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A Beauty Among Paeony- Flowered Dahlias 
A beauty in shape, a beauty in color — a lovely white, heavily shaded cerise. 
And the size is immense, large enough to satisfy even those looking for the un- 
usual. The very deep, full flowers are bound to win many new friends for 
this charming class of Dahlias which 
has proved irresistible to Dahlia 
enthusiasts everywhere. 
Strong Bulbs — guaranteed true-to-name 
and sure to grow if properly handled and 
set out, at $3 each delivered at your door. 
These five leaders really lead: 
All Entirely new Introductions! 
Bull Moose — A magnificent new hybrid 
Cactus Dahlia, pinkish yellow, shading 
canary yellow toward center. Blooms 
freely, flowers large, long stems. Each $5. 
Betty Dukane — A superb Paeony- 
Flowered sort. Velvety carmine and 
crimson, streaked and splashed with yel- 
low from base to[center[of petals. Each$3. 
Lady Claire — An entirely new and charm- 
ing Decorative Dahlia. Light scarlet, 
tipped and veined yellow. Each $5. 
Mt. Shasta — A light, shell-pink Hybrid 
Cactus of simply wonderful shape, size 
and color. Each $5. 
Lady Helen — A dull-rose Decorative 
Dahlia of rarely beautiful form and color- 
ing. Each $ 5. 
Four of above are illustrated on page 18 of my free catalogue the other one on back cover 
Pointers on Growing Dahlias Free 
Supplying the choicest of all Dahlias is only half my business. The other half is to 
help you make those Dahlias grow and bloom. My free catalogue, abounds with help- 
ful suggestions, besides being a complete manual on Dahlia classification. Let it help 
you make your 1917 Dahlia garden prettier and brighter than ever. Write to-day. 
GEORGE L. STILLMAN, Dahlia Specialist, Box C-7, Westerly, R. I. 
When you think of 
Chrysanthemums , 
think of Smith’s! 
Here, at Adrian, Michigan, we 
maintain one of the most 
uniquehorticultural workshops 
in America, perhaps in the 
world. With us, just one class 
of plants rules supreme — the 
Queen of Autumn, the stately 
’Mums! Please learn to think 
of us as growers of 
Chrysanthemums 
Exclusively 
Over a quarter century ago we 
decided that these were well 
worth-while our special efforts. 
The results have been gratifying. 
We are the acknowledged origi- 
nators of most American novel- 
ties of merit. 
Tiger- 
A Free Catalogue 
A Wonder in Form, 
Color and Size 
Owes its name to President Wilson. 
A magnificent yellow, supremely fitted 
to play a big part in your garden 
plans. Strong, healthy plants, sure to bloom in October, 
40c. each; $3 for 10; $25 for 100. 5 at the 10 and 25 
at the 100 rate. Delivery on or before May 15th as desired. 
of unusual character 
awaits your call. Its 
sole mission is to acquaint you with Chrysanthemums — - 
they claim your attention from cover to cover. Every class is 
offered, every kind is obtainable at reasonable prices. Write us 
NOW! 
Elmer D. Smith & Company 
Adrian, Mich. 
Clouds of uncertainty and dis- 
appointment in the planting 
of your grounds and gardens 
clear away before the supreme 
excellence of our Nursery 
products, the extent and var- 
iety of our stock, the reputa- 
tion of our name. 
Home Grown Roses 
Hardy Old-Fashioned Flowers 
House Plants Evergreens 
Vines & Climbers 
Trees & Ornamental Shrubs 
Home Grown Rhododendrons 
and 150 other specialties 
Arrange Early for Spring Planting 
We shall be glad to send our 
illustrated Catalogue 
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