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ASHEVILLE SEED CO., ASHEVILLE, N. C 
DAHLIA AND OTHER BULBS 
Dahlias require plenty of room and thorough cultivation. 
Plant bulbs 4 inches deep, mixing 1 lb. of bone meal or 2 
level tablespoonfuls of Vigoro in the hole in which the root 
is to be planted and mix thoroughly with the soil. Water 
regularly at least once a week in dry weather. Plant after 
danger of frost is past and as late as the first of June. 
Dahlias 
POMPOM DAHLIAS—These minature dahlias are of 
various forms and types. They are unexcelled for planting 
in the border. They are valuable as cut flowers. Pink, 
White and Red. 25c each ; 3 for 65c. 
NO. 212. CIGARETTE (Cactus) —A distinct and attrac¬ 
tive color, creamy-white heavily edged with orange red; 
petals long, narrow and inclined to roll, forming a large, 
deep well shaped flower on long stems. Height 6 feet. 
Postpaid, 50c ea. ; 3 for $1.25. 
NO. 214. MRS. EDNA SPENCER (Cactus)—An excep¬ 
tionally fine variety for all purposes. A large size, fine 
form and a free bloomer, on long erect stems. Color silvery 
lilac, shading to bright orchid pink. Height 5 feet. 
Postpaid, 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
NO. 215. MRS. LEO NIESSEN (Cactus) —Blooms pro¬ 
fusely until late in the season. Color a beautiful shade of 
scarlet red, blending to peach red at center of flower, with 
bright yellow at base of petal and at tips. Very pleasing 
and effective. Height 4 J /2 feet. Postpaid 35c ea.; 3 for 90c. 
NO. 216. SUNSET GLOW (Cactus)—Color the most pop¬ 
ular of autumn shades, yellow at base of petals, passing to 
suffused scarlet, tipped yellow. A profuse bloomer. Height 
4% feet. Postpaid, 25c each ; 3 for 50c. 
NO. 217. JERSEY BEAUTY (Decorative) — A famous 
prize winning variety; blooms are carried high above the 
foliage on long, strong stems; flowers are of immense size 
and of a vivid glowing pink color; a wonderful keeper 
when cut. Height 6 feet. Postpaid, 25c each ; 3 for 50c. 
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON—DECORATINE—A 
magnificent, large, creamy white flower attractively shaded 
with pink and having a deep pink reverse. 30c each; 
3 for 75c. 
NO. 219. MRS. I. de ver WARNER (Decorative)—Large 
perfect flowers of charming color; a deep mauvepink on 
stout stems. A good grower and free bloomer. One of the 
best dahlias in cultivation. Height 6 feet. 
Postpaid, 25c each ; 3 for 50c. 
JANE COWL—DECORATINE—A strikingly beautiful 
Dahlia presenting a blend of bronze, buff, and brilliant 
gold. Massive, well shaped, and huge. 40c each ; 3 for $1.00 
NO. 221. ROMAN EAGLE (Decorative)—A typical 
autumn shade, a brilliant, flaming, burnished copper color. 
Flowers large, held well above the foliage on long stiff 
stems. A very profuse bloomer. Height 4*4 feet. 
Postpaid, 75c each; 3 for $1.90. 
NO. 222. ETHEL MAULE (Show or Ball)— Pure white, 
slightly tinged pale lavender in the center. Flowers of large 
size and fine form. Ht. 3 ft. Postpaid, 40c ea. ; 3 for $1.00. 
Ball or Show Dahlia 
NO. 223. GOLD METAL (Show or Ball)—Deep 
golden yellow, tipped and suffused oriental red, 
splendid form ; very striking and effective. Height 
4 feet. Postpaid, 40c each ; 3 for $1.00. 
NO. 224. MAUD ADAMS (Show or Ball)—One 
of the most delicately lovely of all ball dahlias, 
being a clear shell pink. It is beautifully formed 
and an early bloomer, on fine stiff stem. Height 
4 feet. Postpaid, 25c each ; 3 for 50c. 
NO. 225. RED DUKE (Show or Ball)—Rich 
dazzling cardinal red ; splendid form with quilled 
petals. Height 5 feet. Postpaid, 25c ea.; 3 for 50c. 
No. 226. Tri-Ogen Rose Spray 
Tri-ogen Insecticide Fungicide and Aphicide. 
Tri-ogen was devised chiefly for amateur growers 
to simplify their spraying efforts. Destroy leaf 
eating insects, Beetles, Rose Slugs, Caterpillars, 
Webworms and Red Spiders. Kills insects by 
contact, Aphisants thrips. White fly. Leaf rollers. 
Leaf hoppers, Rose Chafs, Disease control as 
Mildew, Black-spot, canker, and rust on Roses. 
The 6,000 Roses at the Century of Progress, Chi¬ 
cago World Fair were fertilized with Vigoro and 
sprayed with Tri-ogen exclusively. 
A. Small Kit (makes 16 qts.) $1.50. 
B. Medium Kit (makes 64 qts.) $4.00. 
C. Large Kit (makes 32 gals.) $6.00 
D. Estate Kit (makes 128 gals.) $20.00. 
Not postpaid. 
a highly concentrated 
form of fungicide that 
will control mildew and 
black spot on roses. Will 
not discolor the foliage. Mix one tablespoonful to 
quart of water, 2 ozs. to the gal. Cannot be mailed*' 
Half pt. 75c; pt. $1.25; qt. $2.00; Half gal, $3.50; 
gal. $6.00. 
NO. 227. HYBRID TEA ROSE—2 year old, 
Texas field grown, well balanced root systems, 
three or more canes, eighteen inches or more in 
length, 50c each. 
NO. 228. PINK RADIANCE—An ideal bedding 
Rose of American origin that continues to pro¬ 
duce its large flowers throughout the most un¬ 
favorable hot summer weather, when frequently 
many other varieties fail ; in color a brilliant 
carmine-pink, with salmon-pink and yellow shad¬ 
ings at the base of the petals ; truly a Rose for 
every garden, 50c each 
NO. 229. RED RADIANCE—A counterpart of 
Radiance from it is a “sport” possessing all the 
good traits of that valuable variety, but differing 
in color which is a bright cerie-red, 50c each. 
NO. 230. TALISMAN—One of the most popu¬ 
lar Roses either as a cut flower or for the garden. 
A remarkable color combination. The long pointed 
bud on the reverse is bright yellow ; as the petals 
unfold forming a fair-sized, double, fragrant, high- 
centered flower that becomes bright apricot, gold 
and deep rose pink. Perpetual, free flowering. 
By express only, not prepaid, 50c each. Ask 
for prices in larger quantities. 
