Mountain Crowing Breeds Early Maturity and Strong Vitality 
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Dahlias 
You just can’t help loving - dahlias; and could you 
have visited the field from which this collection was 
taken, when it was in full bloom, you would have 
wanted all of them. It would be impossible to de¬ 
scribe the beautiful blending of colors. The gorgeous 
Arnun Ra, or Sun God, with its dazzling, varied col¬ 
ors; the beautiful red of the Pride of California; the 
splendor of the Golden We'st; Jersey Beauty’s deli¬ 
cate pink; Colorado Beauty’s wonderful salmon red, 
and the mammoth burnt orange Judge Alton B. 
Parker added greatly to this beautiful display. 
Many other extremely beautiful dahlias in this field 
that space would not permit us to list have been 
placed in the Lost Label collection listed below. 
In making the collection offered here, not only the 
most beautiful blossoms, but sturdy stalks and long, 
stiff stems were considered also. 
No garden is complete without dahlias. 
Culture: Make trench five inches deep; fill trench 
with water; when water has soaked away, lay bulb 
flat in bottom of trench, with eye or sprout up, cover 
with moist but not wet soil. Plant about 3x3 feet 
apart. If you are using manure, have it w - ell de¬ 
cayed. 
Take up bulbs in the fall before they freeze; store 
them in a cool., dry basement, and cover with dry 
leaves or sawdust. Do not divide the clumps* until 
planting time. 
Decorative Dahlias (Dec.) have very large, gracefully 
formed rtowers with broad, flat petals. 
Show Dahlias are closely quilled, ball-shaped varie¬ 
ties. 
Peony Dahlias. Immense size, long petals and open 
center. 
SHIPPING DATE. Dahlias should not be planted 
until all danger of frost is past. Please state on 
your order approximate date you want your bulbs 
shipped. We will keep them in excellent condition 
up to planting time for you. 
Amun Ra, or Sun God. We offer this superior new 
Dahlia as a feature. Although the price is only 
75c, it is in the same class with Dahlias that are 
being priced at $2.50 to $3.00. First, this beautiful 
Dahlia grows on a tall, sturdy stalk and has a long 
stem. Large flowers, many exceed 8 inches in 
diameter. We find it impossible to give the blend¬ 
ing and combination of color a proper description 
so that you may picture the Amun Ra as we saw 
it growing in the field, but make this effort; It is a 
beautiful blending of yellow and copper ground, 
darker at the center. The velvety petals are edged 
and tipped with red. the red, growing more promi¬ 
nent on the inside petals. This Dahlia can be called 
Autumn, as it reproduces a blending of the bright 
colors displayed after the first frost in the fall. 
Price, single bulb, 75c; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 
Colorado Beauty. (Peony.) Salmon red petals some¬ 
what striped and slightly curved. Very beautiful. 
Medium grower. 50c each; 3 for $1.40, postpaid. 
Bob Pleuse. (Dec.) Large, dark red. Almost same 
shade as Grizzly, but tips of petals flecked with 
white. Extra good. 50c each; 3 for $1.40, postpaid. 
Egeria. (Dec.) Very pale pink, almost white, very 
regular formation. Just a suggestion of lavender 
on tips of center petals. Somewhat resembles the 
Naiad but far more beautiful. 50c each; 3 for $1.40, 
postpaid. 
Yellow King. (Cactus.) Very large, pale yellow. 
Loose, curved petals. A rather high, prominent cen¬ 
ter seems to be characteristic of this dahlia. Very 
good. 50c each; 3 for $1.35, postpaid. 
Judge Alton B. Parker. (Dec.) Extremely large, very 
pretty burnt orange. Deep, velvety petals. One of 
the best. 50c each; 3 for $1.40, postpaid. 
Deelighted. Very large, pure white, combining many 
good qualities. 25c each; 3 for 70c, postpaid. 
Golden Bedder. (Dec.) A lovely, clear yellow, very 
full and perfect in form. Stems long and erect, 
rendering it an excellent cutting variety. 25c each; 
3 for 70c, postpaid. 
Golden West. (Cactus.) A superb flower of excep¬ 
tional size, often 7 inches across. Stems long and 
rigid, holding the flower to full view. Color golden 
yellow, shaded to pure yellow in center. Has no 
superior. 50c each; 3 for $1.40. postpaid. 
Decorative Dahlia. 
Jersey’s Beauty. A fine true, pink Decorative Dahlia, 
of perfect form, on long, stiff stems "that hold the 
flowers high above the strong, vigorous plants. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35, postpaid. 
Mrs. Gardner Cassatt. One of the earliest to bloom, 
and always loaded with bloom throughout the sea¬ 
son. Color a bright lavender. Good stems with per¬ 
fect flowers. 25c each; 3 for 70c, postpaid. 
Mrs. I. de Ver Warner. (Dec.) One of the finest 
Dahlias ever introduced. A charming deep mauve- 
pink or orchid color. Extra strong grower, pro¬ 
ducing its gigantic blossoms freely and rigidly 
erect. 60c each; 3 for $1.60, postpaid. 
Champagne. A true Champagne color, shaded to a 
dark pink center. Large decorative type dahlia, 
good stock and long stiff stems. 50c each; 3 for 
$1.35, postpaid. 
Pride of California. (Dec.) An extra large, fine 
flower, borne on long stems. Very large and full, 
vivid red. Exceptionally fine. 40c each; 3 for 
$1.15, postpaid. 
Rosalie Styles. (Peony.) Large, deep pink, with yel¬ 
low center, and with good stems. Sure to please. 
50c each; 3 for $1.40, postpaid. 
La Grand Manitou. (Dec.) A very pretty Dahlia. 
Purple, mixed with white; some blossoms are near¬ 
ly all purple, others nicely blended with white. A 
fine variation of color. 25c each; 3 for 70c, post¬ 
paid. 
Emperor. Very dark cerise, solid coloring. Makes a 
fine contrast to the lighter and brighter colors and 
should find a place in your color scheme. 40c each; 
3 for*$1.15, postpaid. 
Lost Label Dahlias 
Some of the most beautiful Dahlias in the field 
were found among the Lost Label group this year; 
flowers as large as the largest. Each year small and 
inferior Dahlias have been removed and a few choice 
bulbs added to this collection. After giving this field 
close inspection, we are glad to recommend them to 
our Dahlia loving friends. They are sure to please 
you. 20c each; $2.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
Chinese Cinnamon Vine 
The most rapid climber. Perfectly hardy, grows 
in sun or shade, wet or dry, indoors or out. No 
insect or blight ever troubles. No winter harms. 
Dies down in fall, but grows up rapidly from the 
bulbs again in the spring. Their abundant blos¬ 
soms perfume the air for a long distance. No 
words can describe their delicate fragrance. Eirst 
size bulbs, 10c each; 3 for 25c; 90c per doz. 
