CALIFORNIA ROSE—Inf. Dec. Clear bright rose. Ex¬ 
quisite coloring, large, tall-growing, describe in 
a few words the salient features of this un¬ 
usually satisfactory new dahlia. We have sup¬ 
plemented the descriptions of a number of our 
dahlias this year with a small picture, so that 
you can see to some extent what the flower 
looks like. This variety as you will note is one 
that is well worthwhile. California Rose is also 
included in Mr. Hart’s 1934 Dahlia Review. For 
a number of years, Mr. Hart, in his annual Roll 
of Honor, has been able to select with remark¬ 
able accuracy the future dahlia favorite. We 
quote Mr. Hart’s statement: “One of the most 
beautiful of the novelties, and I must assume it 
was not shown in California or else we should 
have heard more about it. A bright salmon rose 
and a particularly beautiful flower for cutting. 
It was the best keeper I had on trial this year. 
Flower large, but extremely graceful.” Certi¬ 
ficate of Merit at Storrs.$2.00 
CHARLES G. REED—I. D. Purple red or petunia red as an authority on dress materials called it. 
Last year for the second time this variety won as the Best Bloom in the Show at the National 
Show in London, England. Has won similar prizes in many places and was a Roll of Honor 
dahlia in its introductory year. It is an unusually large variety held upright on a perfect stem. 
Bush is of rather low growth with the branching habit which makes it ideal for all purposes. 
Blooms profusely. One of the best.$1.00 
CHEROKEE—S. C. Lavender pink with a light center. A positive semi-cactus which in some 
respects might be described as a very much improved Marion Broomall. The flower is large 
and deep with plenty of petals and the stems are extra long and straight. Since it is an excep¬ 
tionally free bloomer it is invaluable as a cut flower and the color appears to particularly 
good advantage indoors. Plant does best if allowed to branch early by cutting out 
the center . $2.50 
DON JUAN—-Semi-Cac. Scarlet orange with a reverse of lighter orange. This is one of the truly 
spectacular varieties and should add to the fame of Ballay-Success Dahlias in the “Giants of 
the Show Room” class. If you have a crown flower of Don Juan for the show you will be hard 
to beat. Later blooms will be very numerous and large, but an occasional one may have a 
crook in the stem. This variety is a true semi-cactus with the center rows of petals rather 
broad and spreading but with the outer rows decidedly rolled and well incurved. Color is just 
about as bright as it is possible for a color to be. It has brought favorable comment from 
those who have seen it growing, and from the exhibitor’s point of view we consider it one of 
the most sensational of the newer introductions.$2.00 
DRESDEN—I. D. Clear pink lavender. Here good color is very much in evidence. The lavender is 
plainly of the rich pink tone throughout the flower and is in no sense a bluish lavender. This 
rich coloring is well supported by large size, full formation and a matchless stem. No visitor 
ever fails to inquire about this one, always remarking that it is exquisite. Blooms with excep¬ 
tional freedom. Dresden appears to have made a great hit the past season, having done espe¬ 
cially well in the Middle West—scored 88 at Ohio Trial Gardens. If the tips of stems are 
boiled, as should always be done when dahlias are cut, this variety will prove an excellent 
keeper. Best 25 Blooms at the Los Angeles Show.$1.00 
DRUM MAJOR—For. Dec. Pale gold with a reverse of deeper gold. A very, very tall dahlia, 
standing head and shoulders above all the rest, and very large and showy. Not an early nor 
particularly free bloomer but all flowers are perfect on extremely good strong stems. Have 
you ever needed some large flowers on 4-foot canes to top off your exhibit? This variety will 
serve that purpose and may win a prize for you, too...$1.50 
ELEGANCE—S. C. Center and tips of petals yellow, body of flower glistening coral. We classify this 
variety as semi-cactus but it is not far removed from the true cactus type. A noticeable swirl 
to the petals is also reminiscent of certain English type cactus varieties of some years back. 
Few dahlias have been so cordially received on their first appearance as this one and we con¬ 
sider it one of our very best varieties because of its unusual charm and beauty and because the 
great quantity of blooms it gives are useful for every purpose. It is a full, deep flower with 
ideal habits. Described on the 1933 American Home Roll of Honor as “a most pleasing variety 
producing a wealth of bloom of very pleasing and artistic appearance”. Winner of the Santa 
Barbara Trophy at San Francisco and a Blue Ribbon at the World’s Fair Show.$1.00 
CALIFORNIA ROSE 
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