Bolgiano's Capitol City Dahlia Roots 



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Amber Queen Pompon Dahlia 

 The Pompons are constantly increasing in popularity 



GIANT DAHLIA COLLECTION 



One Each Six Giant Dahlias, $2.75, Postpaid 



BASHFUL GLA.NT (Decorative). Its gigantic blooms are excellent for 

 exhibition, not only because of size, but also for its beautiful coloring. 

 An exquisite apricot with buff and gold tints. A vei-y free and con- 

 tinuous bloomer. 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 



ELIZABETH SLOCOMBE (Decorative). Its immense flowers are pro- 

 duced on exceptionally long stifl' stems, making it very desirable for cutting 

 and exhibition purposes. A very strong vigorous grower. The brilliant 

 purplish-garnet coloring makes it very effective in the garden. As the 

 flower matures, it fades to a lovely shade of garnet. A very deep flower 

 of Decorative type. 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for 75 cts.; $3.50 per doz. 



GLORY OF NEW HAVEN (Decorative). One of the most beautiful 

 Decorative dahlias grown, and the finest of the lavender shades. It might 

 be described as a pink-mauve or silvery lilac. Its flowers are of large 

 size, and are produced with remarkable freedom on long stiff stems. A 

 very sturdy vigorous growing plant. An exceptional dahlia. 50 cts. each ; 

 6 for $2.50; $5.00 per doz. 



MARGARET WOODROW WILSON (Decorative). Mammoth opalescent 

 pink creation with exceptionally strong stiff stems. A remarkable cre- 

 ation of creamy white suffused pink, the reflex or reverse side oS each 

 petal being a deeper lavender pink. A very fine exhibition flower, and 

 equally good in the garden. 75 cts. each ; 3 for $2.00. 



MRS. HARRY T. WRIGHT (Decorative). With blossoms of gigantic 

 size, produced on exceptionally long, stiff stems, it holds a supreme place 

 in the dahlia-world. A Decorative dahlia with blends of favorite autumn 

 shades — a golden apricot-buff. Worthy of a place in the most exclusive 

 garden. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 



PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA (Decorative). Mainmoth rich "American 

 Beauty" red ; very tall vigorous grower, flowering continuously from early 

 Summer until late Fall. Its perfectly formed flowers are produced on 

 strong stems, well above the foliage. Decorative type. Exceptionally large. 

 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75; $3.00 per doz. 



FAVORITE DAHLIAS 



One Each of the Six for $1.00, Postpaid 



A. D. UVONI (Ball). A favorite old time, quilled, shell-pink, ball- 

 shaped dahlia. 25 cts. each; 5 for $1.00. 



AMBER QUEEN (Pompon). Very abundant flowering, long stiff stems, 

 ideal for cutting. An unusually beautiful combination of amber beautifully 

 edged apricot. Highly recommended. 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.73; 

 $3.50 per doz. 



DARLENE (Decorative). An exquisite shade of live shell-pink with a 

 dainty blending of white at center. It is an early and continuous bloomer, 

 excellent for florists' use. Flowers very uniform and perfect are produced 

 on long stiff stems well above the foliage. We recommend this Decora- 

 tive dahlia highly for cut-flower and garden purposes. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 

 70 cts.; 6 for $1.25; $2.50 per doz. 



FRANK A. WALKER (Decorative). Is a continuou.s and abundant 

 bloomer. Vary good for cut -flower purposes. In color a beautiful shade of 

 lavender pink, deeper pink at the center. 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts.; 6 

 for $1.25; $2.50 per doz. 



G»LDEN QUEEN (Pompon). Very abundant flowering, pure golden 

 yellow. One of the very finest cut flower dahlias, and an excellent Pompon. 

 In very heavy demand for bouquets. 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75; 

 12 for $3.50. 



SOUVENIR de GUSTAV DOAZON (Decorative). Large orange-red. 

 Very abundant and continuous bloomer, 25 cts, each; 3 for 70 cts.; 6 for 

 $1.25; $2.50 per doz. 



CACTUS DAHLIAS 



One Each of the Six for $2.50, Postpaid 



CALIFORNIA ENCHANTRESS. A Hybrid Cactus dahlia of great sub- 

 stance, its flowers are of large size, and produced on very strong stems 

 of wiry stiffness. In color it is a delicate shade of rose— pink to lavender- 

 pink with slight blending of white toward the center, making it very 

 beautful. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.40; 6 for $5.00. 



COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. Its flowers are produced on long stiff 

 stems, making it very desirable for cut-flower purposes. Salmon-red or 

 cinnamon-red. One of the most beautiful of the Autumn shades. 35 cts. 

 each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75. 



EFFECTIVE. It blossoms very continuously and abundantly, making it 

 very much desired. In color, it is of the favorite Autumn shades, a bright 

 primrose shaded amber. Its plants are a solid mass of flowers throughout 

 the entire season. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.40; 6 for $2.50; $5.00 per doz. 



LIBELLE. Abundant flowering, rich bright purple. One of the best for 

 cutting. 25 cts. each; 5 for $1.00. 



MRS. CHARLES H. BRECK. A very unusual combination of colors, 

 rarely found among dahlias. This Hybrid Cactus dahlia is of rich sulphur- 

 yellow, blending to rose-pink and lilac. Its stems are very long, stiff 

 and upright, making it an ideal garden and cut-flower dahlia. One of 

 the most continuous bloomers 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.40. 



RENE CAYEUX. This choice French creation is one of the most 

 abundant flowering dahlias in existence, being literally covered with flow- 

 ers until very late. It is one of the earliest and most continuous bloom- 

 ers as well. In color, a rich clear glowing crimson-red. 35 cts. each; 3 

 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75; $3.50 per dozen. 



SUNSET GLOW. Orange-scarlet, blending to yellow. A rare shade 

 among dahlias. Splendid grower, good stems, must be disbudded. 35 cts. 

 each; 3 for $1.00. 



NOVELTY DAHLIAS 



One Each of the Five for $3.50, Postpaid 



ACHIEVEMENT (Collarette). Largest Collarette dahlia grown. Rich 

 velvety-maroon with collar of snowy white. 25 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts. 



AMY PEABODY (Peony-Decorative). Very large, with long wavy and 

 curling petals, fully double early in the season, but as the season advances, 

 semi-double flowers are usually produced. A very attractive combination 

 of velvety purplish-maroon, with distinct white markings and tips. Each 

 flower is different, as this variety produces all combinations of the two 

 colors on the same plant. $1.00 each; 6 for $5.00, or 3 for $2.50. 



BELLE OF SPRINGFIELD (Pompon). The smallest dahlia grown, very 

 tiny, brick-red. 75 cts. each ; 3 for $2.00. 



MILDRED ALGER (Decorative). A rare novelty, pale sulphur yellow 

 attractively striped, splashed and marked deep maroon. Fi-ee-flowering. 

 $1.00 each. 



MRS. JOHN L. EMERSON (Decorative). A favorite garden and exhi- 

 bition dahlia that will produce 6 to 8 inch flowers throughout the season. 

 In color, a beautiful golden-yellow overlaid carmine-red. Very long, 

 curling, pointed petals make it a pleasing cut-flower dahlia. $1.00 each; 

 3 for $2.75. 



SUPERB DOUBLE SHOW DAHLIAS 



One Each of the Four for $1.25, Postpaid 



A. D. LFVONI. A favorite old time, quilled, shell-pink, ball-shaped 

 dahlia. 25 cts. each; 5 for $1.00. 



D. M. MOORE. Nearest to black of any dahlia on the market. 50 

 cts. each. 



MAUDE ADAMS. Ideal show dahlia. This wonderful introduction is 

 unsurpassed in quality in every respect ; in i-eality a model of perfection. 

 The color is a pure snowy white, very effectively overlaid clear delicate 

 pink. Undoubtedly one of the finest of the show type. 35 cts. each ; 3 

 for $1.00. 



MISS HELEN HOLLIS. Gigantic scarlet show dahlia. A sensational 

 wonder and undoubtedly the largest and best deep scarlet show dahlia in 

 existence. Blossoms are on long, stiff stems, well above the foliage. 

 Plant extremely sturdy and produces very luxuriant foliage. This acquisi- 

 tion can be highly recommeniled. 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00. 



MIXED DAHLIAS 



This mixture contains many good varieties and some very fine ones 

 which have become mixed while digging the roots. 3 for 50 cts.; $1.50 

 per doz. 



Plant Stakes 



Ea. 



3-ft. Wood 10 



4-ft. Wood 15 



6-ft. Wood 25 



2-ft. Bamboo, light 03 



3-ft. Bamboo, light 05 



4-ft. Bamboo, heavy 05 



8-ft. Bamboo, heavy _ 10 



Adjustable medal supports (see page 83). 



Kafliia for tying dahlia plants to stakes, 1 lb. 50 cts; 5 

 lbs. $2.00. 



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