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The Garden Magazine, March, 1921 
May I Introduce to You 
A Few of My Favorites 
Among Dahlias? 
V/ES, I, too, have favorites, although 
A not in the sense that I would neg- 
lect any for the sake of a few! Year 
after year I grow over a thousand differ- 
ent kinds, and every one of them can 
truly lay claim to merit, or I would not grow it. But 
it is only human that some should carry a greater ap- 
peal than others, and in suggesting below a few of my 
favorites, I hope to serve those among Garden Maga- 
zine readers who look for initial guidance. 
Modern Dahlias — Flowers of 
Beauty , Charm, Individuality 
The beauty of colors in most any shade, the charm of different types bringing 
you many forms, the individuality of every individual flower, even on one and the 
same plant — these are the characteristics that have won for the Dahlia the supreme 
place among flowers. For garden or table decoration, singly or in bunches, few 
flowers so truly serve their purpose as the Dahlia. And I am proud to say that 1 
have championed the Dahlia ever since the days when it was little understood. 
Which of These May I Send You? 
Every one a good one that will make you feel glad you gave it a chance. All are field grown 
roots, of sturdy constitution, with abundant vitality — the kind of roots that’ll make good anywhere! 
Five Choice 
Dahlias 
for 
prepaid 
$2 
$5 
Madonna, fluffy white. 
Mina Burgle, best scarlet. 
Frank A. Walker, lavender-pinlc. 
J. K. Alexander, royal purple. 
Achievement, maroon and white. 
Six Gorgeous Peony-flowered 
Dahlias prepaid for 
Salvator, deep rose-pink. 
New port Dandy, lavender. 
Mrs. Bowen Tufts, rosy purple. 
Latona, autumn shades. 
Creation, ros> red. 
South Pole, waxy w T hite. 
This collection will yield you an abundance 
of flowers of the type shown in basket in il- 
lustration above. 
Six Marvelous Creations 
prepaid for 
$10 
Mrs. W t arnaar, white daintily tinted. 
Gen. Smith-Dorrien, Scarlet Cactus. 
Francis Martin, delicate lavender. 
Jeannie Preston, semi-double yellow. 
Rose Gem, fine salmon-pink. 
Aurora, deep rich orange. 
All Three Collections Bringing You 17 Distinct and Beautiful Kinds Mailed for $15.00. 
Millions of Roots to Make America One Vast Dahlia Garden 
Prepared to bring to your home grounds, beauty and pleasure throughout Summer and 
Fall. Several million — the greatest crop ever — of finest field grown roots in almost limitless 
choice of varieties, are waiting to be shipped to garden lovers everywhere. Alexander Service 
in Dahlias, encircles the w'orld! My customers in Australia and Asia, are assured of as con- 
scientious service as those in California and Rhode Island. 
It abounds with practical hints on Dahlia culture; 
tells how to stake, prune, fertilize plants for big- 
Besides interesting historical notys, you will find it the greatest 
Also, in case you are in- 
My Catalogue Will Help 
gest crops of perfect flowers. 
index to the most comprehensive assortment of Dahlias ever offered, 
terested in other things for your garden, there are complete descriptive lists of Gladioli, 
Peonies, Phlox, Iris, Evergreens, Fruit Trees, Hardy Perennials and Ornamental Shrubs. It 
will be a pleasure to receive your request for this free catalogue, and the assurance of tip-top 
service goes with its mailing. 
J. K. ALEXANDER y Grower 
27-29 Central Street East Bridgewater, Mass. 
