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EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN— Flower Bulbs 



Five Choice 



Cactus Dahlias 



Attraction. The color is a most delicate lilac mauve, with 

 bluish tints toward the edge of the petals. The flowers are 

 large and decidedly pleasing in effect. They are borne on 

 long stems of wiry stiffness well above the foliage. Fine 

 for cutting. The plant is a strong, healthy grower, aver- 

 aging about 5 feet in height and bushy. 



Break o* Day (Hybrid Cadus). Color clear sulphur 

 yellow shading to white at the tips. Flowers are 

 illuminated by a satiny sheen giving them a waxy ap- 

 pearance. 



Mariposa. A rare color in Dahlias. It is best de- 

 scribed as rosy violet with a silvery sheen on back of 

 the petals, this sometimes shows at the edges, giv- 

 ing a charming effect. 



Towson. Large, loose flowers. The petals curl back 

 toward the stem forming a ball of flaming scarlet. 

 A fine addition to any collection. 



tVolf^an^ von Goethe. Large gracefully arranged 

 flowers of a rich apricot with carmine shadings. 

 The plant is a vigorous grower, of branching habit, 

 producing the flowers in great quantities on long 

 stems. 

 Price of the above field-rfrown roots, 75c. each. 



$7.50 per doz. Set of five for $3.25. 



Nine Cactus Dahlias 



Aberdeen. A valuable variety for cutting. Begins to 

 flower early and continues in great profusion until frost. 

 The flowers are of medium size, of the true quilled cactus 

 type and are borne on slender wiry stems well above the foli- 

 age. The color is dazzling red shaded crimson, very brilliant in 

 artificial light. 



Countess of Lonsdale. Lustrous, salmon-pink. A very desirable 

 variety for cutting. Flowers very freely. 



Decision. Light yellow overlaid with, golden bronze, very attractive 

 under artificial light. 



Kalif. This is a giant-flowering variety; a truly majestic flower, fre- 

 quently measuring 8 to 9 inches in diameter, of perfect cactus form. 

 Flowers very freely on good stiff stems. The color is pure scarlet; 

 shows up particularly well under artificial light. Price, 75c. each. 



Law-trie. The color is pure white with just a suggestion of blush as the 

 flower matures. A fine, large, full flower. 



Marguerite Douchon. The color is an exquisite shade of brilliant yet 

 soft rose, with very large 'white center and distinctly defined white 

 tips. It is a strong, free grower; fine foliage; a very free bloomer with 

 long-stemmed flowers. Price, 75c. each. 



Pierrot. The color is deep amber, but each petal is tipped with pure 

 white. One of the pleasing features of this variety is that the amount 

 of white varies, givinga unique and striking effect. Price. 75c. each. 



Prince of Yellows. Pure canary-yellow. The petals are broad and 

 fringed at the tips. Splendid habit, strong stems. 



Standard Dearer. One of the finest of the flat petaled "Cactus" 

 type. The flowers are compact and of medium size. The color is an 

 intensely rich shade of scarlet, soft in the shade and dazzling in the 

 full sunlight. 



Price of the above field-rfrown roots, except where noted, 50c. 

 each. $3.00 per doz. Set of nine Cactus Dahlias, $4.25. 



Pompone Dah- 

 lias combined 

 with B ab y's 

 Breath (Gypso- 

 phila) make a 

 charming table 

 decoration. 



KHOLOROS 



Cactus Dahlia KholorOS 



A charming variety of the popular Cactus type. The flowers are large 

 with petals gracefully quilled and curled. Color, lemon yellow. Long, 

 wiry stems hold the flowers well above the foliage. Price, field-drown 

 roots, $1.50 each, $15.00 per doz. 



Cactus Dahlia Warren S. Seipp 



A bold, upright grower, furnishing abundant flowers for cutting. They 

 are naturally large, and if the plant is disbudded flowers of exceptional 

 size develop perfectly. The color is spectrum red, shading to carmine 

 toward the center. Price, field-itrown roots, $1.00 each. $10.00 

 per doz. 



DoubL Pompone Dahlias 



This type produces globular flowers in great profusion on rather dwarf 

 plants. The flowers are very useful for summer bouquets, about 2 inches 

 across, pretty and not obtrusive. Very popular for floral baskets and 

 table decoration. 



Alewine. Flesh, edged lavender pink. 

 Allle Mourey. Pinkish white, tipped deep pink. 

 Crimson Queen. Deep crimson, shaded purple. 

 Indian Chief. A very rich shade of reddish crimson. Stems long 



and wiry. 

 Little Beauty. Delicate shrimp pink, an early and profuse bloomer. 

 Little May. Bright lemon yellow beautifully quilled. 

 Snowclad. The best of white Pompons. Completely covered with a 



mass of flowers. Price, field-tfrown roots, 50c. each, $3.00 per 



doz., set of 7 for $2.73. 



Special Offer 



As there are many people who care little for special sorts, we offer 

 our selection of named varieties, said selection to be made at the time 

 the order is filled, of good contrasting colors and sorts. Price, fleld- 

 rfrown roots, 3 for $1.00i 6 for $2A0| $3.50 per doz.i $23.00 per 100. 



POMPONE DAHLIAS 



NOTE. — When roots cannot be planted immediately upon arrival, 

 they should be unpacked and stored in a cellar -where the temperature is 

 about 55 degrees. Watch them carefully and if they show signs of shrivel- 

 ing, cover them completely with several thicknesses of newspaper, 

 sprinkle the papers after they are on the pile. If they show premature 

 growth, it is evident that there is too much moisture and means should 

 be taken to reduce it. 



All Dahlia roots listed on this page are delivered transportation paid in the U. S. or possessions. Order Early. 



