We Arc Headquarters For The Finest Commercial Cut-Flower 
DAHLIAS 
PriC6S Despite a very dry growing season which has pro- 
'“'f 3 duced an extremely short crop we have again 
Aqain reduced our prices on a great many kinds. Our 
D j , plan is to encourage the more general planting 
Keduced of Dahlias and to this end we are cooperating by 
working on the closest possible margin con¬ 
sistent with supplying the best quality roots and maintaining good 
service. 
New 
Varieties 
Added 
Each season we make liberal trials of a great 
many new varieties that have received prom¬ 
inent mention. Most of these prove to be worth¬ 
less but those that show definite merit are added 
to our list, for it is our intention to maintain 
an up-to-date selection. 
To Help 
Many customers ask us to recommend a list of 
varieties suitable to their purpose and in re- 
Make You fsponse to this request we have divided our whole 
£ - . list of large flowering varieties into three main 
selection groups as under 
Varieties designated *** This group is intended 
for those who want the leading commercial kinds in the low price 
range of roots. 
Varieties designated ** This list contains kinds that have excellent 
cut flower qualities, but, being newer or rarer, are higher priced. 
Varieties designated * These are mainly intended for garden use. 
Most of these have larger flowers which are usually too bulky or 
soft for general commercial use. 
The initials behind each variety designate (I. D.) Informal Dec¬ 
orative; (F. D.) Formal Decorative; (C.) Cactus; (S. C.) Semi Cactus 
BAGDAD 
Strong Divisions 
Each Doz. 100 
A. D. LIVONI. Some of our customers 
still want this old-timer for cut flower 
use. A small ball type. Flowers are rosy- 
lavender with lighter base. $ .07 $ .78 $6.00 
s * ANNA BENEDICT. (ID) A beautiful 
shade of garnet-red with darker shadings 
at base, A thrifty grower with lots of 
substance, good form and strong stems. .16 
* ATLANTIC CITY. (F D ) Amber-gold in¬ 
tensified with orange, salmon and hint of 
bronze. It is a most profuse and early 
bloomer flowering from mid-July until 
frost. Splendid for cutting. 11 
* AVALON. (I D.) Beautiful clear yellow 
and the best of this color for commercial 
use. Fine form on long stems. Its one 
fault of somewhat weak stems can be 
controlled by careful disbudding. 06 
(250 or more at $40.00 per 1000) 
s * BAERNE. (S.C.) Splendid cactus variety 
that has been a consistent prize winner 
in Europe. Color is deep rose-pink at 
tips with amber-yellow at base. Strong 
wiry stems and very free. Early and 
profuse. . 27 
* BAGDAD. (I.D.) Very large and beautiful 
flame red. An excellent variety for either 
commercial growing or garden planting .11 
1.85 15.00 
1.25 10.00 
.66 5.00 
3.12 25.00 
1.25 10.00 
Strong Divisions 
Each Doz. 100 
BALLEGO'S SURPRISE. (S.C.) A fine new 
semi-cactus from Holland. Beautiful flow¬ 
er of pure white Strong stem, good sub¬ 
stance and fine form . 27 3.12 25.00 
BLUE JERSEY. (F.D.) This is a true sport 
of Jerseys' Beauty and has all of the par¬ 
ent's fine qualities. Color is orchid laven¬ 
der and since we introduced it to the 
trade a few years ago it has become a 
leader among commercial kinds. . 
(250 or more at $70.00 per 1000) 
.09 
1.00 
7.50 
BRONZE BALL. (Ball) Sturdy, medium 
size flower that is popular in the New 
York market. Solid bronze. Free flow¬ 
ering and good stem. . 06 
(250 or more at $40 per 1000) 
.66 
5.00 
BUCKEYE BRIDE. (F.D.) Geranium pink 
end soft salmon. Large flowers on long 
stems. Good clean flower. Flowers pro¬ 
fusely all season. 
.22 
2.50 
20.00 
BUCKEYE KING. (F.D.) Large amber yel¬ 
low. Sturdy flower of fine form. Excellent 
grower. We recommend it as among the 
best in this color... 
.13 
1.50 
12.00 
CALIFORNIA IDOL. (I.D.) Fine, clear 
yellow. Massive flower on low bush. 
.16 
1.85 
15.00 
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