Bolgiano's Selected Dahlias 



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DAHLIAS 



We wish to call particular attention to the number of 

 splendid new varieties we are offering to our customer this 

 year. It is always our desire to furnish the best, and we 

 feel that we are justly proud of what we are listing below. 



The Dahlia is of the easiest possible culture. Plant in 

 good soil in full sunlight, and keep the ground well worked 

 or mulched, and you will be repaid by showers of bloom. 

 One Each of All Dahlias Listed, $8.00. 



Bolgiano's Gladiolus 

 FIVE NEW GIANT DAHLIAS 



For size, coloring, form and vigor of growth, these va- 

 rieties are in a class by themselves. 



The five for $2.25. 



QUEEN MARY. A grand decorative that has proven its 

 worth as the best deep pinks for all purposes. The size is 

 large to very large, full high center, even up to November, 

 when killed by frost. Color clear silvery cerise pink. The 

 plant is a strong, healthy, vigorous, upright, branching 

 grower, producing the giant flowers freely on long stiff 

 stems. 35 cts. each; 6 for $2.00. 



GOLDEN WEST CACTUS. This is a California variety 

 that is in a class by itself, in its color — that rich golden, 

 bronzy yellow, with the scarlet shading at the base of the 

 petals and the center. It is a wonderful grower, strong and 

 sturdy, with heavy, clean, healthy leaves, and branching 

 habit, producing the large flowers freely on long stiff stems. 

 50 cts. each; 6 for $2.75. 



FLAMINGO. This is the genuine Flamingo and red as it 

 should be. Besides being a brilliant red, it is of immense 

 size with long twisted and curled petals, giving it a most 

 uniquely irregular form. 75 cts. each; 6 for $4.00. 



MINA BURGLE. This new introduction is one of the 

 finest varieties to date — a champion variety, producing flow- 

 ers of gigantic size and remarkable beauty; the best in ex- 

 istence. Color, a glowing and most brilliant scarlet. The 

 flowers are of perfect Decorative type, and are borne upon 

 long, wiry stems well above the foiliage. Attracts universal 

 attention. 40 cts. each; 6 for $2.25. 



MRS. C. H. BRECK. One of the most effective varieties 

 for all purposes. Color soft yellow, suffused and tipped car- 

 mine, bright and effective. The plant is a strong, vigorous 

 grower of dwarf branching habit and an early, profuse and 

 continuous bloomer. The flowers are large and borne on stiff 

 erect stems. Is a hybrid decorative, 50 cts each; 6 for $2.75. 



NEW PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



The Four for $1.25 



HORTULANUS BUDDE. Gorgeous Holland Peony-flow- 

 ered Dahlia. A bright deep red; of splendid habit. One 

 of the most reliable. 25 cts. each; 6 for $1.35. 



JOHN GREEN. Yellow, tipped red, irregular formed 

 petals; early, extremely profuse bloomer. 30 cts. each; 6 for 

 $1.65. 



QUEEN ELIZABETH. This new Peony Dahlia is the 

 highest type yet produced in the class. The color is a beau- 

 tiful rosy mauve. The large flowers are facing, on very long 

 (2^^ to 4 feet) stems, slender, yet stiff, holding the flowers 

 erect. The plant is a very clean, strong grower and free 

 bloomer, every shoot produces a flower. It is a variety that 

 just will bloom. A flower that should be in every collection. 

 40 cts. each; 6 for $2.25. 



F. R. AUSTIN. One of the most striking and valuable 

 Peony Dahlias in existence. The beautifully colored flow- 

 ers are of large size, averaging 6 to 8 inches across. Color, 

 the outer petals are very long, creamy yellow, suffused, 

 banded and shaded rich crimson; the inner petals are yellow 

 at base tinting lighter, and suffused pink and crimson. The 

 plant is a strong, vigorous grower, an extremely early and 

 free bloomer, and continues to bloom the entire season, mak- 

 ing it most valuable for garden and exhibition. 50 cts. each; 

 6 for $2.75. 



SUPERB CACTUS DAHLIAS 



One each of Seven Cactus Dahlias Listed, $1.50 



COUNTESS OF LONS-DALE. A peculiar but pleasing 

 blend of salmon-pink and amber; flowers freely under all con- 

 ditions. 30 cts. each; 6 for $1.75. 



COMRADE. A very pleasing variety of dwarf branching 

 habit, producing the clear salmon-pink flowers freely on stiff 

 stems well above the foliage. 20 cts. each; 6 for $1.10. 



LIBELLE. Another grand variety of medium size, a pro- 

 fuse bloomer. Color a beautiful aster purple; verv effective. 

 20 cts. each; 6 for $1.10. 



GOLDEN GATE. Large hybrid cactus, of a rich deep 

 golden yellow, suffused and shaded amber. Plant is a very 

 vigorous grower, producing giant flowers on very long stiff 

 but graceful stems. 35c each; 6 for $2.00. 



J. H. JACKSON, Finest black dahlia in existence. Color 

 deep, blackest maroon. Gigantic size. 25c. each; 6 for $1.35. 



MARJORIE CASTLETON. The best standard pink Cac- 

 tus Dahlia. It is much softer than most pinks, and is an 

 early continuous bloomer. The color is soft rose pink, tint- 

 ing lighter toward the center. It is a very rapid grower 

 with stiff stems, and keeps well after cutting. 20 cts. each.; 

 6 for $1.10. 



QUEEN OF HEARTS. A beautiful white with yellow at 

 the base of the petals, making it a most lovely and effective 

 flower. 20 cts. each; 6 for $1.10. 



FIVE SUPERB DOUBLE SHOW DAHLIAS 



One each of Five Show Dahlias Listed for $1.00. 



A. D. LIVONI. Beautiful clear pink; of perfect form. 

 25 cts. each; 6 for $1.35. 



QUEEN VICTORIA. Rich golden yellow, quilled petals. 

 A strong grower and a profuse bloomer. 20 cts. each; 6 

 for $1.10. 



TANSBORO. Crimson shaded maroon, white suffused 

 crimson at base of petals, early and profuse. 20 cts. each; 

 6 for $1.10. 



STRADELLA. Beautiful deep purple-crimson. Exception- 

 ally free flowering. Stems long and wiry. One of the finest 

 to date. 20 cts. each; 6 for $1.10. 



WHITE SWAN. Pure white, the standard commercial 

 Ball Dahlia. A strong grower and free bloomer. 20 cts. 

 each; 6 for $1.10. 



MIXED DAHLIAS 



A splendid mixture of many fine varieties. 15 cts. each; 

 2 for 25 cts.; 12 for $1.25. 



