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



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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 g-ive 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. 



Our Annual Dahlia Show gives us a good opportunity of ascertaining what varieties appeal most to dahlia lovers. With 

 the large assortment on display, including many of the new er varieties and from the orders placed by visitors to the show, 

 we have a good indicator as to what will please the average dahlia grower. Our list includes the varieties that have found 

 greatest favor. 



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. 



The Cactus Flowered Varieties 



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

 artistic in appearance because of their unconventional forms. 



Baby lioyal Dahlias 

 OLD FAVORITES AND NEW 



AMELIA EARHART (S. C). A very popular dahlia with giant blooms, 

 12 to 13 inches across and 6 to 8 inches deep. Apricot- buff. Fine steins; 

 good grower. Many times a prize winner. $2.00 each. 



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

 gifrantie size. Many times a prize winner. A large basket of this beauti- 

 ful flower attracted much favorable comment at our dahlia show. In 

 color, a blendinir of copper and bronze with orange and gold tints. 

 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 ets. 



ATLANTIC CITY (F. D.). Rich golden autumn shades of amber gold, 

 orange, salmon and bronze, beautifully blended. 50 cts. each. 



BABY ROYAL (S. C. Miniature). A gold medal winner. A beautiful 

 combination of salmon and apricot. One of the prettiest small dahlias. 

 50 cts. each. 



BROCKTON BEAUTY (F. D.). (Sec cut on next page.) Very large 

 flouers of [linkish lavender shading to creamy white at center. A real 

 beauty. 50 cts. each. 



CLARA BARTON (I. D.) Beautiful large flowers of lavender, held high 

 on perfect stems. A most satisfactory dahlia with high scoring. $1.50 each. 



ELINOR M. RADELL (L D.) Shell pink shading to rose at center. A 

 good cut flov.x-r anil fine for exhibition. $1.00 each. 



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. 23 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts. 



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 com- 

 mercial cut flower. 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00. 



FLUFFY RUFFLES (I. D.). An unusual and artistic dahlia, with huge 

 blooms of soft aprioot. A profu.se bloomer and a stui'dy grower. $1.00. 



GRAF ZEPPELIN (F. D.). Pure crystalline white. Large blooms of 

 perfect form. One of the best whites. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 



JAMES KIRBY (I. D.). Bright, rich cardinal. A good keeper and a fine 

 florists' flower. 75 cts. each. 



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. 25 cts. 

 each; 3 for 70 cts. 



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 stifl'. 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 introtluc- 

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

 A profuse bloomer on e.xcellent stems. Early blooms are semi— cactus, and 

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

 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 



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

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

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

 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts. 



KING TUT (I. D.). An extra large bloom of rich, dark, velvety, glow- 

 ing crimson burgundy. Of fine formation and clo.sed centers throughout 

 the season. The blooms are of great substance and held high above strong, 

 medium tall bushes, on extra long stiff stems. 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts. 



MONMOUTH BKAUTY (F. D.). Large full flowers of rich orange 

 salmon with lustrous metallic golden sheen. 50 cts. each. 



Fluffy Ruffles 



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