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



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 dressing 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 growing season. 



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

 support, using soft tape or raflia, 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. 



THREE NEW BEAUTIES FOR $2.50 



Laura Entrekin 

 Mrs. Robert Groff Jersey's Beauty 



JERSEY'S BEAUTY (Decorative). This has been one of 

 the most prominent dahlias in nearly all the American Shows 

 during the past few seasons. Long, stiff, straight stems, 

 bear beautiful, large pink flowers of perfect form. It is 

 early and a heavy bloomer continuing until the end of the 

 season. Not only the finest true pink decorative variety, but 

 one of the best all-around Dahlia for any purpose. $1.00 

 each. 



LAURA ENTREKIN (Hybrid Cactus). A giant new 

 Dahlia that will fill a long felt want. The color is deep rose 

 pink, reflex pure rose pink. The form is absolutely perfect 

 and borne facing on long, stiff stems. The flowers are of 

 great substance lasting well on the plant and after cutting. 

 In our trials it was the outstanding deep pink and the best 

 of its class as a cut flower. Very strong, robust grower with 

 luxuriant foliage. $1.00 each. 



MRS. ROBERT GROFF (Cactus). This, in the opinion 

 of many, is the best pure white cactus. It is of medium 

 size, 5 to 6 inches and an extremely profuse bloomer. The 

 petals are long, narrow and beautifully curled. The buds 

 are long and pointed; the flowers perfect and full to the 

 center. An ideal variety for garden and cutting. $1.00 each. 



SUPERB CACTUS DAHLIAS 



One Each of Thirteen Cactus Dahlias Listed, $5.00 



Any Six at the Rate for Three 



This type is particularly valued on account of the fact that the 

 flowers will keep in good condition longer after cutting than those 

 of any other type. They have loosely formed blooms with long 

 narrow twisted petals. 



ATTRACTION. Better than Castleton. A beautiful dahlia 

 that is greatly admired. The flowers which measure fully 

 six inches in diameter are composed of gracefully arranged 

 curled or twisted petals of a lively yet soft silvery mauve 

 rose with white suffusion. 60 cts. each, 3 for $1.50. 



CIGARETTE. A white dahlia of striking form, petals 

 tipped with pomegranite red. The combination suggests the 

 glowing ends of lighted cigarettes. $1.00 each, 3 for $2.50. 



CLAIRE KULP. Over 10 inches in diameter and the 

 world's best red. Roots, 75 cts each, 3 for $2.00. 



GOLDEN EAGLE. Bright yellow suffused rose fawn. 

 Long, narrow and pointed petals. Produced on extremely long 

 graceful stems, a profuse bloomer. 25 cts. each, 3 for 65 cts. 



J. H. JACKSON. Finest black dahlia in existence. Color 

 deep, blackest maroon. Gigantic size, 35 cts. each, 6 for $1.35. 



LIBELLE. Another grand variety of medium size, a pro- 

 fuse bloomer. Color a beautiful aster purple; very effective. 

 20 cts. each, 3 for 50 cts. 



MARJORIE CASTLETON. One of the best standard pink 

 Cactus Dahlias. It is much softer than most pinks, and is an 

 early continuous bloomer. The color is soft rose pink, tinting 

 lighter toward the center. It is a very rapid grower with stiff 

 stems, and keeps well after cutting. 20 cts. each, 3 for 50 cts. 



MARY DORR. The best tyrian pink blending to white at 

 the center and at the tips of the twisted incurved petals. 

 75 cts each, 3 for $2.00. 



MRS. F. BERGHOLZ (Hybrid Cactus). The best clear pink, strong 

 gn^owth, boldly effective. Center creamy white, tips of petals white. 

 Roots, $1.00 each. 



MRS. LEO NIESSEN. The richest of all autumn colored dahlias. A 

 beautiful scarlet red blending to peach red at center, bright yellow at the 

 base of petals and tips, reflex sulphur yellow, veined and suffused pale 

 peach red. Roots, 50 cts. each, 3 for $1.25. 



RUBE GIRL. A remarkable bronzy or "autumn shade" variety. Color 

 soft yellow, suffused, overlaid and tipped coral red, giving the flower a 

 bronzy effect, that lights up wonderfully under artificial light. 25 cts. 

 each, 3 for 65 cts. 



SOPHY MOREY. A most delicate beauty. Color, white lightly suffused 

 and overlaid phlox purple. Roots, 75 cts. each, 3 for $2.00. 



SUNSET GLOW. The most beautiful of flame colored dahlias, yellow 

 at the base of petals, outer part overlaid flame scarlet tipped yellow. 

 Roots, 75 cts. each, 3 for $2.00. 



Mary Dorr 



