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BOLGIANO'S DAHLIAS 



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The Dahlia is one of the easiest flowers to grow and will thrive most 

 anywhere, but it will respond wonderfully to care. The roots need a 

 pliable or loose soil to give their best results. The bed can be prepared 

 as early in the spring as practical and some well-rotted manure worked 

 into it and left until planting time, about May 1st. 



The roots should be planted at least five inches deep, then a top dress- 

 ing of sheep manure may be applied at the rate of 50 lbs. to 200 sq. ft. 

 Dahlias are great feeders and also need plenty of water during the grow- 

 ing season. 



When the plants are 18 in. high, tie them to stakes for support, using 

 soft tape or raffia, as ordinary string will cut. When the buds appear, 

 each main bud will have from two to four side buds which should be 

 pinched off, as they are usually inferior and take strength from the main 

 flower. 



In making up this list of dahlias we selected those which we have 

 found to be the best among the good varieties within reach of the av- 

 erage gardener's pocketbook. Size, form, color, keeping qualities and 

 the length and strength of the stems have all been factors in the selection. 



ABBREVIATIONS: F. D., Formal Decorative; I. D.. Informal Decorative; S. C, Semi-Cactus. 



The Decorative Flowered Varieties 



In these, the flowers are full to the center. They are thick but not 

 ball-shaped. The tips may be straight or turned down, and in some 

 varieties the margins are slightly rolled back. 



The Cactus Flowered Varieties 



These have petals which are typically quilled. This makes them highly 

 artistic in appearance because of their unconventional forms. 



Dr. John H. Carman 

 OLD FAVORITES AND NEW 



AMUN RA, "THE SUN GOD" (F. D.). A popular cut flower dahlia of 

 gigantic size. Many times a i^rize winner. A large basket of this beauti- 

 ful flower attracted much favorable comment at our dahlia show. In 

 color, a blending of copper and bronze with orange and gold tints. 

 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts. 



BAGDAD (I. D.). Flaming scarlet red. Prolific bloomer, sturdy grower. 

 Fine color. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 



DR. JOHN H. CARMAN (F. D.). An exceptionally large dahlia of fine 

 habits. A specimen flower of tyrian rose color. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 



ELLINOR VANDERVEER (F. D.). Very large blooms of satiny rose- 

 pink, with great depth and substance, on fine long, strong stems. A splen- 

 did exhibition variety. 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts. 



EMPEROR (F. D.). One of the best in its class. A strong grower, 

 with large flowers of very deep rose maroon or royal purple, on long stiff 

 stems. An originally high priced dahlia. 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts. 



FRANCIS LAROCCO (I. D.) A well-bushed plant, covered with flowers 

 until frost. Flowers 6 to 8 inches, of clear crystalline canary yellow. 

 A most dependable yellow, valuable for garden, exhibition, and a com- 

 mercial cut flower. 50 cts. each ; 3 for $1.25. 



GIRL OF HILLCREST (I. D.) A first prize winner at our 1934 dahlia 

 show. Always suitable for exhibition. Color is apricot-buff. A wonderful 

 flower on long, strong stems. Sure to please. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 



GOLDEN KING (Pom Pom). Very abundant flowering. Pure gcsl'dem 

 yellow. One of the very finest of the good flowering dahlias, 'andl an 

 excellent pom pom. Good stems. Vigorous grower. 25 ct», eac*; 3. 

 for 70 cts. 



GRAF ZEPPELIN (F. D.). Pure cry.stalline white. Large blooms of 

 perfect form. One of the best whites. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 



JANE COWL (I. D.). Deep, massive blooms of a bronzy buff and old 

 gold, blending darker toward the perfect center. A stem of unusuat 

 .■strength holds this giant Decorative over a plant of ideal growth, while 

 the foliage is the thick leathery kind that in.sects seldom injure. 25 cts. 

 each; 3 for 70 cts. 



JERSEY'S BEACON (F. D.). A favorite exhibition and garden flower: 

 very large, Chinese scarlet with paler reverse, giving a two-tone effect. 

 Vigorous, insect resisting. 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts. 



JERSEY'S BEAUTY (F. D.). A beautiful rose-pink with silvery sheen. 

 Its stems are very stiff, and although of medium, size, it has proved 

 itself one of the favorites of dahlia lovers. It is ideal for cutting and 

 decorating. 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts. 



JOSEPHINE G. (I. D. or S. C). One of the finest of recent introduc- 

 tions. Color, a pleasing true rose-i:)ink wtih some petals tipped yellow. 

 A profust bloomer on excellent stems. Early blooms are semi-cactus, and 

 later ones informal decorative. A stuidy bush, and a favorite flower. 

 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 



KENTUCKY (F. D.). A sport of Jersey's Beauty, with same idea! 

 characteristics. Has the pink of Jersey's Beauty, blended with yellow 

 and gold, tending to salmon pink. Good grower and good for cutting. 

 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00. 



King of the Blacks 



KING TUT (I. D.). An extra large bloom of rich, dark, velvety, glow-- 

 ing crimson burgundy. Of fine formiition and closed centers throughout 

 the season. The blooms are of groat substance jind held high above strong, 

 medium tall bushes, on e.xtra long stiff stems. 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts.. 



MONMOUTH CHAMPION (F. D.). A constant prize winner of bril- 

 liant orange flame color. Perfect blooms 10 to 12 Inches across, 50 cts. 

 each; 3 for $1.25. 



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