VOLCANO I. D. (Richardson) A large, well formed orange-flame red, that made a 
big hit wherever it was shown the past season. 
Plant 3.50 
WASHINGTON GIANT I. D. (Lee) A real lavender of large size. The flowers are 
nicely streaked with silver and are borne in profusion on free branching bushes. 
Root $1.50 Plant .50 
WENOKA F. D. (Hulin) One of the largest and most massive formals that it has been 
our pleasure to grow. Rosy mauve with magenta shadings. Stems are very long 
and strong, carrying the flowers well above the rugged bushes. Fine for exhibition. 
Root $1.50 Plant .50 
*WHITE ABUNDANCE F. D. (Ballego) This comes close to being the best white "com¬ 
mercial'' for all-around performance. Tall bushes are always full of perfectly 
formed flowers. Medium size. Good keeper. 
Root $1.00 Plant .50 
THE BARGAIN COUNTER 
25 cents each; twelve for $2.50 
The following varieties are some, which it is our intention not to grow next season. 
Each year we must discontinue a number of varieties to make room tor newer ones. 
We are offering these at this low price, for those who would like a few more varieties 
to fill out their gardens at a minimum of cost. All are from good healthy stock and 
should add many fine flowers to your garden. In some cases only a few roots are avail¬ 
able. We suggest you indicate a second choice in case your first choice is sold out. 
We do not substitute unless requested to do so. Select any twelve for $2.50. 
ALICE MARIE GALVIN F. D. White with pink shadings. Early, free bloomer. 
AMY BARTLEY I. D. Large pale yellow. Long stems. 
BETTER TIMES In C. Lilac pink with yellow centers. 
CADET S. C. Large, light yellow. 
DORTHY STONE I. D. Rose pink. 
EMILY DUNCAN S. C. Lavender rose shaded silver. 
FAY BEATON I. D. Free blooming creamy white. 
GOLDEN GOBLIN F. D. Deep golden ochre flowers. 
HARRIET HOCTOR I. D. Early and free. Reddish purple of large size. 
JAMES JANNING F. D. Light rose shaded white. 
JERSEY'S BEACON F. D. Chinese scarlet. 
LADY PONSONBY I. D. Deep yellow. 
MONMOUTH SUNBURST I. D. Extremely free blooming, autumn shades. 
ORANGE MOON F. D. Dark orange. 
ORINDA F. D. Large mauve flowers on tall bsuhes. 
ORIENTAL SPLENDOR F. D. Ruby red with yellow reverse. 
ROYAL WHITE F. D. Long stemmed white. Medium size. Good form. 
SACRED FIRE I. D. Cherry red. 
V/M. H. HOGAN F. D. Garnet red tipped white. 
How To Handle Cut Flowers So They Will Keep 
The life of dahlia blooms after they are cut may be very much prolonged by a 
few simple precautions taken at the time of cutting. 
First of all, cut only FULLY ,MATURED blooms. Flowers with a withered petal or 
two on the back will keep longer, under similar conditions, than young blooms. If 
desired, the withered petals may be picked, or cut off. Cut a longer stem than will 
be necessary in the vase or container for v/hich the flowers are wanted. 
Cut the flowers early in the morning before they start to wilt, or late in the eve- 
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