H. K. S.—I. D. (Seal) Golden yellow. This is a very fine large dahlia in the most pleasing shade of 
yellow, especially good under artificial light. Bloom is well formed with long petals and has a 
long stiff stem with habitually good foliage. Roll of Honor in 1933.$2.00 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER—I. D. (Hunt) Cerise purple. This is a huge flower with broad petals 
and great depth. The rich color withstands varying weather conditions well. Plant is rugged 
and of medium height. An Achievement Medal winner at New York.$2.50 
JANE COWL—I. D. (Downs) Bronzy buff shading to gold at the center. This is one of the most 
■popular dahlias of recent years. Originated in New Jersey, it appears to adapt itself readily to 
all localities and has won prizes in many parts of the country. We have first-class stock of this 
fine variety . $1.00 
JERSEY BEACON—F. D. (Waite) Oriental red with a reverse of tan. The brilliant blossom is large 
and deep and held up well on a tall stalk. A very fine Eastern dahlia .$1.00 
KATHLEEN NORRIS—I. D. (Fisher & Masson) Mallow pink. This is one of the best of the real 
pink dahlias. Especially desirable because of its exquisite coloring, it also has size, good form 
and a long strong stem. Although originated in the East, this dahlia has been named for a 
well known and much admired California woman.$1.00 
KAWEAH—I. D. (Meussdorffer) Deep cerise with rose shadings. Blooms measuring about 15 inches 
in diameter have been exhibited by the originator of this dahlia at the San Francisco shows, 
winning as largest flower. A bloom sent from San Francisco by air express to the World’s 
Fair Show at Chicago created a sensation there and won as the largest bloom for that day. In 
addition to immense size it qlso has splendid form, substance and stem. A sensational 
dahlia . $1.50 
KEMP’S WHITE WONDER—I. D. (Kemp) White. One of the best white informal decoratives to 
date. Flowers are of great size and most pleasingly formed and are held on the best of stems. 
Will grow strong and produce many fine flowers. White dahlias are in demand and this is one 
we can highly recommend. Roll of Honor in 1932.$1.00 
KING ALFRED—I. D. (Seal) Ruby red with a silver reverse. This 1936 introduction we considered 
one of the best of the new garden and exhibition varieties. The color of this very large flower 
is distinctive and beautiful and the habit of growth, foliage and stem are all very good. The 
originator of this dahlia has long been one of California’s best growers with a wide reputation. 
In King Alfred she has put out one of her best creations.$5.00 
KOKI—S. C. (Yoshida) Oriental red quite heavily shaded with chrome yellow. This spectacular 
flower is of Japanese origin. It is a positive semi-cactus of great size and has no faults. First 
flowers especially are well colored and well formed and will be strong competition in any 
showroom. This is the dahlia listed by Mr. Reed last year under No. 44 and we understand it 
has done well in all localities where it has been tried.$7.50 
LEMONIA—Cac. (Bruidegom) Light yellow. This importation from Holland has been one of the 
most popular foreign dahlias and has been a consistent prize winner in this country. It is a 
true cactus of good size and with a satisfactory stem. Good producer.$1.50 
LORD OF AUTUMN — I. D. (Almy) Golden yellow. This very large prize winning variety is 
doubtless one of the best yellows to date. The petalage of this dahlia is of unusually good 
substance, making it reliable under all weather conditions. The long stems hold the blooms 
up well. Very popular in many shows.$2.00 
MALIBU SUNSET—I. D. (Stephenson) Brilliant orange red. This immense flower is one of the 
brightest in our garden. Of great size and good form, we thought it one of the best of the new 
introductions. It has a good record in Southern California where it originated.$5.00 
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