228 - 230-232 East Fourth St., near Sycamore 
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DAHLIAS 
READY ABOUT AFBIL 1ST 
One of the most satisfactory of the summer flower¬ 
ing roots, producing an abundance of brilliantly color¬ 
ed flowers from July to frost. Many of them in two or 
more colors with edged petals; some double and ■ iuill- 
ed petals, others broad, flat petals; some twisted and 
curled, and comprise many fantastic shapes. 
CULTURE. Plant from May to July. Tubers should 
be planted about 6 inches deep, laid flat, eyes or sprout 
up. Allow at least 3 feet between plants, each way. Do 
not allow over three stalks to grow. Stake the plants. 
Keeping the suckers pulled off will produce the finest 
blooms. After frost dig and store in a dry place where 
they will not freeze. Covering the tubers with peat 
moss is very satisfactory. 
The size of the tuber does not in any way designate 
the size or quality of the flower. Some varieties of 
dahlias always produce very small bulbs, while other 
varieties make larger ones. 
Our stock is CHOICE FIELD GROWN - Roots, strong- 
divisions. 
j. chas. McCullough dahlia 
HYBRID CACTUS 
The Dahlia we have been looking for. A winner of 
first prize ribbons at the Dahlia Show held at Fleisch- 
mann Gardens in Cincinnati, Oct. 4th and 5th, 1930, 
also Oct. 3rd and 4th, 1931, by the National Gardeners' 
Association, and various other flower shows. J’. 
Charles McCullough is a gigantic flower that is easily 
one of the largest, handsomest and most outstanding 
of late introductions. The color is entirely distinct. It 
is a perfect blending of pink and rose, accented by a 
delicate white line running the length of each perfect 
petal, which curls and twists very much as a chrys¬ 
anthemum petal and forms one of the most popular 
shaded and indescribably beautiful of all dahlias. 
J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH Dahlia blooms early and 
profusely. It has long stems, a stiff neck and finely 
cut foliage that forms a background for the flower 
even when disbudded. Even when neglected this 
Dahlia blooms beautifully and is satisfactory; but 
when cared for by the Dahlia enthusiast, its loveli¬ 
ness can be surpassed by none. The flowers are full 
to the center and keep indefinitely when cut. The 
plant is a strong, sturdy grower and will be a con¬ 
tinual delight to all of our customers who are for¬ 
tunate enough to own it. Each, $1.25. 
AVALON (Decorative). Pure clear yellow, the large 
flowers are very distinct and pleasing, always with 
a full center. One of the best of its color. Each 50c. 
BUCKEYE FLAME (Decorative). A bright scarlet- 
orange with blood-red center; blossom 8 to 10 inclpes 
in diameter. A strong vigorous grower. Each $1.00. 
DR. J. H. CARMEN (Decorative). A deep rose, pro¬ 
ducing many fine very large flowers from early to 
late. Each $1.00. 
EIiITE GLORY (Decorative). A sensational, massive, 
mammoth, rich red, exhibition variety, with heavy, 
stout stems of sturdy vigorous habit. Each 50c. 
BBIiINOR VANDERVEER (Decorative). An incom¬ 
parable Dahlia of exquisite beauty and of great 
size and depth, having every desirable quality. 
Color a rich, glowing, satiny pink. One of the earl¬ 
iest to come into flower. Each 50c. 
PT. MONMOUTH (Decorative). A rich crimson giant 
of the Dahlia world and a general favorite. Each 
$ 1 . 00 . 
FOBDHOOK MARVEL (Decorative). Very large 
peach-red on long erect stems. The plants are ex¬ 
tremely vigorous. Each $1.00. 
GOLD MEDAL (Show). A splendid show Dahlia of 
yellow base tipped with a most pleasing shade of 
coppery bronze. The most desirable color, long 
sturdy stems. Each 50c. 
GIiORY OP MONMOUTH (Decorative). A new color 
combination in Dahlias, pink shading to strawberry 
pink at center of petals, the base of these being a 
light orange. The flowers are from 6 to 8 inches in 
diameter, 4 inches deep. Each 50c. 
Jersey’s Beauty Dahlia. 
HELEN IVINS (Decorative). A beautiful orchid-lav¬ 
ender of immense size and fine growth; stems are 
extra long and flowers are produced in abundance. 
Each 75c. 
JANE COWL (Decorative). Deep massive blooms of 
bronzy buff and old gold, blending darker toward 
the perfect center. The petals are broad with just 
enough twist to add the refinement often lacking in 
large Dahlias. A wonderful exhibition flower. Each 
50c. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY (Decorative). Still the leader of 
the pinks, standing in a class by itself. Very vigor¬ 
ous and clean grower on perfect stems. No garden 
should be without it. Each 50c. 
JERSEY’S BEACON (Decorative). Chinese scarlet 
with paler reverse, giving a two-tone effect. Huge 
flowers on strong stems. Each 50c. 
JERSEY’S SOVEREIGN (Decorative). An outstand¬ 
ing color of plain orange-scarlet. Very attractive 
and most reliable. Each 50c. 
JEAN KERR (Decorative). An early medium white 
of very free flowering habit. Each 50c. 
KATHLEEN NORRIS (Decorative). A great pink. 
Color a true rose-pink, later deepening to mallow- 
pink, but paler in the young central petals. A bloom 
of gigantic proportions, petals broad and overlap¬ 
ping with twisted ends; full tight center; long, stiff, 
clean stems; a great bloomer and an excellent 
keeper. Each 75c. 
OUR 1934 MIXED DAHLIA COLLECTION 
Composed only of selected varieties. Nothing under one dozen sold. 
PER DOZEN $1.10 BY MAIL $1.25 
