Buist’s Prize 
Dahlias 
T he ease with which the gar' 
den lover can successfully 
grow Dahlias makes them very 
popular. Modern Dahlias have 
many admirers. Each year newly 
developed varieties in endless 
shades and combinations of colors 
are recognized and we offer those 
having the most merit. 
CULTURE. Dahlias will grow in any 
good soil, but do best in a light loam 
or sandy loam. Prepare the ground by 
deep digging and use well-rotted manure, 
bone meal and a top dressing of lime. 
After the ground is warm plant the 
tubers on their side with eyes pointing 
upward, setting them 3 inches deep and 
3 feet apart. Watering is unnecessary, 
but frequent cultivation is desirable. 
Never allow the soil to crust and cub 
tivate after rain. When plants are 6 to 
8 inches high, pinch out the center 
shoot to induce branching. 
In the Fall, after plants are blackened 
by the first frost, cut the tops off, lift 
the tubers carefully with a digging fork 
and let them dry out for a few hours. 
Then store in a cool frostproof cellar 
or shed, until the Spring. To prevent 
shriveling, cover with dry sand or soil. 
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Colossal Dahlia King Midas 
BUIST’S COLOSSAL DAHLIAS 
The 8 varieties listed below have been selected from 
the best Decorative types. The flowers are colossal in 
size and perfect of form, carried on strong stiff stems. 
They are vigorous, free-flowering and very desirable for 
exhibition work and garden decoration. 
Barbara Wear. Color creamy white, suffused and over' 
laid soft violet. Very vigorous grower with fine 
stems .50c each 
Elite Glory. A monstrous flower of a brilliant rich red. 
It is a perfect type with fine stem and keeps well 
after being cut.50 c each 
Frazier. A sensational new Dahlia of gigantic size and 
remarkable beauty with long stems. Color a rich 
glowing oriental red, tipped yellow. A fine keeper 
after being cut.50c each 
Francis Larocco. One of the finest decorative Dahlias 
with large deep flowers on long stems. Vigorous 
grower and prolific bloomer.35c each 
Glory of Monmouth. Color a beautiful pastel salmon 
pink. Blooms are of immense size and great depth, 
carried on long stiff stems.35c each 
Kathryn Charman. Color combination most unusual, 
blending from rich bronzy red to golden bronze at the 
center. Carries its large blooms on strong stems. 
75 c each 
King Midas. An outstanding prize winner and rated as 
the greatest of all pure golden yellows. The plant is 
a strong, sturdy grower perfect in form, with stems 
long, stiff and straight.75c each 
Treasure Island. A bright autumn shade of apricot and 
gold with a rose suffusion. The plants are strong, 
bearing large flowers with perfect stems... . 50c each 
Collection: One each of 8 Colossal Dahlias for $3.50. 
POMPON OR BABY DAHLIAS 
These dainty little Dahlias are winning many ad' 
mirers and growing in popular favor. The flowers are 
ball-like in shape and under 2 in. in diameter. The 
plants are small, of branching habit, and produce an 
endless profusion of flowers on good stems suitable for 
cutting. They are delightful in vases, baskets and 
bowls and last for a week in water. 
Clara Harsh. Yellow tipped crimson. Very striking. 
Dee Dee. A splendid lavender. 
Elsie. A dainty gem. Bright carmine. 
Joe Fette. A beautiful pure white. 
Little Beauty. Soft mauve pink. 
Little Paul. Red tipped white. 
Little Ike. Burgundy red, tipped deep plum. 
Yellow Gem. A clear canary yellow. 
Any of the above: 20c each; $2.00 per doz. postpaid. 
Collection: One each of 8 Pompon Dahlias for $1.25. 
PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 
Artistic flowers resembling the semi-double Peonies in 
form. They flower freely and are borne on long, strong 
stems, making them excellent for garden decoration and 
for cutting. 
Autumn Glow. Yellow, tipped scarlet. Very early and 
a profuse bloomer.25c each 
Camille Fanchon. Color is an intense aniline-red, deep¬ 
ening to a rich garnet.35c each 
Canada. A beautiful variety. Large, pure white flow¬ 
ers on long, stiff stems. Early and a continuous 
bearer . 35c each 
Diemont von Bystein. White suffused and shaded blue 
lilac. A free bloomer.25c each 
Fackel. Rich golden scarlet, tipped golden yellow. A 
lovely autumn shade.25c each 
Collection: One each of 5 Peony Dahlias for $1.25. 
