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. 
ILLINOIS (I. D.) 
Awarded 
Prize Cen¬ 
tury of Progress at Chicago. Beau¬ 
tiful Rose with dark center. Long, 
strong stem. Best early bloomer. 
Drouth resisting. Fine for cutting. 
Each, $1.00, 3 for $2.75. 
Avalon (I.D.) Pure, clear yel- 
low. The large flowers 
are very distinct and produced in 
great abundance. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Barbara Redfern , (I - D -> A 
free - flow¬ 
er in k 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. 
(S.C.) In color it is 
s creamy white, heavily 
edged with pomegranite-red, but no 
two flowers exactly alike. Each 35c, 
3 for 90c. 
Kathleen Norris (I. D.) 
Blooms of gigantic size and splendid 
proportions. A showy, true rose-pink 
shading to coral-pink when fully 
open. 50c each, 3 for $1.35. 
Jane Cowl d.D.) A large flower 
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 Beauty 
Jersey’s Beacon (F ! D ) . J. h . e 
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 90c. 
(Formal Dec- 
o r a t i v e . ) 
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. 
Fort Monmouth (I. D.) 
A glorious Dahlia of a handsome rich 
deep maroon color, shaded bluish 
violet at the tip of each petal. Very 
sho wy. 50c each, 3 for $1.35. 
Thomas Edison A choice 
new variety 
of large size with cane-like stems, the 
bloom very formal. Rich, deep purple 
with the sheen of velvet. Each 50c, 
3 for $1.25. 
Collection ° ne each of the above 
12 varieties for $3.00. 
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 Beaut l 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 
Single Tuberous*Rooted Begonia 
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 These useful little 
° plants are very ef¬ 
fective in masses or 
_ „ . _ beds and are particular- 
Lllv of the Valiev T hls Iavor ‘ t ® ly valuable for edgings. 
flower, with They produce an im¬ 
pure wmte flower bells hanging grace- broken ro w of foliage 
fully on slender stem, should be in every about one f oot 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. 
Tuberose 
Double 
Excelsior 
Pearl This is a beautiful wax-like 
i ccui 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 
EAks 
One of the finest 
tropical foliage 
plants which can be grown in the open ground. 
Magnificent showy and grand plants. Bulbs, each 
15c, three for 40c. 
Oxalis. 
Special Collection Offer 
All Giant-Flowering Dahlias 
We will send unnamed, our choice at this 
greatly reduced price. 
Six varieties, 1 root of each QOf* 
(at regular prices over $2.00) only 
