DAHLIAS AND SEEDS 
BETTY COLTER (Success) I.D.— Light salmon red. A very worthy variety of distinctive 
coloring and pleasing form. Has achieved much popularity wherever shown.$1.00 
-BOSPHORUS (Ballay, 1935) I.D. —Deep burnt orange or golden brown. A fine, large 
welbshaped flower in a color that is new and gorgeous. Certificate of Merit at Storrs....$2.00 
-BROOMALL’S PINK (Stephenson) I.D. —Bright pink. This is Mr. BroomalFs newest dahlia 
and he c rtainly has never put out one of a lovelier color, a brilliant clear pink. Flowers are 
large, well formed and borne freely on a medium tall plant. Much admired wherever 
shown.$5.00 
BUCKEYE KING (Peck) F.D .—A large clear glowing amber of good depth on long stiff 
stems. The full centered blooms are held at a nice angle and this is a fine easy growing 
variety. Each... 75c 
^CALIFORNIA IDOL (Ballay, 1935) I.D. —Immense deep flower of clear glistening yellow 
—a true pastel shade. In size it ranks with the very largest and has been grown to 14 inches 
or more; has excellent stems, long and erect and is early bloomer and good root maker. 
Gold Medal Dahlia at San Francisco and the winner of Achievement Medal at Boston. 
California Idol has the capacity to win as the Largest Dahlia or Best Dahlia in the Show. 
California Idol was the 1936 Showroom Champion, winning major prizes in almost every 
show in the country. ..$2.50 
CAMEO (Sanhican) I.D . —A large, luscious colored flower, shading half way between old 
rose and salmon, but brighter, with golden sheen on face of petals. An extremely beautiful 
flower in daylight and even more so under artificial light. Stems long and straight. Honor 
Roll Dahlia. 75c 
^CATHERINE KEMPKEY (Seal, 1936) I.D.- —A most beautiful bronze apricot blossom with 
long fluffy petals deepening to a perfect center of burnt orange, and covered with an 
iridescent sheen, adding an exquisite charm. The large full flowers, frequently 12 inches 
in diameter, are carried perfectly erect on long stems. The mediurmtall bush is of a most 
vigorous growth and covered at all times with these beautiful blooms. A grower of fine 
dahlias in the East wrote that “Catherine Kempkey is one of the loveliest flowers we ever 
grew or saw this summer. It is superb, exquisitely lovely and a consistent bloomer. “....$3.50 
*CHARLES G. REED (F.D.)— E xactly a petunia red is what an authority called it—a lively 
shade, not far from crimson. The blossoms are unusually large. They are held upright on 
perfect stems; big, broad petals; a deep, full center.$1.00 
-CHEROKEE (Ballay) S.C .—Lavender pink with light center. Flower is large and deep, stems 
are extra long and stiff. An improved Marion Bloomall. Invaluable as a cut flower. $2.50 
*CORAL SEAL (Seal, 1937) I.D.—' This beautiful dahlia is in color a pure rich glowing coral. 
It is a sport of the well known “Mrs. Alfred B. Seal"—the old rose decorative—and has the 
same appealing formation and good growing habits. Also, Coral Seal can be grown to over 
10 inches with ordinary culture. This very lovely flower has fine long stems and is tall 
growing. $2.50 
DAILY MAIL (I.D.) —Deep yellow shaded orange. A fine importation from England both 
in the matter of size and habits. Excellent flowers are produced freely and continuously 
on long fine stems. Very good variety. $1.50 
-DIXIE RAVENSCROFT (Seal) I.D . —A glowing flame in color with a reverse of bright gold. 
The petals have a delightful golden sheen and twist and turn, making a two'toned effect, 
so full of gaiety and cheer. The flowers are massive with great depth. St ms are long, stiff 
and strong, holding the gay blossoms high above a healthy bush which is constantly in 
bloom.$1.00 
:!: DRUM MAJOR (F.D.) —Pale gold with a reverse of deep r 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 stems. $1.50 
*EAGLE ROCK FANTASY (I.D.) —Clear lavender pink or pure mauve. Of ideal habit and 
mammoth size. Stems are long and stiff. This dahlia is most outstanding.$1.00 
If you cannot use this catalogue, would you please pass it along to your neighbor? 
Dahlias marked * originated in California 
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