R.B. BUCHANAN SEED CO. 
MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE. 
mm 
BUCHANAN’S GIANT DAHLIAS 
Dahlias ready for shipment about March 1. Order on separate order blank. 
All Prices on This Page Post Paid 
CULTURE—Plant bulbs in hills 3 feet apart any time after danger of frost. Soil must 
be fertile or heavy fertilization is necessary. Lay bulbs flat and cover with six inches 
of soil. Dahlias require a great deal of moisture and clean cultivation. 
VIGORO is the ideal Dahlia fertilizer. 
990—KING OF THE BLACKS (Decorative)—Absolutely the finest black red 
Dahlia offered anywhere. Compact, vigorous grower. Each, 75c; 3 for $1.95. 
982— JERSEY BEAUTY (Decorative)—Flowers of good size and substance on 
long stems. Exquisite, luminous pink. Excellent cut flower. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c. 
983— MRS. IDE VER WARNER (Decorative)—A refined mauve-pink, beautifully 
formed. Large blooms carried on long, strong stems. A free, continuous bloomer. 
Each, 20c; 3 for 55c. 
984— SNOWDRIFT (Decorative)—Giant pure white. Good habits. Each, 25c; 
3 for 65c. 
985— JANE COWL (Decorative)—Considered the finest Dahlia introduced to 
date. The huge, bold flowers are a blend of bronze buff and salmon shades. Of 
strong, vigorous growth. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c. 
Rose Glory 
POMPOM DAHLIAS 
The newest “craze” in Dahlias. Minia¬ 
ture form of Ball or Show type. Small, 
round flowers, less than 2 inches across, 
borne in greatest profusion. Especially 
fine for cut flowers and garden decora¬ 
tion. Dwarf, compact, branching plants. 
Splendid for edging, bordering and bed¬ 
ding. 25c each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.25. 
1010— Catherine—Pure yellow. 
1011— Sunbeam—Brilliant red. 
1012— Snowclad—Glistening white. 
1013— Alewine — White, suffused pale 
mauve. 
1014— Dee Dee—Clear lilac. 
1006—POMPOM DAHLIA COLLECTION 
One tuber of each of the 5 separate 
colors listed above for only $1.00, post paid. 
986— CITY OF TRENTON (Decorative)—An autumn colored Dahlia defying 
adequate description. The face of petals a rich, glowing tangerine; reverse, 
crushed strawberry red. The petals curl gracefully, giving a two-toned effect. 
A large exhibition bloom which can be grown to 12 inches in diameter. Each, 
50c; 3 for $1.25. 
987— FORT MONMOUTH (Decorative)—A rich crimson maroon with a hue of 
bluish violet at tips of petals. The flowers are well formed, full centered and of 
immense size. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
987A—PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA (Decorative)—Mammoth, rich American Beauty 
red. Vigorous, tall grower. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c. 
988— KATHLEEN NORRIS (Decorative)—A true rose-pink—a bloom of gigantic 
proportions, petals broad and overlapping with twisted ends; full, tight center. 
Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
989— JERSEY’S BEACON (Decorative)—The color is Chinese scarlet with a paler 
reverse, giving a two-toned effect. Flowers are very large and globular in form. 
It is a prolific bloomer and vigorous grower. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c. 
1004— PRINCE OF PERSIA (Decorative)—Striking, rich, cardinal red of excep¬ 
tional size and substance. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
990A—KING MIDAS (Decorative)—The greatest of all yellow Dahlias. The color 
is a wonderful, pure, golden yellow, the flowers gigantic, deep, perfectly formed, 
and terminate on long, stiff, straight stems. A continuous prize winner. 
Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
1000— THOS. A. EDISON (Decorative)—Dark purple with the sheen of velvet. A 
strong, vigorous grower of medium height. Free bloomer. Each, 65c; 3 for $1.75. 
1001— KENTUCKY (Decorative)—A brilliant salmon-orange shading to grena¬ 
dine-pink on outer petals. A thrifty grower and prolific bloomer under all 
weather conditions. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c. 
1002— GENOVEVA (Castus)—Clear, pure, exquisite yellow. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c. 
1003— COUNTISS OF LONSDALE (Cactus)—A delicate apricot shading toward 
the edges of the petals to carmine pink. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c. 
1005— ROSE GLORY (Decorative)—A massive deep rose pink. Ideal for cut 
flower or exhibition purposes. One of the most popular Dahlias grown. 
Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
1008—JEWEL OF INDIA (Decorative)—Brilliant crimson purple. An outstand¬ 
ing variety of unusual merit. Each, 75c; 3 for $1.95. 
BUCHANAN S DAHLIAS—Un-named Varieties 
991— WHITE 993—PURPLE 995—YELLOW 997—STRIPED 
992— RED 994—SALMON 996—PINK 998—ORANGE 
Each, 15c; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.25. 
AH Bulbs listed on this page are delivered transportation paid in the U. S. or possessions. ORDER EARLY. 
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