MICHELL’S MERITORIOUS DAHLIAS 
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Time of Shipment. Unless specially requested, tubers will be shipped March 15th to June 1st; plants May 15th to June 15th. 
Culture. Dahlias are at their best during the latter part of September or early in October. To get exhibition blooms, disbud 
plants up to August 1st. Spade or plow the soil 12 to 18 inches deep; fertilize with well-rotted stable manure or hyper-humus; scatter 
about lb. of bone meal around each hill when planting. If soil is very heavy, incorporate a liberal quantity of granulated peat moss. 
About August 1st, apply about )4. lb. bone meal to each plant and work in thoroughly; sheep manure or potato fertilizer can be substi¬ 
tuted for bone meal at this time to good advantage. 
HOW TO KEEP DAHLIA TUBERS AFTER THEY ARE SHIPPED TO YOU IF TOO EARLY TO PLANT 
Open package and leave tubers in packing material you receive them in. Do not expose to air or moisten too much; keep in a 
cool place, but not where they will freeze. 
Free on request, our booklet on the culture of Cannas, Dahlias and Gladiolus. 
NEW INTRODUCTIONS 
1935 HONOR ROLL VARIETIES 
I D Informal Decorative varieties. F D Formal Decorative varieties. S C Semi-Cactus varieties. 
BONNY BRIGHT (F D) 
The color of this beautiful new dahlia is old rose; the flowers 
are of the formal decorative type, held on splendid stems. The 
bushes average three feet in height and produce an abundance 
of blooms. It is one of the first to bloom and continues until 
frost, with perfectly formed, full centered flowers. The stock 
of this variety is limited but roots will be supplied as far as 
possible, after which plants will be furnished. $1.50 each. 
CRAIG BISSELL (S C) 
A new variety that will fill the demand for flowers for cutting—a 
true Autumn dahlia of shades of copper, each petal having a tiny 
tip of gold. Has won many prizes and also the American Home 
Achievement Medal. Can be grown large, but its true beauty is in 
growing it for indoor cut flowers; sttem long and straight and is 
an excellent keeper when cut. Roots, $3.50 each. Plants, $1.75 
each. 
DAHLIADEL GOLD (F D) 
A variety for the largest bloom class; a pleasing golden yellow, 
shading darker at center, with a light coral red suffusion. Strong 
growing bush with dark green spreading foliage. Grows extremely 
large naturally. Roots, $10.00 each. Plants, $5.00 each. 
DORCAS ANN (S C) 
An attractive pink, with rose suffusion and sulphur-yellow shad¬ 
ings at center; fine for cutting and baskets. Long strong stems 
and a profuse bloomer. Roots, $7.50 each. Plants, $3.75 each. 
FOREST FIRE (I D) 
The most spectacular dahlia introduced in years. Of an unusually 
artistic form; color, lemon-yellow at base of petals, heavily tipped 
rich scarlet and enhanced with yellow petaloids. Bush is sturdy 
and strong with leathery insect resistant foliage. Roots, $10.00 
each. Plants, $5.00 each. 
HON. HARRY BACHARACH (D) 
A magnificent dahlia and considered one of the most beautiful 
varieties grown. Flowers are of enormous size; color, scarlet-red, 
slightly tinged bronze. The flowers are carried erect on extra long, 
heavy stems. Roots, $5.00 each. Plants, $2.50 each. 
MRS. SALON BAUSHER (I D) 
The flowers of this new variety are of gigantic size and well 
formed; color a beautiful sulphur yellow. A prolific bloomer, with 
a very sturdy stem. An outstanding variety. Roots, $5.00 each. 
Plants, $2.50 each. 
MRS. T. O. M. SOPWITH (C) 
A very dainty orchid pink straight cactus, with a hair line on 
edge of petals of a deeper shade; exceptionally free bloomer; stems 
long, straight and stiff; plants tall. Roots, $3.50 each. Plants, 
$1.75 each. 
Decorative Dahlia, Bormy Bright 
MRS. JOHN W. STOCKWELL (I D) 
A favorite variety of recent introduction. 
The large, full flowers have slightly curled petals, giving a 
graceful and refined appearance to the bloom; color, amaranth 
pink, shading to rose pink at base of petals; the blooms average 
9 inches with always a full center; a fine, healthy open bush, 6 
to 7 feet high; stems long and straight. See illustration 
opposite. Roots, $3.50 each. 
Prices quoted on Dahlias on this page are postpaid 
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