Giant BALLAY Dahlias 
Since 1920 
OUR NEW INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1955 
SEQUOIA—Informal Decorative. Primrose yellow. This year we are offer- 
ing a new dahlia that is definitely on the superlative side. It is probably 
as large as any dahlia in existence and without faults; similar in many 
respects to Croyden Masterpiece except color. Picture on front cover is 
that of a 15-inch bloom. Note great wealth of petalage. The deep compact 
center holds until bloom is fully matured and weather conditions do not 
mar the long-lasting flower. Must be seen to be appreciated and our 
visitors were not lacking in enthusiasm. We think it is the finest dahlia in 
the Gaylord series since Frieda Gaylord. Color is uncommon, stem per- 
fect and habit of growth all that can be expected. As we have often stated 
before, we do not exaggerate when introducing a new variety: Received 
a Certificate of Merit at the new A.D.S. California Trial Gardens but was 
not in bloom in time to be entered in our early San Francisco show. 
Sneaiae Dakin Giloh alow of ae! Uc one ce eee SW i eed gee ae eer Pee $15.00 Net 
YOSEMITE—Informal Decorative. Shadings of apricot, deepening at cen- 
ter, with a metallic lustre over all that makes it distinctive. This flower has 
about as much diameter as the one described above, but formation is 
different with broader petals, and there is not as much depth. It is a 
prolific bloomer and so, as can be imagined, is very spectacular in the 
garden. Illustration on front cover gives a good idea of its attractive 
appearance. We specialize in dahlias of giant size and our introductions 
this year are not lacking the necessary requirements. Do not misunder- 
stand us, however. We fully realize size is not enough if other qualities 
are lacking. We await with great interest the reaction of our customers 
who have grown our new varieties through many years. Strong Divi- 
GIR 2 Se SO ee ee ee ee aera ie eo? cg Cee eee $15.00 Net 
DAHLIA SEEDS—Hand pollenized dahlia seeds from the largest and best 
CHIC Cate WLIxeGn SECC OM Vee ee oe es $10.00 per 100 Net 
BARGAIN ROOT COLLECTIONS of extra value, our selection, all different 
and properly tagged. May delivery. We have no surplus stock, so orders 
SOIC DereeWhoe? | Viet Wee i ee ae $10.00 per dozen Net 
