Dahlia Catalogue for 1913. 
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Gladioli. 
The new Gladioli are without an equal either for bedding or borders. As 
a cut flower they are far superior to any other summer bloomer, either for 
lasting qualities or for the various uses for which they can 'be employed. If 
planted by the last of May they will bloom by the first to the middle of 
August, if properly cared for. 
The Way to Plant.—Dig the row or bed from eight to ten inches deep, 
then spread a liberal amount of good fertilizer in the bottom of the row or 
bed, then rake it in thoroughly before planting your bulbs; but if stable 
dressing is used it should be spaded in when the bed is first dug over. I 
find that hen dressing can be used and get first-class results if applied prop¬ 
erly, but this must be put in the bottom of the drill or bed, then covered 
with fully an inch of soil before the 'bulbs are planted. The bulbs after be¬ 
ing planted should then be covered about four to six inches deep; just as 
soon as they show their heads through the ground, they should then be cul¬ 
tivated. If this is kept up for once a week till they begin to flower, one 
will be sure of first-class results. 
MY SPECIAL MIXTURES 
Of some of the very best strains ever offered, also some of the best and 
grandest named varieties introduced in this country. 
ALEXANDER’S SPECIAL SELECT MIXTURE. 
This strain comprises a large range of some of the very best colors 
and varieties ever offered at these prices. This strain runs strong to light 
shades. 
First size, $1.00 per dozen prepaid, or $7.50 per 100, prepaid; $7.00 
per 100, express collect. 
Second size, 75 cents per dozen, prepaid; $6.00 per 100, prepaid; $5.50 
per 100, express collect. 
ALEXANDER’S SELECT MIXTURE. 
This strain comprises the best mixture of large flowering reds and dark 
shades. First size, 75 cents per doz., prepaid; $6.00 per 100, prepaid; $5.50 
per 100, express collect. 
MY SPECIAL SELECT MIXTURE OF SOME OF THE BEST BLUES, VIO¬ 
LET, LAVENDER AND SMOKY SHADES. 
These are new and rare colors, $1.00 per dozen, $7.00 per hundred, pre¬ 
paid; $50.00 per thousand, express collect. 
MY SPECIAL MIXTURE OF GROFFS. 
This strain comprises a large range of colors of some of the best Groffs 
grown, but runs strong to red, crimson and darker shades. 
First size, 50 cents per dozen, prepaid; $3.00 per 100, prepaid, or $15.00 
per 1,000, prepaid; $2.00 per 100, express collect, or $12.00 per 1,000, ex¬ 
press collect. 
MY GRAND MIXTURE. 
This strain comprises a large range of colors of some of the older 
types, and a number of new varieties have been added to this strain, which 
make it perfectly satisfactory, and is far the best obtainable for the prices. 
First size, 30 cents per dozen, prepaid; $1.75 per 100, prepaid; $1.50 
per 100, express collect; $12.00 per 1,000, prepaid; $9.00 per 1,000, express 
collect. 
Second size, 25 cents per dozen, prepaid; $1.50 per 100, prepaid; $1.00 
per 100, express collect; $8.00 per 1,000, prepaid; $6.00 per 1,000, express 
collect. 
