88 Tender Plants and Bulbs 
Vick’s Garden and Floral Guide 
VicK’s 
Dahlias 
1 Arachne. Petals white edged with crimson. Some of the flowers are all 
ciimson. 
Countess of Lonsdale. Rich salmon, tinted apricot. Hardy and very free 
flowering. 
Earl of Pembroke. Dark, rich shade of reddish purple. 15 cents each; 
3 1.50 a dozen. 
Krieiilh ilde. Exquisite combination of ivory white and pink. “ Queen of 
of the Cactus Dahlias." 
Matchless. Dark, velvety maroon. 15 cents each ; £1.50 a dozen. 
Mrs. H.J. Jones. Crimson-scarlet striped with cream. Varies from solid 
crimson to cream color on the same plant. 
Mrs. J. J. Crowe. Clear yellow ; fine habit and form. 
Mrs. */. 1 *. Rave. Delicate blush pink. Splendid for cutting. One of the 
most valuable additions to the list in recent years. 30 cents each; $3.00 a 
dozen. 
Progenitor. Soft rich scarlet. Ends of petals forked. 
Spotless Queen. Pure white. Medium size. Free flowering. 
Standard Bearer. Brilliant scarlet. Medium size. Very free flowering. 
St. Catherine. Orange and scarlet. 15 cents each ; $1.50 a dozen. 
Volker. Exquisite golden yellow. Petals very long and narrow. 
Winsome. Pure white. Good sized incurved flowers. 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
are intermediate between Cactus and Show. The massive flowers are not so 
globular as the Show and the petals are broad and somewhat flattened. 
20 cents each ; $2.00 a dozen ; except where noted ; 
mail or express prepaid. 
Black Prince. Dark velvety maroon. Large flowers. 15 cents each ; Si.50 
a dozen 
Blue Oban. Lavender blue. Free blooming. 
Clifford W. Bruton. Canary yellow. Large, long stemmed flowers. Finest 
decorative yellow. 
Eureka. Deep rose ; full double flowers. 
Frank L. Bassett. Dark, bluish purple. Large flowers. Early and free 
blooming. 
Grant! DllJce AJeocis. Immense white flowers. Petals quilled, the 
tips delicately tinted light lavender. Strictly speaking a Show Dahlia; but 
on account of its great size we prefer to place it with the Decorative. 
Henry Patrick. Pure white. Fine long stemmed flowers. 
Iridescent. Metallic bluish tints on red ground. Free flowering. 
Keystone. Lilac ground penciled with crimson. Fine large flowers. 
Lyndhurst. Rich glowing scarlet. Fine long stemmed flowers. A clearer, 
deeper shade than William Agnew. 
Mrs. Hartong. Light fawn suffused with pink. Large. Fine form. Each, 
15 cents; $1.50 a dozen. 
m s. Roosevelt. Delicate light pink. Immense double flowers of graceful 
form. Free flowering. A magnificent variety. 30 cents each; $3.00 a dozen. 
Nymphaea. Light shrimp pink, almost white. The Water Lily Dahlia." 
Robust plant and large beautiful flower. 15 cents each ; 31.50 a dozen. 
Olympia. Rose pink, striped and penciled with crimson. Occasionally 
comes in solid crimson. Fine double flowers. 
Oriental. Striking shade of orange salmon. Large flowers. 15 cents each ; 
31.50 a dozen. 
PerJed’Or. Pure white. Large flowers. Free blooming. Petals split at 
the tips giving a beautiful Chrysanthemum effect. 15 cents each; 31.50 a 
dozen. 
N O flowers are easier to grow, or respond more readily to care 
and attention, than Dahlias; but three things are of prime 
importance: a moderately rich soil, sunshine, and water. Plant 
about May 1st, covering the tubers three inches deep. If many 
shoots start up, thin them out to one or two. When the plant is six 
inches high, cut it off above the second joint. This will cause it to 
throw out four branches, making a strong, bushy plant, which will 
withstand winds and produce flowers freely. Cultivate well until 
they begin blooming; after that, stir only the surface soil, and then 
just enough to prevent a crust from forming. 
CACTUS DAHLIAS 
have large, loosely formed flowers. The loug, narrow petals are variously 
rolled or twisted. The flowers, many of which are nodding on slender stems, 
are the most graceful and artistic of all the Dahlias. 
20 cents each ; $2.00 a dozen; except where noted. 
Mail or express prepaid. 
High 
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Alpha. Spotted and penciled deep pink and crimson on white ground. 
Amos Perry. Bright scarlet. The long stemmed flowers fine for cutting. 
William Agnew Brilliant glowing scarlet. The beautiful large flowers are 
a little lighter shade than Lyndhurst. 15 cents each; 31.50 a dozen. 
