Finest Dahlias 
PINK SPIRAL. C. Large, perfectly formed 
cactus in very soft pastel pink shades. The 
blooms are freely produced on long straight 
stems. Even at this late date, October 27th, 
there are a number of blooms that still 
have closed centers. Keeps well when cut. 
One of the very best in its class. 75c 
PREMIER MAJESTIC. F. D. We first observed 
this splendid new Formal Decorative at the 
Berkeley, California trial gardens, and were 
so impressed with it that we immediately 
procured stock and are happy to offer it to 
our customers this season. The plants make 
good growth and produce a profusion of 
very large perfectly formed blooms through¬ 
out the season. The color is a rich sal¬ 
mon suffused gold. The large blooms are 
held well above the foliage on good strong 
stems . 2.50 
SALBACH'S WHITE (Salbach). F. D. A most 
beautiful large clear ivory white dahlia 
of perfect form. Full, deep and of wonder¬ 
ful substance. A profuse bloomer. Does 
not burn. A "Best Keeper". 50c 
SAN FRANCISCO. I. D. (Ballay-Salbach 1939). 
A fine new shrimp pink informal decorative 
of immense size from Mr. Ballay. This dah¬ 
lia was very impressive in the field. The 
plant growth was ideal. There were many 
blooms, all of which were beautifully poised 
on long stiff stems. There is a definite 
need for this splendid new dahlia. 7.50 
SANHICAN'S CAMEO. F. D. Immense flow¬ 
ers of coral rose with glistening golden 
sheen •— this outstanding new dahlia quali¬ 
fies as one of the best for both show and 
cutting uses. First as largest dahlia at the 
California Flower Festival, 1934. Fine stems, 
good habits and destined for a long period 
of popularity. A "Best Keeper". 50c 
SATAN. S. C. This splendid dahlia is, we 
think, one of the most striking dahlias in 
commerce today. Its horn-shaped petals 
give it a form that is entirely distinct and 
unusually graceful. Satan is of huge size 
and its color is a brilliant carmine. A Roll 
of Honor Dahlia, and first as best flower 
in San Francisco Dahlia Shows, 1932. Keeps 
well when cut . 50c 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. C. A worthy new-comei 
from Canada. One of the few cactus with 
good stems and large blooms. The color 
is a lovely shade of lilac. Splendid plant 
growth and a free bloomer. Early. 2.50 
Left — SANICHAN'S CAMEO 
SIERRA SUNRISE. F. D. Bright bronzy orange, 
of fine form and good size. Long stiff 
stems, and free bloomer. Vigorous grower. 
Mid-season . 50c 
SNOW QUEEN. A pure white ball dahlia 
that is of unusually great value for florists 
or ordinary cut-flower uses. Blooms of good 
size — fine stems. A "Best Keeper".. ..50c 
THOMAS EDISON. F. D. Rich regal red- 
purple, selected personally by Mr. Edison to 
bear his name. Large blooms, fine stems, 
and a very fine keeper. 50c 
"I have been dealing with you since 1922 
and I have never gotten anything from you 
but what was good." 
— G. S., Maryland. 
"Mayor Frank Otis not only grew well but 
surpassed most of our new eastern varieties 
and Mayor Frank Otis was all and more 
than we had imagined. 
"Mayor Frank Otis had blooms 12 and 14" 
in diameter, very deep with perfect centers. 
The stems were perfect and also the foliage. 
The formation of the bloom is very unusual and 
most attractive. 
"It is a good propagator. Although the 
sprouts grew slowly, after being placed in 
sand, they rooted quickly and well. We did 
not get our roots until after the first or March 
but the plants made fine clumps. 
"We are very happy that we put our trust 
in Carl Salbach's reputation for honesty and 
had the pleasure of growing this fine dahlia." 
— F. G. W., West Virginia. 
Right — GOLDEN AGE 
VALENCIA 
VALENCIA (Salbach 1939). C. We offered 
this splendid orange cactus last season and 
have had very favorable reports from those 
who grew it. Blooms are large and are 
perfectly formed. A few of the first flowers 
are on a level with the foliage. The later 
blooms are all above foliage and ore pro¬ 
duced in great profusion. The color is a 
true orange that does not fade. 1.50 
YELLOW ABUNDANCE. See page 15. 
We do not care to embarrass our customers 
by using their names in connection with the 
testimonials we publish in our catalog. How¬ 
ever, we have each quotation in our files, and 
will gladly give the names of the authors of 
each to anyone requesting them. 
PINK SPIRAL MALIBU SUNSET 
MARGRACE 
GOLDEN STANDARD 
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