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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 describe the beautiful blending of colors. The gor¬ 
geous Amun Ra, or Sun God, with its dazzling, varied colors; the beautiful red of the 
Pride of California; the splendor of the Golden West; Jersey Beauty’s delicate 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. 
Culture: Make trench five inches deep; fill trench with water; when water 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 well decayed. 
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 flowers with broad, flat petals. 
Show Dahlias are closely quilled, ball-shaped varie¬ 
ties. 
Peony Dahlias. Immense size, long petals and open 
center. 
SHIPPING- DATS. 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 keep them in excellent condition until 
your planting time. Cannot supply after May 15th. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
Dady Alice. (Dec.) A brilliant yellow center contrast¬ 
ing with the pastel orange outer petals veined with 
copper makes a strikingly attractive two-colored 
flower. Large, regular shaped bloom. Tall grower. 
Price, 50c each; 3 for $1.40, 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 th,e 
bulbs again in the spring. Their abundant blos¬ 
soms perfume the air for a long distance. No 
words can describe their delicate fragrance. First 
size bulbs, 10c each; 3 for 25c; 90c per doz. 
Ethel Smith. (Hybrid Cactus.) Long, curved, semi- 
quilled petals of delicate lemon center and light tip 
form a beautiful bloom. Very large. Good stem. 
Price, 50c each; 3 for $1.40, postpaid. 
Betty Jo. (Dec.) Amber-orange petals delicately 
veined with light red give a reddish-bronze effect. 
On opening, center petals are similar to a water 
lily. Medium size, very regular, sturdy stem. 
Hardy and good multiplier. Price, 40c each; 3 for 
$1.15, postpaid. 
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. 
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. 20 c each; $2.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
Pansy Plants 
These plants are very carefully grown, from our 
best strains of seed, and are thoroughly hardened off 
before being sent out. For full description of the 
varieties see the flower seed pages. 
Plants will be ready about March 20th. Orders re¬ 
ceived before that date will be shipped as soon as 
ready, unless you specify later shipment. We do not 
guarantee safe delivery on plants beyond the second 
postal zone. 
MILE HIGH SPECIAL. 90c per doz.; 5 doz. for $4.00, 
postpaid. 
OREGON GIANTS. SOc per doz.; 5 doz. for $3.50, 
postpaid. 
TEIMARDEAU. 70c per doz.; 5 doz. for $3.00, post¬ 
paid. 
