DAHLIAS PRODUCE BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS WITH LITTLE CARE 
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BULBS FOR SPRING PLANTING 
FORD’S POPULAR DAHLIAS 
THE CHEERFUL FALL FLOWERS 
Very Popular, Easily Grown, Very Beautiful. How to Grow Dahlias 
Divide the clumps as much as possible, plant for best results from May 15 to June 15 and allow but 
one stalk to grow if fine flowers are wanted. 
Prices. We will send Dahlias by Parcel Post prepaid when so desired at prices quoted. 
On large quantities we can make special prices as we have large stocks of many of them. Write 
us if you need large lots. 
WE OFFER FIELD GROWN TUBERS ONLY 
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Our descriptions are necessarily brief as our space Is limited. Our list embraces a wonderful 
range of colors and forms and from it the most enthusiastic Dahlia specialist may select varieties to 
satisfy his fancy. 
SPECIAL DAHLIA COLLECTIONS 
<1.26 worth, at the “Each” price for $1.00. 
<6.00 worth, at the “Each” price for $5.00. 
<12.50 worth, at the “Each” price for $10.00. 
Your selection of varieties. This is a grand 
opportunity to get a collection of Dahlias at very 
moderate cost. 
If over <12.00 worth are ordered deduct at the 
same rate (one-fifth off). 
10 FINE DAHLIAS $1.00 
UNNAMED COLLECTION of 10, for <1.00. This 
collection is made up of varieties named in our 
list, our selection but not labeled. It will con¬ 
tain a good assortment of colors and different 
classes and is a Big Bargain for $1.00. 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
This class of Dahlias usually has full double 
flowers, with flat or slightly rolled petals, at¬ 
tractively arranged and very beautiful. 
CALIFORNIA SUPERBA. Pale pink shading to 
a white center. One of the largest pink Dahlias. 
Each SOo. 
DARLENE. Early, blooms nicely through hot 
weather and continues till killed by frost. An 
exquisite shade of lively pink, blending to white 
at center. Each 25c, 3 for 70c. 
GLORIANA. Pale gold with reddish glow in 
center. Large blooms. Each 35c. 
HARRY MAYERS. Silvery pink, reverse rose pink, 
large and full. Each 35c. 
IDA PERKINS. Pure white, good substance, one 
of the best. Each 50c. 
JANE COWL. The outstanding Dahlia of recent 
Introduction. Buff and >old-gold, blending to 
bright salmon at the center. Flowers immense 
size, full-petaled, petals slightly twisted, most 
graceful, flowers standing upright or slightly 
tilted. Each 85c. 
JERSEY BEACON. Scarlet, reverse side of petals 
a paler color, giving the flower a two tone effect; 
very large, long stiff stems, vigorous grower. 
Each 35c. 
JUDGE PARKER. Yellowish-tan, good form, stiff 
stems, robust growers. Each 40c. 
MABEL THATCHER. Very large, profuse bloomer, 
beautiful pinkish buff, lighter at tip of the 
twisted petals. An outstanding variety. Each 35c. 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER. Of largest size, 
perfect form, deep mauve-pink, a very popular 
color, free bloomer. A truly grand variety. 
Each 25c, 3 for 70c. 
AVALON. A great Dahlia of fine form and car¬ 
ried on a strong stem. The color is rich lemon- 
yellow. Fine for cutting. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
EVENING GLOW. (No. 11. Dec.) Large yellow 
shading almost to red at center. Petals slightly 
twisted. Each 50c. 
RED RIDINGHOOD. (No. 31. Dec.) Large deep 
crimson, darker center. Each 50c. 
FRANCES. (No. 16. Dec.) Large buff, bronze and 
salmon. Each 50c. 
MARY MARGARET. (No. 29. Dec.) Iridescent 
buff, lavender deeper tones at center. Medium 
size. Each 50c. 
PATRICIA ANN. (No. 25. Dec.) Large, very light 
pink, loose petals. Each 50c. 
GOLDEN DAWN. (No. 32. Dec.) Yellow and 
white on same plant, some flowers mixed yellow 
and white. Each 50c. 
BONNIE. (No. 4. Dec.) Bright red and yellow. 
Large. Each 50c. 
YELLOW, COLOSSE. This is one of the finest 
yellows. The large showy flowers of pure prim¬ 
rose-yellow are produced very freely on long 
graceful stems Each 20c, 3 for 50c. 
BAGDAD. Large flaming scarlet. Each 35c. 
DWIGHT W. MORROW. Very brilliant deep red, 
outstanding for its giant size and perfect form. 
Each 75c. 
PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 
A new type of Dahlia. Flowers are semi-double, 
having two, three, or more rows of broad, fiat, 
loosely arranged petals, surrounding a conspicuous 
rich, golden yellow center. 
ELSA. Fluffy white flowers of large size. Each 
50c. 
CACTUS DAHLIAS 
All free-blooming, large-flowered varieties. A 
wonderful assortment of these graceful and beauti¬ 
ful flowers. 
AMBASSADOR. Soft yellow, shaded salmon pink; 
very large, early, free bloomer. Each 50c. 
BERTHA HORNE. Deep orange yellow tinted 
apricot. Each 30c. 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. Deep salmon-red. 
Each 20c, 3 for 50c. 
FLORADORA. Wine-crimson, incurved petals, 
very free. Each 20c, 3 for 50c. 
LADY C. CAMPBELL. Yellow at base, tipped 
orange. Each 25c. 
KALIF. Pure Scarlet. Each 35c. 
SHOW DAHLIAS 
This class of Dahlias has curved or quilled 
petals, very full and double and finely shaped. 
CUBAN GIANT. Dark velvety crimson, large flow¬ 
ers, on long wiry stems. Each 30c, 3 for 75o. 
YELLOW DUKE. Primrose-yellow, free bloomer. 
Each 25c, 3 for 70c. 
New Dahlias 
Below we give very brief descriptions of some 
very fine dahlias, which we have developed. 
APRICOT GLOW. (No. 7, Pae. Fid.) The name 
describes this beauty. Each 50c. 
DAINTY MISS. (No. 14. Pae. Fid.) Delicate pink 
and white. Each 50c. 
VIVIAN. (No. 17. Show.) White edged rose vio¬ 
let. Each 40c. 
ALBATROS. (No. 18. Dec.) Pure white, large. 
Beautifully curled. Each 60c. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. (No. 19. Show.) Lavender, 
very fine. Each 50c. 
RIPLEY. (No. 20. Dec.) Lavender overlaid gold. 
Each 50c. 
A CENTURY OF PROGRESS. (No. 21. Dec.) 
Large, scarlet, extra fine. Each 50c. 
RICHARD ALLEN. (No. 40. Dec.) Yellow shaded 
rose. Each 50c. 
ANNE MORROW. (No. 68. Dec.) Brick red over¬ 
laid orange. Each 50c. 
FAN CLARE. (No. 69. Dec.) Yellow shaded 
pink. Each 75o. 
WINIFRED J. (No. 60. Dec.) Beautiful pink, 
very large and fine. Each 50c. 
POP STEWART. Lilac-pink, large, fine grower 
and bloomer. Each 25c. 
J. H. FORD. Large yellow shading to reddish 
bronze at center. Full, very fine. Bach $1.00. 
FORD SEED CO., RAVENNA O. 
