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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 



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, $9.00 



Bolgiano's Dahlias Rare and Beautiful 



FIVE NEW GIANT DAHLIAS 



SET OF FIVE FOR $2.60 



We here offer five of the most wonderful Dahlias in cultivation, 

 especially selected for their value as cut flowers, vigorous growers 

 and free bloomers. Most charming combinations and harmonious 

 blendings of magnificent colors. 



BREEZE LAWN. Dazzling Vermillion, a decorative dahlia 

 of immense size, full center and perfect form. It blooms 

 early and profusely. 75 cts. each, 6 for $4.00. 



F. W. FELLOWS. A rare Cactus Dahlia. Flowers of im- 

 mense size. Composed of numerous long narrow incurved 

 petals of a lively orange scarlet. This is one of the largest 

 and finest Autumn shade varieties. 40 cts. each, 6 for $2.25. 



HOCHSAI. (Decorative.) A clear golden orange, darker 

 shaded center. Very large and borne facing on stiff stems. 

 30 cts. each. 6 for $1.65. 



LE GRAND MANITOU. Immense flowers of lilac pen- 

 ciled crimson. This is a striking decorative dahlia of dwarf 

 habit. 50 cts. each, 6 for $2.75. 



ROSALIA STYLES. Colossal peony flowered and the best 

 pink of its class. Beautiful foiTn, stiff stems and a continu- 

 ous bloomer. It grows about five feet tall. The flower is 

 tyrian pink, tipped lighter. It is rare and beautiful and 

 will delight all dahlia lovers, 95 cts. each; 6 for $5.00. 



NEW PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



The Four for $1.50 



This beautiful type is. now very popular. The artistic flowers 

 are very laige and are best compared to the semi-double Peonies 

 in general form. 



)ANN DUSKIN. Dark maroon, i-ich and distinctive shading 

 to a black center. The plant grows free and produces beau- 

 tifully formed flowers on large slender erect stems. 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. 



MRS. HOWARD M. EARL. A flower of exquisite loveli- 

 ness; light yellow, suffused and overlaid carmine scarlet, 

 tipped yellow. Long, graceful, but strong stems support the 

 beautiful blooms. 40 cts. each, 6 for $2.25. 



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^i 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. 



SUPERB CACTUS DAHLIAS 



One each of Seven Cactus Dahlias Listed, $1.55 



This type is particularly valued on account of the fact that the 

 flow^ers will keep in good condition longer after cutting than those 

 of any other type. They have loosely formed blooms with long 

 narrow twisted petals. 



ATTRACTION. A beautiful dahlia that is greatly ad- 

 mired. The flowers which measure fully six inches in diam- 

 eter are composed of gracefully arranged curled or twisted 

 petals of a lively yet soft silvery mauve rose with white 

 suffusion. 50 cts. each, 6 for $2.75. 



COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. A peculiar but pleasing 

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

 ditions. 25 cts. each; 6 for $1.35. 



GOLDEN EAGLE. Bright yellow suffused rose fawn. 

 Long, narrow and pointed petals. Produced on extremely 

 long graceful stems, a profuse bloomer. 25 cts each, 6 for 

 $1.35. 



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

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



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

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

 20 cts. each; 6 for $1.10, 



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. 15 cts each; 

 6 for 75 cts. 



MME. ESCHENAUER. An ideal dahlia of exceptional 

 merit most pleasing and effective color being yellow at base 

 of petals, passing to creamy white suffused and tipped pale 

 lilac. Delicate and chaste. 20 cts. each, 6 for $1.10. 



FIVE SUPERB DOUBLE SHOW DAHLIAS 



One each of Five Show Dahlias Listed for $1.00. 



This is the old-fashioned densely double type which will always 

 have many admirers. They have round ball shaped compact 

 blooms. 



D. P. PERFECTION. Primrose shaded and tipped buff 

 rose. Very full and has especially fine form. Profuse 

 bloomer. 25 cts. each; 6 for $1.35. 



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

 25 cts. each; 6 for $1.35. 



MRS. HARTONG. Soft, bronzy buff. A very desirable 

 dahlia for one who likes soft colors; 20 cts. each; 6 for $1.10. 



QUEEN VICTORIA. Rich golden yellow, quilled petals. 

 A strong grower and a profuse bloomer. 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. 

 2 for 25 cts.; 12 for $1.25. 



15 cts. each; 



