DAHLIAS 
We have grown dahlias for over twenty years. Each season has given us a few new and better varieties. 
A great many new dahlias were offered by different growers during 1939 and 1940. Most of these 
were tested in our own gardens, and because of our long experience in growing and judging dahlias 
we were able to select a few of the very best for our listing. 
Among the finest new varieties are Andreas Orange (Orange Miniature), Beauté (Bright Yellow 
Cactus}, Cream Wings, Clara Carder (from NewZealand), Darcy Sainsbury, Gala California, King 
Cole, Koongara Gem (Old Rose Cactus}, Mayor Frank Otis (Immense Gold), Mme. C. Jussiant (Lav- 
ender Cactus!, Modern Times (Red tipped White), Monarch of the East (Big Golden Orange), Pasa- 
dena (Rose Decorative}. Premier Majestic and Martha Washington, our only 1941 introduction. 
1941 INTRODUCTION 
MARTHA WASHINGTON (Salbach 1941)— and somewhat twisted at the ends. ‘Tall 
Large informal decorative, in a very un- 
usual color combination. A bright rose 
red with a rather wide margin of velvety 
oxblood red, almost a maroon, on each 
petal. The individual petals are broad 
plants with strong cane-like stems, many 
as long as 18 inches to the first leaves. 
Blooms face slightly upward, and are 
well above the foliage. A very distinct 
and beautiful new dahlia 
GENERAL LIST OF DAHLIAS 
Prices quoted are for single roots. We do not sell green plants. 
Any three 35c or 40c dahlias for $1.00. 
In the general description, each variety is classified according to type: C. representing cactus, |. D. 
informal decorative, F. D. for formal decorative, S. C. equals semi-cactus, ball (or show) dahlias in- 
dicated by B. 
CACTUS dahlias are the thin petalled dahlias of chrysanthemum form. Examples — Kathleen 
Osbourne, Cream Wings. 
COLLARETTE—Three to four inches in diameter; one or two rows of petals, with a number of 
short fluted and twisted petals around the seed disc. 
SEMI-CACTUS are similar to the cactus, but with much fuller, broader petals. Example — Miss 
Glory. 
FORMAL DECORATIVES are the larger type dahlias, fully double, having broad but very regu- 
larly placed petals. Examples — Mrs. Carl Salbach, Jersey's Beauty. 
INFORMAL DECORATIVES are the large type dahlias, fully double, with petals generally long, 
twisted, and pointed. Irregularly arranged. Example — Jane Cowl. 
SHIPPING TIME—AIl retail orders will be sent to any point in the U. S. or Canada by prepaid 
post or express. For middle west or eastern points shipment will be made in Spring, after danger of 
freezing is over. For Texas, southern points and Pacific Coast, shipment will be made from February 
on as desired. 
SALES TAX—Add 3%, to cover tax on all orders for delivery in California. 
AZURA—I’.D. Very large, bright rose pink. BAUER’S IDEAL—/’.D. One of the very out- 
standing new dahlias, being a rich, vivid 
ALEX CRAIG—C. A fine new Canadian 

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dahlia, very beautiful, and one of the 
best cactus grown. Good stems, prolific 
bloomer, large size. Color light pink with 
Plants are vigorous and have splendid 
growing habits. Blooms are very large, 
freely produced and are held high above 
red, of good size, a fine keeper, and 
grows with splendid long, straight stems. 
cream center. One of the best............ 75¢ the foliage on good strong stems........ 75¢ The richest, most brilliant red dahlia we 
know of. A champion among champions. 
BETTY COLTER—F.D. One of the very best, A good keeper. Stock limited.............. 75¢ 
NNA BENEDICT—/.D. Easily the best dark capable of competing with the finest new 
red, and certainly one of the finest dahlias 
ever produced. One of the very best keep- 
ers, does not fade, grows to good size on 
fine long stems, and its color is strikingly 
rich. In addition, it starts blooming early, 
and continues to bloom freely till the 
very end of the season. Has given us 
blooms even into Decembev.............. 75¢ 

Carl Salbach... 
varieties, but somehow overlooked in 
Honor Rolls. When we first saw this 
unheralded dahlia we felt sure that it 
must have been one of the newer, higher 
priced varieties. Good habit, agood keep- 
er, large blooms. Deep coppery red, more 
on the copper tone than the red, Very 
large blooms—fine stems............,-.------- 75¢ 
BEAUTE’—C. A new importation from Eu- 
rope that fills a need for a medium size 
clear yellow cactus. Beautifully formed 
blooms, held well above the foliage on 
good stiff stems. A very free bloomer. 
Very desirable both for garden effect and 
as/a)cut flowers) Saeco ec. $1.00 

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