58 Dahlias 
Dahlias 
Mrs. I. De Ver Warner 
It is not many years since the only dahlias were comparatively small 
and quite uniform in type. By careful breeding, new forms, giant size 
and remarkable colorings have made the old types obsolete and today 
there are hundreds of splendid varieties, worthy of a place in any 
flower show. Dahlia lovers have formed strong Dahlia Societies in al¬ 
most every state as well as the American Dahlia Society of national 
scope. These organizations encourage the introduction of new kinds 
and grade them according to merit. We oiler you the following va¬ 
rieties at moderate prices. They have been carefully grown to bring out 
the best in each variety. Instructions for growing, packed with each 
order, free. 
Century of Progress Dahlia Collection. 
See color plate on pase 59. 
At the Century of Progress two days were dedicated to Dahlias. Sept. ISt^ 
was Jane Cowl Day and the next day was Jersey’s Beauty Day. No othe** 
Dahlias were so honored. If you saw these two varieties on display, you 
surely liked them. So our back cover color plate collection offers both of these 
with two other varieties at a bargain price. Plant them in your own garden 
and show your friends as nice flowers as they saw at the Century of Progress 
Dahlia Show last summer in Chicago. 
coopi • Q « The most beautiful and satisfactory pink decor- 
JCrSCy S DCdUty ative dahUa in existence. A delicate eosine pink 
of rare and rich coloring. The flowers are of fine substance and keeping qualities. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
5366 Giant Ruby ^by- 
red or scarlet decorative of good 
size, shape and substance. Just 
Judge Marean 
Long, stiff stems with head 
5331 
I ^1 An unusual combination or bronze buff orange and sal- 
JdnS ^OWI mon. A flower of such distinction both in form and color 
that it immediately attracts the admiration of everyone. Each 50c; 3 for $1,35. 
what you will like to round out color combinations, 
held high. Each 35c; Sifor Sll. OO 
5378 I K>l«rrie This is the largest deep yellow of any Dahlia we have 
l_aUra rviorris seen in the decorative class. Makes a wonderful cut 
flower. Each 40c; 3 for 81. lO. 
5475 Century of Progress Dahlia Collection. Value $1.60 for only $1.00 
A Big Dahlia Bargain 
5325 I fio. ver Warner ^ beautifully formed flower of glowing 
IVlia* l« Uie V<6i Traiiivi mauve pink. The flowers are freely 
produced on good upright stems and are ideally fitted for a cut flower. Flowers are 
1 arge, uniform and of excellent substance. Each 35c; 3 for $1. OO. 
5332 I A fine informal decorative of rich color and fine form. 
J U03^ lVlQr©Qn it is a flaming salmon pink overlaid with faint scarlet 
and blending to iridescent orange. Each 30c; 3 for $Oc. 
5359 most attractive Dahlias in cultivation. 
\.nQrni Color, a very striking combination of yellow and deep 
burnt orange; blooms of large size and deep full centers. IS 5c each, 3 for 60c. 
5361 A I ' \3£/ IrliA large well formed flower of soft pleasing color, 
/\I©X W QlCii© creamy ground overlaid with delicate salmon pink. 
Each 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
5362 R Uf I ♦ F. D.—One of the largest Dahlias ever introduced; a 
DQSniUl OIQnt great attractive exhibition flower. Color, apricot with 
golden suffusion andshading, with theflowerslightly drooping. Each 30c; 3 forSOc. 
5309 C J -fx Decorative. Giant deep blooms of pure white with waxy 
onowcirift petals Each 25c; 3 for 60c. 
5474$etof6BargqinDahlias. Value $1.85,Only $1.25 
Six Attractive Dahlias 
5356 Cleopatra 
3 for Sl .OO. 
A duplex or peony type of bright red and gold, a very showy 
combination. Fine size, early and free flowering. Each 35c; 
Cigarette 
Semi-Cactus. Orange scarlet and creamy white. No two 
alike. Each 50c; 3 for 91.35. 
5238 A semi-cactus type with long shaggy petals of 
■ Oil lyiOniTlOlJin rich wine-color shading to deep velvety maroon 
to the fully double center, the outer petals slightly tipped with a bluish-violet. Each 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
5260 R«cn KIzsIl {Broomall) D. Very large blooms of a bright clear rose 
IvaSa INSII and are carried well above the foliage on good wiry stems. 
Rosa Nell always grows a fine large plant from very small round tubers. Thrives in 
warm climates. Each 35c; 3 for @1. OO. 
5268 A very attractive yellow decorative DahUa. Each 35c; 3 for 
owirt $1.00. 
Decorative. Chinese scarlet with a paler reverse. 
5319 I—..... Decorative. Chinese scarlet 
Jersey Deacon Each 40c; 3 for $ 1 . 10 . 
547i$etof6AttractiveDahlias,Value$2.95^0nly$2.25 
The Best Six Pompon Dahlias 
This delightful class of miniature show or ball Dahlias 
is coming into great demand. Their beauty and use¬ 
fulness as table decoration is exceptional. They are 
very free blooming and produce much material for 
this use. 
5402 ^ beautiful blending 
/Amoer Wueen of golden apricot and 
amber. Exceptional beauty of color and perfection of 
form. Each 25c; 3 for 60c. 
5406 n A rich dark red or maroon 
UarKSOmC pompon of striking beauty. 
Plants are bushy and fairly loaded with pretty flowers. 
Each 35c; 3 for 60c. 
5409 n. ^ beautiful lilac-rose 
Ur. nirscnorun Shadeofgreatdelicacy. 
A very popular and free blooming variety. Each 35c; 
3 for $1.00. 
5412 ^ pompon of fine 
\JOiaCn xJcUCCn form and of the 
purest golden yellow. Flowers are compact and regular¬ 
ly formed. Each 25c; 3 for 60c. 
5420 A pure white pompon dahlia 
onow V-laa with petals of exquisite 
texture, free bloomer and good keeper. Each 33c; 3 
for OOc. 
5421 A brilliant crimson scarlet of great brilliance. A free 
OUnOCdm bloomer and an excellent addition to every pompon collec¬ 
tion. Each 25c; 3 for 60c. 
5500 Pompon Collection the above e Pompons for 
Eight Choice Varieties 
C A fine large decorative of rich soft amber gold deepening at 
_ y^ganiOrC the center. A very lovely and desirable variety. Each 40c; 
A Bouquet of Pompons 
A C; _ —Here is a beginner's collection of our fine, 
rinC V-OmDinailOn dahUas of striking colors, all large flowering, 
no two alike which will include the four leading types of Show, Peony-Flowered, 
Decorative and Cactus. These are all desirable and popular varieties which we 
do not name. Each tuber is worth much more than the 123-iC represented in 
one-fourth the collection price. Every year we sell great numbers of this famous 
collection because our customers have confidence that we will give them their 
money’s worth and more. 54T3—4 Dahlias for 50c. 
5344 
3 for $l.ro. 
5354 TUrtc A Frlicon ^ recently introduced informal decorative of 
■•*05. taiSOn much merit and unusual coloring. This dahlia 
was selected and named by special permission of the late Mr. Edison. The Thos. A. 
Edison is a massive size, distinct form and exceptional coloring. Its long shaggy petals 
are free and graceful, its color a rich royal purple is of the greatest depth and richness, 
a color very unusual in dahlias. It is a most exceptional and outstanding dahlia. Each 
$1.00; 3 for $3.50. 
5358 ^Atk^rino Large flowers of decorative type. Pearly white, 
V.ainBrinv vr liCOX petals tipped pink. A very delicate coloring. 
Fine as a cut flower. Each 25c; 3 for OOc. 
5364 Dirinri This is the true Marean Diana, peony-flowered, 
Lyiantj .pcariei not to be confused with the Dutch Diana. Each 
50c; 3 for $1.35. 
53’0 Judge Alton B. Parker &,°riSrSSSX«Sf.?.“” 
season drooping slightly on good stems. A good all purpose dahlia. Each 30c; 3 
for 80c. 
Margaret Woodrow Wilson 
white, reverse phlox-pink. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
5388 Rftcniizx Qlwlos ?"BLt tyrian pink, tipp'ed lighter, reflex pink. 
■ >U9Uiie «ziyie5 a good flower and vigorous grower. Prolific 
bloomer on long stems. Each 30c; 3 for 80c. 
5393 Fmrsor«r ^ D. (Marean)—A very deep bright rose maroon American; 
tin pci or very large, long stems, strong grower. Each 50c;3for$l. 25. 
How To Grow Dahlias— Directions 
Dnilnr Rnv ^^is Dollar Box will contain ten good dahlias which would 
OIIUI UOa much more if you bought them separately. This 
is the collection which enables us to balance our stock of a great many varieties 
grown in large quantities. Many choice types and colors will be included. One 
of these collections planted in your garden will give you plenty of cut flowers 
for your house and a show in your garden from early August until frost. 
_S473 Ten Fine Unnamed Dahlias Only $1.00_ 
Dahlias are as easy to ;frow as potatoes. They do 
well in anyl good garden soil, in open location. Before 
planting, spade the ground well to loosen the soil to a 
depth of 5 or 6 inches. Plant when soil is warm and 
danger of frost is past. Dig holes 5 or 6 inches deep, 
2 or 3 feet apart, in rows 4 feet apart. 
Plant tuber on side, with eye upward, cover with 
good dirt, mixed with wood ashe.s. Mark tuber with 
small label. Sprout should show in three weeks. 
.After plant is up, remove all but one sprout. When 
this has grown tobe 12 to l.oinches high, pinch out the 
top to encourage lower branching and makeitunneces- 
sary to stake plant to keep from breaking over by wind. 
When buds show, remove all but onebudonustem. 
removing shoots and leaves at base of bud to give a 
better stem. Allow or 0 blooming stems to a plant, 
but keep all dead flowers trimmed off. 
During blooming season, use plenty of good fertilizer, 
placing around hill a few inches from plant, work well 
into soil and be sure that plant does not have growth 
checked for want of water. 
Our New “FLOYD BRADLEY GARDEN HOW” 
book will give you helpful information on growing 
Dahlias. It will also answer many other garden ques¬ 
tions for you. 
Price 3.5c per copy or FREE with orders amount¬ 
ing to $2. OO or more. 
Dahlia **Dont's** 
Don’t condemn a small tuber. Some of the largest 
varieties make very small tubers. 
Don’t plant too early. The Dahlia is a Fall flower. 
Don’t unwrap the tubers until ready to plant. 
Don’t store in light, hot or dry room. 
Don’t stand tuber on end, Plant flat in bottom of hill, 
with eye upward. 
Don’t plant too shallow. 5 or 6 inches is best. 
Don’t neglect aphis and thrips. If leaves turn brown 
and die at tips, spray with Black Leaf Forty, one or 
two teasi^oonfuls to a gallon of water, with soap flakee 
to make it spread well. 
Complete Cultural Instructions Will be Sent 
With Your Dahlias 
The Templin-Bradley Co., Nationwide Seedsmen and Nurserymen, Cleveland, Ohio 
