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Various Dahlia Types 
Prices quoted are for strong tubers and for well rooted, 
sturdy plants from 2-inch pots. Many growers have found 
plants preferable to tubers, and we offer plants for delivery 
after May Ist and until June 15th. 
Dahlias do well in almost any kind of soil, but thrive best 
in a medium loam. The tubers should be planted in a hori- 
zontal position, with the sprout up and about four inches 
below the surface; they should be set three or four feet 
apart each way, in deeply spaded soil. Mulch with peat moss 
and allow only one shoot to stand. A good plant food ap- 
plied just as the buds start to form will increase the size 
and improve the color of the blooms. If large exhibition 
blossoms are desired, it is absolutely necessary to disbud. 
After the frost has killed the flowers, the roots should be 
removed from the ground, allowed to dry for two or three 
days, and then stored away in peat moss in a cool, dry, dark 
place, where frost will not reach them. 
, . (HY. CAC.) Beautiful light yel- 
Amarillo Grande low, broad petaled blooms on ex- 
A western introduction of real merit. 
cellent stems. 
(HY. CAC.) A beautiful dahlia greatly 
Ambassador admired; strong grower, and free bloom- 
er. Has many gorgeous colors, blending from a soft yellow 
eenter to salmon-pink tips. 
(DEC.) A well known variety of immense 
Amun Ra. size, perfect formation and exquisite beauty. 
Petals are copper and orange toned, darkening towards the 
center to a reddish bronze, strong stems and one of the best 
for cutting. 
. (HY. CAC.) Beautiful and greatly ad- 
Attraction mired; 6 inches in diameter, soft, silvery 
mauve-rose with white suffusion. 
. (DEC.) More consistently true in color- 
Carmencita ing than any other decorative variety. 
Large beautiful blooms of unusually graceful formation; 
bright yellow striped with red. 
(DEC.) This mammoth flower is a model 
Champagne for shape; of a remarkable and distinct 
golden champagne, varying to chamois in color. 
Copper King (DEC.) Immense blooms of exquisite 
coppery color. Strong stem. 
Eagle Rock Beauty (DEC.) A glorious combina- 
tion of pastel pink and cream, 
held erect on strong stems. 
(HY. CAC.) The leading attraction of 
Edna Ferber (hy. Oe) ition Hybrid: Gactusil of 
enormous size. Color a glistening coral, shading to old gold 
at the base of petals, which are curled and twisted, making 
a very full flower of extreme beauty and poise. Foliage dark 
green and thick, medium to tall habit of growth. 
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
BULBS AND ROOTS 
DAHLIAS 
EXHIBITION AND GARDEN FAVORITES 
El Dorado ‘E©:) 
quality and color. 
ing immense golden-yellow blooms. 
7 (DEC.) This wonderful dahlia was intro- 
Elite Glory duced in 1926. Monstrous flower of a bril- 
liant rich red, without any apparent purple or maroon shad- 
ing. Blooms and foliage huge in size; fine keeping qualities 
as a cut flower. Consistent prize winner. 
By ]7 (DEC.) A giant 
fillinor Vandeveer with most attractive well- 
formed large blooms of a glowing satiny rose-pink. Vigor- 
ous in growth with good habits and held erect on strong 
stiff stems. Early bloomer. 
7 (DEC.) A large maroon variety of the finest 
Emperor type; blooms are made up of long flat petals 
of enormous size, borne on long stiff stem. 
(JEAN CHAZOT) (HY. CAC.) An autumn 
Gay Paree tinted variety of splendid Hybrid Cactus 
form; beautiful golden bronze color heightened by a suffu- 
sion of nasturtium red, supported by erect, long, stiff, wiry 
stems, which holds bloom high above the dark green foliage, 
effectively displaying its charm and beauty. 
(HY. CAC.) A _ beautiful large 
Gladys Sherwood perfect white flower, produced in 
wonderful profusion, and held erect on strong stems. 
Goldene Sonne (CAC.) Large flower of rich golden 
yellow with soft rose suffusion. 
(DEC.) Massive blooms of bronzy buff and 
Jane Cowl brilliant gold, broad twisted petals, good 
stem. 
(SHOW) Pure white. 
Jean Kerr and cut flower variety; 
growth; free flowering. 
Jersey’s Beacon 
reverse, giving a two-toned effect. 
vigorous growth; excellent stem. 
, (DEC.) This wonderful Dahlia was 
Jersey s Beauty introduced by W. H. Waite in 1923, 
and is numbered as one of the favorite varieties. Most 
delicate cut flower on good stiff stem, of an erosine pink; a 
wonderful keeper; plant of erect habit and growth. 
Jersey’s King (DEC.) Brilliant oriental red with 
carmine suffusion; immense flowers; 
long stiff stems, vigorous grower. 
Judge Marean (DEC.) One of the outstanding Dah- 
lias which are noted for their change- 
able colors during the stages of development; salmon-pink, 
yellow-orange, and gold. 
7qy (DEC.) Enormous flower of pure lavender, sup- 
Junior ported on good stem. 
, (HY. CAC.) A beautiful orange-buff 
King Solomon Hybrid with an iridescent sheen on 
the twirled and twisted petals; perfect stem, profuse bloom- 
er. Has been awarded many prizes, highly recommended. 
7 (DEC.) Broad 
Margaret Woodrow Wilson (PF. 3roas 
placed, terminating in points. Opalescent pink; blooms held 
on perfect stem above the dark green foliage. Awarded cer- 
tificate of merit by the Dahlia Society of New York. 
, (HY. CAC.) An elegant flower of 
Marion Bromall large size with strong wiry stem. 
Center petals are white, outer petals are of a mauve-pink 
shade. : 
, (HY. CAC.) Delightful shade of true pink, 
Mariposa intensified by a deeper colored center; long, 
narrow incurved petals which twist and curl in a charming 
formation making’ it very attractive. 
7 (DEC.) One of the finest exhibition varie- 
Marmion ties with very large full flowers of splendid 
form. Color pure golden yellow with bronze suffusion on 
reverse of petals, having a deeper bronze tone in the center. 
Good bloomer. 
7 (DEC.) Known as one of the best of recent in- 
Merritt troduction; fine habit of growth, profuse bloom- 
er, long stemmed, lemon-yellow. 
, ey (HY. CAC.) Rich orange buff, blend- 
Miss Amer uca ing into a lemon chrome towards cen- 
ter. Its wavy petals are twisted and curled, showing a light 
jasper red on reverse side; a most remarkable and charming 
variety. 
Exceptionally attractive in size, 
Low growing bush bear- 
decorative 
Foremost garden 
compact, stocky 
(DEC.) A _ decided novelty of 
merit; chinese scarlet with a paler 
An exhibition flower of 
