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BOLGIANO'S DAHLIAS 



PRICES 

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PRICES 

 POSTPAID 



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 looEe 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. 



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. 





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Jane Cowl Decorative Dahlia 



EXCEPTIONAL DAHLIA COLLECTION 



One Each Six Listed for $4..50, Postpaid 



BARBARA REDFERN (Decorative). A lovely combination of old rose 

 tones and gold. The blending of the colors is harmonious and well bal- 

 anced. The scintillating gleam of gold gives the flowers a cheerful and 

 radiant brilliance softened by the warm rose glow. A truly magnificent 

 flower of huge size, carried on a strong stiff stem. $1.00 each, 3 for $2.75. 



FORT MONMOUTH (Hybrid Cactus). Immense flowers, on very tall 

 sturdy plants, of a deep mahogany red. Strong vigorous grower. $1.00 

 each; 3 for $2.75. 



JANE COWL (Decorative). 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. 75 cts. 

 each; 3 for $2.00. 



KATHLEEN NORRIS (Decorative). A bloom of most gigantic propor- 

 tions. A true rose pink, deepening as the flower matures to mallow pink, 

 gradually blending to a more delicate pink in the young central petals. 

 Flowers of beautiful shape, with broad overlapping petals having twisted 

 ends, and an excellent full center. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. 



KING TUT (Decorative). An extra large bloom of rich, dark, velvety, 

 glowing crimson burgundy. Of fine formation and closed centers through- 

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

 strong, medium tall, bushes, on extra long stiff stems. 7a cts. each; 3 

 for $2.00. 



SEAL'S CALIFORNIAN (Decorative). This huge dahlia has a beautiful 

 blending of colors — bright golden yellow at the center shading lishttr 

 toward the outer petals, the tops of which are suffused veiy lightly with 

 a bronze rosy pink. This dahlia has won many prizes. 75 cts. each; 3 

 for $2.00. 



CUT-FLOWER COLLECTION 



One Each Six Listed for $2,00, Postpaid 



AMUN RA, "THE SUN GOD" (Decorative). This very fine dahlia holds 

 the record of winning first prize for three consecutive years on the Pacific 

 Coast. A gigantic flower. In color, a blending of copper and bronze, 

 with orange and gold tints. 50 cts. each ; 3 for $1.40 ; $5.00 per doz. 



JERSEY'S BEAUTY (Decorative). A beautiful rose-pink with silvery 

 sheen. Its stems are very stiff, and although of medium size, it has proven 

 itself one of the favorites of dahlia lovers. It is ideal for cuttingi and 

 docoracing. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.40; $5.00 per doz. 



JERSEY'S BEACON (Decorative). Very large, bright scarlet with a 

 buff reflex. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.40; $5.00 doz. r 



MRS. I. de VER WARNER (Decorative). A blossom of soft orchid 

 coloring and unquestionably a dahlia of great merit. Its charming color, 

 very large flowers, and long, strong, stems made it the cynosure for all 

 eyes at recent exhibitions. A lovely, deeij, mauve— pink, of perfect form, 

 a true Decorative type which is impressive in its very large size — without 

 exception a leader among the better dahlias. Extremely strong growing, 

 very abundant blooming, and lending itself to either exhibition or garden 

 uses with equal success. 30 cts. each; 3 for 75 c;s. ; $2.75 doz. 



PURITY (Decorative). Pure white. A very profuse bloomer, borne on 

 stiff stems. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.40; $5.00 doz. 



SAGAMORE (Decorative). Amber gold, slightly suffused salmon rose 

 and orange buff. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.40; $5.00 doz. 



Amun Ra, 



Sun God" (Decorative) 



FAVORITE DAHLIAS 



One Each of the Six for 90 cts., Postpaid 



A. D. LIVONI (Ball). A favorite old time, quilled, shell-pink, ball- 

 shaped dahlia. 25 cts. each; 5 for $1.00. 



AMBER QUEEN (Pompon). Very abundant flowering, long stiff stems, 

 ideal for cutting. An unusually beautiful combination of amber beautifully 

 edged apricot. Highly recommended. 25 cts. each; 5 for $1.00. 



DARLENE (Decorative). An exquisite shade of live shell-pink with a 

 dainty blending of white at center. It is an early and continuous bloomer. 

 excellent for florists' use. Flowers very uniform and perfect are pioduced 

 on long stiff' stems well above the foliage. We recommend this Decora- 

 tive dahlia hiirhly for cut-flower and garden purposes. 25 cts. each; 5 

 for $1.00. 



GOLDEN QUEEN (Pompon). Very abundant flowering, pure golden 

 yellow. One of the very finest cut-flower dahlias, and an excellent Pompon. 

 In verv heavy demand for bouquets. 25c each; a for $1.00. 



SOUVENIR de GUSTAV D0A7.0N (Decorative). Large orange-red. 

 Very abundant and continuous bloomer. 25c each; 5 for $1.00. 



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