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Kalif 
Dahlias 
The popularity of the Dahlia has come, not only 
from the individual beauty and color of the bloom 
itself, but more from the ease with which the average 
garden lover can successfully grow it. The varied 
forms and pleasing color combinations arouse a desire 
for more intimate acquaintance, and their companion¬ 
ship in the garden throughout one season stimulates a 
desire for more and better varieties. This is true with 
many flowers, but the ready success in growing Dahlias 
makes them exceptionally popular. They add color at 
a time when other flowers are past. 
Recently Introduced Dahlias 
Of the newly developed varieties, we offer the following as 
those having the most merit. They have been carefully tried 
out and will give you the greatest satisfaction and pleasure. 
Chemar’s Eureka. (Formal Decorative.) One of the most 
beautiful white varieties, with a faint tinge of lavender on 
the petal edges. The flowers are of exhibition size, on long, 
stiff stems above dark green foliage. Tubers, 60 cts. each. 
Kentucky. (Formal Decorative.) A brilliant salmon-orange, 
shading to grenadin-pink on the outer petals. The plant is 
very thrifty and prolific. Tubers, 50 cts. each. 
The World. (Formal Decorative.) Rich deep rosy magenta, 
overlaid garnet and with silver shadings on the petal edges. 
The stems are perfect, long and stout, and the heavy dark 
green foliage resists insect attack. Tubers, 75 cts. each. 
Treasure Island. (Formal Decorative.) A bright autumn shade 
of apricot and gold with a rose suffusion. The strong, 
vigorous plants are ideal, with perfect stems. Tubers, 65 cts. 
each. 
Select Cactus Dahlias 
These varieties bloom well under varying conditions, are 
all excellent cut-flowers and splendid for garden decoration. 
Ambassador. Its color is a soft yellow at the center, with 
salmon, amber, and pink shadings, gradually deepening 
toward the tips. The flowers are of largest size and on per¬ 
fect stems. Tubers, 60 cts. each; $6 per doz. 
Attraction. Gracefully arranged curled or twisted petals of a 
lively yet soft silvery mauve-rose, suffused with white. The 
habit of the plant is perfect, with long stems as stiff as a 
cane. Tubers, 50 cts. each; $5 per doz. 
Countess of Lonsdale. The best-known of all the Cactus 
Dahlias, with broad, straight, pointed petals of a deep sal¬ 
mon-red color. Tubers, 50 cts. each; $5 per doz. 
Gladys Sherwood. Immense, pure white blooms, deep and 
full, held very erect on long, fine stems. A most popular 
white. Tubers, 50 cts. each; $5 per doz. 
J. H. Jackson. A perfectly gorgeous deep, velvety, blackish 
maroon bloom, gigantic in size. Every Dahlia-lover should 
grow this variety. Tubers, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Kalif. Pure scarlet. A truly majestic flower frequently meas¬ 
uring 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Strong grower. Tubers, 
50 cts. each; $5 per doz. 
Mrs. Edna Spencer. Silvery lilac, shading to bright orchid- 
pink. Tubers, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
The Eagle. One of the best long-stemmed, yellow Dahlias for 
cutting. Large, rich sulphur-yellow blooms. Tubers, 40 cts. 
each; $4 per doz. 
Modern Dahlia Culture. By W. H. Waite. Brief, 
complete advice on how to plant, enrich, propagate, dis¬ 
bud, store, and show Dahlias, with lists of don’ts for 
their health. Color plates. 126 pp. $1.50. 
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