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J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
BULBS AND ROOTS 
Various Dahlia Types 
Prices quoted are for strong tubers and well rooted 
sturdy plants from 2-in. pots. Many growers, have found 
plants preferable to tubers, and we offer plants for delivery 
after May Ist and until June 15th. 
The following varieties of dahlias are selected for beauty, util- 
ity and free flowering qualities. We ofler a wide range of colors 
and shades in each of the important types and can confidently 
recommend them for the ornamental garden and for cut flowers. 
The tubers are taken from healthy, vigorous field-grown clumps; 
are in first-class condition and with proper attention are sure to 
bloom and give entire satisfaction. 
Dahlias do well in almost any kind of soil, but thrive best in a 
medium loam. The tubers should be planted in a horizontal 
position, with the sprout up and about four inches below the sur- 
face; they should be set three or four feet apart each way, in deep- 
ly spaded soil. A good plant food applied 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 a cool, dry, dark place, where 
frost will not reach them. 
A beautiful 2 
Ambassador (Hy. Cac.) Gana ‘sreat- = 
ly admired; strong grower, and free bloomer. Has a 
many gorgeous colors, blending from a soft yellow 
center, ‘to!salmon-pink (tips... sees cite retio lee $ 
A well known variety of 
Amun Ra (Dec.) immense size, perfect for- 
mation 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 
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Beautiful and 
Attraction (Hy. Cac.) greatly admired 
6 inches in diameter, soft, silvery mauve-rose with 
white suffusion 
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-20 + .40 
Carmencita (Dec.) More consistently 
true in coloring than 
any other decorative variety. Large beautiful blooms 
of unusually graceful formation; bright yellow striped 
with red sibs Vite RRS At SIR Sebi Ue lies etait apa cag .30 .60 
This mammoth flow- 
Champagne (Dee. er_is a model for 
shape; of a remarkable and distinct golden cham- 
pagne, varying to chamois in color 
Copper King (Dec.) FPrtSisiee om 
exquisite cop- 
Pery icoloreistrongisteminy nr ree 
Countess of Lansdale (Cac.) Rich 
Beautiful glowing rose pink; 
Delice (Dec.) good stems, fine for cutting. 
Edna Ferber (Hy. Cac.) Ts, {eding 
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. Fol- 
iage dark green and thick, medium to tall habit of 
ikon AU NSO OEE CORA Cob aco Soe edoe adoe 
El Dorado (Dec.) ive in size, quality and 
color. Low growing bush bearing immense golden- 
yellowsblooms=se meen eee eee eee 
° This wonderful dah- 
Elite Glory (Dec.) lia was introduced in 
1926. Monstrous flower of a brilliant rich red, with- 
out any apparent purple or maroon shading. Blooms 
and foliage huge in size; fine keeping qualities as a 
cut flower. Consistent prize winner.............. 
D ia 
Ellinor Vandeveer (Dec.) 4hcori32* 
with most attractive well-formed large blooms of a 
glowing satiny rose-pink. Vigorous in growth with 
good habits and held erect on strong stiff stem. Early 
bloomers Piva. crete eee Te et eee DEEL 
A large maroon variety 
Emperor (Dec.) of the finest type; blooms 
are made up of long flat petals of enormous size, 
borne on long stiff stem 
Exceptionally attract- 
: Rich gloweng rose pink; 
Flamingo (Dec.) held erect on stiff stem 
Gay Paree (Jean Chazot) (Hy. Cac.) 
An autumn tinted variety of splendid Hybrid Cac- 
tus form; beautiful golden bronze color heighten- 
ed by a suffusion of nasturtium red, supported by 
erect, long, stiff, wiry stems, which holds bloom 
high above the dark green foliage, effectively dis- 
playing its charm and) beauty... sn) score 
Gladys Sherwood (Hy. Cac.) 4>¢*"; 
teretousl: 
large perfect white flower, produced in wonderful 
profusion, and held erect on strong stems.,..... 6 
Jack Rose (Dec.) 
Jack’s Discovery (Dec.) 
Rich velvety crimson. 
An ideal cut flower sort 
White mot- 
tled violet 
Pure white. Foremost 
Jean Kerr (Show) garden and cut flower 
variety; compact, stocky growth; free flowering... . 
Jerseys Beacon (Dec.) A decided nov- 
elty of merit; 
chinese scarlet with a paler reverse, giving a two- 
toned effect. An exhibition flower of vigorous 
growth;iexcellent)stem i oeiins se erc ie eee seers 
mee: 
Jersey’s Beauty (Dec.) fil Danie sas 
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, vigor- 
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Judge Marean (Dec.) Standine ‘Dahlias 
which are noted for their changeable colors during 
the stages of development; salmon-pink, yellow- 
orange, and gold 
Exhibition and D A H - I A S Garden Favorites 
Salmon .10 
15 
3.75 
-75 
2.00 
-65 
1.00 
-10 
-20 
.25 
15 
-10 
15 
1.00 
-50 
1.00 
-20 
25 
7.50 
1.50 
1.25 
- 40 
-50 
-25 
.20 
25 
2.00 
2.00 
-60 
