TRY GROWING CALIFORNIA DAHLIA SEEDS 
Gorgeous dahlias will blooai the first year from seeds. 
The many interesting letters received telling of the joys and delights in 
growing dahLas and the many prizes won from our dahlias and seeds, have 
been a continual source of inspiration to us. 
KING ALFRED 
(From our seeds) 
DAHHA\ 
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: Coronado, 
San Francisco, King Alfred, Catherine Kempkey, Frank Serpa, Elizabeth Rethberg, Miss 
Glory, Satan and other giant California dahlias. 
The above dahlias were crossed with the following varieties: Gala California, Mayor Frank 
Otis, California Peach, Leland Stanford and other equally fine California 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 
Greater Glory, Robert J. Ripley, Son of Satan, Forest Fire, Mrs. George Le Boutillier 
and other famous Eastern dahlias. 
The above dahlias were crossed with: Wenoka, Blue River, America’s Sweetheart, Orange 
Moon and other fine 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 
Elizabeth Rethberg Coral Seal Greater Glory Mrs. Geo. Le Boutillier 
Catherine Kempkey Frank Serpa Miss Glory Satan 
100 Best mixed Pompon 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 Fertilhing, 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 
