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Selected Dahlias of Merit 



The present grpat popularity of nnhlias is well deservprl. Th'^y have a beauty and 

 ^ariety of form and color unequaled ^iiy otlipr flower anil arp adaptablp tn practically 

 all garden schemes from a single plant in a small garden to \fritalilp hedges m the more 

 expansive gardens. Even beginneis l a\e wonderful results, wliile tlie more experienced 

 gardeners are amply repaid by the additional size and Ixanty of Idooni.'^ resulting from 

 their expert care and attention. Dahlias are easy to grow in almr)st aii\ sn\\, the two 

 main requirements being plenty of sunlight and water. 



FBEFABING THE GROUND. Dahlias 

 delight in a light, friable, loamy soil, en- 

 riched with well-rotted stable manure. 

 Spade the ground full depth of the top soil 

 and be sure that manure is thoroughly 

 mixed with soil. 



FIiAirriNG. Tubers may be started In- 

 doors in boxes in April for later transplant- 

 ing or planted outdoors from about the 

 middle of May to the end of June. Lay the 

 tubers flat, about 6 inches deep and 2 to 3 

 feet apart in the row. 



GROWING. Do not permit more than 

 two or three shoots to grow from a root, 

 and when shoots are 2 feet high, pinch our 

 the centers to promote branching growth. 



WATERING. Water only during severe 

 droughts and then soak, don't sprinkle. 



FOR EXHIBITION. Permit only a single 

 stem to grow from a root and cut off about 

 half the lateral branches. Treated in this 

 manner the plant will not only gi -e larger 

 flowers but they will all have full centers. 



CURING AND STORING. When the foli- 

 age has been killed by Fall frosts, dig the 

 roots, shake off as much soil as possible, 

 and cut off all but 2 to 3 inches of the stems. 

 Store the roots in a cool, dry place, stems 

 down. It is not necessary to cover them, 

 with soil or ashes. We offer only standard 

 divisions of dormant tubers. 



FROM SEED. Dahlias are as easy to raise 

 from seed as cabbage or tomatoes, and many 

 interest in t^- and profitable varieties may be 

 produced. We offer seed of the choicest 

 varieties on page 20. 



Decorative Dahlias 



The largest Dahlias are found in this class. Flowers are full double 

 petals. AH the varieties listed are fine for cutting. 



ith broad, flat 



Agues Haviland. A delightful shade of deli- 

 cate rose-pink. Large flowers. 50c each. 



Bashful Giant. Extra large flowers, apricot- 

 yellow shaded with golden orange. 50c 

 each. 



Catherine Wilcox. Medium size, white tip- 

 ped cerise. A very dainty bloom. 35c 

 each. 



Cleopatra. Fine golden yellow shaded 

 slightly deeper with orange-red. 35c each. 



Dorothy Robbins. Bright orange shaded 

 buff. Flowers are of good form with 

 strong stems. 50c each. 



"MXs. John Scheepers. Canary-yellow suf- 

 fused with pink. Color varies slightly in 

 different flowers, which makes a charm- 

 ing effect. 50c each. 



Faul Michael. A fine variety for exhibition ; 

 flowers very large with curled petals. 

 Color, gold shading to orange-buff. 50c 

 each. 



Pride of California. Rich deep red flowers 

 on very strong stems. 35c each. 



Valley Fcrgre. Extra large deep maroon 

 purple. Plants strong and vigorous. 35c 



each. 



Verus. Pale lavender lilac of la^'ge size. 

 Free-tiowering on strong stems. 35c each. 



Collection of 10 Choice Decorative Dahlias $3.00 



This special collection includes one strong tuber of each of the ten fine Decorative 

 Dahlias listed above. This collection in your garden will not only give a supply of 

 the finest cut flowers, but with proper care will produce exhibition size blooms for 

 show purposes. There is no better way of getting a really fine assortment of Dahlias 

 than by buying the collections on these two pages. 



Cactus Dahlias 



The Cactus type has full double flowers 

 type of Dahlia, in general, has better keepi 

 Bertha Home. Extra flne, pure golden or- 

 ange. Long stems, and lasts well as a 

 cut flower. 50c each. 

 Bride's Bouquet. Pure glistening white. 

 Long stems and free blooming qualities 

 makes it one of the best cut flower va- 

 rieties. 50c each. 

 Cigarette. Very large with long petals, 

 bright scarlet tipped with white. 75c 

 each. 



Emma Marie. An early blooming variety. 



Deep rose blending into cream at the 



center. 50c each. 

 Esther Holmes. Beautiful clear pink; very 



free-blooming. 35c each. 



but with long, narrow, quill-like petals. This 

 ng qualities than the other types. 



Francis liObdel. Rose-pink; finely formed 



flowers. Good for cutting. 50c each. 

 F. W. Fellows. One of the best and largest 

 Cactus Dahlias. Long incurved orange- 

 scarlet petals. 50c each. 

 Gladys Bates. Front of petals light tan, 

 rose on the reverse. Free-blooming and 

 long stemmed. 35c each. 

 Mariposa. A unique and distinct variety. 

 Flowers are pink toned and shaded with 

 violet. 75c each. 

 Springfield. An improvement on the old 

 favorite Covmtess of Lonsdale. Salmon- 

 pink and amber. Very free-flowering. 

 350 each. 



Collection of 10 Superb Cactus Dahlias $3,50 



This special collection includes one strong tuber of each of the ten fine Cactus sorts 

 named above. This assortment added to your flower garden will give you many 

 pleasing shades of free bloomers with good stems for cutting. 



