1939 catalog of RICHARD DIENER NURSERY, oxnard, California, u. s. a. 
CACTUS DAHLIA TYPE 
DAHLIA SEEDS 
For years we have raised the finest dahlia seeds 
that can be produced and many of the new varieties 
that are on the market now came from our seeds. 
We have given up the dahlia bulb sales as the de¬ 
mand has been so low. In the future we will list only 
the seeds of the fancy varieties. 
Every seedling raised from these seeds is new and 
different as they never come the same as the parent 
plant, and if you have anything outstanding you may 
make a named variety out of it. However, in such a 
case one should raise the seedling three years and 
it must be faultless in every way. Everyone has 
some space where fifty to a hundred dahlia plants 
may be grown, and if you want some real fun watch 
a bunch of high-class dahlia seedlings coming into 
flower. One must have only the best seeds as there 
is a great quantity of trash on the market which 
brings mostly singles. Dahlia seedlings will flower 
a month earlier than from bulbs. Plant the seedlings 
at least three feet apart in both directions. In loca¬ 
tions where heavy storms prevail place a three-foot 
stake at each seedling at time of planting. 
We do not raise any cut flowers in dahlias; every¬ 
thing is grown for seeds only. 
Seeds of the Chrysanthemum type are much thin¬ 
ner than the others and do not come as fast as the 
other types, so give them time, just keep the seed 
pans in a warm location as every seed of all varieties 
are hand selected. Every kernel will grow if handled 
right. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM DAHLIA 
SEED (Mixed) 
The Chrysanthemum Dahlia is one of the greatest 
achievements in Dahlias. The flowers are very large, 
curled and twisted, like Chrysanthemums, on stiff, 
wiry stems and the colors are the finest brought out 
yet. It is the best keeper for cut flowers. It took 
years to perfect this type. 
Seeds from the Finest Selected, Separately Grown: 
25 seeds 75c 50 seeds $1.50 100 seeds $3.00 
1000 seeds $ 15.00 
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