
MAYOR FRANK OTIS 
LAVENDER LASS (Salbach)—One of the big 
formal decorative delicate lavenders that 
is a good doer everywhere—as is indicated 
by a Texas customer who says, ““Laven- 
der Lass is beautiful beyond descrip- 
tion.” A good grower, free bloomer and 
POOD Kee Per: Nakata sate os, stends eee hee 50c 
LORD OF AUTUMN—/.D. One of the deep- 
est of all the yellows, and with tremen- 
dously large blooms. This variety has 
been a sensation throughout the. East. 
Better than ever this year—probably be- 
cause our stock has not been green 
planted since our original purchase. A 
good keeper and fine for landscaping. 60¢ 
LYNN FONTAINE —J/.D. See new dahlias 
page 15. 
MALIBU SUNSET—/.D. A very vivid orange 
that can be grown to huge diameter— 
one of the most sensational and out- 
standing of all dahlias. One of the high- 
ehisin the sarden soos ecu $1.50 
MANDALAY-—/.D. A yellow of immense size 
and deep rich color. With us it even out- 
classes Lord of Autumn. Long, stiff stems. 
A vigorous grower and free bloomer. A 
BOGE SCEG Daren (as ee er ries $1.00 
MARGRACE—J/.D. Another very large 
dahlia, a good doer everywhere, and in 
every way. Very vivid, rich red, suffused 
yellow at the very tip. A real champion 
among champions. A good keeper......50¢€ 
MARTHA WASHINGTON (Salbach) — J.D. 
Big informal decorative in a very un- 
usual color combination. Bright rose red, 
with wide margin of oxblood red on each 
petal. Tall plants; strong cane-like stems 
hold the big blooms high above the foli- 
age. Vigorous grower and good root 
PERCE MIC-SEASO De soe uetece tet arek $2.00 
MARY C. TAYLOR—C. See new dahlias 
page 15. 

DAHLIA MAYOR FRANK OTIS 
MAYOR FRANK OTIS (Johns-Salbach)—/.D. 
No more sensational dahlia has ever been 
offered than Mayor Frank Otis. Huge in 
size, perfect in form and rich in color. 
Blooms can easily be grown from 12 to 
14 inches in diameter. The flowers are 
beautiful in form, being composed of in- 
numerable curled and twisted petals of 
a rich golden amber, shading to deeper 
center. Received many awards, among 
them being the American Home Achieve- 
ment Medal in 1939, also Sunset Maga- 
zine Achievement Medal. Our stock is 
from field-grown tubers...................- $2.00 
MISS GLORY—S.C. Perfect semi-cactus in 
form and massize in size. Color — deep 
rich yellow. A free and early bloomer 
with perfect stems—in fact has every 
qualification necessary to class it with 
the best dahlias prowna 3 5 esata: 60c 
MME. C. JUSSIANT (DeRuyter)—C. A true 
deep lavender cactus of fine form and 
excellent growing habits. Won the Dutch 
Challenge Cup in 1939 and best Belgian 
Dahlia Novelty in 1938. Many other 
prizes in France and Holland. Blooms 
are large, and stems are straight. Free 
and early flowering. Blooms keep excep- 
tionally well when cut. Much in demand. 
Stock lami ted sox aie ee ereree $2.50 
MODERN TIMES—F.D. A new one from Eu- 
rope that is very colorful. Blooms are of 
medium size and are of a vivid orange 
scarlet, tipped white. Good habit of 
growth and a very free bloomer. Mid- 
SCASON ge ee ee 75¢ 
MONARCH OF THE EAST—F.D. This one is 
so big that almost every visitor paused to 
comment on its size and unusual color. 
The color is between deep golden yellow 
and orange, and the immense blooms are 
held well above the foliage on rigid 
SLES on VIIGSeaSOnawee en tee eee 50c 
MRS. CARL SALBACH (Salbach)—F.D. One 
of the most dependable of all dahlias. A 
sturdy, vigorous grower, full of blooms 
and a fine tuber maker. The flowers, 
which are uniformly symmetrical, are a 
beautiful orchid shade, and are borne on 
long stout stems. One of the best keepers. 
40c 
MALIBU SUNSET 
MRS. WARREN DEE MILLER (Salbach)—I.D. 
A splendid large white informal deco- 
rative which could almost be classed as a 
hybrid cactus. We introduced this fine 
white several years ago and sold so low 
on stock that we did not offer it for sev- 
eral years. This dahlia has good growing 
habits, has finely formed blooms, long 
stiff stems and is free flowering, and is a 
good keeper... ..2suiitea en. ssetlo a naieloete 50c 
OAKLEIGH MONARCH — F.D. One of the 
very best reds—best described as between 
red and brick-red. Fine habit. Very even, 
Formal Shape sce. cec-reses stcaatetrsac ues dentate 50c 
PASADENA—F.D. There is need for a real 
rose pink dahlia as a commercial cut 
flower, and Pasadena definitely fills this 
need. Tall growing with long stiff stems 
that hold the large perfect blooms high 
above the leaves. The color is a soft rose 
pink, that could almost be classed as an 
orchid pink. Early mid-season........ $3.00 
PINK DAILY MAIL—F.D. A fine new dahlia 
that is a definite improvement in its 
color class. Very large beautifully formed 
blooms in a bright mallow pink color. 
Long stiff stems, vigorous grower and 
free bloomer. A dahlia that is sure to 
become: very popularcieee 50c 
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 
bestiinits class: <2. si )scsc.0thseecee ee 75¢ 
PREMIER MAJESTIC—/.D. A fine new dahlia 
in rich shades of salmon and gold. The 
large well-formed blooms are produced 
in great abundance and are held high on 
long rigid stems. Tall, vigorous growing 
plants? Mid-seasomic.<..3.2--.0. deanery $1.00 
SALBACH’S WHITE (Salbach)—F.D. A most 
beautiful large clear ivory white dahlia 
of perfect form. Full, deep and of won- 
derful substance. A profuse bloomer. 
Does not burn. A “Best Keeper”........ 50c 

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CARL SALBACH 
