BULBS AND ROOTS 



J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



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der-pink, supported on massive 

 stem. Wonderful exhibition variety. 



ilfro Cn- nuil 011 (DEC.) Exquisite shade of a bright 

 mri>. IsrUlViey salmon-pink, base of petals yellow; 

 foliage dark green of good substance. One of the finest cut 

 flowers on the market; good keeper. 

 M r c Elpatinr Martin (DEC.) The color of this 



mrs. nieanor marun wonderful Dahlia is most 



odd, described as mulberry; its petals 

 with reverse of violet. 



>eing a peculiar rose 



Patrick O'Mara (DEC) Pleasir >s shade of 

 run iits \j inuru orange sliKhtly tinged with 



Mr<< I Dp vpr Warnpr (dec.) vigorous grow- 

 irirt>. 1. uk ver w urner er on splendid stem s; 



true to type; fine form, orchid lavender. 



M r« John Qtirtlnpr < HY - CAC) An exceptionally 



mrs. jonn uaraner attractive large b i_ co i red 



Hybrid Cactus, having brilliant blood-red petals, edged in 



white. The most attractive and generally admired variety 



in our entire display at the Baltimore Dahlia Show. 



deep 



rose. 



Very large flowers on long stiff stems. 



Pnn Sttplliart (DEC.) Remarkable flower of great 

 m vy KJivivwit, gize In the young state the fl ower ap . 



pears rosy pink, but as it matures it undergoes a complete 

 transformation, toning out into a most exquisite shade of 

 the purest lilac pink. Splendid stem; wonderful grower. 



Pride of California (DEa) Brillia p* cardinal 



** red, enormous in size, free 

 blooming, good keeper. 



Queen of the Garden Beautiful {?^ e f; 



large flower measuring 7 to 9 inches in diameter. Very free 

 bloomer of rich, deep yellow. 



Hollo BOU (HY. CAC.) Vigorous grower, carried erect 

 " on good strong stem. Delicate shade of 

 amber, shading to old gold. 

 Rnman Eflfllp (DEC.) A large exhibition, decorative 



MKumun nuyiv of high merit _ Color flaming brillianti 



burnished copper, held on strong stem well above the dark 

 green foliage, blooming profusely. 



SaaaniOre (DEC.) Free flowering and dependable; 

 ** golden yellow; long stemmed; exhibition 



and cut variety. 



DAHLIAS, by F. F. Rockwell. 

 Learn to know the different types 

 of dahlias and their uses in your 

 garden, how to plant and grow 

 them, what fertilizers to use, how 

 to control pests, how to harvest 

 and store the tubers, grow for 

 exhibition, and how to propagate 

 and hybridize. Brief and practi- 

 cal. 65 illustrations, 80 pages. 

 $1.00. 



R.OCKWEU- 



WAHUAS1 



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DAHLIA SEED 



Very satisfactory results are ob- 

 tained from seed planted early in- 

 doors and transplanted perma- 

 nently in May or June. With 

 proper care the plants will bloom 

 the same year. (See page 42.) 



8hlldnil)\ LaVPIldpr (DEC.) Very large bloom of 



dnuaOW b LiUVeimer silvery i aven der, held erect by 

 long stiff stem well above the dense foliage; fine cut flower 

 of excellent keeping quality. This variety attracted much 

 attention in our display at the Baltimore Dahlia Show. 

 ^livlffl/nil (HY. CAC.) Considered largest flower in cul- 

 &lon,l.yuu t j vat ; on- p^k tinged mauve. A prize-winning 

 novelty. 



^Jin/r Drift (DEC.) For garden decoration and ex- 

 UllUlU-lsi u v nibitiori; one of the best large white varie- 

 ties in existence, having broad waxy-white petals. 

 TllP TjPmnnntlp (DEC.) Free blooming bright lemon- 

 / IIV UVtnunUUV yelloWj on stiff str0 ng stems above 

 the foliage. 



Trontnnian (DEC.) Color is that of an Indian's skin, 

 J. I villUlllU.ll changeable shading; blending of old gold, 

 amber and coppery bronze, supported by strong perfect stem. 

 Pleasing to all because of its harmonious display of autumn 

 colors. 



Violetta * HY - CAC.) Large flower of good form, pro- 

 duced on fine stem; color rich petunia-violet. 

 An added attraction to any garden. 



Watchuna Sunrise (dec.) An artistic, huge flow- 



rr UlLtmny OUIU ISV er combining a brilliant shade 

 of gold with i 

 every respect. 



William Slocombe (DEC - ) Clean cut - p fl ure canar ^ 



yellow; immense flowers of 

 splendid form; blooming early and continuing to the end of 

 the season. 



Wiznrrf nf Cl7 (DEC) A leading variety which at- 

 rr MUI U VI \J6 tractg great attention _ R e mar kable for 

 its formation, size, color and habit of growth; free bloom- 

 Extra fine exhibition variety; glowing amber-pink. 



subtle suffusion of pink. Truly glorious in 



Varieties Each 



Amarillo Grande $1.50 



Ambassador 75 



Amun Ra 50 



Attraction 25 



Barbara Redfern 2.50 



Carmencita 50 



Champagne 70 



Copper King 1.00 



Eagle Rock Beauty 1.75 



Edna Ferber 2.00 



El Dorado. 1.00 



Elite Glory 1.10 



Ellinor Vandeveer 40 



Emperor 1.50 



Gay Paree 40 



Gladys Sherwood 75 



Goldene Sonne 2.00 



Jane Cowl 3.00 



Plants can 



PRICES (Tubers) 

 Varieties Each 



Jean Kerr $ .40 



Jerseys Beacon 75 



Jerseys Beauty 50 



Jerseys King 2.00 



Judge Marean .35 



Junior 50 



King Solomon 1.00 



Margaret Woodrow Wilson 75 



Marion Bromall 3.50 



Mariposa 75 



Marmion 2.00 



Merritt 75 



Miss America 1.00 



Mrs. Carl Salbach 60 



Mrs. Crowley 50 



Mrs. Eleanor Martin 1.00 



Mrs. I. Dever Warner 35 



be supplied after May 1st at half price 



Varieties Each 



Mrs. John Gardner $1.00 



Patrick O'Mara 35 



Pop Stewart 1.00 



Pride of California .30 



Queen of the Garden Beautiful. 1.10 



Rollo Boy 1.50 



Roman Eagle. 75 



Sagamore 50 



Shudows Lavender 1.00 



Siskiyou 1.50 



Snow Drift 1.00 



The Lemonade 1.10 



Trentonian 1.00 



Violetta 1.00 



Watchung Sunrise 3.50 



William Slocombe 50 



Wizard of Oz 75 



of Tubers. 



