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Stokes Distinguished Dahlias Mexico 



Today's Dahlias far surpass those of a decade ago. You who may not 

 have replenished your stock in recent years will be amazed to see the more 

 recent introductions which offer a richness of color and structure never before 

 achieved. All of the varieties offered on this page will be supplied from dor- 

 mant, field-grown roots. They have been produced under the latest approved 

 methods of culture and are destined to add a richness of color to your fall 

 garden that would otherwise be impossible. 



We classify our offerings according to the suggestions of the American 

 Dahlia Society. 



I.D., Informal Decorative; F.D., Formal Decorative; C, Cactus; Po., Pompon 

 Anna Christina. (Po.) Round, full, double, golden yeifow bloom, shaded to bronze 



in center. 40 cts. each; |1 for 3. 

 Avalon. (F.D.) Large, clear lemon-yellow blooms of fine form. 20 cts. each; 



$1 for 6. . . - . , 



Bacchus. (Po.) Compact Pompon profusely covered with bright crimson blooms. 



40 cts. each; $1 for 3. 

 Barbara Redfern. (F.D.) Deep blooms of old-rose and gold m lovely blendmgs. 



60 cts. each; $1 for 2. - ^ ■ 



Champagne. (F.D.) Rich autumn shadings of copper, gold, and chamois. One ol 



tlie largest Dahlias. 25 cts. each; $1 for 5. 

 City of Trenton. (I.D.) Immense blooms of bronzy red, shaded salmon. %\ eacli. 



$2.75 for 3. 



Edna Ferber. (C.) Rich coral petals, shaded old-gold, and curled and twisted 



attractively. $1 each; S2.75 for 3. 

 Ellinor Vanderveer. (F.D.) Satiny rose-pink blooms of great depth. Very early. 



20 cts. each; $1 for 6. 

 Jane Cowl. (I.D.) Blended bronze-buff and old-gold. A large, well-shaped Dahlia, 



60 cts. each; $1.65 for 3. 

 Jersey's Beacon. (F.D.) Bright scarlet with a buff reflex. One of the most popular 



Dahlias. 30 cts. each; $1 for 4. 

 Jersey's Beauty. (F.D.) Immense flowers of glowing pink. One of the finest 



Dahlias ever introduced. 20 cts. each; $1 for 6. 

 King Midas. (I.D.) Enormous golden yellow flowers on long, stiff 



stems. 25 cts. each; $1 for 5. 

 Kitty Dunlap. (I.D.) Brilliant American Beauty rose. 25 cts. each; 



$1 for 5. 



Little David. (Po.) Deep orange bloom, making showy display. 



Profuse bearer. 40 cts. each; SI for 3. 

 Little Jewel. (Po.) Pure peach-blossom shade; especially desirable 



for cutting. 40 cts. each; |1 for 3. 

 Mrs. Carl Salbach. (I.D.) Huge blooms of lavender-pink, suffused 



with white. 20 cts. each; $1 for 6. 

 Mrs. I. de Ver Warner. (F.D.) A very early bloomer with large 



flowers of mauve-pink on long, strong stems. 20 cts. each; $1 for 6. 

 Mrs. Edna Spencer. (C.) Delicate lavender-pink, suffused with 



white; very narrow petals. 20 cts. each; $1 for 6. 



Decorative Dahlia, Jersey's Beauty 

 'ubular petals of deep amber, tipped white. 25 cts. 



Pierrot. (C.) 

 each; $1 for 5. 



Queen of the Market Beautiful. (F.D.) An enormous Dahlia of 



rich deep yellow. 60 cts. each; $1.65 for 3. 

 Rose Fallon. (F.D.) Rich old-gold flowers on strong, stiff stems. 



25 cts. each; $1 for 5. 

 Sanhican's Bluebird. (F.D.) An unusual shade in Dahlias. Bright 

 violet-blue outside, blending darker in the center. The very nearest 

 to a real blue Dahlia. 50 cts. each; $1.25 for 3. 

 Sunset Glow. (C.) Yellow at the base of the petals, suffused scarlet 



and tipped with yellow. 20 cts. each; $1 for 6. 

 Trentonian. (F.D.) Very giant blooms with wonderful shadings of 

 old-gold, amber, and coppery bronze, suffused with red in the 

 center. 25 cts. each; |1 for 5. 



Stokes Gorgeous Gladiolus south Afnca 



The newer varieties of Gladiolus have added enormously to the universal esteem in which this lovely flower is now held. It can 

 easily be classed as the most popular summer-flowering American bulb. The stock we offer contains only the choicest varieties and 

 is made up only of No. 1 size bulbs, which assures the best results. Plantings should be made from early May until July, thus bring- 

 ing a succession of bloom from late June until frost. Bulbs should be planted about 4 inches deep and about 5 inches apart. 



All of Our Bulbs Are Treated 



Tseniotbrips gladioli (Thrips) have brought a lot of trouble to Gladiolus growers of late. This flying insect is about inch long and 

 at 70 degrees can complete its life-cycle — egg, larva, pupae, adult — in 15 days. As a preliminary precaution, all our bulbs have been disin- 

 fected, which will eliminate a large part of the trouble. After that a nicotine solution on the growing stalk may be required to guard against 

 field-infection. The Niagara Sprayer and Chejpical Company, Middleport, N. Y., is working on a hooded machine which should prove less 



wasteful and far more eftective for this work. Thrips can be controlled. 



Crimson Glow. Very large flowers of bright deep crimson. 15 cts. 



for 3; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 

 Dr. F. E. Bennett. Peach-red, overlaid flame. Sturdy spikes. 20 cts. 



for 3; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 

 Golden Dream. .Pure golden yellow with large flowers and tall 



spikes. 20 cts. for 3; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 

 Golden Measure. Deep yellow with large, wide-open flowers. 15 cts. 



for 3; 45 cts. per doz.; $3 per 100. 

 Minuet. Pure lavender, with large, heavy flowers. 25 cts. for 3; 



80 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 

 Mrs. F. C. Peters. Rose-lilac with a soft crimson blotch. 15 cts. for 



3; 45 cts. per doz.; $3 per 100. 

 Mrs. Dr. Norton. White, suffused with soft pink; pale yellow throat. 



15 cts. for 3; 45 cts. per doz.; $3 per 100. 

 Mrs. Leon Douglas. Enormous flowers of begonia-rose, striped 



flame. 15 cts. for 3; 45 cts. per doz.; $3 per 100. 



planting our bulbs you at least start with Thrip-free stock. 

 Mrs. F. C. Hornberger. Very large; clear white. Fine keeper. 25 



cts. for 3; 70 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 

 Scarlet Princeps (Virginia). Massive blossoms of raspberry-red, with 



a darker throat. 15 cts. for 3; 45 cts. per doz.; $3 per 100. 

 Veilchenblau. Deep violet-blue, with a darker blotch on the lower 



petal. 25 cts. for 3; 90 cts. per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 

 W. H. Phipps. Soft coral-pink, overlaid with light rose-salmon. Very 



desirable. 20 cts. for 3; 60 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 

 Stokes Extra-Fancy Mixture. A selection of the finest colorings in 

 large, heavy flowers. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1000. 



COLLECTIONS 

 36 bulbs, 3 each of above-named varieties, $1.75 

 72 bulbs, 6 each of above-named varieties, $3.25 



