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BOLGIANO'S DAHLIAS 



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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 

 pliable 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 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 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 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. 



ABBREVIATIONS; F. D., Formal Decorative; I. D., Informal Decorative; S. C, Semi-Cactus. 



The Decorative Flowered Varieties 



In these, the flowers are full to the center. They are thick but not 

 t ball-shaped. The tips may be straight or turned down, and in some 

 1 varieties the margins are slightly rolled back. 



! The Cactus Flowered Varieties 



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

 artistic in appearance because of their unconventional forms. 



Amun Ra, "The Sun God" (Decorative) 

 OLD FAVORITES AND NEW 



AMUN RA, "THE SUN GOD" (F. D.). A popular cut flower dahlia of 

 gigantic size. Many times a prize winner. A large basket of this beautiful 

 flower attracted much favorable comment at our dahlia show. In color, a 

 blending of copper and bronze with orange and gold tints. 25 cts. each ; 

 3 for 70 cts. 



BARBARA REDFERN (I. D.). A lovely combination of old rose tone 

 and gold, with a beautifuil blending of color harmony. A magnificent 

 flower of huge size on strong, stiff stems. 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00. 



CALUMET (F. D.). One of the finest good flowering varieties. It is 

 long stemmed, with a perfectly formed flower of chamois and gold. Tall, 

 exceptionally sturdy and easy to grow. 35 cts. each; 3 for ?1.00. 



DR. JOHN H. CARMAN (F. D.). An exceptionally large dahlia of fine 

 habits. A specimen flower of tyrian rose color. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 



EDNA FERBER (S. C). A favorite prize winner. Always attracts 

 attention for beauty and size. Color, coral shading to old gold. Well i,et 

 blooms on fine stems. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 



ELLINOR VANDERVEER (F. D.). Very large blooms of satiny rose- 

 pink, with great depth and substance, on fine long, strong stems. A splen- 

 did exhibition variety. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 70 cts. 



EMPEROR (F. D.). One of the best in its class. A strong grower, 

 with large flowers of very deep rose maroon or royal iiurple, on long stiff 

 stems. An originally high priced dahlia. 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts. 



E. T. BEDFORD (F. D.). Gigantic flowers of rich purple, sometimes 

 with silver shadings. A tall grower, thick foliage, cane-like stems, and 

 many blooms. Stands dry weather well. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 



FRANCIS LAROCCO (I. D.). A well bushed plant, covered with flowers 

 until frost. Flowers 6 to 8 inches, of clear crystalline canary yellow. A 

 most dependable yellow, valuable for garden, exhibition, and a commercial 

 cut flower. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 



A PRIZE WINNER 



GIRL OF HILLCREST (I. D.). A first prize winner at our 1934 

 dahlia show. Always suitable for exhibition. Color is apricot- 

 buff. A wonderful flower on long, strong stems. Sure to please. 

 $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 



GOLDEN KING (Pom Pom). Very abundant flowering. Pure goloen 

 yellow. One of the very finest of the good flowering dahlias, and an ex- 

 cellent pom i5om. Good stems. Vigorous grower. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 70 cts. 



Jane Cowl Decorative Dahlia 



JANE COWL (I. D.). Deep, massive blooms of a bronzy buff and old 

 gold, blending darker toward the perfect center. A stem of unusual 

 strength holds this giant Decorative over a plant of ideal growth, while 

 the foliage is the thick leathery kind that insects seldom injure. 35 cts. 

 each: 3 for $1.00. 



JERSEY'S BEACON (F. D.). A favorite exhibition and garden flower; 

 very large, Chinese scarlet with paler reverse, giving a two-tone effect. 

 Vigorous, insect resisting. 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts. 



JERSEY'S BEAUTY (F. D.). A beautiful rose-pink with silvery sheen. 

 Its stems are very stiff, and although of medium size, it has proved itself 

 one of the favorites of dahlia lovers. It is ideal for cutting and decorating. 

 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts. 



JOSEPHINE G. (I. D. or S. C). One of the finest of recent introduc- 

 tions. Color, a pleasing true rose-pink with some petals tipped yellow. 

 A profuse bloomer on excellent .<;tems. Early blooms are semi-oactus. and 

 later ones informal decorative. A sturdy bush, and a favorite flower. 

 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. 



KENTUCKY (F. D.). A sport of Jersey's Beauty, with same ideal 

 characteristics. Has the pink of Jersey's Beauty, blended with yellow and 

 gold, tending to salmon pink. Good grower and good for cutting. 50 cts, 

 each; 3 for $1.25. 



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