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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. 



ONE OF EVERY DAHLIA LISTED FOR $15.00 



Jersey's Beauty 



THREE WONDERFUL DAHLIAS 



We Offer One of Each of These Three Fine Varieties for $1.75 



JERSEY'S BEAUTY. Dec. One of the very best for the garden 

 and one of the most profitable for the cut flower grower. The large, full 

 pink blooms, petals curving backward so that the outer ones seem almos' 

 to touch behind, and the proud erect carriage of the flower on lonp 

 stiff stems mark this dahlia as an aristocrat among its kind. 75 els. 

 each, 3 for $1.75. 



MRS. I. de vcr WARNER. 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 commanded ad- 

 miration. 50 cts. each, 3 for $1.25. 



SAGAMORE. A fine large decorative of amber gold with salmon rose 

 and orange buff in soft suffusion. The colors are restful to the eye and 

 most pleasing. $1.00 each, 3 for $2.50. 



SUPERB CACTUS DAHLIAS 



One Each of Fourteen Cactus Dahlias Listed, $5.50 



Any Six at the Rate for Three 



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

 flowers will Iceep 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. 



BALLET GIRL. A very large flower with long finely quilled petals 

 gracefully curved producing an effect of airy grace. The color is orange 

 daintily tipped white. 75 cts. each, 3 for $1.75. 



COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. Yellow, suffused salmon red, overlaid 

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



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. 



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

 reverse of the petals. 60 cts. each, 3 for $1.45. 



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

 largest. Strong canes, stiff stems. 50 cts. each, 3 for $1.25. 



HOLLYWOOD. A beautiful deep salmon pink of such exquisite form 

 that it is no wonder the originator named it for that center of youth 

 and beauty. $1.00 each, 3 for $2.50. 



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. 50 cts. each, 3 for $1.25. 



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. 



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 10 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 



