THE MEDAL WINNERS 
Berty Gilding, Dec., (Australia) Soft yellow with golden 
dust, splendid variety of Australian origin...Root, 60d 
California Idol, I.D., (American) One of the very finest 
yellows. Large size, having won first as the largest 
dahlia in the 1936 California Dahlia Society Show. Good 
long strong stems, and most outstanding in every way. 
An ideal grower everywhere in the United States, and in 
great demand. The best all-around, all-climate yellow 
decorative we know of. Largest and best flower at both 
Mid—West and Indianapolis shows, also best 1935 intro¬ 
duction at the latter; best basket of 25 blooms at the 
National Show, Detroit; most meritorious entry, best 
yellow, and best bloom grown by an amateur at Chicago . 
...Root, 80d 
California Rose, I.D., (American) Bloom 10 x 5, bush 5^ 
ft. This makes one think of Mrs. I. de Ver Warner, ex¬ 
cept the petals twist some and are more pink and less 
of the mauve. Described as a deep rose pink. Flowers 
deeper and centers full and high. Stems were not very 
good with us after the middle of season which brings the 
score down. Certified at Storrs ’34.Root, 80d 
Cardinal Van Rossum, S.C., (Holland) New Dutch dahlia 
on very long and strong stems with beautiful violet 
purple coloured flowers. Very spectacular novelty of 
immense size. Recommended for the exhibitor and garden. 
First class certificate at Harlem 1936.Root, $1.50 
Cavalcade, Dec., (American) One of the very best. Color, 
pure old rose, and bushes just covered with blooms, 
making it a real standout for landscape purposes. An 
excellent keeper with general habit and form of Jersey’s 
Beauty, but blooms larger.Root, 75^ 
Cerise Giant, S.C., (Holland) A semi-cactus massive 
flower. The blooms are of cerise red with silver white 
stripes. The flowers are carried on strong stiff stems 
well above the foliage. This dahlia will be a winner 
at the coming shows.Root, 35(^ 
Chancellor (Volks Konsellor ) (Holland) This dahlia 
caused a sensation where shown. Brilliant brownish red 
flower with a deep blood red circle round the perfect 
centre. Beautiful keeper on long, strong stems. Highly 
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