Decorative Dahlia. 
Show Dahlia. 
Peony-Flowered Dahlia. 
CONTINUING THE 50c VARIETIES. 
Maid Marian. H. C. Flowers large and produce freely on good 
stems. Petals curve and twist, giving the flower a shaggy ap¬ 
pearance. This variety is highly recommended. Color, rose-pink. 
A very handsome variety. 
Marmion. Dec. Among the largest of all dahlias. A sturdy, 
massive plant with excellent stems which hold the massive 
flower above the foliage. Color, golden yellow, shading to tinges 
of bronze. 
Meditation. Dec. Flowers of medium size, borne on long, erect 
stems. Color, light delicate lavender. A free and early bloomer. 
Highly recommended. 
Mordella. Dec. A fine, large flower, perfect in form and borne 
on fine, long wiry stems. Color, salmon pink to old rose. A 
dahlia of fine habit and one highly recommended. 
Mrs. I. de Ver Warner. Dec. Large, perfect flower of charming 
color, a deep mauve-pink on stout stems. Free bloomer. 
Ninfea. H. C. A lavender-pink shading to creamy white, with 
broad petals incurved, greatly resembling a Water Lily, from 
which it derives its name. A very profuse bloomer. 
Pflag^er’s Victory. Dec. (Originated by J. W. Pflager). A 1931 
introduction. This dahlia is one of the finest whites to date. 
Flowers, very large and of excellent form. Stems, medium. 
Color, pure white. Highly recommended. 
Fride of Fort Morgun. Dec. A wonderful intense red. Flower 
measures 10 inches. 
Radio. Dec. Without a doubt one of the greatest Dahlias ever 
originated. Can be grown 11 to 12 inches in diameter. Color, 
blood-red, edged and tipped with yellow. 
Rollo Boy. Cactus. Blooms are of great size, carried erect on 
strong stems and are of a delicate shade of amber, shading to old 
gold. For exhibition purposes it is one of the best. 
Rose Fallon. Dec. An immense flower of fine perfect form. 
Stems long and erect. Plant robust and vigorous. Color, dark 
amber or brownish gold. A variety we can highly recommend. 
Sanhican’s Peach. Dec. Color the shade of a ripe peach, with 
a real peach-cheek glow. The charm is enhanced by the oddly 
twisted and staghorn tips. Something different, and outstanding. 
Virginia Rae. Dec. A large flower ranging from 6 to 8 inches. 
Color, old gold shaded to light terra cotta. A fine exhibition 
flower. 
Washington City. H. C. An immense white flower that has 
few, if any, equals. Flowers of from 8 to 9 inches and of purest 
white. Stems long and erect. One of the best of varieties. 
Wildemere. H. C. Of wonderful beauty and color. Plant dwarf 
and bushy with many side branches and an abundant bloomer. 
Its flowers (in this Dahlia age) would be called medium in size, 
6 to 7 inches diameter. Color, fawn-pink, in the cooler weather 
of the fall changing to rich salmon-pink. A pleasing shade and 
a very handsome Dahlia. 
William G. Dec. A mammoth flower of shaggy form. Plant of 
sturdy, well-branched habit. Stems ample, long and wiry, holding 
the immense flowers erect. Color, light or scarlet-red. A wonder¬ 
ful flower. 
Our Special Dollar DAHLIA Collec¬ 
tion—Eight Assorted Dahlia Bulbs 
No two alike, assorted colors and types of splendid 
Colorado-grown bulbs. Each bulb is with one or more eyes, 
all ready to be planted. Our selection. Not labeled. 
These will be freshly packed each week, beginning March 
19th. 
A very complete “Cultural Guide” leaflet with each box. 
Just think— 
8 Dahlias for only $ £.00postpaid 
Popular Dahlias at 25c Each 
Prices: Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 12 or more, all labeled, at 
$2.40 per doz., postpaid. (All are labeled.) 
Countess of Lonsdale. Cactus. An exquisite shade of rich sal¬ 
mon with a tinge of apricot at the base of the petals. 
Delice. Dec. A glowing rose-pink; long stem; one of the most 
popular pinks. Keeps a long time; a good cut flower. 
Dr. I. B. Perkins. An ideal white show Dahlia. Its large, pure 
white flowers are borne on very long stems, excellent for both 
cutting and garden decoration. 
D. M. Moore. Dec. A flower of mammoth size. Its color is a 
deep velvety maroon. It has no equal in its color. 
Eleanor Stisser. Dec. Flowers are very large and full. A sturdy 
grower with long stems. Color, buff, shading to pink and old 
rose. A pleasing autumn shade. S feet. 
Golden Spray. Show. Large flowers in profusion, borne on long 
stems. Bright golden yellow. Superb for cutting. 
La Grande Manitou. Dec. Variegated, ground color, white, 
spotted, striped and blotched with deep violet; stiff stem. 3 feet. 
Mina Burgle. Dec. A very free-flowering variety. Flowers dark 
vivid red. Extra large and clear. Popular as a cutting variety. 
Mrs. Carl Salbach. Dec. Lavender-pink in color. Immense 
blooms. A wonderful cut flower. 
Mrs. Thos. Burch. Dec. Rich old gold, sometimes marked with 
pink, shading to fawn. An ideal autumn shade. Stems long 
and rigid; fine for cutting. A feet. 
Pride of California. Dec. An extra large fine flower, born on 
long stems. Very large and full vivid red. Exceptionally fine. 
Purple Manitou. Dec. Extra large, clear purple. A sport from 
the popular La Grande Manitou; one of the best clear purples. 
Rosa Nell. Dec. Mr. Broomall did the world a great service 
when he originated this hundred per cent Dahlia. The flower 
is immense; stem very long. Color, bright rose and with all a 
good keeper. Highly recommended. 
Ruth Jacqueline. Cactus. A strong, robust plant throwing numer¬ 
ous side branches. Flowers large and perfect in form. Stems 
exceptionally long and strong. Color, clear canary-yellow. 
Sweetheart’s Bouquet. Peony-flowered. In color, a unique 
shading of salmon-rose shaded with fawn. A superb Dahlia. 
W. W. Rawson. Show. Pure white overlaid with delicate lav¬ 
ender; large, on long stems; improved Grand Duke Alexis. 
Double Pompon Dahlias 
Numerous small double blossoms that keep splendidly as cut 
flowers. Price: 25c each; 3 for 70c; 6 for $1.25. 
Achilles. Delicate lavender, tinted lilac. 
Amber Queen. Rich, clear amber. 
Isabel. Vivid scarlet. 4 feet. 
Joe Fettie. Pure white; excellent variety for cutting. 
Little David. Burnt orange. 
Nora Reynolds. Indian red; fine. 
Rita’s Papoose. Cerise, purple. 
Rosa Wilmoth. Rose-pink. Ideal for cutting. 
Yellow Gem. Pure yellow; of excellent form and habit. The best 
of the yellows. 
DAHLIA STAKES 
See “Plant Supports” on pagfe 48. 
Superb DAHLIA Collection 
Eight Distinctive Varieties 
offered below which we have singled out as worthy of every 
Dahlia fancier's special attention. The collection contains 
many important recent introductions and a selection of the 
very best standard sorts. There are no two alike. Dis¬ 
tinctive colors and various types. 
One each of eight 50c varieties—our selection, labeled— 
8 Fine Dahlias for $2 *50 postpaid 
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