AZURA CALIFORNIA IDOL 
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. 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 —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. Winner of honors in Holland and of many prizes in his country. $ 1.50 
BOSPHORUS —Inf. Dec. Deep burnt orange or golden brown. A fine, large, well shaped flower in a color that 
is new in our experience. We recommend this dahlia on its color but it is charming and satisfactory in 
all respects. 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. (See illustration on page 8). . . .$ 1.50 
CADET— S. C. Light primrose yellow, almost cream. A fresh, crisp flower somewhat similar in formation to 
Satan. 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. $1.00 
CALIFORNIA IDOL —I. D. Clear bright yellow. For garden performance and in the show room, both in the 
specimen bloom classes as well as when shown in guantity, it appears that this dahlia has yet to be sur¬ 
passed. In almost every show it has been a winner in such entries as Best Bloom, Largest Bloom, Best 
Yellow, Best 12, Best 25, etc. California Idol is doubtless 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 Achievement Medal at 
Boston in 1934. $ 1.00 
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