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



BOLGIANO'S DAHLIAS 



PRICES 

 POSTPAID 



PRICES 

 POSTPAID 



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 worlied 

 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 rafKa, as ordinary string will cut. When the buds api>ear, 

 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. 



The Cactus Flowered Varieties 



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

 artistic in appearance because of their unconventional forms. 



King Midas (Decorative) 



Recent Introductions of Exceptional Merit 

 One Each Seven Listed, or $10.00, Postpaid 



KING MIDAS (DECORATIVE). Conceded to be the largest, finest and 

 most beautiful clear golden yellow dahlia in existence. In the Honor 

 Roll of 1928 and again in 1929 and acknowledged one of the "Six Immor- 

 tals." Has never been beaten in competition. Roots, $5.00 each; 3 for 

 $12.00. These roots have never before been offered for less than $10 each. 



ANDREAS HOFFER. A lovely narrow petaled Cactus of ideal form and 

 soft tender coloring. A most delicate shade of pink with salmon suf- 

 fusion passing to a creamy-white center. Its stiff, wiry, long stems and 

 free habit of bloom make it invaluable for cut flowers as well as for 

 garden decoration. 75 cts. each ; 3 for $2.00. 



MARGARET MASSON (DECORATIVE). A wonderful exhibition va- 

 riety, with very large full flowers on rigid stems. Color, a pleasing shade 

 of silvery lavender pink. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 



MARGARET WOODROW WILSON (DECORATIVE). Immense size 

 and fine form on stiff stems. Color, creamy white, suffused pink, reflex 

 darker. Splendid exhibition flower. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 



QUEEN OF THE GARDEN BEAUTIFUL (DECORATIVE). Height, 5 

 ft. Color, primrose yellow. A massive bloom that has become most 

 popular. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 



RADIO. This phenomenal Decorative Dahlia from Massachusetts is 

 probably the largest Dahlia grown. It produces flowers eight to 12 inches 

 in diameter, is a most attractive combination of deep crimson red, blend- 

 ing to yellow at the center with tips of gold. One we can recommend 

 to the most critical Dahlia enthusiast. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.50. 



ROMAN EAGLE (DECORATIVE). A typical autumn shade, a bril- 

 liant, flaming, burnished-copper color. Flowers large, held well above 

 Ihe foliage on long stiff stems, a very ijrofuse bloomer. $1.00 each; 3 for 

 $2.50. 



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. 



CUT FLOWER COLLECTION 



One Each of Nine Listed for $4.50, Postpaid 



AMUN RA, "The Sun God." This exceptional California Decorative 

 is one of the finest Dahlias we have seen, possessing long, stiff stems and 

 Ijroducing flowers on the favorite autumn shades that are so much in 

 vogue. A blend of copper and bronze with orange and gold tints. 50 cts. 

 each; 3 for $1.40. 



JEAN CHAZOT. A hybrid cactus of golden bronze with nasturtium 

 red suffusion. Vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. 35 cts. each ; 3 

 for 90 cts. 



JEAN KERR (DECORATIVE). A very profuse bloomer of pure white, 

 borne on stiff stems. 35 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. 



JERSEY'S BEAUTY (DECORATIVE). The large, full pink blooms, 

 petals curving backward so that the outer ones seem almost to touch 

 behind, and the proud erect carriage of the flower on long, stiff stems 

 mark this dahlia as an aristocrat among its kind. 75 cts. each ; 3 for 

 $2.00. 



MRS. CARL SALBACH. The beautiful lavender pink Decorative Dahlia 

 from California. This sensational Dahlia has a remarkably long stem, 

 making it excellent for cut flower purposes. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.40. 



MRS. I. de ver WARNER. (DECORATIVE). A very large flower of 

 mauve pink. The form is really beautiful and the stems are long and 

 stiff. It had great prominence at all the dahlia shows last fall and 

 always conunanded admiration. 50 cts. each ; 3 for $1.25. 



MRS. C. D. ANDERSON. Greatly admired hybrid show. Gigantic 

 crimson purple. Excellent cut flower variety, of perfect formation. Long 

 stiff stems and a splendid keeper when cut. Like a giant "American 

 Beauty." ^0 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 



SAGAMORE (DECORATIVE). Height, 5 feet. Amber gold, slightly 

 surt'used salmon rose and orange buff. Large and fine. $1.00 each; 3 

 for $2.50. 



VENUS (DECORATIVE). Color, pale lilac; flowers of good form from 

 6 to 7 inches across, and produced freely on long stiff stems. 30 cts. i 

 each ; 3 for 75 cts. 



Andreas Hoffer (Cactus) 



Raffia for tying dahlia plants to stakes, 1 lb. 50 cts; 5 lbs. $2. 



