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Few flowers compare with the Dahlia in charming diversity of 

 form and wide range of brilHant colors. Certainly no other 

 surpasses it for autumn display either in the garden or as a cut 

 flower. 



DahHas of the "Formal Decorative" tj^je have large grace- 

 fully formed flowers with broader, flatter petals than any of 

 the others. The "Informal Decorative" varieties have petals 

 that are somewhat narrower and more quilled than the ' "Formal." 

 The "Semi-Cactus" flowers are intermediate between the "In- 

 formal Decorative" and the "Cactus" types, while the "Cactus" 

 are the true quilled Dahhas. The "Ball" types were formerly 

 known as "Show" types. 



Vou can tell Formal Decorative dahlias by (heir 

 broad flat petals. 



The roots are tender and easily injured by frost. They should 

 be set out three feet apart, after all danger of frost is past. 

 The best blooms are sometimes obtamed if planting is deferred 

 until continued warm weather is assured. The soil should be 

 deeply dug and well drained but only moderately enriched with 

 thoroughly rotted barnyard manure. A stiff clay should be 

 avoided. A sunny situation is desirable as well as plenty of 

 space and air. Place the roots horizontally, covering two to 

 three inches deep. Give thorough cultivation and during dry 

 weather water well once a week. In order to secure the largest 

 blooms, it is the common practice to remove the side shoots 

 and lateral buds, leaving a single flower to a stem. Dahlias 

 usually do not require much fertilizer, and fresh barnyard 

 manure especially should not be used. The plants should be. 

 supported by tying to stakes. The roots should be stored during 

 winter in a cool cellar but not allowed to freeze. 



PRICES ARE POSTPAID IN U.S.A. 



DECORATIVE TYPE, FORMAL 



Alex Waldie Large cream colored flowers overlaid with deli- 

 cate salmon-pink. Long stems. One of the most beautiful 

 dahlias 25c each; S2.50 per dozen 



Amiin Ra Decorative blossoms of immense size, with long, stiff 



stems. Color is a beautiful shade of coppery orange 



30c each; $3.00 per dozen 



Barbara Redfern An early blooming combination of old rose 



and old gold. Very large flowers on good stems 



50c each; $5.00 per dozen 



Dr. Tevis Flowers a beautiful shade of soft 

 salmon rose tinged with old gold. Very 

 attractive form . 25c each; $2.50 per dozen 



Elllnor Vanderveer A lovely shade of rose pink. 

 Flowers are large and of great depth, and 



stems are long and stiff 



25c each; $2.50 per dozen 



Gertrude Manda Peach colored flowers of large 

 size. Very desirable 



.20c each; $2.00 per dozen 



Jersey's Beauty A true, purepinkofextrasizeand 

 depth on long stiff stems. A recent introduc- 

 tion of great merit 



35c each; $3.50 per dozen 



Judge Marean A pleasing shade of cream 

 heavily tinted with pink. An early and 



profuse bloomer of perfect form 



. . . -. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen 



Le Toreador A very free blooming crimson on 



long wiry stem. An excellent keeper 



25c each; $2.50 per dozen 



Kathleen Norris Rose pink deepening to mallow 

 pink. Gigantic size flowers on strong stems. 



Always a prize winner. Keeps well 



50c each; $5.00 per dozen 



Miss California Large attractive flowers, of the 

 new shade of "oriental fuchsia." Stiff stems. 

 30c each; $2.50 per dozen 



Mrs. Carl Salbach Solferino-pink suffused with 



white. Very desirable for cutting 



25c each; $2.50 per dozen 



Mrs. I. de Ver Werner Large flowers of perfect 

 form, on long stiff stems. The masses of 

 blooms are a refined mauve-pink in color. 

 Ideal for cutting . . 25c each ; $2.50 per dozen 



Myra Valentine Large golden-bronze flowers on long stiff 



stems. A consistent prize winner in its class 



35c each; $3.50 per dozen 



Nanaquaket Huge fluffy blossoms on long slender stems. Medium 



bush literally covered with flowers. Pale orchid 



25c each; $2.50 per dozen 



Pride of California Crimson. A good cut flower. One we 

 highly recommend 25c each; $2.50 per dozen 



Sagamore A rich amber-gold, elusively shaded toward 

 center with warm salmon rose. Extra large, perfectly 



formed flowers. Strong and healthy 



25c each; $2.50 per dozen 



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