52 DAHLIAS 



The ]. Bolgiano Seed Co., Baltimore, Md 



BOLGIANO'S SELECTED DAHLIAS 



The following list of Dahlias is the result of careful selection in the growing fields and represents our choice of the many 

 varieties offered. In this list you will find both cheap and expensive varieties but they all produce flowers that will make your 

 garden a riot of bloom and color. 



Cultural Directions. A good average garden soil will produce wonderful flowers. It should be well drained and thoroughly 

 loosened to a depth of 8 to 10 inches. Plant the tubers so that they are about 6 inches below the top of the ground. Either 

 animal or commercial fertilizer may be used but care should be taken not to let it touch the roots. A handful of commercial 

 iFertiiizer may be mixed with the soil at planting and another handful or two hoed in during the growing season. To obtain 

 exhibition flowers, disbud all but a few of the buds, thus throwing all the strength of the plant into a few flowers. Cultivate 

 continuously throughout the growing season. 



NEW AND CHOICE VARIETIES 



We consider the following 16 varieties a very choice celection and worthy of 

 a place in anyone's garden 



MARIPOSA. (Hybrid Cactus.) One of the gigantic Cali- 

 fornia introductions. A delightful shade of true pink in- 

 tensified by a deeper center and faint violet suffusion. The 

 long, narrow petals are curled and trwisted. Long, stiff 

 stems. SI each. 



MISS AMERICA. (Hybrid Cactus.) Long, wavy, twisted, 

 and curled petals of rich orange-buff, blending to lemon- 

 chrome at the center, the reverse light jasper-red, adding 

 richness and beauty. S2.50 each. 



MR. CROWLEY. (Decorative.) Flowers large, of fine 

 form and substance, and in color a beautiful, luminous 

 shade of salmon-pink. Plant is a sturdy grower and free 

 bloomer on stiff stems. SI each. 



MRS. I. DE VER WARNER. (Decorative.) A deep mauve- 

 pink of perfect form and very large size. 75 cts. each. 



PAUL MICHAEL. (Decorative.) Immense, deep orange- 

 buff flowers. Perfect for the garden. 75 cts. each. 



RODMAN WANAMAKER. (Decorative.) Entirely dis- 

 tinct in color from any other variety. The buds are pale 

 lemon-yellow, opening beautiful golden salmon-pink. Flow- 

 ers measure from 9 to 13 inches across. S2.50 each. 



ROMAN EAGLE. (Decorative.) Large exhibition variety 

 of a flaming, brilliant, burnished copper color. One of the 

 most admired Dahlias at the recent large shows. $2 each. 



U. S. A. (Hybrid Cactus.) A splendid exhibition variety of 



Amun Ra Dahlia largest size, fine form, and rich deep orange color. The 



...T« . />^ . ^^^ /^ ^ nr,, ^ o TT ^ plant is a free grower and good bloomer. SI each. 



AMBASSADOR. (Cactus.) The finest of all Cactus ^ & e 



Dahlias. The splendid soft yellow-buff flowers, shaded 



salmon-pink are of pleasing form and enormous size. They 



are held erect, well above the foliage, on the strongest stems 



ever seen on a Cactus Dahlia. $1.50 each. 



AMUN RA (The Sun God). (Decorative.) Won first 

 prize for three successive years on the Pacific Coast. The 

 outer petals are of gorgeous copper and orange tones, 

 shading to gold and amber, deepening in the center to a 

 dark reddish brown. Large blooms on stiff stems. $1 each. 



GLADYS SHERWOOD. (Hybrid Cactus.) A giant among 

 pygmies — flowers often 9 inches in diameter, of fine form, 

 and held erect on strong stems. 75 cts. each. 



INSULINDE. (Decorative.) Rich saffron-yellow, shaded 

 russet-orange, petals twisted and curled. $1 each. 



JERSEY'S BEACON. (Decorative.) This fine novelty is 

 Chinese-scarlet, paler on the reverse, giving a two-toned 

 effect. It is a great favorite and a real "beacon of the 

 garden." Large; free bloomer; vigorous grower. S2.50 each. 



JERSEY'S BEAUTY. (Decorative.) The finest pink 

 Dahlia in existence. It is a true pink without any markings, 

 and the blooms are of perfect shape, on long straight stems. 

 A very free bloomer and a splendid keeper. Its popularity 

 has increased each year since its introduction. $1 each. 



KITTY DUNLAP. (Decorative.) The large exhibition 

 blooms are of American-Beauty-rose shade, and the stems 

 are very long and wiry. A real acquisition and can be 

 recommended for any purpose. $1 each. 



LEO NIESSEN. (Decorative.) A brilliant cardinal-red with 

 a glistening sheen. Strong, vigorous, upright grower of 

 branching habit. The perfect red Dahlia. $3 each. 



Jersey's Beauty Oahlia 



