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BULBS AND ROOTS 



Dahlia Types 



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. 



Amarillo Grande (HY - CAC) Beautiful light yei- 

 /imariuu trranue low> broad petaled b i ooms on ex- 

 cellent stems. A western introduction of real merit. 

 AmhfKZQfirlnr < HY - CAC.) A beautiful dahlia greatly 

 /l/H«U9d«uui admired; strong grower, and free bloom- 

 er. Has many gorgeous colors, blending from a soft yellow 

 center to salmon-pink tips. 



Afrtjjfl /?// (DEC.) A well known variety of immense 

 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. 



Attmrtinn < HY - CAC.) Beautiful and greatly ad- 

 /1I.H WI.H.MII mired; 6 inches in diameter, soft, silvery 

 mauve-rose with white suffusion. 



Barbara Redfern ^^{l^J^^^i 



old gold on good stiff stems. A vigorous grower and free 

 bloomer. 



C firm erwi tn (DEC.) More consistently true in color- 

 ed U/ IllVllLUU ing than any Qther decorative var iety. 



Large beautiful blooms of unusually graceful formation; 

 bright yellow striped with red. 



GhfimnnrtllP (DEC.) This mammoth flower is a model 

 <_ iiuiiiiniijntr for shape . of a r e m arkable and distinct 

 golden champagne, varying to chamois in color. 



C nnner fCinn (DEC.) Immense blooms of exquisite 

 Ksvyyvi i\iny coppery color _ stro ng stem. 



Eagle Rock Beauty < DEC -> a glorious combina- 



a & tion of pastel pink and cream, 



held erect on strong stems. 



Edna Ferber <*£• c i c -> .l he fading attraction of 



1927. Exhibition Hybrid Cactus 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. 



DAHLIAS 



EXHIBITION AND GARDEN FAVORITES 



Elite Glory $™> b 



Ellinor Vandeveer W ° EC) , 



El Dorado < DE C.) Exceptionally attractive in size, 

 quality and color. Low growing bush bear- 

 ing immense golden-yellow blooms. 



This wonderful dahlia was intro- 

 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. 



A giant decorative 

 ost 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. 

 KmiiPmr (DEC.) A large maroon variety of the finest 



MJIIUJIIWI type . bloQms are made up of long flat petals 



of enormous size, borne on long stiff stem. 

 Gail ParPP (JEAN CHAZOT) (HY. CAC.) An autumn 

 ""» M w#cc 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. 



Gladys Sherwood ^J^&^ggJSt 



wonderful profusion, and held erect on strong stems. 



Goldene Sonne < CAC -> >t rge ^ ower of » ch - golden 



yellow with soft rose suffusion. 

 lariP Gmill (DEC.) Massive blooms of bronzy buff and 

 UUllV KsUlVl, brill iant gold, broad twisted petals, good 

 stem. 



Jean Kerr ( SHOW ) Pure white. Foremost garden 

 and cut flower variety; compact, stocky 

 growth; free flowering. 



Jemeu'fi Beacon ( DE C.) A decided novelty of 

 JVlt>ey & DHULUn merit; chinese scarle t with a paler 



reverse, giving a two-toned effect. An exhibition flower of 

 vigorous growth; excellent stem. 

 7V>J*«*>f#'« Hotllltll (DEC.) This wonderful Dahlia was 



jersey s Beamy introduce d 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. 

 JerSei/'S KinO ^EC.) Brilliant oriental red with 



line suffusion; 

 long stiff stems, vigorous grower. 



lmense flowers; 



FlirlilP JlfilVPfin (DEC.) One of the outstanding Dah- 

 JUUye lUUreun i ias which are noted for their change- 

 able colors during the stages of development; salmon-pink, 

 yellow-orange, and gold. 



llininr (DEC.) Enormous flower of pure lavender, sup- 

 * W " ported on good stem. 



King Solomon < HY CAC) A beautiful orange-buff 

 a Hybrid with an iridescent sheen on 



the twirled and twisted petals; perfect stem, profuse bloom- 

 er. Has been awarded many prizes, highly recommended. 



Margaret Woodrow Wilson ( p D e E t c a \ s< J™^ 



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. 

 Marion Bromall (HY - C AC) An elegant flower of 



lfiui wii Diumuu ]arge size with strong wiry gtem _ 



Center petals are white, outer petals are of a mauve-pink 

 shade. 



MarlnO'ia (HY. CAC.) Delightful shade of true pink, 

 ' intensified by a deeper colored center; long, 



narrow incurved petals which twist and curl in a charming 

 formation making it very attractive. 



Vffirminn (DEC.) One of the finest exhibition varie- 

 ITM.W iiuuii tieg with very large fu]1 flowers of sp iendid 



form. Color pure golden yellow with bronze suffusion on 

 reverse of petals, having a deeper bronze tone in the center. 

 Good bloomer. 



\[ PYYll t (DEC.) Known as one of the best of recent in- 

 JUC ' ' LLV traduction; fine habit of growth, profuse bloom- 

 er, long stemmed, lemon-yellow. 



JUiee A mwiffi (HY. CAC.) Rich orange buff, blend- 

 irilb!» UttlVriLU ing intQ a lemon cnrome towards cen- 

 ter. Its wavy petals are twisted and curled, showing a light 

 jasper red on reverse side; a most remarkable and charming 



variety. 



