T. W. WOOD & SONS, Seedsmen, Richmond, Va 
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DAHLIAS 
Dahlias are at their best during the latter part of September or early in October. To get exhibition blooms, disbud 
plants up to August 1st. Spade or plow the soil 12 to 18 inches deep; fertilize with well-rotted stable manure or nitro-humus; 
scatter about one-half pound of bonemeal around each hill when planting. If soil is very heavy, incorporate a liberal quan¬ 
tity of granulated peat moss. About August 1st, apply about one-half pound Vigoro to each plant and work in thoroughly. 
DAHLIAS OF SPECIAL MERIT 
BALLEGO’S SURPRISE —A fine semi-cactus white dahlia from 
Holland. Formation is similar to Frau O’Bracht but the 
flower is deeper and has more petals. $1.00 each! 3 for $2.65. 
C All VAC ARE (Decorative) —A beautiful shade of old rose. The 
stern and formation closely resemble Jersey Beauty with flow¬ 
ers somewhat larger and several shades deeper in color. An 
excellent keeper. 60c. each; 3 for $1.50. 
CHAUTAUQUA SALUTE (Decorative) —The purest white of any 
dahlia. The flowers, which average 7 and 8 inches across, 
literally cover the strong growing bush. A very prolific 
bloomer. 50c. each; 3 for $1.25. 
PRAU O’BRACHT —A real cactus of pure yellow with stems that 
leave nothing desired. A great favorite with all who grow 
it. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00. 
GULDEN ECLIPSE (Decorative) —Large golden yellow flowers 
on tall strong stems. A good keeper. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00. 
MISS BELGIUM (Cactus) —An even shade of burnt orange. Me¬ 
dium size flower on long, wiry stems. An early and continuous 
bloomer. 50c. each; 3 for $1.25. 
MRS. A. E. WHEELER (Decorative) —Royal purple with lighter 
veins. A good, free flowering variety and a nice grower. 40c. 
each; 3 for $1.00. 
RED JERSEY (Decorative) —An excellent red variety with the 
same habits of growth as Jersey Beauty. 4^0c. each; 3 for $1.00. 
One Each of the Above Eight Varieties, $3.25 
AVALON —An informal decorative pure canary yellow dahlia; 
grand for cutting; long, erect stems. 25c. each; 3 for 65c. 
CHEMAR’S EUREKA —One of the real beautifxil white dahlias 
with the center attractively tinted with lavender; extra large 
blooms on long, stiff stems. 30c. each; 3 for 75c. 
FRANCIS LAROCCO (Decorative) —One of the finest yellow 
decorative dahlias with large deep flowers on long stems. A 
vigorous grower and prolific bloomer. 30c. each; 3 for 75c. 
PORT MONMOUTH —A grand rich crimson maroon, shaded with 
bluish violet at tips of petals. Flowers often 10 to 12 inches 
across. 35c. each; 3 for 85c. 
JANE COWL —A superb informal decorative dahlia that holds its 
giant blooms high on rigid stems. Bronze, buff and old gold, 
blending in apricot at center. 25c. each; 3 for 65c. 
JERSEY BEAUTY —The large, full deep flowers are an ex¬ 
quisite pink; a perfect bloom borne above the foliage on long, 
wiry stems. 25c. each; 3 for 65c. 
JERSEY BEACON (Decorative). Color bright scarlet, with a full 
reflex giving a two-toned effect; a free early bloomer of extra 
large size. 25c. each; 3 for 65c. 
MRS. DE VER WARNER —A re¬ 
fined mauve pink; extra large, 
beautiful flowers on long, 
strong stems; a free and con¬ 
tinuous bloomer. 25c. each; 
3 for 65c. 
OMAR KHAYYAM (Decorative). 
Chinese red at base of petals, 
shading to bright orange and 
tipped lighter; makes a won¬ 
derful soft color effect. A tall, 
healthy grower. 45c. each; 
3 for $1.20. 
PRINCE OF PERSIA —This im¬ 
mense deep informal decora¬ 
tive is a rich glowing crimson; 
the most beautiful of all the 
red dahlias. 40c. each; 3 for 
$1.C0. 
SAGAMORE —Amber gold, shaded toward the center with warm 
salmon rose and orange buff; a grand cut flower. 30c. each; 
3 for 75c. 
THE WORLD —Rich deep rosy magenta overlaid garnet with sil¬ 
ver shading at edges of the petals; stems strong and erect. 
35c. each; 3 for 85c. 
THOS. A. EDISON —A royal purple of huge size with petals of 
a stag-horn formation; cane stiff stems; insect resistant foli¬ 
age. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00. 
MIXED DAHLIAS —Our mixture is made up of a wide variety of 
types and colors. 15c. each; 4 for 50c.; $1.25 per dozen. 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
These dainty little Dahlias are admired by everybody. They 
bloom most profusely early in the season until frost, furnishing 
at all times an abundance of flowers on good stems, suitable 
for cutting. 
AMBER QUEEN —Clear amber color. 
EDITH MUELLER —Two-toned salmon red and gold. 
JOE PETTE —The best pure white. 
MARY MUNNS —One of the best lavenders. Small flower of 
perfect form. 
MORNING MIST —Rosy-lavender on a white base. Large, 
strong stems. 
YELLOW GEM —A small creamy yellow flower on good stems. 
TITIAN— A fine fiery red. 
Any of the above; 25c. each; 3 for 65c. 
MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
Miniature Dahlias produce flowers averaging less than three 
inches in diameter. They are a delightful subject for the 
garden and yield a great abundance of cut flowers. 
BABY ROYAL —Attractive combination of salmon, apricot and 
yellow. Free flowering. 30c. each; 3 for 75c. 
BISHOP OP LLANSDAPP —Petals are bright scarlet with a 
center of deep garnet. Foliage is lacy and of reddish bronze 
color. 35c. each; 3 for 85c. 
LITTLE SNOW QUEEN— A miniature pure white cactus. A 
good cut flower variety. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00. 
ORCHID LADY —Bright violet rose. Produces a great profu¬ 
sion of flowers on long stiff stems. 35c. each; 3 for $1.00. 
TEDDY BEAR —This can be called the Zinnia Dahlia, for it re¬ 
sembles this flower in shape and substance. Blood red with 
lighter markings. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00. 
CALADIUMS 
(ELEPHANT EAR) 
A very effective plant for beds or groups, especially in lawns. 
To have the best results they must have an abundance of water 
and plenty of rich manure. When full grown, they stand 5 to 8 
feet high, and bear immense light-green leaves 3 to 4 feet long 
by 2 to 21 feet wide. Mammoth Bulbs, over 11 inches in cir¬ 
cumference, 25c. each; 3 for 60c. 
Fancy Leaved Caladiums 
Superb foliage plants for window and porch boxes and shaded 
places outdoors. Beautiful designs and gorgeous colorings. 25c. 
each; 3 for 75c.; 6 for $1.20. 
MADEIRA VINE ROOT 
An old-fashioned, but very popular climber of rapid growth, 
covering a large space in a short time; useful for porches and 
arbors. If planted deep and protected during the winter, they 
last for several years and multiply. 80c. per dozen; 25 for $1.50. 
TUBEROSES 
One of the most delightfully fragrant summer blooming flow¬ 
ers. Pant when the ground gets warm or start in pots and set 
outside in May; give them plenty of water. Our bulbs are extra 
large. 
DOUBLE PEARL—45c. per dozen; 25 for 70c.; $3.00 per 100. 
