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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO.. INC., Washington, D. C. 



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BOLGIANO'S DAHLIAS 



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 

 friable 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- 

 T^^ur^ 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. 



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

 soft tape or raftia as ordinary string will cut. When the buds appea, 

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

 flower ""^ ^""^ "^"''"^ inferior and take strength from the mai 



fonn.l";''''l"'^t^''K*''i^ ''^' °^ u^'"''"''" ^^ selected those which we hav 

 tound to be the best among the good varieties within reach of the av 

 erase gardeners pocketbook. Size, form, color, keeping qualities an.; 

 the length and strength of the stems have all been factors in the selectfor, 



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 

 varietiss 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. 



Jane Cowl Decorative Dahlia 



EXCEPTIONAL DAHLIA COLLECTION 



One Each Six Listed for $7.00, Postpaid 



AURANTIACA (Hybrid Decorative). Rare importation from Holland- 

 a most abundant flowering, continuous blooming new creation on the 

 favorite Autumn shades. A blend of buff and golden bronze with dis- 

 tinctly twisting petals and very long stiff stems. $1.00 each; 3 for S2.75. 



HERBERT HOOVER (Hybrid Decorative). This new creation has a 

 most unusual and desirable color combination, making it one of the finest 

 new dahlias. A brilliant orange with tips of white. In addition to being 

 one oi the most attractive dahlias yet developed, it is an exceptionally 

 abundant and continuous bloomer. One of the finest two-colored dahlias. 

 $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 



JANE COWL (Decorative). Of golden buff and old gold blending to 

 apricot and rose at the center. Splendid formation, gigantic size, long 

 strong stems. $1..50 each; 2 for $2.75. 



MRS. ELMER O. DREW (Hybrid Decorative). This immense new cre- 

 ation attracted considerable attention this past Fall. Its flowers are of 

 tremendous size— 6 to 9 inches in diameter (without forcing or disbudding) 

 and are composed of very long, beautifully curled petals. Rich purplish- 

 maroon. Some would classify it as a Hybrid Cactus, but we think it 

 nearer a Hybrid Decorative. Blooms very abundantly and gives complete 

 satisfaction. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00. 



RADIO (Decorative). This phenomenal dahlia will produce flowers of as 

 great a size as any other dahlia grown. It produces flowers 8 to 10 inches 

 in diameter. In addition to its gigantic size, it is a continuous bloomer, 

 producing its magnificent flowers on strong stiff stems. In color, a mojt 

 attractive combination of deep "American Beauty" red blending to yellow 

 at center, with tips of gold. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 



WALDHEIM SUNSHINE (Decorative). Deep golden yellow shading to 

 chrome yellow at the center, while the reflex is lightly suffused scarlet. 

 Beautifully shaped flowers possessing long curling petals. Flowers 6 to 

 10 inches in diameter. $2.50 each; 2 for $3.50. 



CUT-FLOWER COLLECTION 



One Each Ten Listed for $5.00, Postpaid 



ro^^S^^if 'l-^^^.^ (Cactus). In color it is a most delightful shade o 

 lost^-pink blending to yellow at the center. In addition to its exquisif 

 coloring, It has exceptionally long, stiff stems-so long that this is one o; 

 the very best dahlias for cut-flower puri>oses that we have seen amoni 

 the new creations. It is an especially abundant bloomer, flowering con- 



*'""°"''y„i'"'"" ^^''y J"'y ^""1 killed by frost in October. 75 cts. each 

 o tor IpZ.UU. 



AMUN RA. "THE SUN GOD" (Decorative). This very fine dahlia holdi 

 the record of winning first prize for three consecutive years on the Pacific 

 Coast. A gigantic flower. In color, a blending of copper and bronze 

 with orange and gold tints. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.40; $5.00 per doz. 



JERSEY'S BEAUTY (Decorative). A beautiful rose-pink with silverj 

 sheen. Its stems are very stiff, and although of medium size, it has proven 

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

 decorating. 50 cts. each. 



JERSEY'S BEACON (Decorative). Very large, bright scarlet with a 

 buff reflex. $1.00 each. 



MRS. CARL SALBACH (Decorative). A beautiful lavender pink which 

 has blends of deeper lavender toward the center. This sensational dahlia 

 has remarkable length of stem, and is a perfect cut-flower and exhibitioni 

 type as it lasts so long after cutting. These stately, beautiful blooms are 

 worthy of a place in any garden. 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $175: 



MRS. C. D. ANDERSON (Hybrid Show). A giant crimson-purple, de^ 

 scribed by many as a deep red, possessing splendid stems. An excellent 

 cut-f|ower variety; tightly quilled; perfect formation; long, stiff stems 

 A splendid keeper when cut. Very striking when growing "en masse" in' 

 the garden. 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75. 



MRS. I. de VER WARNER (Decorative). A blossom of soft orchid, 

 coloring and unquestionably a dahlia of great merit. Its charming color, 

 very large flowers, and long, strong, stems made it the cynosure for all! 

 eyes at recent exhibitions. A lovely, deep, mauve-pink, of perfect form, 

 a true Decorative type which is impressive in its very large size— without 

 exception a leader among the better dahlias. Extremely strong growing 

 very abundant blooming, and lending itself to either exhibition or garden. 

 uses with equal success. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.40; 6 for $2 50 



PURITY (Decorative) Pure white. A very profuse bloomer, borne on/ 

 stiff stems. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.40; $5.00 doz. 



SAGAMORE (Decorative). Amber gold, slightly suffused salmon rose.' 

 and orange buff. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. 



SEQUOIA GIGANTEA (Decorative). An immense flower of buttercup- 

 yellow with a suggestion of red. The largest and best of the deep yellow 

 Decoratives. A very broad well formed flower produced on stem as stiff 

 as cane. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75. 



Andreas Hoffer (Cactus) 



