► GARDEN CLUB FEATURE -4 
Illustrated garden talks by Mr. J. G. Baeher can be ar¬ 
ranged for, as there are collections of natural color plant and 
garden pictures for illustrated lecture purposes before garden 
clubs or other interest organizations. 
Details furnished on request. 
LARKSPUR. Large double flowered strain in finest sorts 
known today, produce a source of unexcelled cut flowers. 
Canmne King. Select deep rose color. Doz. 25c. 
Giant Blue Bell. Fine azure blue color. Doz. 25c. 
Gloria Rose. Of pleasing salmon ])ink. Doz. 25c. 
White King. Inirge flowered pure white. Doz. 25c. 
Violet. A very deep \dolet purple, a rich contrast color 
highly appreciated. Doz. 25c. 
DWARF CACTUS DAHLIAS 
These aie of an entirely new race .just being introduced to 
the garden world, growing but 12 to 18 inches tall with lovely 
flowers that are fine for cutting; with stiff stems, and also 
do make the finest all summer flowering borders one could 
wish to have in the garden. Their supply is very limited yet, 
especially of some sorts, so oiders had best be placed early to 
be filled in due season. 
Young plants will be ready for delivery during May and 
June, some may be ready to flower at once as they are of early 
blooming disposition, yet flower the entire summer and their 
bulbs may be stored frost free in winter the same as ordinary 
dahlias. No tying up of any sort is needed. The following 
varieties are being grown and offered at 35c and 50c each, 
according to size at time of delivery. 
Christel. Clear white, faint tinge of green in center, small 
flower, broad petals. 
Kate. Light red, short broad petals, with round tips. 
Friedel. Single deep rosy violet, yellow center; flowers 
close to foliage. 
Lena. Salmon, yellow center flushed salmon, broad petals. 
Liesel. Deep yellow shaded and flushed orange to brown 
tints, broad petals that turn to semi-cactus. 
Ostergruss. (Easter Greeting.) Pure white ]>etals, curled to 
cactus form. 
Rosel. Lilac rose with white center, flowers form well above 
foliage. 
Traudel. Sulphur yellow clear tone, broad petals resem¬ 
bling water-lily. 
Ursel. Blood red, long broad petals, with white stripes on 
reverse deep blood red center, velvety effect and large size. 
'I'hese jdants will thrive in loose porous soils, but must have 
full sun and not bo allowed to suffer for lack of water. 
Dwarf Dahlia Coltness Mignon. Dwarf Dahlias growing but 
12 to 18 inches tall with masses of single flowers in many 
brilliant colors, make borders of sensational beauty. Very 
useful for cutting as the flowers are borne on stiff stems very 
suitable for decorative purposes. They will flower from early 
July to frost and require a minimum of care. 4 for 75c; 
doz. $2.00 (pot grown). 
Miniature Cactus Dahlia Baby Royal. This is one of the 
very finest semi-dwarf new Dahlias. A real wonder for garden 
decoration, salmon to apricot in color; lovely beyond words 
for table flowers and a satisfactory keeper also. Readily 
grown, seldom more than 3 feet tall. Each 25c. Nor garden 
should be without this floral treasure. See cut flower plant 
section for additional sorts. 
PENTSTEMON HYBRIDS. Brilliant colors of reds, pink 
and lavender tints, flowering for months. One of the best 
garden flowers, often perennial. 6 for 50c; larger sizes, 3 for 
50c. 
MARIGOLDS, Double Dwarf French. These are especially 
good in poor soils where their growth remains moderate; need 
full sun, however. Colors vary from bronze red to yellow and 
orange. Doz. 25c; 100, $1.50. 
Marigold Dwarf French Royal Scott. Double mahogany 
red and gold striped, new and charming. Doz. 35c; flat $2.00. 
Marigold Dwarf French Lemon Ball. Bright, all yellow 
double. Doz. 25c; flat $1.50. 
Marigold Dwarf French Fire Cross. Saffron orange with 
brown, red center single flowers. Doz. 25c; flat $1.50. 
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