JESSIE L. SEAL CATALOGUE—1938 
^ELIZABETH RETHBERG (Meussdorffer) I.D.—Clear pastel pink. A large, full flower of 
good substance, with very long stems. Always a sensation at the San Francisco show. 
Considered by many as her finest introduction.$5.00 
EMILY DUNCAN (S.C.)—Very fine variety of creamy pink. Long stiff stems hold the blooms 
facing. The bush is nicely branching and many flowers at one time.$1.00 
:!; EUGENIA BALLAY (I.D.) —Rich cream. It is very early. Under favorable conditions the 
blooms will easily attain 10 to 12 inches.$1.00 
* FLAMING METEOR (I.D.) —Flaming orange'Scarlet deepening to burnt orange at center. 
Flower large and deep, with splendid stems.75c 
FOREST FIRE (Dahliadel, 1935) I.D.—Large, brilliant blooms of scarlet suffused yellow, with 
fine stiff stems. A bright and showy dahlia to brighten up the garden. Disbud well, as it 
is a strong grower and profuse bloomer.$1.50 
*FRANK SERPA (Serpa-Seal, 1935)—An informal decorative of exquisite beauty—light 
amaranth pink produced by petalled tips of mallow pink growing lighter towards the base 
of petals, turning to a delicate orchid pink; the two'toned effect gives the flower a beautiful 
crisp appearance. Extra long clean stems hold the blooms very high above a plant four 
to five feet high that is a vigorous grower. This lovely dahlia has won many prizes and the 
1934 Achievement Medal in San Francisco and is on the Roll of Honor. Frank Serpa also 
has won this past season in the East, where it was considered very beautiful and one of the 
best dahlias from California. $1.00 
GALAXY (C) —A new English cactus of fine form and large size with incurving petals held 
erect on long strong stems. Color is bright yellow, heavily penciled with scarlet. Very 
showy.$1.50 
*GRANDEE (Ballay) I.D .—Striking combination of Spanish red and golden orange yellow. 
Winner of the 193 3 American Home Achievement Medal at San Francisco and Largest 
Flower at many shows. We have had 15-inch blooms without forcing or shading on plants 
4 feet tall. The immense blooms are held on stiff long stems.$1.50 
GOLDEN STANDARD (New S.C.) —Of fine form and size. Warm buff shading to amber 
and gold. Very large bloom held high above foliage on long, straight stems. A “Best 
Keeper”.$1.50 
*H. R. S.—HUBERT ROY STOVEL (Seal, 1935) I.D.—This informal decorative is a 
glorious rich real yellow in the garden and under artificial light. The huge blossoms easily 
grown from ten to thirteen inches in diameter, have great depth, very long wavy twisting 
petals and perfectly closed centers that are always full. Blooms held erect on long strong 
stems above a very vigorous luxuriant plant. This superb dahlia of rich golden yellow has 
given joy and satisfaction wherever grown and does not burn even in a very hot climate. 
Lasts for days on the plant and when cut. H. R. S. won many awards of first prizes in shows 
throughout the country this past season. A large stock of this lovely dahlia makes it possible 
to offer at the price of.$1.00 
See illustration on page 9 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER (I.D.) 1935—Here is a dahlia of great size and beauty. The 
color is a rich violet burgundy and the stems and plant growth are unusually good.$2.00 
INDIANA MOON (Martin) I.D .—Pale dull yellow lightly shaded pink. A large and attrac' 
tive dahlia from the Middle West that won a place on the Roll of Honor. The flowers are 
consistently well formed with good strong stems and good habits.75c 
If you cannot use this catalogue, would you please pass it along to your neighbor? 
Dahlias marked * originated in California 
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