The Garden Magazine, December, 1921 



171 



CALIFORNIA DAHLIAS 



The Big Prize Winners= 



At all the shows from the Atlantic to the Pacific 

 are from creations originated at the world renowned 

 Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm, San Mateo, California. 

 Many of the leaders featured in the Dahlia catalogues 

 East and West are Bessie Boston creations too. 



PALACE HOTEL SHOW 



SAN FRANCISCO 



Took 23 prizes, including Gold Medal, for most 

 meritorious display and twelve first prizes. 



SHUDOW'S LAVENDER 



(A Bessie Boston Creation) 



Took first prize at Los Angeles for best Dahlia in 

 the show. 



TWENTY NEW VARIETIES FOR 1922 



Including four new Pinks. Every Dahlia en- 

 thusiast who wants to be fully informed and who 

 desires the best should write for our new catalogue. 



BESSIE BOSTON DAHLIA FARM 



(on the Highway) 

 SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA 



Regal Lilies 



At a Price for Everyone 



This rare lily introduced in recent years from China will, we predict, soon 

 take the same place as the Madonna Lily (L. Candidum) in our outdoor 

 gardens. The flowers are white, back of petals is reddish pink and with a 

 beautiful canary yellow center. The fragrance is delightful, on the order of 

 Jasmine, entirely lacking the oppressive odor of most lilies. 



Plant in California Now or in Any Locality 



Wherever the Ground Is Not Frozen 



Having the largest stock in the country, we are glad to make the following 

 ^noriol flff^** O ne dozen strong flowering size bulbs for $6, or $50 per 

 jpcLlal l/rrer. ico. 25 bulbs at 100 rate. 

 Not less than $ dozen bulbs sold at this price. 



Complete catalogue of the finest Perennials ever marketed sent free on application 



WAYSIDE GARDENS Mentor, Ohio 



No Waiting 



for Spring Thaws 



Purdy's Perennials May Be Obtained Now 

 For the Pacific Coast and the South 



SHARPwinds and frequent frosts make my plants tough and 

 vigorous. They are so retarded that they may be shipped 

 in perfect condition early or late. Their strength is not 

 impaired by long storage; they will grow well from the start. 



I have the old favorites like Irises, Phloxes, Anemones — with 

 some new delightful varieties. Hollyhocks in a greater num- 

 ber of colors than any other American nursery, and an unsur- 

 passed strain of Delphiniums or Larkspurs; also a great 

 variety of plants for rockeries, water gardens and wild flower 

 gardens. For instance, my catalogue lists twenty-five varieties 

 of Sedums, but I can supply more than sixty sorts. No other 

 nursery can do this. 



My Perennial Catalogue Tells How to Grow, 

 Where to Grow, and How to Propagate 



Most of us need more information about growing hardy plants, so 

 I have taken pains to build a catalogue that is rich in cultural hints. 

 It tells you many things that professional gardeners regard as trade 

 secrets, and frankly discusses the particular merits and cultural draw- 

 backs of most plants listed. This catalogue is used in schools and 

 colleges to aid in garden teaching. It is yours for the asking. 



California's Choicest Bulbs is a companion catalogue which de- 

 scribes the beautiful native plants of the Pacific Coast. Many of the 

 varieties are illustrated from photographs. Any flower lover will 

 appreciate and take pleasure in this book. A copy will be sent you 

 if you request it. 



