JESSIE L. SEAL CATALOGUE — 1937 
THE NEWSOM DAHLIA MANUAL 
A real practical guide to the better growing of dahlias and the making of 
Green Plants or Propagation of Dahlias; also Preparing the Dahlia Bed. 
Planting and Fertilizing, Care of Plants Before Blooming, Preparing and 
Exhibiting Dahlias, Designing Artistic Exhibits, Fall Care of Dahlias, Dig¬ 
ging and Storage of Dahlias, Winter Dahlia Work, including directions for 
dividing, etc. Worth many times the small price asked. Prepaid. 50c 
Mr. Samuel Newsom’s many friends will be interested to know he has dis¬ 
continued his Dahlia Business and is in Japan to further his study of Japanese 
Art and Landscaping. 
Mr. Newsom has lately been awarded a one year Fellowship by the Japanese 
Society of International Cultural Relations. We all wish him continued success. 
SPECIAL REQUEST 
If you should receive an extra copy of this catalogue, kindly hand it to a 
friend or neighbor who is interested in growing flowers. Thank you. 
On retail orders for California delivery only, 3% should be added to the 
amount to comply with the Sales Tax Law. 
FULL DIRECTIONS for planting and growing dahlias enclosed with 
each order. 
ORDER EARLY to prevent disappointment. 
TERMS : Remittance with order. All retail orders sent postage prepaid 
at your planting time, unless otherwise requested. 
WE GUARANTEE all roots true to name and TO GROW. Orders care¬ 
fully filled from selected, field grown divided roots. We do not substitute 
unless requested; if late in season, we suggest you have a second choice. We 
do not guarantee roots against freezing if sent before April 1st. 
Please address all correspondence 
to our office at 
JESSIE L. SEAL 
607 Third Avenue 
San Francisco, California 
