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BOLGIANO'S DAHLIAS 



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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 loose 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. 



Barbara Redfem Decorative Dahlia 



EXCEPTIONAL DAHLIA COLLECTION 

 One Each Six Listed for $3.00, 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 



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

 flower of huge size, carried on a strong stiff stem. 50 cts. each, 3 for 

 J1.40: $5.00 doz. 



JANE COWL (Decorative). Deep, massive blooms of a bronzy buff and 



I 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. 50 cts. 

 each; 3 for $1.40; $5.00 doz. 



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. 50 cts. each; 3 

 for $1.40; $5.00 doz. 



MAY TROWER (Decorative). A huge, deep, most artistic flower. Color 

 ranging from palest gold to the richest golden apricot. Sometimes the 

 flowers will be tipped with white, presenting a very novel appearance; 

 Stems are long, stiff and rigid, holding blossoms erect, in spite of size. 

 An excellent garden, as well as exhibition, variety. Unusual in formation, 

 with great depth and substance. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; $8.00 doz. 



RICHELEU (Decorative). A beautiful flower of fine formation. Very 

 attractive. Color, deep velvety red. Prolific bloomer. Disbudding is 

 recommended to secure best blooms. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; $8.00 doz. 



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

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

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

 a bronze rosy pink. This dahlia has won many prizes. 50 cts. each; 3 

 for $1.40; $5.00 doz. 



OLD STANDARDS AND NEW FAVORITES 



AM UN 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. 30 cts. each; 3 for 80 cts.; $3.00 per doz. 



BARBARA WEAR (Decorative). A very ixjpular dahlia, of soft and 

 pleasing pinkish lavender to the outer edge of petals. Stems are stiff 

 and strong, and of good length. Flowers are good size, have great depth 

 and substance, and excellent keeping qualities. A winner of Achievement 

 Medal. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.40; $5.00 doz. 



CALUMET (Decorative). One of the finest good flowering varieties. 

 It is long stemmed, with a perfectly formed flower of chamois and gold. 

 Tall. Exceptionally sturdy and easy to grow. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.40; 

 $5.00 doz. 



GOLDEN KING (Pom Pom). Very abundant flowering. Pure golden 

 yellow. One of the very finest of the good flowering dahlias, and an ex- 

 cellent pom pom. (5ood stems. Vigorous grower. 25 cts. each; 5 for 

 $1.00; $2.20 doz. 



INSULINDE (Decorative). A favorite with all who have grown it. 

 Flowers of rich golden orange, with curled and twisted petals. Artistic 

 in shape, and of distinct formation. Flowers mostly face ujjward on long, 

 stiff stems. A good exhibition and cut flower variety. 30 cts. each; 3 

 for 80 cts.; $3.00 doz. 



Jane Cowl Decorative Dahlia 



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 

 decorating. 30 cts. each; 3 for SO cts.; $3.00 per doz. 



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

 buff reflex. 30 cts. each; 3 for 80 cts.; $3.00 doz. 



JOVE (Decorative). Beautiful bronze jiink flowers. Tall grower, with 

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



MORDELLA (Decorative). A large flower, held well above the foliage 

 on long, stiff stems. A pure, autumn apricot buff. Shows esjiecially 

 well under artificial light. A vigorous grower and free bloomer. An 

 honor roll dahlia, and frequent prize winner. 30 cts. each; 3 for 80 cts.; 

 $3.00 doz. 



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, deep, 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. 25 cts. each; 5 for $1.00; $2.20 doz. 



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

 and orange buff. 30 cts. each; 3 for 80 cts.; $3.00 doz. 



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