FARMER SEED & NURSERY CO., FARIBAULT, MINN. 
Kentucky—brilliant salmon-orange. 
SANH1 CAN’S BLUEBIRD. 
Informal Decorative. An uncommonly 
handsome flower, the outer petals at 
maturity are bright violet-blue, while 
the center retains the violet tint. Of 
giant size and perfect form. Each 
40c, 3 for $1.00, prepaid. 
THOMAS A. EDISON. 
Formal Decorative. A gorgeous new 
Dahlia. Color, a royal purple; flow¬ 
ers massive and of perfect form, held 
erect on tall, stiff stems. Dark 
green, insect resistant foliage. Each 
85c, prepaid. 
SPECIAL DAHLIA 
COLLECTIONS 
New Exhibition Collection 
One of Each: 
Thos. A. Edison—royal 
purple 
Robert E. Lee—cardinal $1.90 
Edna Ferber—coral-gold Prepaid 
(Value $2.70) 
Unusual Merit Collection 
One of Each; 
Sanhican’s Bluebird—blue 
Kentucky—orange-salmon 
Jersey’s Beacon—scarlet Prepaid 
(Value $1.10) 
Prize Garden Collection 
One of Each; 
Jersey’s Beauty—rose-pink 
Libelle—purple fiOr* 
Golden West—golden-yellow 
(Value 75c) Prepaid 
SUPERB DAHLIAS 
Marvels in Size of Flower and Length of Stem 
Our prices are for strong field-grown tubers, dormant stock, and include postage. 
Leaflet on Dahlia Culture free upon request. 
ANDREA ERICSON. Informal Decorative. A pure white Dahlia of im¬ 
mense size, well formed and full centered. Early and a free bloomer, with 
flowers held well above the foliage on tall, slender, stiff stems. Each $1.00, 
prepaid. 
CONGRESSMAN WOLVERTON. Informal Decorative. A bright, 
luminous salmon-pink. Perfectly formed flowers on straight, rigid stems. Blooms 
everywhere, and is a great acquisition to the exhibition table as well as the 
garden. Each $1.00, prepaid. 
EDNA FERBER. Semi-Cactus. A glistening coral color, shading to old gold 
at base of petals. Medium to tall habit of growth, with thick, dark green 
foliage. The unusual beauty and color of the flower attracts immediate atten¬ 
tion. Each 85c, prepaid. 
FRAU O. BRACHT. Cactus. Color, clear primrose yellow. The flowers 
are beautifully formed with full high centers, and borne erect on long, slender 
stiff stems. A free bloomer and one of the best for exhibition, garden and cut¬ 
ting. Each 75c, prepaid. 
GOLDEN WEST. Cactus. A rich, golden yellow. The flower is large, 6 
to 8 inches across, the outer petals reflexing somewhat, and a full high center, 
making it very deep. Plants are sturdy and free flowering. Each 25c, 3 for 
65c, prepaid. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY. Formal Decorative. Color is a vivid, glowing rose-pink. 
The massive flowers are of great depth, always full to the center. Plants are 
strong with tall, stiff stems. Each 25c, 3 for 65c, prepaid. 
JERSEY’S BEACON. Formal Decorative. 
This fine novelty is Chinese-scarlet, paler on the 
reverse, giving a two-toned effect. It is a great 
favorite; large, a free bloomer and vigorous 
grower. Each 30c, 3 for 75c, prepaid. 
JUDGE MARE AN. Formal Decorative. A 
wonderful blending of yellow, gold, and 
orange, suffused pink and edged red. A free 
bloomer on long, stiff stems. Each 45c, pre¬ 
paid. 
KENTUCKY. Formal Decorative. A brilliant 
salmon-orange shading to orange-yellow at the 
base, and deepening to grenadine-pink on outer 
petals. A sport of Jersey’s Beauty, having the 
same excellent qualities. Each 40c, 3 for $1.00, 
prepaid. 
LIBELLE. Cactus. A beautiful aster purple. 
A strong, vigorous grower, producing large, 
beautiful flowers on long, stiff stems. Each 
25c, 3 for 65c, prepaid. 
MONMOUTH CHAMPION. Formal Dec¬ 
orative. Flower of great size and brilliant 
orange flame color. Plants are good producers 
of perfect blooms throughout the entire season. 
Stock very limited. Each 75c, prepaid. 
ROBERT E. LEE Semi-Cactus. Color, 
bright luminous cardinal red which neither 
fades nor burns. Plants average a dozen 
blooms at all times, from July until October. 
The favorite red for exhibition, garden and cut 
flowers. Each $1.00, prepaid. 
MIXED DAHLIAS. Includes all different 
types, varieties and colors. 3 for 40c, 6 for 
65c, prepaid. 
Edna Ferber—glistening coral color. 
CANNAS 
Used extensively for mass planting in beds and for color effect in hardy bor¬ 
ders. Roots started indoors in April may be set out in June when danger of 
frost is past. We offer dormant roots of first quality. 
KING HUMBERT. 4 ft. Large trusses of orange-scarlet flowers. Foli¬ 
age is bronze, very broad and handsome. A “Gold Medal’’ Canna. 
THE PRESIDENT. 4% ft. Rich glowing scarlet flowers, 7 inches across, 
on strong, erect stalks. The foliage is green. 
HUNGARIA. 3% ft. The best pink Canna. Leaves bluish-green, never 
burn. Trusses are compact and of enormous size. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. 4 ft. Flowers a deep rich yellow, softly 
spotted and blotched with bright red. Foliage very dark green. 
APRICOT. 4 ft. Color, buff-yellow overspread with salmon-pink, producing 
a mass effect of rich apricot. 
MRS. ALFRED F. CONRAD. 4 ft. Unsurpassed for planting either 
singly or in large beds. Foliage is green; flowers exquisite pink. 
GOLDEN EAGLE. 4 ft. Color, pure golden yellow. Very rich and effec¬ 
tive. Flowers of good size held well above the foliage. 
Price, any of the above dormant roots, 12c each, 60c for six, $1.00 per 
19 of Our $ •* 
Finest Cannas ^ j 
doz., prepaid. 
prepaid for . . * 
A . 
SHOWY 
CANNA 
BED 
A round bed 7 feet 
in diameter requires 19 
Cannas. They should be 
set 18 inches apart each 
way, one in center, six 
in first row and twelve 
in outside row. The 
center of the bed should 
be 4 to 6 inches higher 
than the level of the 
lawn. Foliage plants 
s\ich as Coleus, Dusty 
Miller, etc., make an 
effective border. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
Canna—Yellow 
King Humbert. 
