DAHLIAS 
Hi rris’ Exceptional Twelve Giant Flowered Dahlias 
In recent years there has been such an enormous increase in the number of different varieties of 
Dahlias that it has become very confusing. We feel what you really want is to have a few excep¬ 
tionally fine Dahlias in your garden, and it is with this idea in mind that we have chosen twelve of 
the best varieties. We call them our “Exceptional Twelve” because they have exceptional flowers 
and are exceptional value for the prices asked. 
Ida Perkins. (White.) The most satisfactory 
pure white we have seen. 50c Ea.; $4.50 Doz. 
Jane Cowl. (Buff.) A beautiful combination 
of buff and old gold with apricot and rose 
shadings. One of the most famous dahlias 
ever introduced. 50c Ea.; $4.50 Doz. 
Jersey’s Beacon (Scarlet). A favorite giant 
flower on long stems. 25c Ea.; $2.00 Doz. 
Jersey’s Beauty (Pink). The greatest clear 
true pink ever introduced. 25c Ea.; $2.00 Doz. 
Pride of California (Crimson). A mammoth 
rich American Beauty red flowering con¬ 
tinuously. 25c Ea.; $2.00 Doz. 
Rocky Ledge (Yellow). One of the newest and 
best pure yellows grown. 50c Ea.; $4.50 Doz. 
Salem Pride (Purple). A startling combination 
of French purple flecked with white. Immense 
flowers and an exceptionally good grower. 
50c Ea.: $4.50 Doz. 
Alma Alexander (Orange). We have never seen 
an orange dahlia to equal this one. 
35c Ea.; $3.50 Doz. 
King of the Blacks (Black). The nearest to jet 
black of any dahlia ever grown. Very large 
flowers. $1.25 Ea.; $12.00 Doz. 
Girl of Hillcrest (Apricot). This large clear 
apricot and buff combination is in a class by 
itself. 50c Ea.; $4.50 Doz. 
Coquette (Red and Gold). Freely bearing fine 
large flowers in beautiful combinations of red 
and gold. Very striking. 50c Ea.; $4.50 Doz. 
Nanaquaket (Deep Pink). Immense well 
formed flowers of deep amaranth pink. One of 
the best dahlias grown. 50c Ea.: $4.50 Doz. 
THE NEW "TIGER FLOWER" 
OR TIGRIDIA 
Although one of the oldest native American 
flowers, it is still one of the most rare and un¬ 
usual. 
This beautiful flower, so much prized by the 
Aztecs, is easily grown, and blooms continuously 
all summer. It is planted and grows about the 
same as Gladioli. 
The bulbs can also be stored over winter and 
planted again next year. 
Besides giving you the most gorgeous flowers 
in your neighborhood, the bulbs are claimed to 
be edible. 
The bulbs are shipped about May 1st with 
complete cultural directions. 
Torch. The most satisfactory of the separate 
colors. It is the most vigorous grower and the 
best bloomer. The color is an attractive shade 
of golden bronze. Bulbs $1.50 per Doz.; 
$2.50 per 25; $9.00 per 100. 
Mixture No. 1. The bulbs for this mixture are 
grown from a splendid strain of mixed seed 
of all the available colors. $1.00 per Doz.; 
$1.85 per 25; $7.00 per- 100. 
TIGRIDIA SEED 
You can now raise your own Tigridia bulbs. 
7930—This seed has been gathered by Tigridia 
enthusiasts from all quarters of the globe and 
from innumerable types and colors. The second 
year you will begin to get flowers. Cultural direc¬ 
tions on packets. Pkt. (50 seeds) 25c; Oz. $2.00. 
Harris’ Exceptional Twelve Collection 
One root each of the 12 exceptionally fine 
Dahlias described for only $4.50 (saving $1.50). 
EXTRA SPECIAL—Harris’ Trial 
Ground Dahlia Mixture 
A mixture of a great many different kinds in¬ 
cluding many of the best. They are all fine kinds 
taken from our trial garden and field. This is an 
unusual opportunity to get a beautiful assort¬ 
ment for only $1.50 per doz., postpaid. 
Pompon Dahlias 
Small double flowers on dwarf plants. Good 
stiff clean stems for cutting. Growing only 18 
inches high, they make splendid garden plants. 
Special Pompon Color Mixture. A mixture of 
an equal number each of 5 distinct colors. 
$2.00 per Doz. 
SHIPPING DATES 
Bulbs and Plants are shipped prepaid at 
approximately the following dates (unless 
otherwise specified). 
T. R. BEGONIAS.May 15 to June 15 
CANNAS.May 1 to June 1 
DAHLIAS. May 15 to June 15 
GLADIOLI.April 1 to June 15 
LILIES (page 65).April 1 to May 15 
MONTBRETIA (page 78).April 1 to June 1 
TIGRIDIA..May 1 to June 15 
PLANTS, Annual (page 77).... May 15 to June 15 
Perennial (page 72) . . April 15 to June 1 
“ Chrysanthemums (page 65) 
May 1 to June 15 
DAHLIA SEED 
Tender Perennial Culture C 
Raising Dahlias from seed is both interesting 
and satisfactory. The marvelous new varieties 
are selected out of mixed varieties raised from 
seed. See what you can find. Seed started very 
early indoors will usually bloom the first year. 
Tubers can then be stored over winter. 
2606— Unwin’s Dwarf Hybrids (New). An 
entirely new race growing 18 to 24 inches high, 
single and semi-double and in a wide range of 
colors. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 65c. 
2607— Extra Choice Double. Comprises the 
best types and colors of tall Double Dahlias 
in existence. Pkt. 25c; Oz. $3.00. 
CANNAS 
For lawn decoration there is no plant equal to 
Cannas. Their bright luxuriant foliage and large 
clusters of brilliant flowers make a beautiful 
display all summer. About 4 feet tall. 
Our roots are all good healthy plump roots 
that are sure to give satisfaction. The eyes are 
started in the greenhouse before shipping. 
City of Portland. A rich salmon-pink. Green 
foliage. 
The President. Enormous rich vermilion- 
scarlet. Green leaved. 
King Humbert. Enormous flowers of a bright 
orange-scarlet. Bronze leaves. 
Yellow King Humbert. Bright yellow flowers. 
Green foliage. 
PRICE of any of the above four varieties; your 
selection: 3 roots 60c; 12 roots $2.00. 
HARRIS' GLADIOLI 
Plant Gladioli in the Hardy Border 
and for Cut-Flowers 
They are unexcelled for producing bright spots 
of color in August when only very few perennials 
are in bloom. May be planted up to July. 
They are easy to plant, low in price, and the 
flowers last so long in water. 
Harris' Ideal Gladioli Mixture 
No finer mixture has ever been offered at any 
price. It is made up of the best named varieties, 
well proportioned as to color. Every kind used 
is recognized as a leader by Gladiolus experts. 
80c per Doz.; $1.25 per 25; $3.50 per 100. 
Primulinus 
Deluxe Mixture. A mixture of the best kinds 
of those dainty, graceful gladioli known as 
“Prims.” The colors range from yellow, orange, 
buff through to scarlet. 70c per Doz.; $1.00 
per 25; $3.00 per 100. 
Harris' Ideal Fifteen Gladioli 
Golden Dream. Still the finest pure golden 
yellow. 3 for 30c; 80c doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
Mother Machree. A very attractive shade of 
lavender gray with dark blotch. Mammoth 
flowers. 3 for 50c; $1.40 doz.; $9.00 per 100. 
Minuet. This is the lavender by which other 
lavenders are judged. 
3 for 50c; $1.40 doz.; $9.00 per 100. 
Albatross. An immense pure waxy white 
without markings. 
3 for 60c; $1.60 doz.; $11.00 per 100. 
Mrs. Von Konyenburg. It is a matchless 
aniline blue of noble form, well placed on an 
excellent spike. 
3 for 50c; $1.40 doz ; $9.00 per 100. 
Betty Nuthail. It is an immense light coral 
pink with a pale orange throat. Very tall 
spikes and flowers 6 inches across. 
3 for 30c; 80c doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Charles Dickens. Massive brilliant velvety 
purple on long strong stems. 
3 for 50c; 90c, doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Picardy. The most beautiful of the new light 
pinks. Very large flowers of unusual sub¬ 
stance. 3 for 35c; 90c doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Commander Koehl. Immense flowers of clear 
blood red on long strong stems. 
3 for 60c; $1.60 doz.; $11.00 per 100. 
Maid of Orleans. A beautiful milky white with 
creamy throat. Perfectly placed. 
3 for 95c; $3.00 doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
Aflame. Enormous bright red of the primulinus 
type. 3 for 30c; 90c doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Pelegrina. A velvety deep blue of excellent 
form. Many open at one time. 
3 for 60c; $1.60 doz.; $11.00 per 100. 
Orange Queen. A pure apricot-orange bloom¬ 
ing freely on tall wiry stems. 
3 for 30c; 80c doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
Carmen Sylva. Pure white flowers perfectly 
placed on straight, long stems. 
3 for 30c; 80c doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Longfellow. A large clear La France pink that 
does not burn in the sun. 
3 for 30c; 80c doz.; $4.50 per 100 
C25—Special Gladioli 
Collection—$5.00 
Three bulbs each of the fifteen Ideal 
Gladioli described above, all separately 
labelled for only $5.08 (regular price $6.75). 
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