CACTUS DAHLIAS 
This type of dahlia was developed through the efforts of the Europeans. The first 
Cactus type being found in Mexico by J. T. Vanderberg in 1872 and sent by him to an 
English florist. The beauty of graceful form and coloring captured popular favor and 
from this parent stock have been developed our more perfect specimens of today. There 
are two classes known as the true fluted or English type, and the American Hybrid or 
semi-cactus type, between these two have developed many variations. We offer here 
a choice collection including a wide range of varieties in forms and colors. 20c each, 
6 for $1.00. 
ATTRACTION. Beautiful, large full flower 
of clear lilac-rose. 
BALLET GIRL. Distinctly attractive large 
orange and white Cactus. Free bloom¬ 
ing. 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. Wonderful and 
popular fine cut flower of salmon rose 
and pink. 
ELSIE DANIELS. Large, prolific and attrac¬ 
tive blue-lavender shading to white at 
heart. 
GUARDIAN. One of the best reds. Large 
flowers, good stems. Extra fine bloomer. 
J. H. JACKSON. Deep crimson maroon. In 
demand. 
MANDALAY. A bizarre but beautiful fine 
stemmed flower of tawny gold shading 
to center of amber. 
MELODY. Distinctive and fine. Clear yel¬ 
low for half the length of florets, the other 
half pure white. An exceptional beauty. 
Extra Values 30c each; 6 for $1,50 
OLIVE ROBERTSON. Lovely straight pet- 
aled cactus. The pale pink exquisite 
flowers carried upon good stems. 30c. 
CLAIR WINDSOR. Fine exhibition cut 
flowers of delightfully artistic white. 30c. 
EAGLE ROCK SUNSHINE. Large full 
waved petaled golden yellow. Fine. 30c. 
EDNA FERBER. Popular and desirable 
semi-cactus of coral shaded old rose at 
base. Petals artistically curved and 
twisted. 30c. 
ELSIE OLIVER. Extra large light pink shad¬ 
ing to cream at heart. 30c. 
FORT MONMOUTH. A wonderful dahlia. 
Giant rich crimson with petals violet 
tipped on tall strong stems. 30c. 
Olive Robertson 
FOUR SPECIALS 
AMELIA EARHART. One of the greatest medal winners. Enormous flowers of artistic 
formation of an exquisite apricot buff color. 75c. 
AMERICAN LEGION. Giant bright yellow. A sunburst of color held aloft on fine stems. 80c. 
JEAN TRIMBEE. Splendid show flower; beautiful petunia violet flower with rolled and 
curled petals. Tall vigorous plant with long stiff stems. 50c. 
SILVERADO. A dahlia that always attracts attention. The immense feathery blooms of 
white shaded silvery lavender; beautiful in the garden; gorgeous for decorations. 50c. 
Tobacco Stems.—Chopped up, these are a first-class mulch, not only retaining mois¬ 
ture in the ground and enriching soil, but a reliable insecticide. Apply it to rows of Sweet 
Peas when they are a few inches high, and weave some into wire trellis. It is a sure pro¬ 
tection against lice. Apply it around Asters to kill root lice. Spray infected plants with 
tobacco tea as hot as the hand will bear, or dip the plants to rid them of insects. Start 
seeds in a box or bed and transplant two feet apart. When in full bloom cut the stalks 
and hang up in a shed to cure. 1000 seeds of Insect-killing Tobacco 5 cents._ 
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