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 
indicated 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 
regularly placed petals. Examples — Mrs. Carl Salbach, Jersey's Beauty. 
INFORMAL DECORATIVES are the large typ2 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. 
ALEX CRAIG —C. A fine new Canadian 
dahlia, very beautiful, and one of the 
best cactus grown. Good stems, prolific 
bloomer, large size. Color light pink with 
cream center-One ol the, best. ==.) 75¢ 
ALICE MAY—/.D. See new dahlias page 15. 
ANNA BENEDICT—F.D. Easily the best dark 
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 Decembet................ 60c 
BETTY COLTER—/'.D. A fine big dahlia in 
soft coppery red tones, that deserves a 
place with the best. Good growing habits, 
excellent stems. Medium tall. Mid-season 
60c 
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 
ASSARCULALLOW Clicee cee te eee roe 75¢ 
BOBBE DEAN—F.D. Another of the Jersey's 
Beauty type, but richer salmon pink, and 
larger — tall growing with long rigid 
stems. Fine for the garden and an excel- 
MEME CIM OW CL oecaar- coe tos as te. eee ee 75¢ 
CALIFORNIA IDOL—F.D. One of the very 
finest large yellows. Won first as the 
largest dahlia in the 1936 California 
Dahlia Society Show. Good, long, strong 
stems. An ideal grower everywhere in the 
United States, and in great demand....50¢ 

DAHLIA TYPES 
Top—Formal Decorative 
Right—Informal Decorative 
Left—Cactus 
CAPRICE—F'.D. Large pale yellow, shading 
to pink toward end of petals. A very free 
bloomer, fine stems. Splendid seed par- 
ent, A"wood keeper: eeceanee eet 50c 
CLARA CARDER—/.D. An immense warm 
rose pink from New Zealand; many 
bloom 12 inches in diameter without 
disbudding or special fertilizer. While 
the blooms are extra large, they are not 
in the least coarse, but on the contrary 
because of the beautiful soft pink color 
and the fine form of the blooms, the fine 
upright stems and splendid growing 
habits, Clara Carder is extremely beau- 
tiful as a cut flower and magnificent in 
the garden. Plants grow from four to five 
feet high and are literally covered with 
blooms. One of the very best dahlias of 
WU GG a tl bet ia et in ARN en So Tok ee Te 50c 

CLARA CLEMENS BALL OR SHOW DAHLIA 
CLARA CLEMENS—B. No other dahlia in 
the garden is the subject of so much 
favorable comment as Clara Clemens. 
The most striking of the formal ball 
type dahlias. Deep crimson tipped white. 
Big, tall bushy plants that literally are 
covered with bloom throughout the sea- 
son. Good ‘Keeperik. 253 tee ee 50c 

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CARL SALBACH 
