Delightful “Dahlmoor” Dahlias 
EXPLANATION: “Dahlmoor” is the name of the home and gardens of W. W. 
Wilmore, Colorado’s internationally known Dahlia specialist and originator of many of 
the finest Dahlias now in commerce. 
Mr. Wilmore and I have been pals for some 25 years. He started me in the Dahlia 
business and has taught me about all I know regarding this popular flower. Also named 
one of his Dahlias for me, and one for my daughter Elizabeth, both of which are splen¬ 
did varieties. 
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The following descriptions are written by Mr. Wilmore himself. Prices are for strong 
division from field grown clump. All prepaid. 
Dahlmoor Belle (W) 
wiry stems. Color, lavender pink. 
Of Decorative type. A vigorous plant with large 
leathery leaves. Blooms, medium to large on good 
A fine variety, $1.50. 
Dahlmoor Elizabeth Long (W) 
A giant plant, producing immense flowers 
on exceptionally long, erect stems. 
Normally the flowers make a diameter of 8-9 inches. By disbudding they will easily 
make an 11-inch diameter. It is an early and continuous bloomer, in type a pro¬ 
nounced Hybrid Cactus. 
The color combines many shadings, running through amber, pink, and bronze, a pleas¬ 
ing combination of autumn tints. Among its other good qualities it has proven an 
excellent variety for cutting.” $1.00. 
Dahlmoor Opalescent (W) 
A Decorative of perfect form produced on 
stems medium in length. Growth and habit 
is excellent. Flowers profusely. Color, a unique shading of crushed strawberry with 
lavender shading. Flowers large with the broad petals slightly reflex in formation. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Dahlmoor Queen (W) 
An early and free-blooming variety of Decorative 
form. Strong, healthy foliage with very long stems 
holding the flowers erect. Flowers very large, 7-9 inches without disbudding. Color, 
fawn pink with violet shading, an exceptionally beautiful flower. $1.50. 
Dahlmoor Radiant (W) is a Decorative form. The plant is of tall 
' ' growth, reaching to 6-7 feet, well branched, an early 
and free bloomer. Stems are remarkably long and wiry, holding its blooms above the 
foliage. Color, rich garnet red without shading or fading in the strong sunlight. 
Blooms, medium to large in size. $1.00 each. 
Dahlmoor Sunset (W) Hybrid Cactus In:type. Blooms very early and con- 
v • tinues through the season. Plant is dwarf and of 
spreading habit. Stems long and erect. Flowers, very large and well formed. Color, 
rich apricot and bronze, a striking new dahlia. $1.00. 
Dahlmoor Twilight 
(W) A Decorative form of excellent growth and heavy 
' ' foliage. Flowers 7-8 inches, on medium length 
stems. Color not easily described, a shading of opal and fawn pink with a darker 
shading of violet and old rose. $1.00 each. 
Caori LONG’S SPECIAL MIXTURE. A good mixture. Pkt. 25c. 
LSdlllld aeeu LONG’S PROFESSIONAL MIXTURE. Seed saved from only the newer 
and finer varieties. Pkt. $1.00. 
NOTE. Dahlias from seed come mostly Peony-flowered or Decorative types. 
DAHLIA POINTERS: Dahlia tubers should not be set out until nearly May 1st. Be 
sure to divide the clumps of last year, leaving a portion of the base of stem on each tuber, 
for it is at this part of the' clump that the eyes are located, and each tuber must have an 
eye to grow. One eye is sufficient. Lay dahlia tubers flat when planting. Cover four or 
five inches. 
TO KEEP DAHLIAS HEALTHY: Watch your plants closely. If the leaves turn brown¬ 
ish, or curl, or if the buds seem to blast, spray the plants well several times with some 
tobacco solution (Black Leaf 40 very good). Chances are that aphis, lice or tiny red spiders 
are at work. Dashing plants frequently with water from hose also helps. Don’t wait too 
long—do the pests before they do the plants. 
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