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ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY—"Pure and Sure" Seeds 
St. Koiiis Seed Co.’s Dahlias 
Time of Planting; The time for planting Dahlias varies quite a good deal, according to the locality. 
In the Central states roots may be set out as early as May 1st in some sections and from then ^ 
the middle of June. Some of our best blooms have been grown from roots planted out about 
15th. Dahlias should be planted from 2^ to 3 feet apart and covered to a depth of 4 inches. We list 
only varieties which will do best in our Middle West. 
I.D. Informal Decorative. F.D. Formal Decorative. C. Cactus. S.C. Semicactus. 
Buckeye Glory, I.D. Blooms are of immense size, 
the stems are strong. Color, orchid or rosy lilac. 
The petals are of great depth. A very attractive 
flower. Each, $2.00. 
California Idol, I.D. Clear lemon yellow. A won¬ 
derful grower. The flowers are very large, stems 
strong and erect. Each, $1.50. 
Cameo, F.D. Glowing coral rose with golden sheen 
and pink reverse. A beautiful flower, large size. 
Each, 50c. 
City of Cleveland, I.D. Flowers of artistic form, 
color bright orange suffused scarlet. Each, 35c. 
Dr. John Carman, F.D. Tyrian rose, tipped silver. 
Deep, broad-petaled flower held erect on strong 
stem. The medium-height bush is very rugged 
and a good bloomer. Each, 35c. 
Dwight W. Morrow, I.D. Wonderfully rich crimson- 
red that does not burn or fade. Immense blooms 
of great depth, graceful and artistic forma¬ 
tion. Healthy grower, with leathery foliage. 
Each, 50c. 
Edith Harsh, F.D. Orchid pink. The attractive 
blooms are borne on strong stems. A very early 
free bloomer. Each, 35c. 
Franz Berger, C. The well-formed coral red flowers 
are held erect on strong stems. An early and 
profuse bloomer. Each, 35c. 
Honor Bright, F.D. Clear bright orange, shading to 
buff. An early continuous bloomer. Each, 35c. 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder, I.D. The attractive broad 
petaled blooms are huge and have full centers. 
The flowers are deep rosy magenta blending into 
a true purple.' Each, 50c. 
Jane Cowl, I.D. This marvelous dahlia is an enor¬ 
mous, deep flower of the warmest shades of buff, 
apricot, and old gold, beautifully formed, and held 
absolutely erect on superb stems. Each, 35c. 
Jean Trimbee, S.C. A beautiful Dahlia of rich 
Petunia violet, which can be grown to immense 
size. Very vigorous, with ideal stems and habit, 
and a free bloomer. Each, 50c. 
Jersey’s Beauty, F.D. A glorious pink bloom of per¬ 
fect form, on long strong stems. Universally 
grown, and the best cut flower of all. Each,-250. 
Jersey’s Dainty, C. The best white cactus. A strong 
grower and good bloomer. Each, 50c. 
Josephine G., S.C. A beautiful Dahlia of bright 
La France pink with gold tips. A prolific bloomer 
on perfect stems. Each, 35c. 
Kay Francis, S.C. A rugged grower with good stems. 
Lemon yellow. Good cut flower. Each, 50c. 
Mable Elizabeth, I.D. A pure white Dahlia which 
withstands the sun, without burning. Good stem. 
Each, 75c. 
Man of War, I.D. The earliest large red Dahlia to 
bloom. Color, ox-blood red. Good foliage and 
stems. Each, 75c. 
Miss Belgium, C. Bright orange on long, stiff 
stems. Ideal for cutting. An early continuous 
bloomer. Each, 50c. 
Mrs. Geo. LeBoutillier, I.D. A sensational exhibi¬ 
tion dahlia of deep yet bright red that can be 
grown to enormous size. Free blooming, easy to 
grow. Each, 50c. 
Mrs. I. De Ver Warner, F.D. The flowers grow to an 
immense size without any great amount of dis¬ 
budding, are of a perfect regular type and of the 
most glowing shade of mauve pink. Each, 25c. 
Queen City, F.D. This variety without question is 
outstanding in color which is scarlet pink, or light 
cherry red. Each, 75c. 
Robert Emmet, I.D. Color a velvety cardinal red. 
Blooms giant in size; produces great quantities 
of perfect blooms on good stems. Each, 35c. 
Satan, S.C. A sensational exhibition Dahlia of 
spectrum red. Petals are long and clawlike and 
the flower has great depth. Tall branching 
bushes with strong stems. Each, 50c. 
Sultan of Hillcrest, F.D. Hugh blooms of lemon 
yellow with reverse of rosy pink. Each, 50c. 
The Commodore, F.D. A bright lemon yellow; 
petals large, centers full with flowers of loose 
open formation. The bush growth is good; stems 
are strong. Each, 35c. 
Thomas Edison, F.D. A beautifully formed, royal 
purple formal decorative Dahlia, on long canelike 
stems. Each, 50c. 
White King, F. D. A white sport of Francis Larocca. 
An excellent cut flower. Blooms profusely on 
good stems. Each, 25c. 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
Each 
Arthur Kerley. Bright red.$0.30 
Belle of Springfield. Deep rose.25 
Catherine. Pure yellow.25 
Joe Fette. Pure white.30 
