Dahlia 



Half Hardy 

 Perennial 



Dahlia plants, 

 from seed sown 

 indoors in a shal- 

 low box in March 

 or April and trans- 

 planted as soon as dan- 

 ger of frost is past, will 

 bloom abundantly the 

 first summer and give a 

 magnificent display of 



bright colors late in the ,„_^ ^ ... _ ■ - >,, . -, 



seaion. Seed offered be- 1274 Dahha, Extra Choice Large 



low is saved from large Flowering Double Mixed 



flowering double Dalilias. As these flowers are hybrids, we 

 cannot guarantee type; no two flowers will be exactly alike 

 and some are likely to be single-flowei^ng. Roots of any 

 favorites may be saved, storing them in a cool, but frostproof 

 room or cellar during the winter. 



1274 EXTRA CHOICE LARGE FLOWERING, DOUBLE 

 MIXED. This seed is saved from clioice specimens of the 

 standard sorts, as -well as the leading and best introductions 

 that make their appearance each year. A choice mixture 

 of Show, Cactus, Decorative, Peony and Pompon varieties. 

 Some singles may be expected. 



Pkt. 15c; Vi6 oz- 3oe; Vs oz. 60e; % oz. $1.00; 1/2 ox. $1.75 



1275 DOUBLE CACTUS, MIXED. Most popular Dahlia 

 grown, petals pointed (see illustration), distinct and elegant. 

 Seed is saved from the most select and perfectly double 

 blooms and many double flowers may be expected. Besides 

 there is always the chance of soine handsome new varieties 

 being obtained. 



Pkt. 20c; l/iG oz. 40c; Vs oz. 70e; % oz. !?1.15; Va oz. .$2.00 



1270 DOUBLE EXTRA FIXE MIXED. A splendid assort- 

 ment embracing many varieties. 



Pkt. 10c; i/ie oz. 30c; Vs oz. 50c; % oz. Sue; % oz. .fl.SO 



1277 DECORATIVE BIIXED. Decorative Dahlias are being 

 grown more and more every year. The flowers vary some- 

 what in form, some having flat, broad petals, others reflexed, 

 incurved and twisted ones. The petals are loosely arranged. 

 All varieties are foremost cut flowers, bearing their large, 

 well developed blooms on long, stiff stems. 



The seed we offer is saved from the finest specimens only 

 and is sure to give excellent results. 



Pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 45c; % oz. 75c; % oz. $1.25; Va oz. $2.25 



Dianthus (Pmks) 



Hardy Annual 



Dianthus is one of the most 

 popular and satisfactory of 

 our summer flowers. They are 

 easily grown and do well in 

 almost any kind of soil. Grow 

 12 to 15 inches high and are 

 literally covered with flowers 

 of rich and varied colors. 



120s ROYAL PIXKS. Sin- 

 gle flowering blossoms of a 

 new shape, the petals being 

 curled, waved and twisted, 

 each covering half of an- 

 other; beautifully fringed. 

 The colors vary from white 

 to intense red. We offer a 

 fine mixture. 



Pkt. 10c; ^^ oz. 25c; % oz. 40c; 

 % oz. 65c; oz. $1.00 



1296 MARVELOUS. The 

 same as Dianthus Wonderful 

 or Fringed Pink. A remark- 

 able strain of Japanese Pink. 

 The plants grow from 12 to 15 

 inches high, and produce large 

 flowers 3 to 4 inches across, on 

 stiff, upright stems. From a 

 third to a half of the flower 

 seems to consist of graceful 

 fringes, turned and twisted in 

 all directions, giving an ap- 

 pearance both pretty and 

 unique. A wide color range. 

 Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c: V* oz. 40c 



1307 LUCIFER. (Double 

 Fring-ed Pink.) Flowers of a 

 beautiful orange scarlet color, 

 nearly two inches across, on 

 long stems, which makes it 

 very valuable for cutting-. 

 Plant grows about 12 to 15 

 inches high. A fine bedder. 

 Pkt. lOe; Vs oz. 30c; % oz. 50c; 

 % oz. 85c; oz. $1.50 



Dianthus (Pinks) 



(Continued) 



1204 IIEDDEVVIGII. Dou- 

 ble flowers ranging from 

 white to crimson, some laced 

 or striped. All colors inixed. 

 Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; % oz. 60c 



1302 SALMON KING. The 



flowers are large, well dou- 

 bled and nicely dentated, ap- 

 pearing in great numbers. The 

 color is -brilliant salmon rose. 

 Pkt. 10c; Va oz. 30c; % oz. 50c; 

 % oz. 85c; oz. $1.50 



1304 SNOWBALL. Large, 

 double, white flowers whicli 

 are flne for cutting. 

 Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; % oz. 40c; 

 Ys oz. 70c; oz. $1.2,5 



1306 MOURNING CLOAK. 



A double Dianthus of so darlv 

 a' maroon as to be almost 

 black. Every petal faintly 

 bordered with white. 

 Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; % oz. 50c 



Hardy Perennial 

 Dianthus 



(Grass, Border, Feather 

 Clove, or Spice Pinks) 



PLUMARIUS. The large 

 flowers are borne in a great 

 variety of colors and mark- 

 ings, with cut or fringed 

 edges, and have an exquisite 

 spicy fragrance. The plants 

 form thick tufts of flne leaves 

 which are of neat appearance, 

 even when not in bloom. They 

 are excellent, hardy plants. 



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Datura 



(Trumpet Flower) 



Hardy Annual 



1287 MIXED. The large 

 trumpet shaped flowers which 

 come in shades of white, pink, 

 yellow and purple are pro- 

 duced from July till October. 

 Does well in a sunny location. 

 3 to 4 feet tall. 

 Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; % oz. 30c 





1309 Dianthus plumarius. 

 Single Mixed 



1308 PLUMARIUS, DOUBLE 

 MIXED. Double and s e m i - 

 double varieties. 



Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 30e; % oz. 55c; 

 Vs oz. 90c; oz. $1.65 



1309 PLUMARIUS, SINGLE 



MIXED. Splendid flowers, 

 beautifully fringed. 

 Pkt. 10c; Va oz. 25c; % oz. 40c; 

 1/2 oz. 65c; oz. $1.00 



1310 DOUBLE AND SIN- 

 GLE MIXED. A mixture of 

 single, double and semi-double 

 hardy varieties in many colors. 

 Pkt. lOe; Va oz. 3©c; % oz. 50c; 



Vz oz. 85c; oz. $1.50 



1317 DELTOIDES (Maiden 

 Pink.) Low growing plants 

 with bright pink flowers car- 

 ried well above the fine 

 feathery foliage. Excellent for 

 rock gardens, edgings and 

 low borders. Height, 9 inches. 

 Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. 50c 



1315 Digitalis, Giant Shirley 



Digitalis 



(Foxglove) 



Hardy Perennial 



Showy and especially useful 

 among shrubbery and in half 

 shady places, though it grows 

 equally as well in open sun- 

 light situations. Succeeds un- 

 der almost all conditions. 

 Flowers in June and July. 



1311 GLOXINIAEFLORA, 



MIXED. Grows 3 to 5 feet 

 high. Handsomely marked 

 and finely spotted gloxinia- 

 like flowers. 



Pkt. 10c; Vir, oz. 25c; Vs oz. 40c; 

 % oz. 65c; Vi ox. $1.00 

 1315 GIANT SHIRLEY, 

 MIXED. 4 to 6 feet high, 

 with flower heads over 2% 

 feet long, crowded with large 

 blossoms ranging in color from 

 white and shell-pink to deep- 

 est rose. Many handsomely 

 dotted with crimson, maroon 

 or chocolate. 



Pkt. 15c; i/ir, oz. 35c; Vs oz. 65c; 

 I % oz. $1.00; % oz. $1.75 



See pages 96 and 97 of this Book for a Choice Selection of Dahlia roots 



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