BULBS AND ROOTS 



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



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Exhibition and J. D A H L [AS Garden Favorites 



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 1st 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. 



Amarillo Grande (Hy. Cac.) t B ; ? u u I 11 1% 



light yellow broad petaled blooms on excellent stems. E-* 



A western introduction of real merit $1.25 $2. 50 



Ambassador (Hy. Cac.) $&>"$£ 



ly admired; strong grower, and free bloomer. Has 

 many gorgeous colors, blending from a soft yellow 

 center to salmon-pink tips .75 1 . 50 



Arri n tj CDpr* \ ^ we " known variety of 

 AII1UI1 IS.il \LJcC.) 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 

 cutting v .50 1.00 



Attraction (Hy. Cac.) S^!$ 



6 inches in diameter, soft, silvery mauve-rose with 

 white suffusion ' 



.20 



.40 



ri^._^.»!^ /T~\ \ More consistently Sj Sj= 



Carmencita (Dec.) true in coloring than =| |» 



any other decorative variety. Large beautiful blooms j£ u f_ " 



of unusually graceful formation; bright yellow striped 



with red $ .50 11.00 



Champagne (Dec.) J his is TZtiX; 



shape; of a remarkable and distinct golden cham- 

 pagne, varying to chamois in color 75 1.50 



Copper King (Dec.) lT™wJ ] °: o 7 



pery color. Strong stem 50 1 00 



Edna Ferber (Hy. Cac.) ™<J t ? d n in f 



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 

 growth 2.00 



F1 Dnrtnln fFlpp "l Exceptionally attract- 

 ed L»Ora<JO yueC.) , ve in size, quality and 

 color. Low growing bush bearing immense golden- 

 yellow blooms 1 . 00 2 . 00 



Elite Glory (Dec.) vJt^tLit 



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 75 '1.50 



Ellinor Vandeveer (Dec.) LoS 



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 

 bloomer 50 1.00 



FtYir»orr\i- (Tlo^ '\ A large mar00n variety 

 emperor (UeC.j of the finest type;blooms 

 are made up of long flat petals of enormous size, 

 borne on long stiff stem 1 . 00 1 . 50 



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 20 .40 



Gladys Sherwood (Hy. Cac.) *#"? 



large perfect white flower, produced in wonderful 



profusion, and held erect on strong stems 40 .75 



Goldene Sonne (Cac.) ^ cn ge g0 ?d°e W n er ye!- 



low with soft rose suffusion 1.50 .... 



T,r>^»*» V n~— i'CL„. Jv Pure white. Foremost 



Jean Kerr (bhow) garden and cut flower 



variety; compact, stocky growth; free flowering 15 .25 



Jerseys Beacon (Dec.) i£*j* d m %Z ; 



Chinese scarlet with a paler reverse, giving a two- 

 toned effect. An exhibition flower of vigorous 

 growth; excellent stem .50 



Jersey's Beauty (Dec.) f^khT™ 



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.. . .50 



Jersey's King (Dec.) r B e r j n ^ h SK 



suffusion; immense flowers; long stiff stems, vigor- 

 ous grower 1 . 00 2 . 00 



Judge Marean (Dec.) ° a n n e d ? n f g te; 



which are noted for their changeable colors during 

 the stages of development; salmon-pink, yellow- 

 orange, and gold 30 .60 



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