DAHLIAS PllODIJCE BEALTIFLL FLOWEltS 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 fiowers 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 
Our descriptions are necessarily brief as our space is limited. Our list embrace a won¬ 
derful range of colors and forms and from it the most enthusiastic Dahlia specialist may 
select varieties to satisfy his fancy. 
SPECIAL DAHLIA COLLECTIONS 
$1.25 worth, at the “Each” price for $1.00. 
$6.00 worth, at the “Each” price for $5.00. 
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 contain 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 fiowers, with flat or slightly rolled 
petals, attractively arranged and very beau¬ 
tiful. 
CALIFORNIA SUPERBA. Pale pink shading 
to a white center. One of the largest pink 
Dahlias. Each 30c. 
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 33c. 
IDA PERKINS. Pure white, good substance, 
one of the best. Each 50c. 
JANE COWL. The outstanding Dahlia of re¬ 
cent 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 
35c. 
JAMES KIRBY. A bright, rich, cardinal red 
with darker shadings. Tall grower. Good 
keeper. Each 50c. 
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 25c. 
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 pop¬ 
ular color, free bloomer. A truly grand 
variety. Each 25c, 3 for 70c. 
AVALON. A great Dahlia of fine form and 
carried on a strong stem. The color is rich 
lemon-yellow. Fine for cutting. Each 25c, 
3 for 05c. 
EVENING GLOW. (No. 11. Dec.) Large yel¬ 
low, shading almost to red at center. Petals 
slightly twisted. Each 35c. 
FRANCES. (No. 16. Dec.) Large buff, bronze 
and salmon. Each 35c. 
MARY MARGARET. (No. 29. Dec.) Iridescent 
buff, lavender deeper tones at • center. 
Medium size. Each 25c. 
PATRICIA ANN. (No. 25. Dec.) Large, very 
light pink, loose petals. Each 15c. 
GOLDEN DAWN. (No. 32. Dec.) Yellow and 
white on same plant, some flowers mixed 
yellow and white. Each 25c. 
BONNIE. (No. 4. Dec.) Bright red and yel¬ 
low. Large. Each 35c. 
BAGDAD. Large flaming scarlet. Each 35c. 
DWIGHT W. MORROW. Very brilliant deep 
red, outstanding for its giant size and per¬ 
fect form. Each 50c. 
CACTUS DAHLIAS 
All free-blooming, large-flowered varieties. 
AMBASSADOR. Soft yellow, shaded salmon 
pink; very large, early, free bloomer. Each 
35c. 
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. 
SATAN. A very large semi-cactus. A tall 
grower. Color, scarlet with a touch of gold 
at the tips of the petals. Each 50c. 
SHOW DAHLIAS 
This class of Dahlias has curved or quilled 
petals, very full and double and finely shaped. 
CUBAN GIANT. Dark velvety crimson, large 
flowers, on long wiry stems. Each 30c, 3 
for 75c. 
APRICOT GLOW. (No. 7. Pae. Fid.) The 
name describes this beauty. Each 35c. 
DAINTY MISS. (No. 14. Pae. Fid.) Delicate 
pink and white. Each 35c. 
VIVIAN. (No. 17. Show.) White edged rose 
violet. Each 35c. 
ALBATROS. (No. 18. Dec.) Pure white, 
large. Beautifully curled. Each 35c. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. (No. 19. Show.) Laven¬ 
der, very fine. Each 35c. 
RIPLEY. (No. 20. Dec.) Lavender overlaid 
gold. Each 35c. 
A CENTURY OF PROGRESS. (No. 21. Dec.) 
Large, scarlet, extra fine. Each 35c. 
RICHARD ALLEN. (No. 40. Dec.) Yellow 
shaded rose. Each 35c. 
ANNE MORROW. (No. 58. Dec.) Brick red 
overlaid orange. Each 35c. 
FAN CLARE. (No. 59. Dec.) Yellow shaded 
pink. Each 50c. 
WINIFRED J. (No. 60. Dec.) Beautiful pink, 
very large and fine. Each 35c. 
j. H. FORD. Large j^ellow shading to red¬ 
dish bronze at center. F'ull, very fine. 
Each 50c. 
