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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE BULBS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
Dahlias 
The most satisfactory of garden flowers, with an endless 
variation of shapes and colors which are to be found in 
no other class of plants. No garden should be without 
them. Dahlias should always be planted in an open sit¬ 
uation away from shade which robs the soil of its fertility. Set out in the open just 
as soon as the weather becomes settled. 
Murphy’s Masterpiece 
Big 10 Dahlia Collection 
10 unnamed varieties of various types and colors. Guar¬ 
anteed plump, strong tubers with at least one live eye. 
A delightful surprise collection at a surprisingly low price, 
$1.25, postpaid. 
Amelia Earhart 
variety of apricot-buff, with salmon 
tints, shading to a soft yellow at the base 
of the petals. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
M u r p h y’s Masterpiece 
(I. D.) Immense blooms of deep, dark 
red shading toward crimson. Plants are 
stocky growers. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.50. 
America Sweetheart 
(I. D.) An immense pure yellow. When 
fully open, the blooms remind one of a 
giant chrysanthemum. Bush is of medi¬ 
um height and the flowers are held up¬ 
right on top of an absolutely stiff stem. 
Each, $1.50; 3 for $4.00. 
Avalon D.) Pure, clear yellow. 
The large flowers are very 
distinct and produced in great abun¬ 
dance. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Barbara Redfern g^^-^der^ 
ing variety, with flowers of great size 
and depth; the color is a beautiful blend¬ 
ing of old rose and old gold. The large 
blossoms are held on strong stems; plant 
vigorous. Each 30c, 3 for 75c. 
(S. C.) In color it is 
creamy white, heavily 
edged with pomegranite-red, but no two 
flowers exactly alike. Each 35c, 3 for 90c. 
Kathleen Norris ) Blooms 
o f gigantic 
size and splendid proportions. A showy, 
true rose-pink shading to coral-pink 
when fully open. Each 50c, 3 for $1.35. 
Cowl D.) A large flower 
of a warm buff and old 
gold blending to a bright salmon at the 
center. The giant flowers are held aloft 
on rigid stems. A superb dahlia in every 
way. Each 35c, 3 for 90c. 
Postage Paid 
Margaret Woodrow Wilson 
(I.D.) Face of petals creamy white re- r 
verse Phlox-pink. Petals broad and well 
placed, terminating in points, strong up¬ 
right stems, dark green foliage. Medium 
height bush. Each 30c, 3 for 75c. 
Jersey’s Beacon : 
nese-scarlet with a paler reverse giving i; 
a two-toned effect. Flowers are very 
large and globular in form. It is a pro¬ 
lific bloomer. Each 30c, 3 for 75c. 
Jersey’s Beauty Probal V 
bly the most talked of dahlia during the ; 
past seasons. It is still in a class by 
itself. A perfect bloom of eosine pink, 
carried high above the foliage on a long, j 
wiry stem. Each 30c, 3 for 75c. i 
Mrs. Ide Ver Warner. 
.d ‘ 
(Formal Decorative) A refined mauve- i ? 
pink beautifully formed. Large blooms 
carried on long strong wiry stems. A 
free continuous bloomer. Each 2Sc, 3 
for 65c. , 
(S.C.) Flaming red with a 
slight touch of gold at the 
center. The fascinating color together ^ 
with the horn-like, perfectly rolled and 
uncurved petals makes this a most out¬ 
standing and attractive variety. Each 
75c, 3 for $2.00. 
Fort Monmouth ' 
nous Dahlia of u 
a handsome rich deep maroon color, j 
shaded bluish violet at the tip of each ? 
petal. Very showy. Each 50c, 3 for | 
$1.35. I 
Thomas Edison ^ 
new variety of | 
large size with cane-like stems, the f 
bloom very formal. Rich, deep purple | 
with the sheen of velvet. Each 40c, 3 | 
for $1.00. j 
Satan 
Collection each of the above 
15 varieties for $5.00 
(value $9.05). 
Gladiolus 
The Gladiolus is one of our most beautiful 
summer flowering bulbs. It has brilliant spikes 
of flowers two feet or more in height, often 
several from one bulb, of most desirable colors. 
Plant bulbs 4 inches deep and from 4 to 6 inches 
apart. 
Picardy 
SPECIAL OFFER 
One each of the named 
Gladioli for 75c. 
3 Collections for $2.00 
Betty Nuthall 
iSalbach). One of the 
outstanding gladioli of 
recent introduction. Light coral with pale orange 
throat and light feathering of carmine. A 
beautiful large-flowered variety. 3 for 20c, Vz 
Doz. 30c, Doz. 55c, 100 $3.00. 
BaB'dad Smoky old rose, deeper toward 
® the edges and lighter in the 
throat. Very large flowers and many open at 
the one time. 3 for 20c, Vz Doz. 30c, Doz. S5c, 
100 $3.00. 
Commander Koehl wide-open 
blooms of bril¬ 
liant, deep, scarlet-red without any markings 
or blotches. Huge spikes. 3 for 25c, Vz Doz. 35c, 
Doz. 65c, 100 $3.25. 
Charles Dickens ^ European origina¬ 
tion of great merit. 
Very tall, straight spike with large flowers of 
brilliant purple. 3 for 20c, Vz Doz. 30c, Doz. 
55c, 100 $3.00. 
Dr. F. E. Bennett 
let. Tall, straight 
stems. Very showy. 3 for 20c, Va Doz. 30c, 
Doz. 55c, 100 $3.00. 
Flaming Sword Extra-large, substan- 
® tial flowers of a beau¬ 
tiful, flaming spectrum-red color. 3 for 20c, Vz 
Doz. 30c, Doz. 55c, 100 for $3.00. 
Golden Dream very large, dark gold¬ 
en yellow; the best in 
the yellows. 3 for 20c, Vz Doz. 30c, Doz. 55c, 
100 $3.00. 
Golden Frills Deep yellow, penciled 
rose; very much ruffled. 
3 for 20c, Vz Doz. 30c, Doz. 55c, 100 $3.00. 
Los AnSeleS Shrimp-pink with orange- 
® carmine throat. The color 
scheme is very pleasing and greatly admired 
by all who have seen it. A variety of in¬ 
dividuality. 3 for 15c, Vz Doz. 2Sc, Doz. 45c, 
100 $2.75. 
Mrs. Dr. Norton Pure, soft white, with 
tips of petals suilused 
La France Pink. Wonderful variety. 3 for 
15c, Vz Doz. 25c, Doz. 45c, 100 $3.00. 
Mrs. Leon Douglas Mammoth in si^ze 
** and. a veritable 
giant in height. This salmon-rose-pink Glad 
has rapidly won the favor of Glad fans every¬ 
where. Flame and scarlet splashings and 
deckings add ^ the richness of the flower. 
3 4or 15c, ‘Vz Doz. 25c, Doz. 45c, 100 $3.00. 
Wonderful pinkish lavender 
blooms of heavy substance are 
nicely placed on tall, straight spikes. Of great 
beauty. 3 for 20c, Vz Doz. 35c, 12 for 65c, 
100 for $3.25. 
Maid of Orleans Large white flowers 
with cream centers, 
perfect in form on straight spike. Excellent 
for cutting. 3 for 20c, Vz Doz. 35c, Doz. 55c, 
100 $3.00. 
Picardv most sensational flower of deli- 
y cate apricot-pink. The individual 
florets are all extremely large, slightly ruffled 
and of heavy wax-like substance. Has created a 
sensation practically every time exhibited. 3 
for 20c, Vz Doz. 35c, Doz. 55c, 100 $2.75. 
Paul Pfitzer violet-red 
Gladiolus ever offered. 
Heavily ruffled with very large flowers. 
Strong and healthy. 3 for 2Sc, Vz Doz. 45c, 
Doz. 80c, 100 $5.00. 
Pfitzer’s Triumph unusual color 
and a fine variety. 
Bright salmon orange with small velvet red 
blotches. Very showy. 3 for 20c, Vz Doz. 
35c, Doz. 55c, 100 $3^00. 
Ruth Huntington Large, violet-niac 
blooms with deeper 
markings on lower petals. Strong grower. Spikes 
well formed. Should be in every collection. 3 
for 20c, Vz Doz. 35c, Doz. 55c, 100 $3.00. 
Veilchenblau 
olus. The first large 
vigorous, violet-blue Gladiolus. Has a darker 
blotch on the lower petals, which adds to the 
beauty of the flower. Color suggests that of 
the Iris. 3 for 25c, Vz Doz. 45c, Doz. 80c, lOO 
$4.00. 
Superfine Mixture ^**‘**, *‘?® **^1*1** 
A selection of the 
best large flowering varieties. We know this 
to be as good a mixture as you can buy, be¬ 
ing made up of a wide range of colors, from 
the richest red to the most delicate white 
and pastel shades. We offer these bulbs at 
very moderate prices, so that you may obtain 
a large quantity of them in order to get a 
greater variety of colors. 6 Bulbs 25c, 12 for 
45c, 50 for $1.40, 100 for $2.50. 
Good Mixed, All Colors besrsorts^ 
6 bulbs for 20c, 12 for 40c, 50 for $1.05, 100 
for $1.85. 
