

MALIBU SUNSET 
KATHLEEN NORRIS (1.D.). A huge beau- 
tiful light rose pink. Has won countless 
prizes in flower shows. Thrives especially 
well in hot, dry climate. Fine stems. .50c 
KENSINGTON GLORY (S.C.). A splendid 
new variety from Australia that deserves 
a place in the list of the better dahlias. 
Blooms of fine form and of medium size 
produced in great profusion to the very 
last of the season. The color is a very 
pleasing shade of soft orange scarlet. 
Good grower, long straight stems... .$1.00 
LAVENDER LASS (Salbach). One of the 
big formal decorative delicate lavenders 
that is a good doer everywhere. A Texas 
customer says, ‘Lavender Lass is beauti- 
ful beyond description.” A good grower, 
free bloomer and good keeper........ 50c 
LORD OF AUTUMN (1.D.). One of the 
finest of the yellows. Large blooms, freely 
produced on good straight stems. Clear 
shade of medium deep yellow. Good cut 
flower and a splendid variety for garden 
GIITHER eo OEE RR OR ESE COPA 60¢ 
LYNN FONTAINE (1.D).. One of the best 
new dahlias offered in 1941. A big spec- 
trum red with gold shadings on reverse 
of petals. Blooms are held high on long, 
strong stems. Flowers mostly face up- 
ward. A very strong grower and very free 
MTOR CIs 6 sce eae les sei kiais 3 Glo Seth's $4.00 
MALIBU SUNSET (1.D.). A very vivid 
orange that can be grown to huge diam- 
eter—one of the most sensational and 
outstanding of all dahlias. One of the 
- highlights in the garden............ $1.50 
MANDALAY (I.D.). A deep yellow of very 
large size. Long stiff stems. Good grower 
and free bloomer. Splendid seed parent. 
75¢ 
MARGRACE (I.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... .60c 
MARY C. TAYLOR (C.). One of the most 
attractive dahlias of recent introduction. 
Few cactus varieties have as good stems 
and good growing habits as Mary C. 
_- Taylor. Blooms are of good size and are 
held perfectly erect on good, stiff stems. 
The color is a delightful shade of light 
‘salmon orange, with coral red centers. 
Good, healthy grower...........--- $1.50 
MAYOR FRANK OTIS (Johns-Salbach) 
- (ZD.). A sensational dahlia of immense 
size. The blooms are simply huge, meas- 
uring from 12 to 14inches in diameter and 
_ from 6 to 8 inches in depth. The color is 
a rich golden amber. Received many 
awards, one being for the American Home 
Achievement Medal in 1939, another for 
the Sunset Achievement Medal. Vigorous 
grower and free flowering.......... $1.00 
MISS GLORY (S.C.). Perfect semi-cactus 
in form and immense in size. Color, deep 
rich yellow. A free and early bloomer with 
perfect stems, in fact has every qualifica- 
tion necessary to class it with the best 
dahlias grown. See back cover........ 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. 
Very free and early flowering. Blooms 
keep exceptionally well when cut. Much 
in demand. Stock limited........... $1.50 
MODERN TIMES (F.D.). The colorful 
blooms are of medium size and are of a 
vivid orange scarlet, tipped white. Good 
habit of growth and a very free bloomer. 
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MONARCH OF THE EAST (F.D.). This 
one is so big that almost every visitor 
paused to comment on its size and un- 
usual color. The color is between deep 
golden yellow and orange, and the im- 
mense blooms are held well above the 
foliage on rigid stems. Mid-season.. .50¢ 


VALENCIA 
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. 
50¢ 
OAKLEIGH MONARCH (F.D.). One of the 
very best reds—best described as between 
red and brick-red. Fine habit. Very even, 
formal shape. Good keeper.......... 60c 
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. Early mid-season............. $1.50 
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. 
Long stiff stems, vigorous grower and free 
bloomer. Very popular..............- 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 best 
in-its class vos sass cages ea ee 75¢ 
SALBACH’S WHITE (Salbach) (F.D.). A 
most beautiful large clear ivory white 
dahlia of perfect form. Full, deep and of 
wonderful substance. A profuse bloomer, 
Does not burn. A “Best Keeper”...... 50c 
SATAN (S.C.). This splendid dahlia is one 
of the most striking dahlias in commerce 
today. Its horn-shaped petals give it a 
form that is entirely distinct and unusu- 
ally graceful. Satan is of huge size and 
its color is a brilliant carmine. Keeps well 
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SNOWCREST (C.). A new white cactus va- 
riety with medium size blooms that are 
held well above the foliage on good, rigid 
stems. Unlike most cactus varieties, the 
blooms mostly face upward......... $2.00 
SNOW QUEEN. A pure white ball dahlia 
that is of unusually great value for flor- 
ists or ordinary cutflower uses. Blooms 
of good size, fine stems. A good keeper .50¢ 
THOMAS EDISON (F.D.). Rich regal red- 
violet, selected personally by Mr. Edison 
to bear his name. Large blooms, fine stems 
and a very fine keeper.......:......:. 60c 
VALENCIA (Salbach 1939) (C.). One of the 
few good orange cactus, with good 
straight stems. Blooms are large and are 
abundantly produced throughout the en- 
tire season. Color does not fade. Grew well 
and bloomed profusely for us, even when 
planted in a five-gallon coal oil can. $1.00 
YELLOW SPIRAL (Salbach 1942) (1.D.). 
Big handsome bright yellow informal 
decorative to semi-cactus. Blooms from 
7 to 8 inches in diameter and 3% to 4 
inches deep. Most flowers face upward. 
The individual petals are quite long and 
very gracefully curled and twisted, giv- 
ing the whole flower the appearance of 
big Yellow Spiral. Strong stems of mod- 
erate length, holding all except the first 
blooms well above the foliage. Withstands 
heat and storm. Blooms over a long 
period. Good cut flower and very bright 
and cheerful in the garden. An excep- 
tionally. fine \yellowssiiuk.-) -sccees $5.00 

FRANK SERPA 
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