Half Hardy 
Perennial 
Dahlia plants, 
from seed sown 
indoors ina 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 
season. Seed offered be- 
1274 Dahlia, Extra Choice Large 
low is saved from large Flowering Double Mixed 
flowering double Dahlias. As these flowers are hybrids, we 
cannot guarantee type; no two flowers will be exactly alike 
and some are likely to be single-flowering. Roots of any 
favorites may be saved, storing them in a cool, but frostproof 
room during the winter. 
1274 EXTRA CHOICE LARGE FLOWERING, DOUBLE 
MIXED. This seed is saved from choice 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. 
0z. $1.75; oz. $3.00 
Pkt. 15e; 4% oz. 60c; 1% oz. $1.00; % 
1275 DOUBLE 
CACTUS, MIXED. 
Most popular Dahlia 
grown, petals point- 
ed (see _ illustra- 
tion), distinet and 
elegant. Seed is 
saved from the most 
select and perfectly 
double blooms and 
many double flow- 
ers may be expect- 
ed. Besides there is 
always the chance 
of some handsome 
new varieties being 
obtained. 
Pkt. 20c; %& oz. 75e; 
% oz, $1.25; 
% o7. $2.00 
1276 DOUBLE 
EXTRA FIN E 
MIXED. A splendid 
assortment embrac- 
ing many varieties. 
Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 50e; 
Y% oz. 85e3 
¥% oz. $1.50 
1277 
\ 
1275 Dahlia, Double Cactus Mixed 
DECORATIVE MIXED. Decorative Dahlias are being 
grown more and more every year and today are often given 
the preference over 
other varieties. 
They are an inter- 
mediate form _ be- 
tween the so-called 
Show and Cactus 
types. The flowers 
vary somewhat in 
form, some having 
flat, broad petals, 
others reflexed, in- 
curved and twisted 
ones. The petals are 
loosely arranged. 
All varieties are 
foremost cut flow- 
ers, bearing their 
large, well de- 
veloped blooms on 
long, stiff stems. 
The seed we offer 
is saved from the 
finest specimens 
only and is sure to 
give excellent re- 
; sults. 
aa 
ie Pkt. 20e; 14 oz. 70e; 
% oz. $1.20; 
1277 Dahlia, Decorative Mixed Y% oz. $2.10 
x 
Daisy, African Gold 
(Dimorphotheca) 
Hardy Annual 
Extremely showy. Bearing 
flowers 2% inches in diameter. 
Blooming profusely the great- 
er part of the summer and fall. 
Does best in a dry, sunny sit- 
uation. 12 to 15 inches high. 
1318 AFRICAN GOLD 
DAISY. Of a glossy terra- 
cotta orange with a dark disc 
surrounded by a black zone. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 25¢e; % oz. 35e 
1314 HYBRIDS MIXED. 
From the purest white through 
the various shades of yellow 
and orange to rich salmon. 
Pkt. 10ce; 4%, oz. 35e3 1% oz. 55e 
1282 Daisy, Double Mixed 
Daisy, English 
(Bellis) 
Hardy Perennial 
A low growing, spring flow- 
ering plant easily raised from 
seed and in high favor for 
edgings and borders. 
1281 GIANT FLOWERED 
WHITE. Exceedingly large, 
pure white flowers, with flat 
Almost as large as an 
1280 GIANT FLOWERED 
ROSE. The large flowers are 
of a rich dark rose, perfectly 
double, and borne on long, 
stiff stems. Of unusual merit 
and deserves to be largely 
cultivated. 
Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 50c¢; % oz. SSe 
1282 DOUBLE MIXED. 
Pkt. 10¢: 1% oz. 50¢e: %4 oz. T5e 
See pages 110 and 111 of this Book for a Choice Selection of Dahlia roots 
1283 Daisy, Shasta 
Hardy Perennial 
Most attractive in the peren- 
nial border. The pure white 
flowers, averaging 4 inches in| 
diameter, are borne on long,’ 
stiff stems and are especially | 
adapted for cutting. It begins 
blooming in July and contin- | 
ues for several months. If sown 
early, it will flower the same) 
season. Height 2% feet. 
Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 30ce; %4 oz. 50c_ 
70N64 
Shasta Daisy Plants 
30ec each; 3 for 70c; 
6 for $1.30; $2.50 per doz., 
postpaid 
(Trumpet Flower) | 
Hardy Annual 
1287 MIXED. Exceptional- 
ly fine for planting in a lawn) 
because of its sturdy growth 
and great beauty. The large 
trumpet shaped flowers which: 
come in many fine shades of 
white, pink, yellow and pur- | 
ple are produced from July till 
October. Does well in an av-. 
erage garden loam in a sunny: 
location. 3 to 4 feet tall. 
Pkt. 10e; 4% oz. 20e; % oz. 30 
50X13 A Little Book on Mod- | 
ern Dahlia Culture by W. H. | 
Waite. Contains 25 fine illus- | 
trations and gives advice of 
an expert. 126 pages. Cloth 
bound. $1.65 postpaid. 
