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ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY—"Pure and Sure" Seeds 
St. Louis Seed Co.’s Dahlias 
Time of Planting: The time for planting Dahlias varies quite a good deal, according to the locality. 
In the Central states roots may be set out as early as May 1st in some sections and from then until 
the middle of June. Some of our best blooms have been grown from roots planted out about June 
15th. Dahlias should be planted from 2^ to 3 feet apart and covered to a depth of 4 inches. We list 
only varieties which will do best in our Middle West. 
I.D. Informal Decorative. F.D. Formal Decorative. C. Cactus. S.C. Semicactus. 
Dr. John Carman, F.D. Tyrian rose, tipped silver. 
Deep, broad-petaled flower held erect on strong 
stem. The medium-height bush is very rugged 
and a good bloomer. Each, 50c. 
Dwight W. Morrow, I.D. Wonderfully rich crimson- 
red that does not burn or fade. Immense blooms 
of great depth, graceful and artistic forma¬ 
tion. Healthy grower, with leathery foliage. 
Each, 50c. 
Eagle Rock Beauty, I.D. Color a pretty combination 
of pastel pink and cream. Each, 50c. 
Edith Harsh, F.D. Orchid pink. The attractive 
blooms are borne on strong stems. A very early 
free bloomer. Each, 35c. 
Honor Bright, F.D. Clear bright orange, shading to 
buff. An early continuous bloomer. Each, 75c. 
Himt’s Velvet Wonder, I.D. The attractive broad 
petaled blooms are huge and have full centers. 
The flowers are deep rosy magenta blending into 
a true purple. Each, $1.00. 
Jane Cowl, I.D. This marvelous dahlia is an enor¬ 
mous, deep flower of the warmest shades of buff, 
apricot, and old gold, beautifully formed, and held 
absolutely erect on superb stems. Each, 35c. 
Jean Trimbee, S.C. A beautiful Dahlia of rich 
Petunia violet, which can be grown to immense 
size. Very vigorous, with ideal stems and habit, 
and a free bloomer. Each, 75c. 
Jersey’s Beacon, F.D. Brilliant Chinese scarlet, with 
buff reverse. A sturdy grower and free bloomer, 
with stiff stems. Very popular. Each, 25c. 
Jersey’s Beauty, F.D. A glorious pink bloom of per¬ 
fect form, on long strong stems. Universally 
grown, and the best cut flower of all. Each, 25c. 
Jersey’s Dainty, C. The best white cactus. A strong 
grower and good bloomer. Each, 75c. 
Josephine G., S.C. A beautiful Dahlia of bright 
La France pink with gold tips. A prolific bloomer 
on perfect stems. Each, 35c. 
Kathleen B. Smith, C. A lovely clear pink with pale 
pink center. Profuse bloomer with good stems. 
Each, 75c. 
Miss Belgium, C. Bright orange on long, stiff 
stems. Ideal for cutting. An early continuous 
bloomer. Each, 75c. 
Monmouth Champion, F.D. An immense, brilliant 
flame-colored flower, with vigor, habit, stems and 
blooming qualities all that could be desired. Each, 
50c. 
Mrs. Geo. LeBoutillier, I.D. A sensational exhibi¬ 
tion dahlia of deep yet bright red that can be 
grown to enormous size. Free blooming, easy to 
grow. Each, $1.00. 
Mrs. I. De Ver Warner, F.D. The flowers grow to an 
immense size without any great amount of dis¬ 
budding, are of a perfect regular type and of the 
most glowing shade of mauve pink. Each, 25c. 
Omar Khayyam, F.D. An immense dahlia, with a 
tall-growing bush of outstanding vigor. Color is 
Chinese red at base of petals, shading to a bright 
orange, and tipped lighter. A variety that in¬ 
stantly attracts the eye. Each, 50c. 
Queen City, F.D. This variety without question is 
outstanding in color which is scarlet pink, or light 
cherry red. Each, $2.00. 
Robert Emmet, I.D. Color a velvety cardinal red. 
Blooms giant in size; produces great quantities 
of perfect blooms on good stems. Each, 50c. 
Rose Fallon, F.D. Color deep old gold. Immense 
as to size but not coarse or out of proportion. 
Stems long and rigid. Each, 35c. 
Satan, S.C. A sensational exhibition Dahlia of 
spectrum red. Petals are long and clawlike and 
the flower has great depth. Tall branching 
bushes with strong stems. Each, 50c. 
The Commodore, F.D. A bright lemon yellow; 
petals large, centers full with flowers of loose 
open formation. The bush growth is good; stems 
are strong. Each, 50c. 
Thomas Edison, F.D. A beautifully formed, royal 
purple formal decorative Dahlia, on long canelike 
stems. Each, 50c. 
White King, F. D. A white sport of Francis Larocca. 
An excellent cut flower. Blooms profusely on 
good stems. Each, 35c. 
White Wonder, I.D. A strong grower and free 
bloomer and good wherever grown. Very large 
but artistic flower. Each, 50c. 
Wm. Rathgeber, I.D. Clear rose red held on per¬ 
fect stems. Very attractive. Comes into bloom 
early. Each, 75c. 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
Aimee. A tiny flower on good stems. Color orange 
shaded apricot. Each, 25c. 
Ariel. Free bloomer. Color amber tinted pink. 
Each, 25c. 
Catherine. Pure bright yellow. Fine form, good 
stems. Each, 25c. 
Joe Fette. A very good pure white, early and con¬ 
tinuous bloomer. Each, 25c. 
Little Johnnie. Bright scarlet, free bloomer, perfect 
form. Each, 35c. 
Rosa Wilmouth. Clear shell pink, early free 
bloomer. Each, 35c. 
