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CULTURAL HINTS 
Plow or spade your soil deep. 
Use plenty of bonemeal. 
Plant 6 inches deep, 3 feet apart for minia- 
ture varieties, and 4 feet for larger varieties. 
Regular cultivation is essential. 
Do not water unless extremely necessary. 
Add 2 handfuls well balanced (AGRICO) 
fertilizers around each plant about August 
1st. Add 2 handfuls fertilizer (Sacco) around 
each plant Ist week of September. 
Four to six laterals to a plant. 
and disbud. 
Be sure 
Cactus 
COMETEER. Straight Cactus, Reliable grow- 
er of amber color. A good commercial. It 
has good stems. A variety that can stand 
the hot weather. This is one every grower 
should have. Root, 75e. 
JERSEY’S DAINTY. Very beautiful flower. 
White with faint pink shadings in the 
eenter. Foliage and stems good. Easy to 
grow. Root, 40c. 
MISS BELGIUM. An orange with perfectly 
formed flowers. Excellent long stems. 
Good sturdy grower. A good cut flower. 
Root, 50c. 
MRS. HERBERT O’CONNOR. Erect grower. 
Good stems. Fine form of soft rose-pink 
deepening at center. Has stood the test in 
hot climate. Root, 75c. ‘ 
RENATE MULLER. Rose-pink shading to 
yellow, with fine formation, makes this va- 
riety popular. Root, 60c. 
Formal Decorative 
ANNA BENEDICT. Dark rich velvety car- 
mine shading to very dark almost black 
eenter. This is an upright clean grower. 
Root, 60c. 
BLUE RIVER. One of the most outstanding 
of dahlias the past season and we highly 
recommend it. Very large bright mauve 
with decided blue shading. Stems splendid, 
profuse blooming. Root, 75ce. w 
BUCKEYE KING. Gold with slight apricot 
suffusions and shading deeper toward cen- 
ter. A variety which produces many large 
clean appearing flowers of exceptional 
keeping quality. Root, 40c. 
ELISSA LANDI. Rich, brilliant salmon-or- 
ange, flowers held well out of foliage on 
stiff strong stems. Root, 50c. 
KENTUCKY SUN. A fine formed giant light 
yellow. Good bloomer and excellent stems. 
Show winner. Root, %5c. 
MARIE. This variety is very beautiful, hav- 
ing a blend of pink and white that com- 
mands attention. Wherever shown, it wins 
awards. Has all good qualities of a leader. 
Root, 40c. 
OAKLEIGH MONARCH. A red of huge di- 
mensions. Great long stems. Excellent 
growth. One of the sort that men like. 
Vigorous. Root, 75c. 
QUEEN CITY. A Dahlia of great distinction. 
A splendid open grower. It blooms through- 
out the entire season. Color is a distinctive 
scarlet-pink, a shade half-way between 
cherry-red and old rose. Good cut flower. 
Root, 75e, 
SULTAN OF HILLCREST. One of the finest 
formals. Plants laden with blooms of ex- 
hibition size. Stems good. Soft autumn 
with yellow reverse. Root, 75c. 
VOLCANO. A huge fiame-colored giant that 
has won at numerous shows. Low growing 
and extremely vigorous. Can stand the 
elements and produce a fine harvest of 
bloom. Reliable both in keeping and show- 
ing. Root, $1.00. 
YELLOW MARVEL. (Petrie.) 
white tipped yellow that is different. Very 
vigorous grower. Long strong stems. Fine 
formation. Good root maker. Root, 50c. 
A beautiful 
COLLECTION No. A. Your selection of 
any 10 dahlias listed at 50c each, value 
$5.00, for $4.00. 

Informal Decorative 
CALIFORNIA IDOL. Yellow well-formed 
huge bloom. Low grower but vigorous. 
Excellent stems. A stand-out among the 
yellow. Root, 75c. 
CHEROKEE BRAVE. Here is a red that 
does not fade or burn. Very artistic form 
and extra long stems. This dahlia took the 
shows the past season in the red class. A 
variety that is reliable. Root, $1.75. 
EVA HUNT. A good grower, heavy substance 
of waxy white. Foliage of dark green. 
Blooms are large and it isan excellent va- 
riety. Root, 50c. 

If you want any other variety of Dahlia not catalogued, let us know. 
DAHLIAS 
Roots 
Our dahlias are field grown with proper 
fertilization. They are healthy, true-to-name, 
and should give satisfaction under average 
conditions. 
FREIDA GEORGE. One of the most beauti- 
ful dahlias we had the pleasure of grow- 
ing. The color is helio and cream, and one 
has to see it to fully understand the deli- 
eate color. The blooms are large, on won- 
derful stems. One of the very best. Root, 
$1.25. 
J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH (McCullough). One 
of the most satisfactory dahlias for the 
amateur grower. With minimum care the 
plant is always a flowering success. The 
blossom is a lovely rose-pink and in form 
much like a chrysanthemum. The foliage 

is superb. Blooms profusely both early and 
late. When grown by the dahlia enthusiast 
the flower develops in loveliness second to 
none. Root, 50c. 
LORD OF AUTUMN. Winner wherever 
shown. Clear yellow with huge blooms. 
Long stems. An ideal growing variety. 
Root, 75c. 
MARGRACE. Color, brilliant scarlet, tipped 
and striped with gold. In hot weather the 
gold is not so prominent. It is a very deep 
flower with an exceptionally fine stem that 
holds the flower erect to facing. Root, 75e. 
Fae pee 
Marie 
Royal Purchase Virgo 
MILTON J. CROSS. A very outstanding in- 
troduction. Color clear gold at center 
blending to light orange-buff on outer pet- 
als. Blooms very large and stems are good. 
Very fine dahlia. Blooms profusely. Root, 
$1.00. 
TOWER’S EMPIRE. A real acquisition. The 
color is gold with deep amber in the cen- 
ter. Compares favorably to Jane Cowl in 
style and habit of growth. Very large with 
flowers of great depth and wonderful keep- 
ing quality. Root, 50c. 
DAHLIAS FROM SEED: 
from seed. Our California 
Grow dahlias 
“De Luxe” 
20 seeds, 
strain has proven sensational. 
$1.00; 100 seeds, $4.00. See page 31. 

Semi-Cactus 
AMELIA EARHART. Winner that has proven 
its worth. Coral in color and a producer 
of many large blooms. Outstanding va- 
riety. Root, 75c. 
BUCKEYE STAR. Flesh-pink with or with- 
out a yellow center. Probably the most 
beautiful as well as the most lasting when 
cut. A superb cut flower, and a fine root 
maker. Root, 60c. 
BALLEGO’S SURPRISE. Beautiful snow- 
white. Perfect form, free flowering on stiff 
stems. Good cut flowers and one that ranks 
with the best. Root, $1.00. 
or garden use. 

BD 
CONTROL INSECTS 
Use DX pyrethrum spray or Multicide dur- 
ing the growing season. When plants are in 
bud or bloom, use Pyrocide or Rotenone dust 
on the flowers. 
Grasselli spreader with your contact sprays, 
insures a more complete kill. 
GREATER GLORY. Color deep rose-pink, 
occasionally shading to sulphur-yellow at 
the center. Strong healthy bush with fine 


foliage. Good stem and excellent bloom. 
Winner of many prizes at the leading 
Shows. Root, $1.50. 
GRETEL. A bright henna-red. This was 
first described as an improved Miss Bel- 
gium, but it is different entirely and a fine 
reliable variety. Flowers keep long when 
cut. Root, 50c. 
ROYAL PURCHASE. Deep straw-yellow; 
outer petals suffused pink. The petals are 
long and slender. The blooms average 10 
inches and over and are held facing side- 
Ways on very long, straight, stiff stems, a 
great exhibition dahlia. Root, 75e. 
SATAN. Flaring red, staghorn petal faintly 
tipped old gold. Stems are long and clean. 
Vigorous grower. Reot, 40c, 
VIRGO. A beautiful chamois-yellow that is 
a very vigorous grower with superb stems. 
Blooms of good formation and Keep well 
when cut. Excellent foliage and insect- 
proof. A worth-while addition to your gar- 
den. Root, 75c. 
Pompons 
BETTY ANNE. A perfect formed light pink 
that is very popular. A good grower pro- 
ducing abundance of flowers. Root, 50c. 
BURWOOD. The leading exhibition pom in 
its color which is creamy yellow shaded 
with tan. A perfect grower. Root, 75c. 
DEE DEE. Pale lilac. Centers are full with 
stems long and erect. One of the larger 
Pompons better for decorative uses. Roots, 
ec. 
DORIA, Color, deep wine shaded darker at 
center. Stems are wiry and stiff holding 
the blooms on top of stem. Centers are un- 
usually full. Root, 75e. 
HONEY. Pale yellow with faint suffusion of 
red on edge of petals. Free bloomer, long 
stems, fine for cutting. Root, 40c. 
MORNING MIST. White with rosy lavender 
center, outlined with lavender. Great 
bloomer. Stiff, wiry stems. Excellent. 
Root, 40c. 
MRS. V. BRITTAIN. Beautiful 
of finest form. 
good one. 
mauve-pink 
A real winrer. This is a 
One of the best. Root, 75e. 





COLLECTION No. B. Your selection of 
any 5 dahlias listed at 75c each, value 
$3.75, for $3.00. 


Miniature 
BUCKEYE BABY. The finest formed decora- 
tive miniature to date. Autumn colored, 
it is a real vigorous grower. Winner every- 
where. Root, 40c. 
BABY SAGAMORE. Here is an amber-col- 
ored gem that is always covered with fine 
formed flowers. Extra long stems. Vigor- 
ous. Root, 50c. 
DUBONNET. A _ beautifully formed cactus 
variety of a deep oxblood-red color. Should 
be very popular in the garden. A fine 
grower. Root, 50c. 
DAHLIADEL JOY. This yellow miniature is 
very popular. Semi-cactus in form with 
fine stems and plenty of blooms. Root, 50c. 
FAIRY. Begonia-rose, petals tightly quilled. 
Very artistic and a free bloomer. Stems 
Eas and stiff. Early bloomer. Koot, 
Cc. 
LITTLE DREAM. A most beautifully formed 
cactus with splendid growth of bush. Clear 
pink and white. A beauty. Root, 75c. 
ORCHID LADY. Amaranth-pink to mallow- 
pink. Flowering habit excellent. Good 
strong stems, fine cut flower. Root, 40c. 
SYLVIA. The most beautiful garnet-red 
miniature yet introduced. A most prolific 
bloomer. Flowers average 2 inches in 
diameter, produced freely from July until 
frost. Root, 40c. 
SNOWSPRITE. We know of no semi-cactus 
miniature which is so dependable as this 
one. Glistening snow-white in color, with 
perfect stems and artistic form. Stands 
out in the garden as it is always in bloom. 
Centers are always good and flowers re- 
markably uniform. We recommend this 
variety for arrangements and a real com- 
mercial white. Root, 75c. 
VERMILION BRILLIANT. A fine scarlet 
with well-formed flowers and a most con- 
stant blooming variety, a formal miniature 
that is good. Root, 75c. 
We have many others that are excellent for exhibition, commercial 
