OLDS DAHLIAS. The Splendid Garden Flower 
JANE COWL. A massive decorative; MRS. CARL SALBACH. (Decorative.) A 
color glistening bionze-buft &nd old gold, well-known California variety with lone stems 
Flowers measure 10 inches across. A i™<™ - > - J 
known everywhere. It is largely used in de 
stem of unusual strength holds the giant rative work; a large flower of a bright lilac 
flower erect over a plant of ideal growth, pink shading lighter at base of petals, some- 
.bach, J5c; o tor oOc, postpaid. times described as mauve pink. We recommend 
JEAN KERR. (Decorative.) A good it for any garden. Each, 15c; 3 for 35c, post¬ 
commercial white Dahlia much used by P a ^- 
florists and in gardens where cut flowers RED STAR. (Semi-Cactus.) A medium large 
desired. Good grower, dependable bloom of beautiful cardinal red and fine form; 
and popular. Each, 15c; 3 for 35c; post 
paid. 
JERSEY’S BEACON. (Decorative.) A 
bush is very thrifty and produces abundance 
ot long stemmed blooms. Each, 60c: 3 for 
$1.50, postpaid. 
SAGAMORE. (Decorative.) A large saffron 
universal favorite as .an exhibition and yell ow, perfect form flower, tinted bright red. 
garden flower, color is a Chinese scarlet a free-flowering variety of sturdy habit Flow- 
with a paler reverse, giving it a two- ers average 8 inches f n diamet( £. Each, 20c; 
toned effect. Flowers are large and glob- 3 f or 50c postpaid 
ular in shape. The plant is a vigorous SANHICAN’S BLUEBIRD. (Decorative.) A 
foliage^’ 3 n for 60“ postpaid ’“ S nea ? blu f e bloo “ of ***“«<» proportions' and 
lonage. ±.acn, -t>c, 6 lor buc, postpaid. perfect form, whose outer petals at maturity 
JERSEY BEAUTY. (Decorative.) One are bright violet blue, while the center retains 
A beautiful the violet tint. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c, postpaid. 
THOMAS A. EDISON. (Decorative.) Royal 
of the finest of all Dahlias, 
shade of pink that can hardly be described 
Mrs. I. De Ver Warner. 
BASHFUL GIANT. (Decorative.) This is one of 
the largest Dahlias ever introduced. Because of 
its large size the flower tilts giving it the appro¬ 
priate. name. It is of great merit because of its 
beautiful color, an apricot with gold shadings. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 60c, postpaid. 
BARBARA REDFERN. (Decorative.) A prolific 
bloomer of blooms measuring as large as 10 to 12 
inches.. The face of this mammoth flower is a 
glistening old gold in color with the reverse of the 
petals a delicate old rose; since the petals curl, 
both colors show at the same time, producing a 
warmth and richness in decorative effect. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c. postpaid. 
ELINOR VANDERVEER. (Decorative.) An 
incomparable Dahlia of exquisite beauty and of 
great size and depth, having every desirable 
quality. Color, a rich, glowing, satiny pink. One 
of the earliest to flower. Each, 20c; 3 for 45c, 
postpaid. 
HALO. (Decorative.) The light sulphur Jersey 
Beauty; excellent habits in every way: splendid 
stem, clear, beautiful color; free blooming and a 
lasting cut flower. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c, postpaid. 
in words. The flowers are large and Purple named for the famous Electrical Wizard 
50th 
Birthday 
carried high above the foliage on long, 
wiry stems. A wonderful keeper and ex¬ 
cellent for. exhibition or commercial pur¬ 
poses. This variety has been awarded 
many prizes and medals. Each, 25c; 3 for 
60c; 6 for $1.10, postpaid. 
JUDGE MAREAN. (Decorative.) This 
giant is produced on long, heavy stems. 
The plant is vigorous and free blooming. 
The flowers are full and massive and the 
petals heavy. A glowing salmon pink, 
with tints of orange and gold. Each, 30c; 
3 for 75c; postpaid. 
KATHLEEN NORRIS. (Decorative.) 
Awarded First Prize for best flower at 
four greatest Eastern shows fall of 1928. 
Color, true rose pink, later deepening to 
mallow pink. Gigantic bloom, broad 
petals overlapping, with twisted ends. 
Full center, very long stem., foliage dark 
green and insect proof; a great bloomer 
and an excellent keeper. Each, 50c; 3 
for $1.45, postpaid. 
. KENTUCKY. (Decorative.) A brilliant 
light salmon orange shading to orange 
yellow at the base and deepening to grena¬ 
dine pink on outer petals. It is a sport 
of Jersey Beauty credited with all its 
habits and practically blight and stunt 
proof. Flower is larger than Jersey 
Beauty and a real -delight in every re¬ 
spect. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c, postpaid. 
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON. 
(Decorative.) An exhibition type decora¬ 
tive of large size and great beauty. Color 
is an opalescent pink; face of petals creamy 
white; reverse phlox pink. Strong upright 
stems; dark green foliage, medium height. Each, 
30c; 3 for 75c, postpaid. 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER. (Decorative.) 
Probably the most popular variety grown today. 
A .solid deep mauve pink or orchid. Long stiff 
stems and excellent for cut flowers. Flowers 
often measure 10 inches across. Each, 15c; 
3 for 35c, postpaid. 
with his approval. Staghorn petal formation, 
insect resistant foliage, cane stiff stems, thrifty 
growing habits, is the report on this new Dahlia 
from high sources. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25, 
postpaid. 
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Olds’ Finest Mixed Dahlias. 
OLDS’ FINEST MIXED DAHLIAS 
A mixture of choice named varie¬ 
ties showing every shape, size and 
color to be found in Dahlias. 3 for 
30c; 6 for 55c; 12 for $1.00; 50 for 
$4.00, postpaid. 
OLDS’ CANNAS 
Dwarf Pearl Tuberose. 
TUBEROSE BULBS 
The sweetest scented flower 
hat grows and one of the most 
•harming. 
DWARF PEARL. Large, 
louble wax-like flowers of 
purest white; orange-blossom 
ragrance. Large Bulbs. Each, 
•0c;3 for 25c; 6 for 45c; 12 
or 80c, postpaid. 
THE PRESIDENT. Four feet tall. The President leads the red 
varieties in the quality and also the quantity of its bloom. Flowers 
are 7 inches across; individual petals firm and long-standing; trusses 
standing up stiff on strong stems. The foliage is rich green and burn- 
proof in the hottest weather. Bulbs, 15c each; 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25, 
postpaid. 
KING HUMBERT. Red. This remarkable Gold Medal Canna has 
been the sensation of the past ten years and is a great favorite today. 
It is a cross between the orchid-flowering and the French, or Crozy 
type, combining the large flowers of the one with the free»blooming 
character of the other, with handsome, broad, tropical foliage. Scarlet 
flowers; bronze leaves. Each, 15c; 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25, postpaid. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. Four feet. An orchid-flowering sort 
of the well-known King Humbert. Foliage a very dark green, with 
flowers measuring 5 to 7 inches across; individual petals measuring 3 
to 3 % inches in diameter. Flower a deep rich yellow, softly spotted 
and blotched with bright red. Some plants occasionally give a scarlet 
or scarlet striped flower, which we consider an improvement rather 
than an objection. Each, 15c; 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25, postpaid. 
MRS. ALFRED CONRAD. Four feet. One of the very best Gannas 
in commerce today. The large, exquisitely shaded salmon-pink flowers 
are produced in great abundance on robust, upright stalks. We con¬ 
sider this superior to all other pink Cannas. Each, 20c; 3 for 45c; 
12 for $1.60, postpaid. 
APRICOT. Four feet. The color is a buff-yellow base overspread 
with salmon-pink, making a mass effect of rich apricot. The chief 
characteristic of this flower is its marvelous durability, for it stands 
heavy rain and hot sun better than any other Canna we know of. 
Each, 20c; 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60, postpaid. 
EUREKA. Three and one-half feet. The best white Canna. Foliage 
light green; strong growth with large blooms. Color creamy white with 
faint lavender stripling in the throat. Each, 15c; 3 for 35c; 12 for 
$1.25, postpaid. 
[ One bulb each of the above six Cannas.for 70c, postpaid. | 
PLEASE NOTE—Order Canna bulbs early and pot the bulbs in 
April. You will gain three to four weeks in the blooming season. 
Orders for Canna bulbs will be mailed as soon as weather permits. 
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The President, Canna. 
