant! 
Plants, $1.75; Tuber, $2.75. 
FORT WASHINGTON—FD. A dark amaranth-red that 
does not fade. Big blooms, 10x4 in., bush 7 ft. Plants, 
75e; Tuber, $1.00. 
FRAU O. BRACHT—SC. This fine dahlia is a wonderful 
cut flower as well as a prize winner. Color, clear light 
primrose yellow. A very pretty Semi-Cactus. 9x4% in., 
bush, 5 ft. Plants, 75e; Tuber, $1.25. 
DA FIESTA—ID. Bloom 12 x 5, bush 5 ft. Deep sulphur 
yellow penciled coral-red. Out of the ordinary, the lacy 
petals curling and twisting, creating a beautiful effect. 
Plants, 65c; Tubers, $1.00. 
LORD OF AUTUMN—ID. Huge, lemon yellow flowers 
with long, pointed and twisting petals, reminding one of a 
large ’Mum. Blooms 12x6 in., bush 5% feet. Plants, 
$1.45; Tuber, $2.50. 
MONA GOLD—ID. Apricot yellow lightly suffused soft 
peach red, giving a general appearance of old gold. Ex¬ 
cellent stems. Bloom 9x6 in., bush 5 ft. Very choice. 
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MRS. HERBERT O’CONNOR— C. An incurved or straight 
cactus, with long, slender, but erect, stems. Color, soft 
rose pink deepening at center. Flowers of good size, 9x5 
in. One of the finest cactus novelties. Sold at $5 and $10 
last year. Plants, $2.75; Tuber, $5.00. 
SANHICAN’S CAMEO—F’D. Bloom 10x5 in., bush 5 ft. 
The huge flowers are coral-rose shaded mallow pink on re¬ 
verse, with golden sheen on face of the petals. Very fine. 
Plants, 75c; Tuber. $1.25. 
THE UNIVERSE—ID. A giant that sold at $5 per plant 
last year! Blooms 10x5, bush 3y 2 ft. Color is rich, dark 
garnet with silver reverse. Pointed petals, full centers, 
early and good for short seasons. Plants, $2,75; Tuber, 
$5.00. 
Snowdrift, Decorative Dahlia 
GOLD MEDAL DAHLIAS 
BALLEGRO’S GLORY—D. A much admired variety for 
its distinctive color, which is mahogany red with gold 
bordered petals. The shadings vary with weather con¬ 
ditions. Early and good to the end of season. 6V 2 in. x 4 
in. Tuber, 65e. 
BASHFUL GIANT—D. One of the very large flowering 
Dahlias, often 11 in. across. In color, an exquisite apricot 
with buff and gold tints. Tuber, 55e. 
. BONNIE BRAE—D. A very large soft rose-pink blend¬ 
ing to cream in the center. Like a pond lily in coloring- 
heavy substance. Tiber, 35c. 
FORT MONMOUTH—SC. or ID. One of the giants, 
often 11 in. across. Blooms are rich crimson-maroon with 
flowers full centered and well formed. Very choice 
Tuber, 75c. 
. JERSEY’S BEACON— D. Color, bright scarlet with a 
buff reflex, giving a two tone effect. A free, early 
bloomer with big 9 in. flowers on sturdy stems. Tuber, 
45c. 
KARL BONAWITZ—SC. Beautiful blooms 8 in. across 
and 5 in. deep. Brilliant velvety carmine flowers of 
graceful form. Bush branches freely producing perfect 
blooms on long stems. Tuber, 85c. 
KEMP’S VIOLET WONDER—ID. A big dahlia at a low 
price. Bright violet purple with faint rose violet at tips 
of petals. Big blooms, 10 x 5 in. Tuber, 65c. 
BARGAIN DAHLIAS 
ELITE GLORY — I). Rich red, large blooms 10x4 in 
Of good form and substance. Tuber, 65c. 
GRACE—D. This flower will remind you of Jersey's 
Beauty in form. Not as deep a flower but will give you 
twice as many flowers. Color, pure white suffused and 
tipped lavender. Tuber, 50c. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY—D. Probably the most popular 
cut flower dahlia grown! The ideal pink for exhibition 
with large 7 in. flowers of rose pink, 4 in. deep. Tuber 
38c. 
MILLIONAIRE—D. A giant lavender shading to whit<> 
at the center, often 10 in. across. A beauty. Tuber, 30c. 
PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA—D. Mammoth rich “Ameri¬ 
can Beauty” red blooms. Strong stems. Tuber, 37c. 
SALMON SUPREME— ID, Glistening salmon-orange 
pink flowers, very large, perfect form. Tuber, 69c. 
SNOWDRIFT—FD. Large perfect snow white flowers 
one of the best white formal decoratives. Tuber, 48c. 
W. H. T.—FD. An unusual shade in big dahlias, rich 
old rose or begonia rose shaded mauve on reverse of 
petals. Thick petals of good substance. Blooms 9x5 in. 
Tuber, 59c. 
MIXED DAHLIA TUBERS 
This mixture Is made from the various types of Dahl¬ 
ias and will give you a flue array of flowers at a very 
low price! Special Prices 5 roots for 69c; 8 for 98c; 15 
for $1.60, postpaid. 
Everything received from you was very satisfactory. I believe that every single seed sprouted and grew.— 
Mr. W. J. Kempfer, R. D. 3, Salem, Ohio. 
