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



BULBS AND ROOTS 



T—.—:~-~ /T^t \ Enormous flower of pure J2 « 

 JUniOr {UeC.) lavender, supported on good *W 



3 n 



.40 $ .75 



King Solomon (Hy.Cac.) orange . bu ff 



Hybrid with an iridescent sheen on the twirled and 

 twisted petals; perfect stem, profuse bloomer. Has 

 been awarded many prizes, highly recommended.. .75 1.50 



Margaret Woodrow Wilson (Dec.) 



Broad petals, well placed, terminating in points. 

 Opalescent pink; blooms held on perfect stem above 

 the dark green foliage. Awarded certificate of merit 

 by the Dahlia Society of New York 1.00 2.00 



Mariposa (Hy. Cac.) SEfg^&w 



by a deeper colored center; long, narrow incurved 

 petals which twist and curl in a charming formation 

 making it very attractive 50 1.00 



1\1 .,»..-»-> \,^n /T\„„ \ One °f tne finest exhibit- 

 MarnilOn (UeC.) ion varieties with very 

 large full flowers of splendid form. Color pure golden 

 yellow with bronze suffusion on reverse of petals, 

 having a deeper bronze tone in the centre. Good 

 bloomer 1.25 2.50 



Mfrritt fDf.^ ^ Known as one of the best 

 iTj.CJ.iill {UK^.J of recent introduction; fine 

 habit of growth, profuse bloomer, long stemmed, 

 lemon-yellow 50 1.00 



Miss America (Hy. Cac.) ?° e t °nSv! 



elties. Rich orange buff, blending into a lemon 

 chrome towards center. Its wavy petals are twisted 

 and curled, showing a light jasper red on reverse 

 side; a most remarkable and charming variety 75 1.50 



Mrs. Carl Salbach (Dec.) b io L om 8e of 



lavender-pink, supported on massive stem. Wonder- 

 ful exhibition variety 30 .60 



Mrs. Crowley (Dec.) f «S '»&£ 



pink, base of petals yellow; foliage dark green of 

 good substance. One of the finest cut flowers on the 

 market; good keeper 50 1.00 



Mrs. Eleanor Martin (Dec.) 



The 

 color 

 of this wonderful Dahlia is most odd, described as 

 mulberry; its petals being a peculiar rose with re- 

 verse of violet 



Mrs.I.De ver Warner (Dec.) Vi g g r r °^ r s 



on splendid stems; true to type; fine form, orchid 

 lavender 50 



Mrs. John Gardner (Hy. Cac.) 



An exceptionally attractive large bi-colored 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 



.50 1.00 



1.00 



50 1.00 



Patrick O'Mara (Dec.) KS 8 0r ^ e e 



slightly tinged with rose, 

 long stiff stems. 



Very large flowers on 



.20 



.40 



Pop Stewart (Dec.) * { emarka 



flower 

 _f great size. In the 

 young state the flower appears 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 



.50 1 . 00 



Pride of California (Dec.) *£§# 



red, enormous in size, free blooming, good keeper... .25 



Queen of the Garden Beautiful (Dec.) 



Extremely large flower measuring 7 to 9 inches in 

 diameter. Very free bloomer of rich, deep yellowj 



.50 



1.25 2.50 



Rollo Boy (Hy. Cac.) ^fZTJJcT"; 



good strong stem. Delicate shade of amber, shading 



to old gold 1.00 2.00 



Roman Eagle (Dec.) L» iTB L£^l f-S J- 



of high merit. Color flaming brilliant, burnished gjy an 

 copper, held on strong stem well above the dark f*™ 



green foliage, blooming profusely 50 1.00 



O n ^ n «^. n ^ n /T\ \ Free flowering and de- 

 bagamOre (iJeC.J pendable; golden yellow; 

 long stemmed; exhibition and cut variety 75 1.50 



Shudow's Lavender (Dec.) urge 



bloom of silvery lavender, 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 50 1.00 



rt« i.' , /TT /"*" \ Considered largest 



SlSKiyOU (Hy. CaC.) floW er in cultivation. 



Pink tinged mauve. A prize-winning novelty 1.00 2.00 



o„_„. TV—;**. /T^ \ For garden decoration 

 SnOW-Dritt (DeC.)_ an d exhibition, one. of 

 the best large white varieties in existence, having 

 broad waxy-white petals 50 1.00 



Trentonian (Dec.) i C n taVs%k^" htgT- 



able 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 50 1.00 



Violetta (Hy. Cac.) tT, %7o"n Jj °oi 



fine stem; color rich petunia-violet. An added at- 

 traction to any garden 50 1 . 00 



Watching Sunrise (Dec.) ^ n ge ar 9o l c r 



combining a brilliant shade of gold with a subtle 



,uffusion of pink. Truly glorious in every respect. ... 5.00 



William Slocombe (Dec.) gE".^ 



ary yellow; immense flowers of splendid form; bloom- 

 ing early and continuing to the end of the season. . . .25 .50 



Wizard of Oz (Dec.) $u l A?lt£ 



attention. Remarkable for its formation, size, color 

 and habit of growth; free blooming. Extra fine ex- 

 hibition variety; glowing amber-pink »S 1.25 



DAHLIA SEED 



Very satisfactory results are obtained from seed planted "rly 

 indoors and transplanted permanently in May or June. With 

 proper care the plants will bloom the same year. (See page 39.) 



Use granulated peat moss for growing and storing Dahlias. 



