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Jackson's Seeds Grow Better 
Jackson’s Prize-winning Dahlias 
Jackson’s Dahlia Roots for South Texas 
CULTURE. We are learning each year more about the culture of dahlias 
in this section and some of the exhibits at the flower shows this fall of 
home grown dahlias were almost as large as those raised in the dahlia 
section. Spade your soil deep, plant the bulb flat. After the plants 
are up out of the ground it is a good plan to place about one-half 
inch of mulch about the base of the plant. This will hold moisture in 
the soil except in extremely dry weather. Lawn clippings, peat moss and 
even straw or hay will make a good mulch. If you feel that the soil is 
weak and lacking in quality, it is a good plan to rake in a little bone 
meal before the mulch is applied. Don’t let the ground get a hard crust. 
In watering dahlias, don’t try and overdo it. Just replace the normal 
amount of moisture in the ground. 
AVALON (Formal Decorative). The color is a rich lemon yellow of 
enormous size carried on long stems. Fine for cutting as the flowers keep 
particularly well. 
JERSEY BEAUTY (Formal Decorative). A clear pure pink dahlia. One 
of the outstanding dahlias, known by all. 
JANE COWL (Informal Decorative). One 
of the best and most popular. Immense 
bronzy buff, lighted old gold. 
DADDY (Informal Decorative). In our 
opinion best garden red regardless of price, 
very free bloomer. 
SANCHEN’S BLUEBIRD (Informal Deco¬ 
rative). Bright violet blue. Splendid flowers 
produced freely on good stems. One of our 
best sellers. 
FORDHOOK MARVEL (Formal Decora¬ 
tive). A giant sheen bloom. Color, peach 
red shading to strawberry pink suffused 
salmon orange. Vigorous plant and a great 
producer. Don’t miss this one. 
AMERICAN EAGLE (Semi-Cactus). A 
beautiful large crimson variety, very early 
and a profuse bloomer. 
HARRY MAYER (Formal Decorative). 
Silvery pink, reverse rose pink. Extremely 
large blooms. 
JEAN KERR. One of the most popular 
of the pure white dahlias. 
Price of above dahlias: Root, 25c; 5 
roots, $1.00. 
Three of Our Choicest Varieties 
Jackson’s 
Dahlias 
From Seed 
So many people do 
not know that you can 
raise dahlias from seed 
and they will bloom the 
first season about four 
weeks later than from 
tubers. 
CULTURE. Sow seed 
in flats, covering lightly 
with sand, screened leaf- 
mold and similar mate¬ 
rial. Place a square of 
burlap on top of seed 
bed and keep moist until 
seed is germinated, re¬ 
moving the burlap as 
soon as sprouts appear. 
When plants are 4 to 5 inches high, pot them and when 
well established transplant to the garden. 
THE COMMODORE (Informal Decorative). This is a 
prize winner. One of the largest clear sulphur dahlias. If 
you enjoy growing monster blooms here is your chance. 
Root, 50c. 
ROSE FALLON (Formal Decorative). The color is a 
dark orange, tinted with amber and salmon. Massive blooms 
that stand well above a vigorous growing bush. Root, 50c. 
OMAR KHAYYAM (Formal Decorative). A Chinese red 
at base of petals, shading to a brighter orange with paler 
tips, giving a soft effect. Price, 50c root. 
EXTRA SELECT EXHIBITION MIXTURE. All hand 
picked from the very finest larger flowering and double 
varieties. Many wonderful seedlings have resulted from 
this strain of seed. Pkt., 50c; 3 pkts., $1.00. 
GIANT CACTUS MIXED. Very large, double flowers. 
Pkt., 50c; 3 pkts., $1.00. 
UNWIN’S DWARF HYBRIDS. Miniature semi-double 
flowers in a wide range of charming colors. Height 18 
to 24» inches. Pkt., 35c; 3 for 75c. 
Miscellaneous Bulbs 
Jackson’s 
DAHLIA BARGAIN 
Onei each of the above including three of 
the 50c dahlias. 12 dahlias in all. 
A $3.30 Value 
For Only 
ANEMONES. These are among the most showy and beau¬ 
tiful of spring flowers ; of neat and compact growth, with 
elegantly cut foliage and the most brilliantly colored blos¬ 
soms. Their large velvety flowers are ideal for cutting, last¬ 
ing several days in water. 
Anemones prefer a rich loamy soil, and a liberal amount 
of water. Soak the bulbs in lukewarm water 24 hours be¬ 
fore planting. Mixed colors, 60c dozen; 2 dozen, $1.00. 
TIGRIDIA (Shell Flower of Mexico). Few flowers are 
more gorgeously colored or so beautiful. Plant in sunny 
positions in a flowery border in well drained soil. Put a 
little sand under the bulb. Can also be used in beds. Height, 
3 feet. Mixed, 15c bulb; 4 for 50c; $1.50 dozen. 
RANUNCULUS (Buttercup). Beautiful double flowers 
resembling roses. Grows from a foot to two feet tall. Our 
special mixture contains all shades of red, pink, orange, 
yellow and a few white. Bulbs are curious, claw-shaped. 
They should be soaked overnight, then dried (not in sun) 
for half a day before planting, claws downward. 60c dozen; 
2 dozen, $1.00. 
