Strong field-grown tubers, 
dormant stock. 
SUPERB DAHLIAS 
Marvels in Size of Flower and Length of Stem 
Leaflet on Dahlia Culture 
free upon request. 
AMBASSADEUR. Semi-Cactus. Color, 
a soft buff yellow, shaded salmon-pink. 
The immense blooms are carried on long, 
stiff stems, well above the foliage. At one 
time Ambassadeur sold for $50.00 per root. 
Each 85c, prepaid. 
CONGRESSMAN WOLVERTON. 
Informal Decorative. A bright, luminous, 
salmon-pink. Perfectly formed flowers on 
straight, rigid stems. Blooms everywhere, 
and is a great acquisition to the exhibition 
table as well as the garden. Each 60c, 
prepaid. 
EDNA FERBER. Semi-Cactus. A glis¬ 
tening coral color, shading to old gold at 
base of petals. Medium to tall habit of 
growth, with thick, dark green foliage. 
The unusual beauty and color of the flower 
attracts immediate attention. Each 60c, 
prepaid. 
JANE COWL. Informal Decorative. 
This wonderful Dahlia is a success wher¬ 
ever grown. Color, a warm buff and old 
gold, blending to apricot and rose at the 
center. Bush growth is ideal, with strong 
stems holding the giant flowers upright. 
Each 35c, prepaid. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY. Formal Decora¬ 
tive. Color is a vivid, glowing rose-pink. 
The massive flowers are of great depth, al¬ 
ways full to the center. Plants are strong 
with tall, stiff stems. Each 30c, 3 for 80c, 
prepaid. 
KEMP’S VIOLET WONDER. 
Informal Decorative. Impressive blooms of 
rich violet, with an underlying tone of 
royal purple. The massive flowers are 
borne on strong stems well above the tall 
plant. Each 50c, prepaid. 
KENTUCKY. Formal Decorative. A 
brilliant salmon-orange shading to orange- 
yellow at the base, and deepening to grena¬ 
dine-pink on outer petals. A sport of 
Jersey’s Beauty, having the same excellent 
qualities. Each 35c, prepaid. 
EEZY WEAR 
GARDEN GLOVES 
All-Leather—Dirt-Proof — 
Soft as Kid—Extra Pliable. 
Economical — o u t- 
Wear 6 pairs of fabric 
gloves and are useful 
the year ’round for 
Garden, Housework, 
Painting, Yard, Fur¬ 
nace, Garage, etc. 
WASHABLE! 
Sizes for women: “Small,” “Medium,” 
“Large”—for men: “Medium,” and 
“Large.” Price: 65c a pair (2 pairs, 
$1.20), postpaid. 
Edna Ferber—glistening coral color. 
SPECIAL DAHLIA OFFERS 
Quality Collection 
One Jane Cowl— Buff. ) 
of Jersey’s Beauty— Pink .f 
Each Snowdrift— White . ) 
_ Prepaid 
Gems of Color Collection 
One Edna Ferber— Coral . ) <tt < 2 C 
of Kentucky— Pink, suffused gold. .. >• Nr I 
Each Monmouth Cham.— Orange-scarlet. ) 
_ Prepaid 
Elite Collection 
One Ambassadeur— Buff-yellow . ) # *71 
of Congressman Wolverton— Pink...f 'H > I • * ^ 
Each Kemp’s Violet Wonder—Violet...) 
_ Prepaid 
De Luxe Collection 
One Prince of Persia— Cardinal-red...) fin 
of Star of Bethlehem— Pure white... r H V 
Each Treasure Island— Apricot. ) 
Prepaid 
A SHOWY 
CANNA BED 
A round bed 7 feet 
in diameter requires 19 
Cannas. They should be 
set 18 inches apart each 
way, one in center, six 
in first row and twelve 
in outside row. The 
center of the bed should 
be 4 to 6 inches higher 
than the level of the 
lawn. Foliage plants 
such as Coleus, Dusty 
Miller, etc., make an 
effective border. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
19 of Our $1 .65 
Finest Cannas “ I 
prepaid for .. * 
CANNAS 
MONMOUTH CHAMPION. Formal 
Decorative. Flower of great size and bril¬ 
liant orange flame color. Plants are good 
producers of perfect blooms throughout the 
entire season. Each 60c, prepaid. 
PRINCE OF PERSIA. Informal Deco¬ 
rative. Immense flowers of a rich, glow¬ 
ing cardinal red. The petals are of great 
depth and substance. Blooms are carried 
perfectly erect on long, stiff stems. The 
bush is vigorous and tall, with lustrous 
foliage. A Roll of Honor Dahlia. Each 
$1.10, prepaid. 
ROBERT E. LEE Semi-Cactus. Col¬ 
or, bright luminous cardinal red whicn 
neither fades nor burns. Plants average a 
dozen blooms at all times, from July until 
October. The favorite red for exhibition, 
garden and cut flowers. Each 85c, prepaid. 
SNOWDRIFT. Formal Decorative. A 
large, pure white Dahlia with broad, rather 
flat, waxy petals. Has good stems and 
blooms freely. Bush grows about 4V4 feet 
tall. Each 30c, 3 for 80c, prepaid. 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM. Semi-Cac¬ 
tus. Large pure white flowers with pointed 
petals, and a high, full center. The dense, 
dark green foliage makes a beautiful plant 
and sets off the star-like blossoms, enhanc¬ 
ing their waxy appearance. Each 75c, pre¬ 
paid. 
TREASURE ISLAND. Formal Decora¬ 
tive. Color, bright apricot with gold and 
rose suffusion and shadings. Bush growth 
is strong, branching readily from the 
ground, giving four-foot stems. A wonder¬ 
ful success wherever grown, as it with¬ 
stands heat and drought remarkably well. 
Each 50c, prepaid. 
WATCHUNG WONDER. Informal 
Decorative. A rich, royal red, with a 
touch of gold at the tips of the petals and 
occasional tiny petaloids of gold to enhance 
its beauty. Stems are strong with blooms 
facing upward. Flowers have unusual keep¬ 
ing qualities, as back petals can be removed 
when withered and centers will open out to 
perfect blossoms. Each 60c, prepaid. 
MIXED DAHLIAS. This mixture in¬ 
cludes all different types and is made up 
of fine varieties and colors. Excellent for 
cut-flower purposes or for planting in 
mixed borders. To encourage a liberal 
planting of them, we offer choice mixed 
dahlias at 3 for 50c, 6 for 90c, 12 for 
$1.70, prepaid. 
Used extensively for mass planting in beds and for color effect 
in hardy borders. Roots started indoors in April may be set out 
in June when danger of frost is past. We offer dormant roots of 
first quality. 
Kl NG HUMBERT. 4 ft. Large trusses of orange-scarlet flowers. 
Foliage is bronze, very broad and handsome. A “Gold Medal” Canna. 
THE PRESIDENT. 414 ft. Rich glowing scarlet flowers, 7 inches across, 
on strong, erect stalks. The foliage is green. 
HU NG ARI A. 314 ft. The best pink Canna. Leaves bluish-green, never 
burn. Trusses are compact and of enormous size. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. 4 ft. Flowers a deep rich yellow, softly 
spotted and blotched with bright red. Foliage very dark green. 
APRICOT. 4 ft. Color, buff-yellow overspread with salmon-pink, producing 
a mass effect of rich apricot. 
MRS. ALFRED F. CONRAD. 4 ft. Unsurpassed for planting either 
singly or in large beds. Foliage is green; flowers exquisite pink. 
GOLDEN GATE. 4 ft. Color, pure golden yellow. Very rich and effec¬ 
tive. Flowers of good size held well above the foliage. 
Price, any of the above dormant roots, 15c each, 6 for 75c, 12 for $1.25, 
100 for $8.50, prepaid. 
Canna—Yellow 
King Humbert. 
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