BALLAY’S NEW INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1938 
CORONADO—Inf. Dec. Bright rose magenta. “Sturdy 
Oak” was a name suggested for this dahlia. Full of 
meaning but hardly a name for a flower, we thought. 
Nevertheless, sturdiness is a major quality of this variety 
both as to the ruggedness of the bloom and the habit 
of growth. Very large in size and of excellent build 
and texture, it produces magnificent blooms early and 
freely, and the color is more attractive than it may 
sound. A trifle brighter and lighter than Wenoka, the 
flowers are considerably larger but plant growth is not so 
tall. It won as Best Undisseminated Decorative at San 
Francisco and was reported on as being very outstand¬ 
ing in Massachusetts where it was sent for trial. There 
is rugged individuality combined with beauty and pro¬ 
ductiveness here. Tubers.$15.00 net 
GALA CALIFORNIA—Inc. Cac. Scarlet orange. A 
true cactus with an erect that holds the flower at just 
the right angle, a quality not present in all cactus varie¬ 
ties. It will also grow and develop to perfection in a 
warm climate where so many cactus varieties fail. 
Color is extra good, and blooming profusely as it does, 
is unexcelled for all purposes. With the increasing 
interest in cactus dahlias we are happy to be able to 
introduce this very fine one. Six blooms won the Gold 
Medal at the San Francisco Show as the Best established 
3 year old. Gala California heads the list of the 1937 
“Dahlias Champions of the West,” prepared by Mr. 
Edward Salbach for “Homes in the West.” We would 
suggest that all dahlia enthusiasts especially in the 
West read this article in December issue of this San 
Francisco magazine. This dahlia is also included in 
Mr. Leonard Barron's 1937 Roll of Honor in Flower 
Grower. Tubers.$15.00 net 
GRAND MARSHAL—Semi. Cac. Reddish Violet. This 
very large dahlia of positive semi-cactus formation ranks 
with Miss Glory, Amelia Earhart and Satan in size and 
interest. The color is very distinctive and quite differ¬ 
ent from anything we have had before, a lively crimson 
violet with the reverse of the petals a lighter shade. 
This spectacular flower, held on the best of stems on a 
strong growing plant, is another Showroom Giant in a 
new shade. It blooms abundantly and seems to con¬ 
tinue indefinitely. Winner as the Best Undisseminated 
Semi-Cactus at the San Francisco Show. Tubers $13.00 net 
