JESSIE 1. SEAL CATALOGUE — 1937 
DAILY MAIL (I.D.)—Deep yellow shaded orange. A fine importation from England 
both in the matter of size and habits. Excellent flowers are produced freely and con¬ 
tinuously on long fine stems. Very good variety.#1.50 
DIXIE RAVENSCROFT (Seal) I.D .—A glowing flame in color with a reverse of bright 
gold. The petals have a delightful golden sheen and twist and turn, making a two- 
toned effect, so full of gaiety and cheer. The flowers are massive with great depth. 
Stems are long, stiff and strong, holding the gay blossoms high above a healthy bush 
which is constantly in bloom.#1.50 
*DON JUAN (Ballay, 1935) S.C .—Scarlet orange with a reverse of lighter orange. If yen 
have a crown flower of Don Juan for the show you will be hard to beat. Later blooms 
will be very numerous and large.#3.50 
DR. J. SCHREINER—Holland dahlia and very beautiful. Soft lilac, glowing rose, very 
strong stiff stems, well out of the foliage, a highly recommended novelty on account 
of its many good habits.#2.00 
:! EAGLE ROCK FANTASY (I.D.)—Clear lavender pink or pure mauve. Of ideal habit 
and mammoth size. Stems are long and stiff. This dahlia is most outstanding.#1.00 
EDW. RINDFLEISCH (F.D.)—A tremendous bold flower of a magnificent shade of 
scarlet red on cane-like stems..#1.00 
*ELLINOR VANDERVEER (Seal) F.D.—One of the best for interior decoration. A satiny 
rose pink, long stiff stems, free bloomer. Blooms large, of great depth.40c 
*EUGENIA BALLAY (I.D.)—Rich cream. It is very early. Under favorable conditions 
the blooms will easily attain 10 to 12 inches.#2.00 
:I: FLAMING FLAMINGO (Seal, 1936) I.D.—New and unusual is this brilliant dahlia 
of the coloring of the tropical flamingo bird. These dazzling flowers from eleven to 
thirteen inches in diameter, have strong stems, and are held high above a medium 
height vigorous plant. The petals are long and broad and have a satiny texture. The 
gorgeous blossoms fairly gleam with light when the sun strikes them...#5.00 
^FLAMING METEOR (I.D.)—Flaming orange-scarlet deepening to burnt orange at cen¬ 
ter. Flower large and deep, with splendid stems.75c 
FOREST FIRE (Dahliadel, 1935) I.D.—Large, brilliant blooms of scarlet suffused yellow. 
A bright and showy dahlia to brighten up the garden. Disbud well, as it is a strong 
grower and profuse bloomer...#2.50 
*FRANK SERPA (Serpa-Seal 1935) —An informal decorative of exquisite beauty—light 
amaranth pink produced by petalled tips of mallow pink growing lighter towards the 
base of petals, turning to a delicate orchid pink; the two-toned effect gives the flower 
a beautiful crisp appearance. Extra long clean stems hold the blooms very high above 
a plant four to five feet high that is a vigorous grower. This lovely dahlia has won 
many prizes and the 1934 Achievement Medal in San Francisco and is on the Roll of 
Honor. Frank Serpa also has won this past season in the East, where it was consid¬ 
ered very beautiful and one of the best dahlias from California.#2.50 
F. W. FELLOWES (Cac.)—Large exhibition variety of bright orange.50c 
:i: GRANDEE (Ballay) I.D.—Striking combination of Spanish red and golden orange yel¬ 
low. Winner of the 1933 American Home Achievement Medal at San Francisco and 
Largest Flower at many shows. We have had 15-inch blooms without forcing or 
shading on plants 4 feet tall. The immense blooms are held on stiff long stems...,#2.50 
GOLDEN STANDARD (New S.C.)—Of fine form arid size. Warm buff shading to 
amber and gold. Very large bloom held high above foliage on long, straight stems. 
A “Best Keeper”.#2.50 
*H. R. S.—HUBERT ROY STOVEL (Seal, 1935) I.D.—This informal decorative is a 
glorious rich real yellow in the garden and under artificial light. The huge blossoms 
easily grown from ten to thirteen inches in diameter, have great depth, very long wavy 
twisting petals and perfectly closed centers that are always full. Blooms held erect 
on long strong stems above a very vigorous luxuriant plant. This superb dahlia of 
rich golden yellow has given joy and satisfaction wherever grown and does not burn 
even in a very hot climate. Lasts for days on the plant and when cut. H. R. S. won 
many awards of first prizes in shows throughout the country this past season. A large 
stock of this lovely dahlia makes it possible to offer at the price of.#2.50 
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