1939 Introductions of Other Growers 
GERTRUDE LAWRENCE 
GERTRUDE LAWRENCE (Ballay)—Inf. Dec. Light cerise red. This 1939 
introduction is a very early bloomer and was in fine condition for the 
San Francisco Show on August 25, where it carried off the high hon¬ 
ors of the day. In addition to winning the American Home Achieve¬ 
ment Medal as Best New Introduction an entry of six blooms was also 
awarded the Dahlia Society of California’s Gold Medal for the Best 
Three-Year-Old, and to make it a perfect day, the English Actress, 
Gertrude Lawrence, who was guest of honor, selected it from a num¬ 
ber of undisseminated varieties to bear her name. It is difficult to give 
an accurate impression of the lovely color of this dahlia. It is red, but 
an uncommon shade, probably best described as currant red. It has 
been called a stylish color and a stylish dahlia. The bloom is very large 
and is artistically formed with a slight twirl to the petals at the 
centre. The bush is of medium low spreading growth, but the sturdy 
long-jointed stems hold the bright flowers well above the plant. It is 
included in the 1938 California Honor Roll in Flower Grower. 
Plants only $5.00 Net. 
LOIS WALCHER, 1. D.—An informal of true pansy purple tipped one-third 
white. Winner of 6 American Home Achievement Medals. 
Plants only $3.50; 3 for $10.00 
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