
CREAM WINGS 
CREAM WINGS (Salbach 1940)—C. A su- 
perb new cactus. Clear rich cream, shad- 
ing to light yellow at base of petals. 
Blooms are very large with great depth 
as shown by illustration. The petals are 
long, tightly rolled and slightly incurved. 
The flowers, which are perfectly poised 
on as fine stems as we have ever seen, 
are produced in great abundance all sea- 
son and hold their centers till the very 
last. The growing habits are ideal. Won 
a number of first prizes as a seedling. 
$3.50 
DARCY SAINSBURY—/.D. A superb formal 
decorative, creamy white. Very large 
flowers of perfect form, strong stems, a 
free bloomer and a good keeper. This 
dahlia received following awards in Cali- 
fornia shows: First as best single bloom 
and first as best fifteen blooms California 
Dahlia Show, San Francisco; first best 
single bloom San Mateo Flower Festival; 
first San Leandro Show for best single 
bloom. The best white we know of....75¢ 
EL RUBIO—/.D. See new dahlias page 15. 
EVELYN CHANDLER—S.C. See new dahlias 
page 15. 
FLAMING METEOR—/.D. Well named for 
the color is a flaming orange scarlet, that 
does not fade in hot weather. Big well 
formed blooms, long stiff stems, a good 
grower and very free bloomer. One of the 
BEStu Cll te tlO WETS te eee 75¢ 
FOREST FIRE—/.D. A dahlia in a truly sen- 
sational color. The blooms are large and 
are a brilliant scarlet suffused golden 
yellow. Cuts especially well with the au- 
PULLTILUES ACCS eet epee tc wea see ace ioes 50c 
GLADYS CHAMPION — P. A very large 
peony type dahlia of apricot-yellow, jas- 
per red on reverse of petals. A profuse 
bloomer which thrives in warm cli- 
“Wis Tol Re eek PRD a cea OE a a en 40c 

FRANK SERPA . 
FRANK SERPA—F'.D. A beautiful big dahlia 
of fine form in a delicate shade of ama- 
ranth pink. Good growing habits and 
fine long stems. Very effective in the gar- 
den and a good keepet..............-- cee 50c 
GALA CALIFORNIA — Big brilliant scarlet 
incurved cactus, with orange shadings. 
Good grower and free bloomer. Much 
better stems than the usual cactus type. 
Very bright and decorative both in the 
garden and when cut. Stock limited. 
$1.50 
GOLDEN AGE-S.C. If we were to single 
out the most beautiful dahlia in our gar- 
den Golden Age would be very seriously 
considered. Unfortunately Golden Age 
does not produce many tubers, and they 
are rough looking, but always grow. 
Beautifully formed flowers of bright rich 
orange. Good grower with fine stems. 
[OF gh cere nn cook een ce kA a Seah Ae $1.50 
GOLDEN DAWN—/.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 rec- 
ommend this Formal Decorative......$1.50 
GOLDEN STANDARD — Semi-cactus of fine 
form and good size. Buff, shading to am- 
ber. Bushes are literally covered with fine 
large blooms, held high above the foliage 
on long, straight stems. One of the finest 
recent American introductions — a gar- 
den and cut flower variety that is hard 
Lo oor: | apc eRe 0G 1 ts ee Semen 50c 
H. R. S. (Seal)—I.D. Huge golden yellow 
blooms on long stiff stems. ‘Tall vigorous 
growing plants. Free flowering. A very 
TIES VET Wiles este «sgn Pee Mit nee <totcre ec. donee 50c 
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 est Puli Ges teMS sete eae tee 75¢ 

GOLDEN AGE 
JANE COWL—/.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 excel- 
lent for cutting and show purposes. Fine 
StemsA sod keepene nae aes eee 40c 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY—/'.D. This salmon pink 
dahlia is one of the best cut-flowers 
grown. Tall, good stems, free bloomer, 
anda 200d Keeper. a... eee ee 40c 
KATHLEEN NORRIS—/.D. A huge beautiful 
light rose 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 al- 
ways hold their centers till late in sea- 
son. Exceptionally fine stems for a cactus 
Galil iat 2g 2 ees PCr Ate ee ee 75¢ 
KENSINGTON GLORY—/.D. See new dahlias 
page 15. 
KING COLE—/.D. Winner of Sunset Maga- 
zine medal at the annual show of the 
Dahlia Society of California—1940—for 
the best new dahlia. King Cole is one of 
the largest and most richly colored of the 
dark reds. In addition to its fine showing 
as an exhibition variety, the perform- 
ance in the garden was quite impressive. 
The day we saw it in the field the ther- 
mometer registered over 100° and King 
Cole stood up beautifully. An ideal 
erower, large blooms, fine stems and a 
free bloomer noc ek ee ee $4.00 
KOONGARA GEM (Australian)—C. A per- 
fect incurved English cactus of medium 
size in a delightful shade of coral red, 
each petal distinctly tipped light cream. 
Blooms very seldom show center, and 
are freely produced on good stems. Very 
desirable for table decorations............ 50c 

CARL SALBACH 
