Other Dahlias of Our Own Creation 
ACHIEVEMENT—S. C. Gold with bronze shadings. This dahlia won the Achievement Medal at San 
Francisco in 1930 at which time it received the name it bears. It was also a Roll of Honor 
dahlia the same year and has been one of our most satisfactory dahlias to date. Many blooms 
will measure 12 inches with corresponding depth and on absolutely perfect stems. The flower 
has a pleasing informal appearance with the petals curled and twisted in an artistic fashion, 
and its good substance insures a wealth of perfect blooms under all weather conditions. .$1.00 
AZURA 
CALIFORNIA PEACH 
AZURA—I. D. Rosy lilac with a bluish violet sheen. 
A very large deep flower which can compete 
in the “largest” class, with, blooms measuring 
12 to 14 inches in diameter. Plant tall and 
strong and free blooming and the blooms have 
a distinctive and interesting formation. This 
is not “just another rose pink” but the very 
best in this color range. Best Undissemi¬ 
nated Decorative at the San Francisco Show in 
1935. Winner of honors in Holland and of 
many prizes in this country.$2.00 
BOSPHORUS—Inf. Dec. Deep burnt orange or golden 
brown. A fine, large, well shaped flower in a 
color that is new in our experience. It is a dark 
flower, almost as deep in the orange tone in the 
body of the flower as maroon is to red, but 
shades to a lighter orange at the edges of the 
petals. We recommend this dahlia on its color 
but it is charming and satisfactory in all re¬ 
spects. This variety should be grown strong 
from the start and it will have a long straight 
stem and will be immensely attractive when cut. 
Certificate of Merit at Storrs and at the Georgia 
Trial Gardens .$1.50 
CADET—S. C. Light primrose yellow, al¬ 
most cream. A fresh, crisp flower 
somewhat similar in formation to 
Satan. This type of cactus dahlia in 
the shade mentioned is truly distinc¬ 
tive. The petals, long, well-rolled and 
but slightly incurved, are well placed 
and just numerous enough to form an 
exceedingly graceful flower. Will grow 
large on a tall straight stalk... $1.50 
CALIFORNIA IDOL—I. D. Clear bright 
yellow. For garden performance and 
in the show room, both in the speci¬ 
men bloom classes as well as when 
shown in quantity, it appears that this 
dahlia has yet to be surpassed. In 
almost every show it has been a win¬ 
ner in such entries as Best Bloom, 
Largest Bloom, Best Yellow, Best 12, 
Best 25, etc. California Idol is doubt¬ 
less one of the truly great dahlias and 
it has been acclaimed by many dahlia 
fanciers throughout the land as “the 
world’s best dahlia”. It has been 
grown to the enormous size of 15 by 
9 inches. The growth of the plant is 
ideal with every flower of exhibition 
quality. Average height is about 5 ft. 
Blooms early and freely. Foliage clean 
and attractive. Keeps well when out. 
It was the winner of the Gold Medal 
at San Francisco and the Achieve¬ 
ment Medal at Boston in 1934, also 
included in the 1934 Honor Rolls. 
The accompanying picture was sent 
us by one of the best amateur growers 
in Los Angeles.$1.50 
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