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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 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 average gardener's pocketbook. Size, form, 

 color, keeping qualities and the length and strength of the 

 stems have all been factors in the selection. At our dahlia 

 show last September these varieties were outstanding in 

 popularity. 



Post Telegram 



THE SUPER SIX DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 



One Each for $4.50 



POST TELEGRAM. Extremely large size with beautiful full center on 

 long stiff slender stems. An early and profuse bloomer. Color a beauti- 

 ful garnet red, richly shaded. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 



LEO NIESSEN. The color is a beautiful Cardinal Red with a glisten- 

 ing sheen. The plant is strong, sturdy, vigorous upright grower of 

 branching habit : an early continuous bloomer, producing the large per- 

 fectly full flowers until killed by frost. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 



ALEXANDER WALDE. Creamy ground, overlaid with delicate salmon 

 pink. Splendid form with good stems. 50 cts. each ; 3 for $1.25. 



ELSIE DANIELS. A magnificent new decorative of large size and 

 beautiful form. A strong, vigorous grower. Color, soft silvery pink. 

 4 feet. 75 cts. each ; 3 for $1.75. 



MARGARET MASSON. A wonderful exhibition variety, with very 

 large full flowers on rigid stems. Color, a pleasing shade of silvery laven- 

 der pink. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 



MARGARET VVOODROW WILSON. Immense size and fine form on 

 stiff stems. Color, creamy white, suffused pink, reflex darker. Splendid 

 exhibition flower. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00, 



SUPERB CACTUS DAHLIAS 



One Each of Fifteen Cactus Dahlias Listed, $6.00 

 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. 



COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. Yellow, suffused salmon red, overlaid 

 lavender. Early and profuse bloomer. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts. 



DADDY BUTLER. H. C. Rosy carmine, reverse of petals lighter. 

 Large, free bloomer on stiff stems. 60 cts. each ; 3 for $1.50. 



F. W. FELLOWS. Flowers of immense size. Composed of many long 

 narrow incurved petals of a lively orange scarlet. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 



FRANCES LOBDELL. H. C. One of the most popular varieties. Mal- 

 low pink with white center. A profuse bloomer on rigid stems. 60 cts. 

 each; 3 for $1.50. 



GEORGE WALTERS. H. C. Flowers of large size. Color a rich cop- 

 pery old gold, tinting to buff at the center. A great popular favorite. 

 60 cts. each; 3 for $1.50. 



GLADYS BATES. Beautifully formed flowers of tan with rose on the 

 reverse of the petals. 60 cts. each; 3 for $1.50. 



GLADYS SHERWOOD. A hybrid cactus of pure white. One of the 

 largest. Strong canes, stiff stems. 60 cts. each, 3 for $1.50, 



J. H. JACKSON. Cac. Still one of the best and most reliable of the 

 so-called black Dahlias ; rich velvety maroon, shaded black. A fine flower 

 and a free bloomer. 25 cts. each; 3 for 60c. 



JEAN CHAZOT. A hybrid cactus of golden bronze with nasturtium 

 red suffusion. Vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. 50 cts. each ; 3 

 for $1.25. 



LIBELLE. Another grand variety of medium size, a profuse bloomer. 

 Color, a beautiful aster purple; very effective. 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. 60 cts. each ; 3 for $1.50. 



PIERROT. Immense size with very long incurved petals ; deep amber 

 distinctly tipped white. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 



SUNSET GLOW. The most beautiful of flame colored dahlias. Yellow 

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

 30 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts. 



DAHLIA STAKES 



4 ft. Wooden stakes 15 ea. $1.40 doz. $10.50 per 100 



6 ft. Wooden stakes 25 ea. 2.50 doz. 16.50 per 100 



4 ft. Bamboo, heavy 05 ea. .50 doz. 3.50 per 100 



8 ft. Bamboo, heavy 10 ea. 1.00 doz. 7.00 per 100 



Adjustable Metal Supports (See page 69). 



Mary Dorr 



