FORT ATKINSON — WISCONSIN 
Glorious Dahlias 
S OIL AND CARE. Any good, rich garden soil, not too wet, 
is all right. If not rich, fertilize freely. Set 3 feet apart, and 
for best results allow but one stalk in a hill. Keep well culti- 
vated. In dry weather Dahlias are greatly benefited by a heavy 
mulching of leaf mold or short manure. After frost has destroyed 
the bloom, cut the stem off about three inches from 
the ground, and with a spade lift them from the 
bed. Expose to sun until well dried, then store the 
bulbs in a dry room or cellar where they will not 
be reached by frost. 
The following varieties are sure to give satisfaction. 
A. D. Livoni. (Ball type). Rich pink, finely formed. 
A very handsome flower. 
Avalon. (Decorative). One of the largest of Daft- 
lias, with fine stem, and a good keeper. Clear, rich 
yellow. Highly recommended. 
Blue Bird. (Decorative). A fine large flower on 
excellent stems. Probably the nearest approach 
to a blue yet originated. In the twilight it appears 
quite a distinct blue. 
Bashful Giant. (Decorative). One of the largest 
Dahlias introduced. The immense blooms are ex' 
cellent for exhibition. The color is apricot with 
golden shadings. 
Chicota. (Peony). An ideal golden yellow of large size 
and exceptionally long stems—often 18 inches in length. 
Flow r er perfect in form and clear in its rich golden yeb 
low. Fine. 
Dreer’s White. (Ball). Large pure white, a free bloomer. 
D. M. Moore. (Ball). A flower of mammoth size, pro- 
duced in profusion on long, stiff stems. Its color is a 
deep velvety maroon. It has no equal in its color, almost 
black. 
Meditation. (Decorative). Flowers of medium size, borne 
on long, erect stems. Color, light delicate lavender. 
A free and early bloomer. Highly recommended. 
Mrs. I. De Ver Warner. (Decorative). Large, perfect flow' 
ers of charming color; a deep mauve-pink, on stout stems. 
A good grower and free bloomer. Can be grown to a 
diameter of 11 inches. One of the best Dahlias in cub 
tivation. 
Edna Ferber. (Hybrid Cactus). Very large and full with 
curved shaggy petals. Stems long and rigid. Color, coral 
shaded to old gold. One of the best of modern Dahlias. 
Helen Hollis. (Ball). A fine balhshaped flower on ex- 
cellent stems and a good cutting variety. Color, vivid red. 
HOW TO PLANT PEONY ROOTS 
Make hole deep and wide enough to accom¬ 
modate the roots. Plant so that the “eyes” 
are NOT more than 2 inches below the surface. 
TOO DEEP PLANTING OFTEN IS THE 
REASON WHY PEONIES DO NOT BLOOM. 
Radio. (Decorative). Without a doubt one of the greatest 
Dahlias ever originated. Can be grown 11 to 12 inches 
in diameter. Color blood-red, edged and tipped with 
yellow. 
Rose Fallon. (Decorative). An immense flower of fine, 
perfect form. Stems long and erect. Plant robust and 
vigorous. Color, dark amber or brownish old gold. A va- 
riety we can highly recommend. Strong tubers. 
Sweetheart’s Bouquet. (Peony). In color a unique shading of salmon-rose, 
shaded with fawn; pleasing alike in 
both day and artificial light. Flowers 
are very large and stems extra long 
and wiry. One of the very earliest 
to bloom and continues throughout 
the season. 
Washington City. (Hybrid Cactus). 
An immense white flower that has 
few, if any, equals. Flowers from 8 
to 9 inches and of purest white. 
Stems long and erect. One of the 
best of varieties. 
William G. (Decorative). A mammoth 
flower of shaggy form. Plant of 
sturdy, well branched habit. Stems 
amply long and wiry, holding the 
immense flowers erect. Flowers of 
excellent keeping qualities. Color 
light or scarlet-red. A wonderful 
flower. Decorative Dahlia 
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