BULBS AND ROOTS 
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 43 
DAHLIAS 
The following varieties of dahlias are selected for beauty» 
utilitv and free flowering qualities. We offer 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, vig- 
orous, 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 horizon- 
tal 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. 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. 
HYBRID CACTUS DAHLIAS 
This splendid type is considered by many to be the most 
beautiful of all. The colors are very distinctive and some 
are variegated in unsurpassed tints. ‘The petals are long and 
pointed, some curled and reflexed. 
ATTRACTION. Beautiful and greatly admired, 6 inches in 
diameter, soft silvery mauve-rose with white suffusion. 50c 
each; $5.00 per doz. 
CONOWINGO. Salmon yellow shading to lemon yellow at 
center. Large free bloomer on good stems. 40c each. 
COUNTESS OF LANSDALE. Rich Salmon, 15c each. 
LAWINE. White showing blush as the flower matures. 
MARGUERITE. Brilliant rose with large white center and 
distinctly fine white tips. 15c each. 
PINK PROFUSION. Pink shading slightly to flesh at center 
early bloomer of fine habit, dwarf and profuse. 85c. 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
The decorative dahlias are an intermediate form between the 
cactus and show types, having petals which are broad and flat, 
and sometimes twisted and curved almost resembling chrysanthe- 
20c. 
emums. Preferred by florists for use as cut flowers. 
DELICE. Beautiful glowing rose pink; good stems, fine for 
cutting 15c each. 
JACK ROSE. Rich velvety crimson. 
15c each; $1.50 doz. 
JACK’S DISCOVERY. 
$1.50 per doz. 
OREGON BEAUTY. Oriental Red, with golden sheen and gar- 
net suffusion; large flowers, long stems. 15c each; $1.50 per doz. 
PATRICK O’MARA. Pleasing shade of deep orange, slightly 
tinged with rose. Very large flowers on long stiff stems. 50c each; 
$5.00 per doz. 
SEBASTAPOL. Rich bright orange. Best of its class and color. 
Good cut flower. 15c each; $1.50 per doz. 
YELLOW LE COLOSSE. Large double flowers of brightest 
yellow. 15c each; $1.50 per doz. 
PEONY FLOWERED DAHLIAS 
The flowers of this type are semi-double, the petals being twisted 
and curled, somewhat resembling the semi-double peony. 
MRS. CHARLES L. SEYBOLD. Distinct bright crimson pink» 
each petal tipped with white. Strikingly beautiful variety- 
15c each; $1.50 per doz. 
HONORABLE R. L. BORDEN. 
bronze. 
Goz. 
An ideal cut flower sort 
White mottled violet rose. 15c each; 
_ Large; distinct, rich golden 
One of the finest of recent introduction. 25c each; $2.50 
SHOW DAHLIAS 
This type produces large fine shaped flowers with plain petals 
showing solid colors or sometimes two or more shades of the same 
color; petals oiten tinted with beautiful harmonious shades. 
Usually very free-flowering. 
A. D. LIVONI. Blush shell pink. 15c each. $1.50 per doz. 
BLACK DIAMOND. Purple garnet, shading black. 15c each: 
$1.50 per do. 
JEAN KERR. Pure white. Foremost garden and cut flower 
variety, compact, stocky growth; free flowering. 25c eacho $2.50 
per doz. i 
VIVIAN. A constant bloomer; white, heavily overlaid straw- 
berry red. 35c each. $3.50 per doz. 
ZEBRA. Pearl white, edged with deep pink. 
ZEEK 15c each; $1.50 
Z. 
Dahlias 
SUPERB DAHLIA MIXTURE 
This mixture is made up of un-labeled roots trom a regular’ 
planting of named varieties of the various types, produced in 
sufficient quantity to enable us to offer our customers an unusual 
opportunity to secure high quality stock at a very low price. 25c 
each. $2.50 per dozen. 
SPECIAL DAHLIA MIXTURE 
Made up of very good but low priced varieties, sound tubers, 
sure to bloom. 10c each. $1.00 per dozen. 
DAHLIA PLANTS 
Many successful dahlia growers use plants in preference to. 
roots. The following varieties can be supplied in strong, vigorous 
growing plants from May 20 to June 20. (In the vicinity of Baltimore 
this is the best time for transplanting). 
A. D. Livoni (show) 15c. 
Delice (decorative) 20c. 
Golden Gate (@actus) 35c. 
Hon. R.L.Borden (peony) 25c. 
Lawine (cactus) 20c. 
Mrs. C.L.Seybold (peony) 15c 
Queen. of the Yellows (show) 
Cc. 
Standard Bearer-Red (cactus) 
IC. 
Jack Rose (decorative) 25c. Wm. F. Gude (decorative) 25c 
PLANT COLLECTION 
Ten plants; one each of the above named varieties, postpaid, 
$1.85. 
Plant Stakes for Dahlias—See page 50. 
DAHLIA SEED 
_ Very satisfactory results are obtained from seed planted early 
indoors and transplanted permanently in May or June. With 
proper care the plants will bloom the same year. (See page 36). 
CINNAMON VINE 
Strong tubers, 15c each. 
MADEIRA VINE 
15c each. $1.50 per doz. 
HARDY CLEMATIS 
One of the most beautitul hardy climbers; of strong rapid growth 
producing a profusion of deliciously fragrant flowers. 25c, and 
35c each. 
Hardy climber, small white flowers. 
Rapid growing climber. 
