18 ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 
location, but succeed in partial shade. 
again in the spring, before planting. 
Plant any time between April Ist and June 15th. 
dry sand, soil or sawdust, to keep from shriveling. 
that each tuber has an eye. 
Cultivation of Dahlias 
Dahlias are easily grown, requiring no special soil, or treatment, to bring them to perfection. 
Prepare the soil thoroughly by digging 12 to 18 inches deep, possibly in the fall and then 
If the soil is poor, work in some well-rotted stable manure, or artificial fertilizer, but don’t overdo this. 
Dig the holes 3 feet apart, and about 6 inches deep; drive a stout stake in each hole, and lay the tuber down flat, with the 
eye to the stake, and cover with two to three inches of fine soil, leaving the hole to be filled after the plant comes up. 
When the plants have made their third set of leaves, cut out the top, to make them branch. 
The most important thing from now on is hoeing and cultivating the soil, until the buds appear; then give the beds a good 
mulching of manure, to keep the ground moist; and water the plants thoroughly once or twice a week. 
If red spider or thrips appears, spray with a nicotine solution. 
To have large blooms, it is absolutely necessary to disbud; that means, to break off all the side shoots on each stem, above 
the first or second set of leaves, leaving the sprouts near the base of each stem, so as to insure a new crop of blooms. 
will continue to bloom, until the frost kills the tops; the tubers are dug and stored in a dry cellar or basement, cover them -with 
Divide the tubers in the spring after the eyes show plainly, being careful, 
Cover them again and keep dry until planted. 
They love an open sunny 
Dahlias 
Decorative Dahlias 
Are also very showy in the garden, being unusually free bloomers. Are more formal 
in make-up than the Cactus Dahlias, but not so formal as the show varieties—a happy medium between the two. 
These come next to the Cactus as a cut flower. 
CUBAN GIANT—Flowers of great size, measuring six inches 
across. Color dark, glowing crimson, shaded maroon. Mag- 
nificent. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
DELIC®—One of the best pink Dahlias in any class, very valu- 
able for cutting on account of its firm substance, lasting quali- 
ties and good stems. The flowers are full and perfectly formed; 
a soft rose-pink. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
EMILY—Fine lavender and white. 25 cents each; $2.50 per 
dozen. 
FRANK L. BASSETT—Color bright royal purple, shading to 
lavender-blue, an extremely early and profuse bloomer. 25 
cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS—This is one of the most delicately 
beautiful of all Dahlias. Very large, perfect form, with long, 
thick quilled petals overlapping at the ends. White, slightly 
tinged and suffused delicate lavender. Ethereally beautiful. 
25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
HORTULANUS FIET—A “giant” decorative with an abundance 
of broad petals, the whole symmetrical flower averaging 8 
inches across. Its exquisite color distribution beggars descrip- 
tion; but is roughly a delicate shrimp pink pointed with gold 
and faintly clouded with red and yellow tones. 75 cents each; 
$7.50 per dozen. 
JACK ROSE—Magnificent flower with perfect form. Color rich 
crimson-red with maroon shadings. Named for its counterpart 
among roses, the famous ‘‘General Jack.’’- 25 cents each; 
$2.50 per dozen. 
JEANNE CHARMET—A most pleasing cut-flower type, of 
formal construction and refreshing color arrangement; violet 
rose overspreading lighter shades. 35 cents each; $3. 50 per 
dozen. 
JOHN WANAMAKER—This is the most beautiful of all Dahlias, 
having a formation entirely its own in its charming irregularity. 
The flowers are alike, and yet not exactly alike, one of its 
charms. Violet mauve or soft lavender. Awarded first prize 
as the best pink Dahlia, any class, by the American Dahlia 
Society at the New York exhibition. The plant is a strong, 
vigorous, branching grower, and the earliest, most constant 
and profuse bloomer. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
KING OF AUTUMN—One of the finest decorative Dahlias ever 
introduced. The habit is absolutely perfect, with strong, sturdy 
stalks; long, stiff stems and remarkably free-flowering. The 
coloring is something quite new and unique. One of the most 
delightful yellow combinations ever seen. Over the groundwork 
of richest yellow is laid shadows of copper, apricot and old gold. 
Obtaining several first-class certificates in Holland, this Dahlia 
is destined to become one of the most popular varieties ever 
introduced. $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen. 
MAD. A. LUMIER—Distinct and showy variegated sort, one 
of the freest bloomers; semi-double flowers of white, suffused 
with crimson toward the end of petals, extreme tips a rich 
violet-red. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
MATCHLESS—Deep crimson, of large size; an early and late 
bioomer. This we consider one of the best ten Dahlias. Very 
showy in the garden. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
MINOS—One of the finest Dahlias to date. Flowers are large 
and exceedingly beautiful, borne on long, graceful, wiry stems. 
The color is intense velvety maroon, almost black. An ideal 
cut-flower variety. Fine for all uses. 25 cents each; $2.50 
per dozen. 
MINA BURGLE—(New.) Best scarlet-red decorative Dahlia 
ever introduced. This wonderful Dahlia is a California intro- 
duction and is the best of its color. The form is perfect deco- 
tative type, petals being broad and flat; has a perfectly full 
center and is a Dahlia that can be grown to an immense size 
with ordinary treatment. It was very prominent at the Panama- 
Pacific International Exposition where it was grown in masses 
around the Horticultural building. It shows finely under arti- 
ficial light and for cutting purposes is unsurpassed. We were 
fortunate in securing a stock of this variety, and can highly 
recommend it to our Gustomers. 50 cents each; $5.00 per doz. 
MRS. J. GARDNER CASSATT—A new rose-pink Dahlia that 
has attracted a great attention. The flowers are of immense 
size. Said by many to be the finest of all deep pink Dahlias. 
25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
MRS. CHARLES SEYBOLD—One of the freest flowering of all 
Dahlias. A Cadmium-red, an intermingling of red and orange. 
Very showy. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
PAPA CHARMET. (Charmet.)—A very brilliant, deep coral-red, 
overlaid with a darker shade of velvety maroon. The plant is 
a vigorous grower, with heavy, dark, glossy green foliage and 
a remarkable constitution. The general color effect being a’ 
tich crimson maroon. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen. i 
PRINCESS MARY—Light pink with lavender sheen; excep- 
tionally fine form and habit for cutting and will come up to 
the claims of Holland originator as the best of the pink Holland 
Dahlias for florists’ use. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
QUEEN MARY—This is a stronger grower than Delice. A large 
flower with full, rounded center. The color is a soft shade of 
pink. 50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen. ‘ 
SOUV. DE GUSTAVE DOAZAN—Mammoth flowers with long, 
even petals 1 to 1} inches wide; center rounded-up and much 
darker than balance; brilliant orange-red. A free-bloomer and 
very showy. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
SYLVIA (or Dolly)—Flowers four to six inches in diameter; of 
fine form and full to the center, which is white, shaded to soft 
pink on the outer petals. In freedom of bloom next to the 
Countess of Lonsdale. A magnificent Dahlia. 25 cents each; 
$2.50 per dozen. 
WILLIAM AGNEW-Intense glistening crimson-scarlet, of large 
size, and gracefully recurving form. The most popular standard 
ted. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
ZULU—tThe blackest of all Dahlias. 25 cents each; $2.50 per 
dozen. 
Show and Fancy Dahlias 
These are the old-fashioned Dahlias of our mothers’ gardens. 
Perfect in shape and outline. 
ARABELLA—Primrose-yellow, tipped and shaded old rose and 
lavender; very fine. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
CALEB POWERS (Show.)—One of the good show Dahlias; 
petals opening back to stem, making a perfect ball. Color'a 
very delicate lilac rose, shading lighter at center. 35 cents each; 
$3.50 per dozen. 
LUCY FAUCETT—Pale yellow, striped deep pink or light 
magenta. One of the best of this set. Very large and free 
flowering. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen. 
MAUDE ADAMS. (Alexander’s New Show Introduction.)—The 
color is a pure snowy-white, very effectively overlaid clear 
delicate pink. This wonderful variety is unsurpassed in quality 
in every respect, in reality a model of perfection. Undoubtedly 
this is the finest and most promising Dahlia introduced, and as 
a florist’s Dahlia it is destined to become one of the most popu- 
lar. We can highly recommend this variety. 50 cents each; 
$5.00 per dozen. 
QUAKER CITY—A fine new cactus of a most unique and at- 
tractive form. The flowers are large and each of the broad 
pointed petals is supplemented with 3 to 6 narrow pointed 
petals, giving it a most artistic effect. Color clear primrose 
yellow. A profuse bloomer. $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen. 
