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A CAREFULLY SELECTED LIST OF THE WORLD’S BEST VARIETIES FOR AMERICAN GARDENS 
Abbreviations — F.D .—Formal Decoration. I.D .—Informal Decoration. 
S.C. —Semi-Cactus. St.C .—Straight Cactus. l.C .—Incurved Cactus. 
Tubers —We supply selected, single tubers and can ship during the early 
Spring for starting indoors and later, up to July, for planting directly in the 
garden. Customers should state when delivery is desired. 
Our Guarantee —If any tuber purchased from us does not sprout in three 
weeks after planting, we will replace, upon its return to us. 
Plants —The shipping period for green plants is from May 1st to July 15th. 
They are properly grown and “hardened off.” Carefully packed for safe 
shipment to any part of the United States. 
Assured Delivery —Customers should place their orders as early as pos¬ 
sible, stating clearly the approximate date they desire delivery. They 
can then depend upon receiving the desired varieties which will be re¬ 
served for them. 
Reliable Stock —The tubers and plants we send out are sound and healthy, 
carefully grown, true to name and a dependable source fiom which to 
propagate stock; fully covered by our guarantee. 
Exhibition Grade —The Dahlias we handle are of supieme quality— 
suitable for the production of exhibition flowers, attractive garden dis¬ 
play and cutting. 
DAHLIA 
FERTILIZER 
A complete food for dig¬ 
ging into the soil or 
placing under the hills 
before planting, or for 
top-dressing. Contains 
phosphate for flowers 
and potash for the roots. 
100-lb. bag, $4.75 
POTASH-MURIATE 
Especially suitable for 
Dahlias and root crops. 
Will help create fine, 
plump tubers. 
When top-dressing keep 
6 inches away from the 
stems and do not put 
on the foliage. 
100 lb. bag $6.00 
For Bonemeal, Sheep Ma¬ 
nure, etc., see Fertilizer 
Section. 
PEAT MOSS 
Granulated garden 
grade. A splendid mulch. 
Apply about 1 inch 
thick, keeps the roots 
cool and moist, the 
surface soil soft and free 
from weeds. Standard 
grade. Bale $4.00 
CHOPPED 
TOBACCO STEMS 
A half inch layer over 
the ground around the 
plants will discourage 
many insects and pre¬ 
vent them from in¬ 
creasing. 
Also splendid for Rose 
beds. Destroys the Rose 
midge. 100 lbs. $3.50 
RED ARROW SPRAY 
A non-poisonous liquid, 
deadly to many insects- 
Recommended for Leaf- 
hoppers, Caterpillars, 
Beetles, Aphids, Thrips, 
Root-lice, etc. Highly 
concentrated. Direc¬ 
tions on containers. 
Pt. $2.50 Qt. $4.00 
DAHLIA STAKES, OAK 
A special, long-lasting 
stake. 1 inches square 
and 6 feet long. 
The best made. 
25 $5.50 100 $20.00 
JUTE TWINE, Soft 
The ideal material for 
Dahlias, Grape Vines, 
Climbers, etc. Soft yet 
strong. 3- or 5-ply. 
Per ball 25c. 
12-Inch 
WOODEN LABELS 
Painted white, finest 
make. 
100 $1.60 250 $3.25 
' t s New Semi-Cactus DAHLIA—TREASURE CHEST hi 
'he perfect blooms measure 8M inches across by 6 inches deep. The plants 4 feet high,’ keep 
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