HAVE YOU EVER TRIED GROWING OUR CALIFORNIA DAHLIA SEED? 
Gorgeous Dahlias May Easily Be Cirown the First Year from Seeds 
Undoubtedly one of the most fascinating phases of dahlia culture is the origination 
of new varieties from seed and the real thrill of raising some great dahlias of your own. 
KING ALFRED 
(From our seeds) 
DA\HLIA 
COLLECTION A—Hand'hybridized dahlia seeds from varieties of the greatest of California 
originations, which are noted for their immense size and stiff stems such as: Elizabeth 
Rethberg, Coronado, Angelo Rossi, Catherine Kempkey, King Alfred, Frank Serpa, 
Malibu Sunset, Mrs. Alfred B. Seal, Satan and other giant California dahlias. 
The above dahlias were crossed with the following varieties: Gala California, Hubert Roy 
Stovel, Leland Stanford, Margaret Broomall, Miss Glory, Pacific Splendor, Palo Alto, 
and other equally fine dahlias. 
100 seeds in packet.^5.00 
50 seeds in packet... 3.00 
COLLECTION B—Seeds gathered from famous prize winning dahlias of the East such as 
Robert J. Ripley, Son of Satan, Adirondack Sunset, Ascendant, Margrace, Milton J. Cross, 
Mrs. George LeBoutillier, Yankee Gold and other famous Eastern dahlias. 
The above dahlias were crossed with: Wenoka, Blue River, Cameo, Orange Moon, Rodolf’s 
Giant, Yankee Royal and other fine Eastern Roll of Honor dahlias. 
100 seeds in packet.^5.00 
50 seeds in packet. 3.00 
COLLECTION C—Seeds selected from General Collection of Dahlias with large size and 
good stems. 
100 seeds in packet.^2.50 
50 seeds in packet. 1.50 
SEGREGATED SEEDS OF NAMED VARIETIES—Name of seed bearing parent shown on 
packet. 
15 seeds of one variety. No mixed seed in the 15 seed packet. ^1.00 
Angelo Rossi Coral Seal Jean Batten Mrs. Geo. Le Boutillier 
Catherine Kempkey .Frank Serpa Mrs. Alfred B. Seal Satan 
100 Best mixed Pompom Dahlia Seeds.^1.00 50 Seeds 
100 Best mixed Miniature Dahlia Seeds.^1.00 50 Seeds. 
All dahlia seeds NET. We pay postage. 
Full directions for planting enclosed with the seeds. 
50c 
50c 
THE NEWSOM DAHLIA MANUAL 
A real practical guide to the better growing of dahlias and the making of Green Plants or Propagation 
of Dahlias; also Preparing the Dahlia Bed, Planting and Fertili 2 ,ing, Care of Plants Before Blooming, 
Preparing and Exhibiting Dahlias, Designing Artistic Exhibits, Fall Care of Dahlias, Digging and 
Storage of Dahlias, Winter Dahlia Work, including directions for dividing, etc. Prepaid.^ .50 
