SONOMA SUNLIGHT 
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PALO ALTO—S. C. Bright pinkish salmon shading to salmon gold at the center. In many respects 
this variety is very close to the perfect dahlia. The blooms averaging in size from 10 to 12 
inches are consistently all alike, most pleasing in form and color, and of very good substance. 
The stem stalks are very tall, straight and long jointed. It blooms freely both early and late. 
Is easy to grow and so has frequently been a winner in the amateur classes. It was an Honor 
Roll dahlia in 1932 and was awarded the Achievement Medal at Detroit in 1933. Certificate 
of Merit at Storrs .$1.00 
RAPIDAN—F. D. Golden bronze. A huge symmetrical flower borne upright on an extra long thick 
stem. A dozen perfect blooms can be cut from the plant at one time and little disbudding is 
required. These features combined with the lively coloring, which is exactly what the florists 
want, has made Rapidan invaluable as a commercial variety. There is no need of worry about 
them keeping fresh. Not spectacular but absolutely reliable and ornamental.$1.00 
ROMEO—I. D. Brightest scarlet, a color as appealing as the red, red rose. The form of the flower 
also is particularly attractive and adds much to its beauty. In spite of the common opinion 
that red dahlias predominate, the fact is that really first class reds, in comparison with a 
number of other colors, are quite scarce. This red is of good size and very satisfactory and a 
red that is different. Certificate at Georgia Trial Gardens.$1.50 
SATAN—S. C. Flaming red with a slight touch of gold at the center. In previous catalogues we have 
listed a number of prizes won by Satan as Best or Largest in many of the leading shows, 
including an Achievement Medal. We told of its record at Storrs Trial Gardens and its place 
on the Roll of Honor, and of similar honors won at the World’s Fair, in Japan, at New York, 
San Francisco, and other shows too numerous to mention. Satan has headed many popularity 
contests, such as the one conducted yearly at the Bronx Park Botanical Gardens, New York 
City, the “Garden Quarterly” on the Pacific Coast, and one published in the Flower Grower. 
Certainly no dahlia is more sensational or spectacular than this giant cactus. A reliable New 
York grower reports he grew Satan 16 inches ..$1.00 
SONOMA—I. D. A combination of cream, flesh pink and amber rose. A light colored dahlia of an 
unusual color blend. Its appearance is unique and noticeable whether in the garden or on the 
exhibition table, and serves a definite purpose where variety or neutral tones are required. 
Will grow large, have good stems, and reward with many attractive blooms. One of the best 
and highly recommended .$2.50 
STRONGHEART—F. D. Amber-gold. Another dahlia with no imperfections. This has always been 
one of our favorites and is truly a gem of a dahlia. Its size is of generous proportions, com¬ 
bined with great beauty of form and color, and it has a long perfect stem. While coming nearer 
to the formal type of decorative than any other classification, it is not decidedly formal, as the 
petals are longer and rather inclined to curve more than is usual with this type, especially in 
the late season. Mr. Hart deemed it worthy of a place on his 1932 Roll of Honor and it also 
won a Certificate of Merit at Storrs; also a Certificate in Holland.$1.00 
SUNLIGHT—Cac. Bright yellow. This is a cactus of the Ambassador type, a nice large flower with 
perfect habits. It is just about the freest bloomer we have in the garden. There are not many 
straight cactus, finely petaled and with upright stems, and we consider this one a very useful 
addition. Like many cactus dahlias, however, we do not recommend it for a habitually hot, dry 
climate unless given some shade.$2.50 
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