BULBS AND ROOTS 



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



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DAHLIAS 



The following varieties of dahlias are selected for beauty, 

 utility 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. 



RED CROSS. A beautiful scarlet and red, good bloomer, 

 with long stems. $1.50 each. 



ETENDARD DE LYON. A rich wine purple, very much 

 admired. 75c. 



LA FAVORITE. Most brilliant orange. Fine formation 

 with long stems. $1.00. 



GOLDEN GATE. Bright golden yellow; truly a colossal 

 cactus; flowers often measure 8 inches in diameter, full to the 

 center. 35c. 



LAWINE. White showing blush as the flower matures. 20c. 

 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- 

 emums. Preferred by florists for use as cut flowers. 



AMUN RA or The Sun God. Gigantic flower of copper and 

 orange, consistent prize winner. $2.50 each. 



JUDGE MAREAN. Wonderful creation with massive flowers, 

 a riot of color, salmon-pink, red, iridescent orange, yellow and 

 gold, blending most harmoniously. $2.50 each. 



JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. Yellow, heavily striped with bril- 

 liant deep scarlet usually tipped white. $1.50 each. 



WM. F. GUDE. Pure white, long stems, good keeper, fine for 

 cutting. 25c each. 



JACK ROSE. Rich velvety crimson. An ideal cut flower sort 

 25c each. 



DELICE. Beautiful glowing rose pink; good stems, fine for 

 cutting 15c each. 



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. 



each petal tipped with white. 

 15c each. 



HONORABLE R. L. BORDEN. Large; distinct, rich golden 

 bronze. One of the finest of recent introduction. 25c each. 



Distinct bright crimson pink, 

 Strikingly beautiful variety. 



SHOW DAHLIAS 



This type produces large fine shaped flowers with plain 

 showing solid colors or sometimes two or more shades of th 

 color; petals olten tinted with beautiful harmonious 

 Usually very free-flowering. 



petals 

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 hades. 



Largest of its kind, rich purplish 



MRS. C. D. ANDERSON. 



crimson. 75c each. 



MAUD ADAMS. Very much admired for its daintiness; Color 

 white, with faint lavender pink on edges of petals. 50c each. 



VrVTAN. A constant bloomer; white, heavily overlaid straw- 

 berry red. 35c each. 



A. D. LIVONI. Blush shell pink. 15c each. 



QUEEN OF THE YELLOWS. Pure yellow, quilled petals. 

 15c each. 



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 (cactus) 35c. 



Hon. R.L.Borden (peony) 25c. 



Jack Rose (decorative) 25c. 



Lawine (cactus) 20c. 



Mrs. C.L.Seybold (peony) 15c 



Queen of the Yellows (show) 



15c. 

 Standard Bearer-Red (cactus) 



20c. 

 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 



Hardy climber, small white flowers. Strong tubers, 10c each. 



MADEIRA VINE 



Rapid growing climber. 10c each. 



HARDY CLEMATIS 



One of the most beautiful hardy climbers; of strong rapid growth- 

 producing a profusion of deliciously fragrant flowers. 20c, 25c t 

 and 30c each. 



