Finest Dahlias 
A group of dahlias, arranged on a flat plaKer, with their backs and stems in water. 
The use of this type of arrangement is invaluable. 
It gives a beautiful mass of color, yet takes little space, even low enough for use as a 
table centerpiece (and what a marvelous centerpiece such an arrangement does make.) 
In addition, the flowers keep exceedingly well — better than otherwise because the short 
stems absorb lots of water, but particularly because the back petals of the dahlia, which 
always wither first, are back to the platter, and consequently never show. 
Dahlias used in the arrangement (Right) are: 
ANNA BENEDICT, center; and starting with 
top, center, moving clockwise: MISS GLORY, 
CLARA CLEMENS, GOLDEN STANDARD, 
BAUER'S IDEAL, LORD OF AUTUMN, BOBBE 
DEAN, GOLDEN AGE and FLAMING METEOR. 
GERTRUDE EDERLE. I. D. Soft primrose yel¬ 
low. A profuse bloomer and one of the 
"Best Keepers." We recommend this variety 
as cne of the very best yellow dahlias for 
cut-flower purposes. Fine stems. Stock 
limited .1.00 
GOLDEN AGE. S. C. If we were to single 
out the finest dahlia in our garden, Golden 
Age would be very seriously considered. 
Unfortunately, however, Golden Age does 
not produce many tubers and they are us¬ 
ually rough, but always grow. Early to 
come into bloom, and continues to produce 
an abundance of perfect flowers until frost. 
Beautifully formed flowers of the richest 
deep chrome (according to Ridgway). With¬ 
out a color chart this could be described 
as a bright orange . 1.50 
GOLDEN DAWN. F. D. An outstanding new 
dahlia from Australia, that is far ahead of 
most foreign varieties that we have tried 
during the past few years. Large blooms 
of deep chrome, perfect stems, and ideal 
growing habits. We highly recommend this 
Formal Decorative. 2.00 
GOLDEN STANDARD. Semi-cactus of fine 
form and good size. Buff, shading to am¬ 
ber, similar to Golden Age, but lighter in 
color. Bushes are literally covered with 
fine large blooms, held high above the fol¬ 
iage on long, straight stems. One of the 
finest recent American introductions — a 
garden and cut-flower variety that is hard 
to beat. A "Best Keeper". 75c 
GOLD MEDAL (Red Selection). Ball type. Scar¬ 
let, suffused gold. Very brilliant and de¬ 
cidedly showy. A sport from the old Gold 
Medal. A "Best Keeper," and a profuse 
bloomer . 50c 
GLADYS CHAMPION. P. A very large 
peony dahlia of apricot-yellow, jasper red 
on reverse of petals. A profuse bloomer 
which thrives in warm climates. 40c 
GRACE HOUSTON (Houston-Salbach). I. D. A 
large decorative of pure rose pink color, 
fluffy and graceful. Stems long and wiry. 
Awarded first prize as the best pink decora¬ 
tive in Tri-State Show at Smyth County 
Fair, Virginia. This fine dahlia was grown 
by Mrs. Houston from Salbach seed. We 
rank this one as capable of competing with 
even the new prize winners. 1.50 
H. R. S. (Seal). I. D. Huge golden yellow 
blooms on long stiff stems. Tall vigorous 
growing plants. Free flowering. A very 
fine yellow . 50c 
"Re Mayor Frank Otis, are happy to advise 
that it performed splendidly for us. Our 
largest blooms measured 14". 
— L. L. H., Michigan. 
INKYO. A deepest maroon — almost black 
•—■ semi-cactus. Should be in every garden, 
as it is not only full of blooms, but is un¬ 
excelled as a cut-flower. In our tests for 
the "Best Keeper," Inkyo outlasted all the 
rest. Has been known to keep nearly a 
week. Fine stems. 75c 
JANE COWL. I. D. One of the few graceful 
giants. It is an immense, glistening, bronzy 
buff and old gold, with just enough twist 
to the broad petals to make it beautiful. 
Free blooming and excellent for cutting and 
show purposes. Fine stems. Won many 
prizes. A "Best Keeper". 40c 
JERSEY'S BEAUTY. F. D. This salmon pink 
dahlia is one of the best cut-flowers grown. 
Tall, good stems, many blooms. A "Best 
Keeper" . 40c 
KATHLEEN NORRIS. I. D. A huge beautiful 
light pink. Has won countless prizes in 
flower shows. Thrives especially well in 
hot, dry climate. Fine stems. 50c 
KATHLEEN OSBOURNE. C. A fine example 
of a true English cactus. Large blooms of 
reddish orange color. The petals are long, 
twisted, incurved and blooms always hold 
their centers till late in season. Exceptional¬ 
ly fine stems for a cactus dahlia. Stock 
limiied .1.00 
KENTUCKY. F. D. A sport of Jersey's Beauty, 
retaining the same shape and keeping 
qualities. Light salmon orange, shading to 
grenadine pink. A "Best Keeper". 50c 
KING COLE. I. D. See page 15. 
LAVENDER LASS (Salbach 1936). F. D. A 
beautiful formal decorative of very large 
size, elegance of form and coloring, with 
good growing habits. Won first as best 
two-year-old seedling at the California Flow¬ 
er Festival, 1934. Color clear delicate lav¬ 
ender, shading deeper at tips of petals. A 
good doer everywhere, as is evidenced by 
a note from one of our Texas customers, 
who states "Lavender Lady (Lass) is beau¬ 
tiful beyond description." A "Best Keeper." 
1.00 
LORD OF AUTUMN. I. D. One of the deep¬ 
est of all the yellows, and with tremendous¬ 
ly large blooms. This variety has been 
a sensation throughout the East. Better than 
ever this year — probably because our 
stock has not been green planted since our 
original purchase. A "Best Keeper", and 
fine for landscaping. Free bloomer.. ..1.00 
MALIBU SUNSET. I. D. A very vivid orange 
that can be grown to huge diameter — one 
of the most sensational and outstanding of 
all dahlias .2.00 
MANDALAY. I. D. A yellow of immense 
size and deep rich color. With us it even 
outclasses Lord of Autumn. Long stiff stems. 
A vigorous grower and free bloomer. A 
good seed parent. Stock limited . 2.50 
"I am pleased to report that your dahlia 
Mayor Frank Otis proved to be very satisfac¬ 
tory, in some cases coming as semi-cactus and 
thus being especially outstanding." 
— G. H. S., New York. 
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