T. W. Wood & Sons 
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DAHLIAS 
DAHLIAS are at their best during the latter part 
of September or early in October. To get exhibition 
blooms, disbud plants up to August 1st. Spade or 
plow the soil 12 to 18 inches deep; fertilize with well-rotted stable manure or nitro-humus, scat¬ 
ter about one-half pound of bonemeal around each hill when planting. If soil is very heavy, 
incorporate a liberal quantity of granulated peat moss. About August 1st, apply about one- 
half pound Vigoro to each plant and work in thoroughly. 
SPECIAL MERIT DAHLIAS 
BAEKNX:—Splendid cactus variety that has been a insistent 
prize winner. Color is deep rose-pink at tips with amber- 
yellow at base. Strong wiry stems and very free bloomer. 
750. each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 
JANE COWIi— A superb in¬ 
formal decorative dahlia that 
holds its giant blooms high 
and old gold, blending to apri- 
on rigid stems. Bronze, buff 
cot at center. 25c. each; 3 for 
65c., postpaid. 
BAIiLEGO’S SURFSISE— A fine new semi-cactus from H^olland. 
Beautiful fiower of pure white. Strong stems, good substance 
and fine form. 75c. each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 
CAVALCADE (Decorative)—A beautiful shade of old rose. The 
stem and formation closely resemble Jersey’s Beauty with 
flowers somewhat larger and several shades deeper in color. 
60c. each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
DWIGHT W. MORROW (Decorative)—A huge crimson-red flow¬ 
er that is admired by all who see it. The petals curve 
around the back and form a perfect sphere. 75c. each; 3 for 
$2.00, postpaid. 
JERSEY BEAUTY—The large, full deep flowers are an exquisite 
pink; a perfect bloom borne above the foliage on long, wiry 
stems. 25c. each; 3 for 65c., postpaid. 
KENTUCKY—Exactly like Jersey Beauty, except in color; pink 
with a blending of yellow and gold, best described as lovely 
salmon pink. 35c. each; 3 for 85c., postpaid. 
MRS. DE VER WARNER—A refined mauve pink; extra large 
flowers on long, strong stems; a free and continuous bloomer. 
25c. each; 3 for 65c., postpaid. 
GOLDEN ECLIPSE (Decorative)—Large, golden yellow on tall 
strong stems. Good keeper. 40o. each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
LOIS WALCHER (Decorative)—This 1938 leading prize win¬ 
ner showed up very well in all trial gardens. Variable pansy 
purple, tipped white. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00, postpaid. 
TEDDY JOHNSON (Decorative)—The flowers. 3 inches in diam¬ 
eter, are white with pink and lavender shadings and are borne 
on strong, wiry stems. The plants are profusely covered with 
flowers the whole season. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
YELLOW MARVEL—Another beautiful new European intro¬ 
duction. A very fine canary yellow cactus. Tall, fobust grower. 
Good stems and large flowers. 75c. each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 
One each of above varieties, $4.50 
OMAR KHAYYAM—Chinese red at base of petals shading to 
bright orange and tipped lighter; a wonderful soft color effect 
40c. each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
PRINCE OP PERSIA—This immense deep informal decorative 
is a rich glowing crimson; the most beautiful of all the red 
dahlias. 4Cc. each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
THE WORLD—Rich deep rosy magenta overlaid garnet with 
silver shading at edges of the petals; stems strong and erect. 
40c. each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
THOS. A. EDISON—A royal purple of huge size with petals of 
a stag-horn formation; cane stiff stems; insect resistant foli¬ 
age. 50c. each; 3 for $1.29, postpaid. 
FORT MONMOUTH—A grand rich crimson maroon, shaded with 
bluish violet at tips of petals. Flowers often 10 to 12 inches 
across. 45c. each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. 
JERSEY BEACON (Decorative)—Color bright scarlet, with a full 
reflex giving a two-toned effect; a free early bloomer of extra 
large size. 25c, each; 3 for 65c. 
WHITE WONDER—The giant sized pure white blooms have long 
twisted and curled petals. Truly a white Port Monmouth. 
40c. each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
MIXED DAHLIAS—Our mixture is made up of a wide variety 
of types and coiors. By mail, postpaid, 20c. each; 4 for 65c.; 
$1.60 per dozen. Not postpaid, 15c. each; 4 for 50c.; $1.25 
per dozen. 
POMPON DAHLIA 
These dainty little Dahlias are admired by everybody. They 
bloom most profusely early in the season until frost, furnishing 
at all times an abundance of flowers on good stems, suitable 
for cutting. 
EDITH MUELLER—Two-toned salmon red and gold. 
JOE PETTE—The best pure white. 
MORNING MIST—Rosy-lavender on a white base. Large, 
strong stems. 
ORA—A pretty combination of sulphur-yellow at base with lav¬ 
ender at petal tips. Long, wiry stem. 
ROSA WILMOTH—Deep rose-pink. Medium size flower on low 
bush. 
ROTHOUT—Deep scarlet and a favorite in this color. Long, 
strong stem and free flowering. 
YELLOW GEM—A small creamy yellow flower on good stems. 
Any of the above, 25c. each; 3 for 65c., postpaid. 
MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
Miniature Dahlias produce flowers averaging less than three 
inches in diameter. They are a delightful subject for the 
garden and yield a great abundance of cut flowers. 
baby royal—A ttractive combination of salmon, apricot and 
yellow. Free flowering. 30c. each; 3 for 75c., postpaid. 
BISHOP OP LLANSDAFP—Petals are bright scarlet with a 
center of deep garnet. Foliage is lacy and of reddish bronze 
color. 40o. each; 3 for $ljOO, postpaid. 
JOAN—Beautiful cerise color that is unusual in Dahlias. Long, 
thin stems and many flowers. 35c. each; 3 for 85c., postpaid. 
LITTLE DREAM—Very pretty small cactus. Rose-pink with 
slight white tippings. Long, wiry stems and graceful foliage. 
4CC. each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
LITTLE SNOW QUEEN—A miniature pure white cactus. A 
good cut flower variety. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
C A IM IM A S 
Gorgeous and effective bedding plants. They grow well in any soil, but respond quickly to 
liberal treatment. In groups or as backgrounds for smaller plants, they present a brilliant and 
continuous display till frost. 
GREEN LEAVED GANNAS 
COFFER GIANT—4 feet. Immense coppery, red 
or bronze blooms, suffused with rose. One of 
the grandest of all cannas and blooms continu¬ 
ously. 20c. each; 3 for 50c.; 6 for 85c.; $1.50 
per dozen, postpaid. 
HUNG ARIA—3i feet. A grand canna with large 
pure La France pink flowers with a satiny 
sheen. The most popular pink. 15c. each; 3 
for 35c.; 6 for 60c.; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
wTATiATvr CROZY—3J feet. Brilliant vermilion-scarlet with a 
narrow edge of bright golden yellow. 15o. each; 3 for 35c., 
6 for 60c.; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
TW-P -president— 4 feet. The immense blooms are a rich 
glowing scarlet; no other scarlet canna is superior in tlm 
oualitv^ and quantity of blooms which are borne on strong, 
erect stalks. 15c. each; 3 for 35c.; 6 for 60c.; $1 jOO per dozen, 
postpaid. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT—4 feet. Bears masses of rich yel¬ 
low flowers spotted with bright red; often 5 7 inches across, 
single petals 3 inches. 15o. each; 3 for 35c., 6 for 60c., $1.00 
per dozen, postpaid. 
WINTZER’S COLOSSAL—5 feet. The largest flowered of all 
cannas, sometimes 8 inches across; a striking 
I5c. each; 3 for 35c.; 6 for 60c.; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
BRONZE LEAVED CANNAS 
BRANDYWINE—3J feet. Flowers of intense wine-red, dappled 
with deep crimson, sometimes edged with gold. .15c. each; 
3 for 35c.; 6 for 60c.; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
KING HUMBERT—4 feet. Immense orchid-like, orange-scarlet, 
rose-tinted and margined at the base; majestic and striking. 
15c. each; 3 for 35c.; 6 for 60c.; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
SHENANDOAH—4 feet. Bears large clusters of salmon-pink 
blooms; the foliage is rich ruby-red. 15c. each; 3 for 35c.; 
6 for 60c.; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
