Sunburst. Golden yellow with light apricot 
suffusion. The (lowers are very large and 
deep, on long, strong stems. 
$2.50 each; S7 for 3 
Tuxedo. Fiery red with orange at the petal 
tips, silvery on the under side. The large 
flowers to 12 inches across and 6 inches deep 
are borne on strong stems and are good 
keepers. $1.50 each ; S4.25 for 3 
Watchung Giant. The well-established 
popularity of this deep amber-yellow variety 
with orange-cadmium suffusion is well 
deserved. 60c each; $1.50 for 3 
Whiz Kid. A 1951 introduction with huge 
flowers 12 inches across and 8 inches deep, 
borne on 5-foot plants. The color is best 
described as buff, shaded coral-pink. Petals 
are broad and wavy. $10 each 
Yellow Queen. Clear radiant yellow of 
excellent form. 60c each; $1.50 for 3 
CACTUS 
Petals rolled for half their length or 
more recurved or straight. 
Jersey Dainty. A beautiful white with 
interesting petal formation and excellent 
stems. 75c each; $2 for 3 
Marie Messa. Delicate light pink flowers 
with pale centers, borne in profusion on long 
stems. $1.25 each; $3.50 for 3 
SEMI-CACTUS 
Petals rolled less than half their length. 
Atomic Yellow. Bright yellow blooms 10 
to 12 inches across and over 6 inches in depth. 
Highly recommended. $2.50 each; $7 for 3 
Brioso. Brilliant red with white-tipped 
petals. An import from Holland. 
$1.25 each; $3.50 for 3 
Irene Dunne. A prolific phlox-pink and 
mauve variety with especiallv good stems. 
$1.25 each; S3. 50 for 3 
Jane Lausche. One of the finest bicolors 
with mauve coloring and white-tipped petals. 
Earlv and free blooming. 
$1.75 each; $5 for 3 
New Look. A much-honored yellow 
dahlia with 10 to 12-inch flowers on long 
stems. Plants grow to 6 feet. 
$3.75 each; $10.50 for 3 
Sheik. Pink shading to a cream-white 
center. A beautiful flower on strong 
stems. $2 each; $5.50 for 3 
INCURVED CACTUS 
Petals rolled for half their length or 
more, and curved toward the center. 
Rhythm. Deep rose-pink with primrose- 
yellow at the center. Fine form with 
petals serrated at the tips. 
$1.50 each; $4.25 for 3 
ORCHID-FLOWERING DAHLIAS 
Single flowers with gracefully waved 
petals in mixed colors. 
60c each; $1.50 for 3; $5.50 per doz. 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
Three-foot plants with ball-shaped flowers 
and good stems that are ideal for small 
arrangements. 
Amber Queen. Amber-yellow. 
Betty Ann. Delicate pink. 
Indian Chief. Red and white. 
Joe Fette. Pure w hite. 
Leta. Wine-red. 
Mary Muns. Deep la> ender. 
Yellow Gem. Intense yellow. 
40c each; $1 for 3; $3.75 per doz. 
COLLECTION of Pompon Dahlias: 
One each of the 7 colors listed. 
Value $2.80 Collection Price S2.25 
MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
Flowers 3' 2 inches in diameter or less. 
A great many people prefer small dahlias to 
show types because of easy culture and use- 
fulness as border plants in restricted space 
and as cut flowers. Plants grow from 1 ^ to 
3 feet high and need no support. Pinching 
back will keep plants uniform. All the va- 
rieties listed are of formal decorative type 
unless classified otherwise. 
Bishop of Llandaff. Bright scarlet, peony- 
tvpe flowers with purplish reel foliage. 
Buckeye Baby. Gold-buff to bronze. 
Dolly. Lighl las ender. 
Ike. Dark red with pencil-striped petal tips. 
Jeep. Wisteria-lavender with a dark purple 
center. 
Miss Innocence. Pure white. 
Rhodesia. Salmon-pink flowers of informal 
decorative type. 
Sylvia. Brilliant deep red. 
60c each; $1.50 for 3; $2.50 for 6 
• COLLECTION of Miniature Dahlias: 
One each of the 8 colors listed. 
Value $4.80 Collection Price Si 
Royal Miniatures 
Royal Blue. Bluish purple, 3-inch flowers. 
Royal Bronze. Orange and bronze blooms, 
3 1*2 inches across. 
Royal Lavender. 
Royal Red. Three-inch, brilliant scarlet. 
Royal White. Pure white. 
Royal Yellow. Bright vellow edged buff. 
75c each; $2 for 3; $3.50 for 6 
• COLLECTION of Royal Miniatures: 
One each of the 6 colors listed. 
Value $4.50 Collection Price S3. 50 
SINGLE DAHLIAS 
A mixture of white, pink, red and yellow, 
single dahlias on 5-foot plants. Flowers have 
great decorative value for arrangements. 
50c each; $1.25 for 3; $4.50 per doz. 
AMARYLLIS, Giant Hybrid 
ACIDANTHERA Murieliae. ABYSSIN- 
IAN SWORDLILY. I ike a spe< ies gladiolus, 
the refined spikes of white florets marked with 
pink at the petal bases have considerable dec- 
orative value, particularly for cutting. Plants 
3 Y2 feet tall, blooming in August and Septem- 
ber. 25c each; $2.25 for 10; $5 for 25 
AMARYLLIS 
The spectacular amaryllis, in clear colors 
from white through pink to deepest red, and 
including shades of salmon and orange, 
with broad, wide-open flowers that sparkle 
in the sunlight, is easily grown and very 
worth-while. 
Bulbs should be potted in good soil enriched with 
a handful of fertilizer, watered and stored in a 
temperature of 50 to 60 ; for four weeks, then 
brought to full light The pots may be submerged 
in outside beds during summer but must be brought 
inside in the fall and allowed a pei.od of rest. 
Giant Hybrids Mixed. ^ very high-quality 
strain of bulbs, in beautiful colors. 
75c each; $7 for 10; S15 for 25 
Amaryllis Hallii. Lycoris squamigera. 
Foliage grows rapidly until July, then dies. 
In August the flower spikes appear and soon 
reach a height of 2 to 3 feet, developing & 
terminal cluster ol 8 to 12 large, lilac-pink 
flowers. The crow n of these hardy bulbs 
should be covered about 4 inches. 
60c each; $5 for 10 
ANEMONE coronaria, Excelsior Mixed. 
Showy white, blue and scarlet single flowers 
resembling poppies add brilliance to summer 
borders and furnish color for the cutting 
garden. Good drainage is essential, and 
flowers should be cut rather than pulled 
loose. 
75c for 10; $1.75 for 25; $6.25 per 100 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS 
(In color, page 25) 
One of the most valuable plants for shaded 
beds or window boxes. The exquisite double 
or single flowers with their deep green 
foliage will demand applause in any garden. 
Tubers should be placed in damp peat moss in a 
warm place until growth is well started, then 
planted in rich soil composed of equal parts 
loam, leaf mold and rotted manure, to which 
_ some bonemeal has been added. Plants should 
be well watered every few days and the foliage 
given an occasional sprinkling. Tubers must be 
stored in dry sand during winter. Large bulbs 
1 1 2 inches in diameter 
Double Camellia-Flowered. Beautiful 
double flowers resembling camellias in 
form, and available in the following 
colors : 
Apricot Scarlet Pink Crimson 
White Yellow Mixed 
35c each; $3 for 10; $7 for 25; $25 per 100 
• COLLECTION: Our Selection of 
5 bulbs in 5 different colors, SI. 50 
Single Frilled and Ruffled. The ir- 
regular petal foimation and large flowers 
of this type contribute to its constant 
popularity. In the following colors: 
Apricot Scat let Pink Crimson 
White Yellow Mixed 
35c each; $3 for 10; $7 for 25; $25 per 100 
Carnation-Flowered Mixed, 
double flowers like small carnations, in a 
color range similar to that of the single 
frilled type. 
35c each; $3 for 10; $7 for 25; $25 per 100 
Begonia multiflora. Plants produce 
quantities of 2 to 3-inch, single and 
double flowers throughout the summer. 
Height 15 inches. The mixture includes 
rose-pink, salmon, orange, red and white. 
35c each; $3 for 10, $7 for 25; $25 per 100 
Hanging-Basket Type Mixed. Plants 
have long, pendent uranches with quan- 
tities of flowers and rich-colored leaves. 
To grow in popular hanging baskets. 
35c each; $3 for 10; $7 for 25 
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