Giant BALLAY Daklias 
Since 1920 
OUR NEW INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1954 
(Illustrated on-front cover) 
GAYLORD SPECIAL—Informal Decorative. Clear orchid pink. A 12-inch 
bloom, full and deep, on long strong stem. Rarely have we seen a variety 
that will produce so many good flowers at one time and through so long a 
period. As we are writing this on December 2nd there are still good blooms 
with closed centers on the plants. The late season this year, however, has 
been more favorable than many that we have experienced. Nevertheless, 
avariety with these qualities and of so pleasing a color is bound to be highly 
satisfactory in any season. Another dahlia of the Gaylord tradition, all of 
which are well known for great size and vigorous growth. Strong divi- 
cee eo ee ae ee $15.00 Net 
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TAHOE—Incurved Cactus. Apricot at the base of the petals shading gradu- 
ally to lighter yellow. Petals are very narrow and completely rolled with a 
spider-like formation resembling the new popular spider chrysanthemums. 
Size is about 10 inches but blooms are not as full and deep as our cactus 
varieties of last year’s introduction but equally as impressive. Stems are 
straight and strong, performs freely and early. A real novelty which adds 
interest to the cactus class and to the garden in general. Strong Divi- 
SAYST OTST i ks, ata, II oe aR, SU coat eae ee ae $15.00 Net 
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TORCH—Straight cactus. Lemon yellow liberally tipped cherry red. This 
is a 'B size’ cactus dahlia of good form. Its chief merit lies in its most unu- 
sual combination of color which we have not seen before. Plants are fairly 
covered with blooms early and late, attracting the attention of all visitors. 
First bud should be pulled out as it will have a short stem, but the lateral 
branches grow out quickly and stems are sufficiently long. This is the first 
small type dahlia we have ever introduced. On Flower Grower Honor Roll. 
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DAHLIA SEEDS—Hand pollenized dahlia seeds from the largest and best 
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BARGAIN ROOT COLLECTIONS of extra value, our selection, all different 
and properly tagged. May delivery. We have no surplus stock, so orders 
BO mMicmbemon wOCe Van in" Fedo 8 lank Legh $10.00 per dozen Net 
