ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE BULBS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
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Dahlias 
The most satisfactory of garden flowers, 
with an endless variation of shapes and colors 
which are to be found in no other class of 
_ ... , , , , plants. No garden should be without them. 
Dahlias should always be planted in an open situation away from shade which 
robs the soil of its fertility. Set out in the open just as soon as the weather 
becomes settled. 
Amun Ra. Glorious flowers 
combining most gor¬ 
geous copper and bronze tones with 
shadings of amber and gold. Magnifi¬ 
cent in every way and very vigorous. 
50c each, 3 for $1.30. 
Avalon d-D.) Pure, clear yel- 
iow. The large flowers 
are very distinct and produced in 
great abundance. Each 25c) 3 for 65c. 
Barbara Redfern j L D > A 
free - flow¬ 
ering variety, with flowers of great 
size and depth; the color is a beauti¬ 
ful blending of old rose and old gold. 
The large blossoms are held on strong 
stems; plant vigorous. Each 30c, 3 
for 75c. 
Cigarette ( s - c -) In color it is 
= creamy white, heavily 
edged with pomegranite-red, but no 
two flowers exactly alike. Each 35c, 
3 for 90c. 
Countess of Lonsdale < C) - 
Per¬ 
fect cactus type, long season ; blended 
amber and salmon. Each 25c, 3 for 
65c. 
Jane Cowl d- D -) A lar ? e 5 owe ^ 
of a warm buff and 
old gold blending to a bright salmon 
at the center. The giant flowers are 
held aloft on rigid stems. A superb 
dahlia in every way. Each 40c, 3 for 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Jersey’s Beacon < BD -) The 
color is Chi¬ 
nese-scarlet with a paler reverse giv¬ 
ing a two-toned effect. Flowers are 
very large and globular in form. It is 
a prolific bloomer. Each 35c, 3 for 80c. 
Jersey’s Beauty (Formal Dec- 
orative.) 
Probably the most talked of dahlia 
during the past seasons. It is still 
in a class by itself. A perfect bloom 
of eosine pink, carried high above the 
foliage on a long, wiry stem. Each 
30c, 3 for 75c. 
Mrs. Ide Ver Warner (For- 
_ . mal 
Decorative.) A refined mauve-pink 
beautifully formed. Large blooms car¬ 
ried on long strong wiry stems. A 
free continuous bloomer. Each 25c, 
3 for 65c. 
Satan (S.c.) Flaming red with a. 
slight touch of gold at the 
center. The fascinating color together 
with the horn-like, perfectly rolled 
and uncurved petals makes this a 
most outstanding and attractive vari¬ 
ety. $1.00 each, 3 for $2.70. 
Snowdrift (Show Decorative.) 
Large, perfectly 
formed flowers, the best of the white 
Dahlias. A vigorous grower, strong, 
stout stems, profuse bloomer. Each 
35c, 3 for 90c. 
Thomas Edison ( D >- A choice 
new variety 
of large size with cane-like stems, the 
bloom very formal. Rich, deep purple 
with the sheen of velvet. Each 75c, 
3 for $1.90. 
Collection ° ne each of the above 
12 varieties for $3.00. 
Begonias 
Tuberous Rooted Unexcelled for summer 
bedding, such as lawn 
beds and borders. When fully exposed to the sun 
the beds must be kept moist. Single Sorts Mixed. 
Each 25c, 4 for 90c. Double Sorts Mixed, each 
25c, 4 for 90c. 
Oxalis 
Summer Flowering 
fective in masses or 
. beds and are particular- 
I il-vr rtf flu* Vnllrtir This favorite ]y valuable for edgings. 
Ol llic v tt ey flower, with They produce an im¬ 
pure white flower bells hanging grace- broken row of foliage 
fully on slender stem, should be in every about one foot high and 
garden. Large Hamburg pips, 10c each, continuous bloom. 
6 for 35c, 12 for 65c. White, red, pink, mixed. 
Doz. 20c, 100 for $1.50. 
These 
plants 
useful little 
are very ef- 
Tuberose 
Double 
Excelsior 
Oxalis. 
Peavl This is a beautiful wax-like 
* sweet-scented, double, white 
flower, growing on stems about 3 feet 
high, each stem bearing about a dozen 
or more flowers. In cold latitudes plant 
bulbs in small boxes or 5-inch flower pots 
in rich earth, keep in a warm place in the 
house; water sparingly until it starts; 
when budding water freely; when weather 
has become warm remove to open ground, 
sink pot in earth. Large Double 
Flowered Bulbs, 10c each, 12 for 65c. 
Caladium or Elephant’s Ear 
Caladium Esculentum 
plants which can be grown in the open ground. 
Magnificent showy and grand plants. Bulbs, each 
15c, three for 40c. 
the finest 
foliage 
Fine climber, perfectly hardy, and is produced 
from tubers which make from 10 to 20 feet of 
vine. Beautiful heart-shaped leaves, bright green 
foliage, and clusters of delicate white flowers, 
sending forth a delicious cinnamon odor. Large 
tubers 8c each, 4 for 30c. 
Maderia Vine Beau « ful , climber, of rapid 
growth, has light green, al¬ 
most transparent leaves. It will climb to the 
height of 20 feet and over. Excellent for house 
climbers. 7c each, 12 for 70c. 
Excelsior Double Pearl Tuberose 
Special Collection Offer 
All Giant-Flowering Dahlias 
We will send unnamed, our choice at this 
greatly reduced price. 
Six varieties, 1 root of each 
(at regular prices over $2.00) only. 
