DAHLIAS. 



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NEW AND RARE DAHLIAS. 



THE LEADING VARIETIES. THE BEST IN THE WORLD. 



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O CLASS of plants has attained popularity quicker and more deservedly than the Dahlia. Magnificent flowers reore- 

 sentmg almost every tint and color known are produced in great profusion. The varieties that we offer are among 

 the very best of their class and co or. and will produce magnificent flowers quite as handsome as the largest Chrysan- 

 *K kT""™!,- Strong growers, of the easiest culture blooming from June until severe frost. After blooming take 

 "Sur rd r ^ ^^^^ ^° ^ '^ ^^^ ^^* potatoes. By all means include some Dahlias in 



Orders will be filled with field froots until March 1st, when wo will send pot-grown plants 

 which will bloom just as satisfactorily, if not more so, than dry roots. ' 



Price, 15 cts. each; 5 for 60 cts.; 10 for $1.00, postpaid. Complete Set of 25 varieties for 

 S2.50, postpaid, or by express S2.00. 



CLIFFORD W. BRTJTON.— The finest clear yellow Dahlia in 

 existence. 5 to 6 inches across. Full and double like a 

 Chrysanthemum. (See illustration.) 



ADMIRAL DEWEY.— A grand new variety with flowers of 

 perfect form. Brilliant royal purple elegantly shaded. 

 No collection complete without it. 



A. D. LlYOm.—The best clear Pink. Perfectly full and 

 double. Magnificently formed. Beautiful soft pink. 

 Early and profuse bloomer. Very valuable. 



NYMPHAEA.— The most delicately beautiful Dahlia ever in- 

 troduced, closely resembling a pink Water Lily. Light 

 pink tinted lighter toward the centre. 



AMERICAN FLAG.— Bright cherry-red, with centre of each 

 petal striped with white. Striking and unique. 



WHITE SWAN. — One of the grandest white varieties for cut 

 flowers on account of its perfect form, hardiness and free- 

 dom of bloom. 



ERNEST CANNEL.— Bright terra-cotta shaded orange. Com- 

 pact solid flower, with short, broad petals. 



KEYSTONE. — Bright rose-pink with wide stripes of rich 

 crimson. Strong grower and free bloomer. 



PROFESSOR BALDWIN.— Deep orange-scarlet flowers of 

 striking form. Petals beautifully twisted at the tips, giv- 

 ing the flower a very pleasing appearance. 



MISS MAY LOMAS. — One of the grandest varieties we know. 

 Large, perfectly formed flowers of a lovely flesh color, 

 faintly tinged violet. 



QUEEN VICTORIA.— Pure, deep, yellow flowers, magnifi- 

 cently formed. Strong, stiff stems. 



RUBY QUEEN.— A distinct variety, with large, full flowers of 

 fine ruby-purple. Long stems ; free blooming. 



FRANK SMITH. — One of the best Fancy Dahlias. Rich pur- 

 plish maroon tipped with pinkish-white, the two colors 

 blending handsomely. 



GLORIOSA. — Medium size, with long, narrow, twisted petals. 

 Rich velvety-crimson. Very attractive and brilliant. 



OBAN. — -Rosy-lavender shaded fawn. Flowers large and of 

 a very distinct type. 



PRESIDENT. — A beautiful white variety with lavender cen- 



ORANGE KING. — An early and profuse bloomer. Dwarf 

 variety. Rich glowing orange. 



HARRY FREEMAN. — Pure, glistening snow-white. Medium 

 size, good form. Borne on long stems. 



LEMON GIANT. — Immense size. Pure lemon yellow with- 

 out tint or streak. 



MAID OF KENT. — A beautiful variety. Scarlet-maroon at 

 base of petal, point of each petal white. 



CATHERINE. — Pure yellow; fine form; long stems. 



FERN LEAF BEAUTY. — One of the most distinct varieties. 

 Fern-like foliage of dwarf branching habit. Creamy- 

 white, each petal having a dark crimson margin. 



SNOW CLAD. — The best of all white varieties. Snow-white. 

 Perfect form and profuse bloomer. 



NEW DAHLIA. CLIFFORD W. BRUTON. 



CONSTANCY. — Rich reddish-orange shaded bronze, tipped 

 with white. Beautiful and perfect. 



MODEL OF PERFECTION.— As the name indicates, is per- 

 fect. White with lavender centre. 



MIXED DAHLIAS.— A grand collection of the finest varie- 

 ties, the names of which have been lost. 2 for 25 cts. ; 

 5 for 50 cts.; $1.00 per dozen. 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS-How to Grow Them 



BY AN AMATEUR. 



I AM glad to give you all the information I can in regard to 

 the methods employed in growing my Chrysanthemums. 

 I am an amateur and have gotten splendid results, as the 

 photograph I send will show, and this without the aid 

 of a greenhouse. I hope that the information I can give will 

 prove valuable to others in cultivating Chrysanthemums, the 

 loveliest flower that I know of, and one that gives a greater 

 reward for pains taken in its culture than any other. 



Procure good, strong plants from reliable florists about the 

 first of June. Put them in 3- or 4-inch pots at first, in good, 

 rich soil, and plunge the pots in the ground, or, better still, 

 dig a trench and set the pots in it, filling in around with coal- 

 ashes. This keeps the worms out of the pots and keeps the 

 roots nice and cool. Chrysanthemums require lots of water, 

 and should never be allowed to become dry. Evening or early 

 morning is the best time to water. Water and shower thor- 

 oughly, as one good watering is worth half a dozen if only 

 half done. Repot the plants about twice, first in a 6-inch and 

 last in an 8-inch pot. Make the soil a little richer each time 



the plants are repotted. The plant can also be mulched with 

 manure, which answers the double purpose of keeping the 

 roots cool and moist and also furnishes food for the plant. 

 As soon as the buds form in the Fall it is better to add a little 

 manure water when sprinkling, weak at first, but gradually 

 adding more, increasing the watering until it can be used 

 every day. For insects, such as black aphis, use tobacco dust. 

 If large flowers are desired, pinch off all buds and aWovr only 

 a few to bloom. If a big, single flower is desired, pinch off 

 all the side branches, leaving only the crown bud to bloom. 

 After the frosty nights come in the Fall the pots are taken in 

 the house and kept in a cool room, where the flowers will 

 develop and remain nice for a long time. After blooming, 

 the plants can be stored in the cellar and kept until next year, 

 I send you a photograph (see page 87) of some specimens 

 grown this year. I succeed best with such varieties as Mrs. 

 Robinson, Ivory, Thornden, Merry Xmas, Modesto, Shilowa, 

 Glory of the Pacific, Silver Wedding. 



J. E. Hill, Sabina, O. 



