Choice of all the 
GLADIOLUS 
(See preceding page for celor illustrations.) 
Albatross—New giant pure white on tall spike of good standing. 
Betty Nuthall—Salmon pink, with yellow throat markings. 
Florets of fine texture on large, strong spikes. 
Bagdad—Very, large, smoky old rose, lighter throat, 5-6 florets 
open at a time on tall, straight spike. 
Charles Dickens—Strong growing bright, radiant purple. Many 
blooms open at a time. Perfect placement. 
Commander Koehl—Fine red. Tall spike. Florets very large, 
of dark scarlet without markings. 
Dream of Beauty—Large rose-red. Tall, strong grower. 
Dr. F. E. Bennett—Fiery orange-scarlet. Very large flowering, 
many open. 
Golden Dream—Pure, clear, golden-yellow flowers of medium 
size on very tall stems, many open at one time. 
Giant Nymph—Lovely, light salmon-pink suffused with creamy 
yellow in the throat. Giant flowers. One of the best. 
La Paloma—Gorgeous, vivid orange with inconspicuous white 
spearhead in throat. Large flowers; tall spike. 
Maid of Orleans—A beautiful milky white, with light cream 
throat. Tall spike with 6-8 perfectly placed florets. 
Margaret Fulton—Clear rich soft dark salmon of a clear and 
distinctive shade. 6-8 well placed medium size blooms. 
Minuet—Beautiful, clear light lavender, very large flower of 
heavy substance. Considered by many the best lavender. 
Paul Pfitzer—Brilliant rich reddish purple flowers with a striking 
velvety sheen. Good grower. 
Picardy—Immense spikes of rich apricot-pink blooms. Individual 
florets are extremely large, slightly ruffled and of wax-like appear- 
ance, 
Collarette Dahlia 

Incurved Cactus Dahlia 
DAHLIAS, 
Avalon—-A great Dahlia of fine form, bright golden-yellow. 
Bushes well and blooms freely. 
Jersey Beauty—Supreme among pink dahlias. 
Jane Cowl—Deep, massive blooms, buff and old gold petals 
curled and twisted. 
Mrs. I. De Ver Warner—Large blooms, old rose suffused lilac. 
Jersey Beacon—Chinese scarlet with a lighter reverse. Long, 
strong stems. 
Thomas A. Edison—Gorgeous blooms of rich royal purple. 
Kentucky—Salmon pink with yellow and gold blend. 
Monmouth Champion—Immense, brilliant orange flowers on 
perfect stems. 
White King—Magnificent large blooms of purest snow-white. 
Pompon Dahlias—Charming “‘button”’ dahlias that grow freely, 
require little care but reward you with a wealth of gorgeous, cut- 
flowers summer and fall. In mauve, pinks, red, white, bronze, 
yellow. 
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Dettling’s Choice Bulbs for Spring Planting 
Each Doz. 100 
GLADIOLUS: Betty Nuthall, Giant 
Nymph, Golden Dream, Margaret 
Fulton. 
Bagdad, Dr. F. E. Bennett, La 
Paloma, Charles Dickens, Picardy, 
Dream of Beauty. 
Albatross, Commander Koehl, Maid 
of Orleans, Minuet, Paul Pfitzer..$0.05 $0.50 $3.50 
DAHLIAS: Jersey’s Beauty, Jane 
Cowl, White King, Mrs. I. D. Ver 
Warner, Jersey Beacon.......... 10 1.20 10.00 
Thomas Edison, Kentucky, Mon- 
mouth Champion, Avalon........ 25 2.50 20.00 
Pompons Dahiliaistariteteteieieteerears tee -10 1.20 10.00 
CANNAS: All varieties listed...... -10 1.00 8.00 
LILIES: Auratum, Rubrum, Henryi. .35 3.50 25.00 
Regal, Tigrinum, Phillipine.-..-... 35 3.50 25.00 
Callas bly sarcrecnnscete enterotetnetere erteve ciate -25 2.50 22.00 
CALADIUM: Fancy Leaved........ 35 3.50 25.00 
Hlephant)s War. <.csstatevsnsaseciaberetctoters 25 2.50 20.00 
TUBE RROSEMSis (eratercts rvs -ctsrevetelsuatetersmererore -10 .75 6.00 
PEO NEES iitereleteteteteretotcncreleh steels fedatetersiere 35 3.50 25.00 
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DETTLING’S SEED STORE 
Auratum — The gold-banded 
Lily of Japan. Flowers from 8 
to 10 inches in diameter. White, 
chocolate crimson spots, with a 
gold band on each petal. 
Rubrum—A hardy, beautiful 
Lily. Flowers are white, flushed 
pink, and spotted carmine. 
Regal—Trumpet shaped, white 
flowers, slightly pink tinged. 
Canary yellow centers. Very 
hardy. 
Henryi—Rich apricot to or- 
ange-yellow. Stalks 5 feet or 
more carry many huge flowers 
on each. 
Phillipine—Flowers often as 
much as 6 or 7 inches long. Fra- 
grant, elegant, and gracefull 
White, slightly marked with 
reddish-brown. 
Tigrinum—Easiest to grow, 
and best known of all Lilies. Or- 
ange-red flowers, spotted purple, 
Calla Lily—Rich, lustrous, gol- 
den-yellow flowers, with creamy 
white spots. Distinctive, dark 
green foliage. 
TUBEROSES 
One of the most fragrant of all 
flowers. Tall spikes of double 
waxy blooms borne on tall stems. 
One of the loveliest flowering 
bulbs. Spear-shaped, grass-like 
foliage. Annual replacement fre- 
quently advisable. 
PEONIES 
AND IRIS 
We offer an excellent selec_ 
tion of finest Peonies and 
Iris in new varieties and old 
favorites. Our Peonies may 
be planted in the spring and 
will do well the same year. 

King Humbert — Gigantic 
flowers, brilliant orange scarlet, 
withbrightredmarkings. Bronze 
leaved. 5 feet. 
Yellow King Humbert—Gol- 
den-yellow, dotted red. Green 
foliage. 4 feet. 
President—Easily the best red 
canna. Immense flowers of rich, 
intense scarlet. Green foliage. 
4 feet. 
Hungaria—tThe best true pink 
canna. Large flower trusses; 
green foliage. 31% feet. 
Wintzer’s Colossal—Largest 
flowering canna. Vivid, blazing 
scarlet. Green foliage. 5 feet. 
CALADIUM 
Fancy-Leaved Caladium— 
Few summer foliage plants can 
equal the fancy leaved Caladi- 
ums for rich, beautiful color and 
dramatic effect. Semi-tropical 
bulbs. 
Elephant’s Ear—One of the 
largest ornamental foliage plants 
for beds and borders. The huge 
green leaves give a most un- 
usual effect. 

Peony 
Baroness Schroeder 
