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1938 SEED CATALOG 
THE INLAND SEED CO. 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
The plants grow into neat little bushes which are covered with 
small, perfectly ball-shaped Dahlias measuring up to 2 inches 
in diameter. The flowers are always double to the very center 
and in many varieties the petals are curled. 
LILAC 
Dee Dee. Small lilac lavender. Good stems. Each 25c. 
PINK 
Rosa Wilmoth. A fine rose pink on ideal stems; free flowering. 
Each 25c. 
GLADIOLUS 
Gladiolus are the most satisfac¬ 
tory desirable and popular of 
all the garden bulbs. Nothing 
else of the kind costs so little, 
grows and blooms so readily in 
any soil or climate as Gladiolus. 
They thrive and bloom with the 
least care and attention, and 
make a display which for bril¬ 
liancy and beauty of coloring 
few bulbs can equal and none 
surpass. Plant any time from 
March to June. 
BLUE 
Mrs. Von Konynenburg. Charm¬ 
ing light blue, tall elegant spikes. 
Very attractive. 4 for 25c; 34 
dozen 35c; dozen 60c. 
Crimson Glow. Exceedingly rich 
crimson flowers. 4 for 25c; 34 
dozen 35c; dozen 60c. 
LAVENDER 
Byron L. Smith. Delicate lavender, deepest at the edges of 
the petals and shading toward white in the center; gives the 
impression of an orchid. Well arranged on good stem 
4 for 25c; 34 dozen 35c; dozen 60c. 
Marmora. Beautiful lavender gray giant spikes. Seven or 
eight large sized blooms open at the same time. 4 for 25c; 
34 dozen 35c; dozen 60c. 
ORANGE 
Orange Queen. A very warm tint; large, open flowers on 
good stem; justly considered one of the very choicest nov¬ 
elties in Prim Hybrids. 4 for 25c; 34 dozen 30c; dozen 50c. 
Alice Tiplady. Bright saffron-orange; large, open flowers 
on strong, stiff stem; excellent cutflower and forcer. Each 
5c; 34 dozen 30c; dozen 50c. 
PINK 
America. Delicate lavender pink, large flowers, borne on 
strong stems well placed. A very popular variety as a cut 
flower. 4 for 25c; 34 dozen 30c; dozen 50c. 
Le Marechal Focli. An early-flowering strong-growing va¬ 
riety with deep rose-pink flowers. Long spikes. 4 for 25c; 
34 dozen 30c; dozen 50c. 
SALMON 
Gloriana. Golden salmon, clear yellow throat; a most beauti¬ 
ful flower. 4 for 25c; 34 dozen 35c; dozen 60c. 
Maidenblush. Superb light pink; flowei'S well placed on tall, 
slender stem; oftentimes producing two and three spikes to 
the bulb. 4 for 25c; 34 dozen 30c; dozen 50c. 
RED 
Belle of Springfield. Soft rosy red. Perfect flower on long, 
erect stems. Each 25c. 
SCARLET 
Vivid. Rich, bright scarlet. A flower well suited for cutting. 
Each 25c. 
WHITE 
Joe Fette. The outstanding pure white pompon. Small, per¬ 
fect blooms on long, erect stems. Each 25c. 
YELLOW 
Jessica. Of perfect form on long stems; rich golden yellow, 
tipped red. Each 25c. 
Any six, $1.25. 
SHOW DAHLIAS 
Show Dahlias are usually of solid color, but in certain vari¬ 
eties the tips of the petals may be of another. They are usually 
round, ball-shaped, and are always beautiful and compact. 
MAROON 
Purple King. Giant flowers of deep, rich purple maroon. Long, 
erect stems. Each 35c. 
PINK 
A. D. Livoni. This old favorite is still one of the best; color, 
rich pink; fine stems. Each 35c. 
PURPLE 
Anna Reliorst. Deep purple or maroon shade; good stems. 35c. 
RED 
Big Ben. One of the largest and best show dahlias. Rich rasp¬ 
berry red. Each 35c. 
SCARLET 
Gold Medal. Brilliant orange scarlet; a sport from Gold Medal. 
Long erect stems. Each 35c. 
YELLOW 
Golden Opportunity. Giant flowers on strong, erect stems; 
deep golden yellow. Each 35c. 
Any three, $1.00. 
RED 
Flaming Sword. Brilliant red, slightly overlaid with orange. 
Tall straight spikes with ten or more flowers open at a time. 
4 for 25c; 34 dozen 30c; dozen 50c. 
Mrs. Francis King. Color is a very pleasant light scarlet, 
strikingly attractive. Separate flowers often measure 4 to 
5 inches across and 5 to 6 flowers are open at one time. 
4 for 25c; 34 dozen 30c; dozen 50c. 
SPOTTED 
Halley. The color is a delicate salmon-pink with a slight 
roseate tinge, though the lower petals bear a creamy blotch 
with a stripe of bright red through the center. 4 for 25c; 
34 dozen 30c; dozen 50c. 
Mrs. Frank Pendleton. The flowers are very large and well- 
expanded, of a lovely flushed salmon-pink with brilliant 
carmine, or deep blood-red blotches in the throat. 4 for 25c; 
34 dozen 30c; dozen 50c. 
WHITE 
Lily White. A fine snow white variety. Good height and 
good sized blossoms. Six or seven blooms open at a time. 
4 for 25c; 34 dozen 30c; dozen 50c. 
Peace. Flowers are large, of good form, correctly placed on 
a heavy, straight spike. Beautiful white, with pale lilac 
feathering on interior petals. 4 for 25c; 34 doz. 30c; doz. 50c. 
YELLOW 
Golden Dream. Tall spikes, 6 or 7 blooms open at the same 
time. One of the best yellows. 4 for 25c; 34 doz. 30c; doz. 50c. 
Schwaben. A very vigorous grower, also very free flower¬ 
ing. A clear canary yellow shading to sulphury yellow when 
open. 4 for 25c; 34 dozen 35c; dozen 60c. 
All 50c varieties.50, $1.75; 100, $3.00 
All 60c varieties... .50, 2.00; 100, 3.50 
All 75c varieties.50, 2.75; 100, 5.00 
Commander Koelil. Color, vivid scarlet red without markings 
or blotches. Individual florets 6 34 inches across of which 
there are 6-7 open at a time, producing a flower spike measur¬ 
ing 24 inches from top to first floret. The vivid color, large 
florets of heavy substance combined with long flower head, 
places Commander Koehl as a leader in its color class. 
3 for 25c; 34 dozen 40c; dozen 75c. 
Pelegrina. A pure dark violet blue, lower petals somewhat 
darker. Stands excessive heat as do few other varieties. When 
the first floret opens, nearly all the 16-18 buds are showing 
color. This makes the spike with its perfectly faced flowers 
very attractive. There are 6-8 florets open at a time. A good 
grower and a splendid propagator. Everyone who grows 
glads should have it. 3 for 25c; 34 dozen 40c; dozen 75c. 
EXHIBITION MIXTURE 
Each 5c; 34 dozen 25c; dozen 40c; 25, 75c; 50, $1.35; 100, $2.50. 
