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DAHLIAS 
incorporate a liberal quantity of granulated peat moss. 
half pound Vigoro to each plant and work in thoroughly. 
SPECIAL MERIT DAHLIAS 
CALIFORNIA IDOL (Decorative)—Fine, clear lemon yellow 
flower. Extra large blooms on low plants. 60c. each; 3 for 
$1.50, postpaid. 
JOSEPHINE G. (Decorative)—A pleasing true pink, with some 
of the petals tipped with yellow. A large free blooming variety. 
35c. each; 3 for 85c., postpaid. 
LOIS WALCHER (Decorative)—This 1938 prize winner is show- 
ing up very well in trial gardens, variable pansy purple, tipped 
with white. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. 
RUBY TAYLOR (Decorative)—Ruby red with purple shading, 
fine large flowers on vigorous bush. 50c. each; 3 for $1.25, 
postpaid. 
SIR LANCELOT (Decorative)—Garnet rose shading to purple. A 
vigorous grower with many large flowers on strong bush. 
60c. each; 3 for $1.50, postpid. 
THOMAS A, EDISON (Decorative)—A royal purple of huge size 
with petals of a stag horn formation. Cane stiff stems, insect 
resistant foliage. 50c. each; 3 for $1.50 postpaid. 
WATCHUNG GIANT (Decorative)—A new huge yellow gold 
variety that has all the qualities to make it a winner with 
those who want enormous flowers. 60c. each; 3 for $1.50, 
- postpaid. 
WHITE JERSEY BEAUTY (Decorative)—The flowers of medium 
size, pure white, are borne profusely on wiry stems. The 
foliage is crisp, clean and insect resistant. 75c. each; 3 for 
$2.00, postpaid. 
One Each of Above Varieties, $4.00, postpaid; 3 each for $10.00 

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. 
FRANCIS LAROCCO (Decorative)—One of the finest yellow 
decorative dahlias with large deep flowers on long stems. 
vigorous grower and prolific bloomer. 365c. each; 3 for 90c. 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
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 FETTE—The best pure white. 
INDIAN CHIEF—The average flower has a red base with white 
petal tips. 
MORNING MIST—Rosy-lavender on a _ white 
strong stems. 
MARY MUNNS—A small, fine lavender of perfect shape. A 
good producer. 
ROTHOUT—Deep scarlet and a favorite in this color. 
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. 
base. Large, 
Long, 
blooms, disbud plants up to August Ist. 
DAHLIAS are at their best during the latter part 
of September or early in October. 
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, 
About August ist, apply about one- 
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Spade or 
To get exhibition 
JANE COWL—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. 
JERSEY BEAUTY—The large, full deep flowers are an exquisite 
pink; a perfect bloom borne above the foliagé 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. 
OMAR KHAYYAM—Chinese red at base of petals shading to 
bright orange and tipped lighter; a 'wonderful soft color effect. 
35c. each; 3 for 85c., postpaid. 
PRINCE OF PERSIA—This immense deep informal decorative 
is a rich glowing crimson; the most beautiful of all the red 
dahlias. 40c. 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. 
SAGAMORE—An exceptionally fine golden yellow for cut flowers 
and exhibition; shades to salmon-rose or orange-buff toward 
the center. Stems straight and stiff. 30c. each; 3 for 75c. 
postpaid. 
VELVET WONDER—Rich violet purple. Fine keepers for so 
large a bloom. Full centered; wide petalled. .50c. each; 3 for 
$1.25, postpaid. 
WHITE WONDER—The giant sized pure white blooms have long 
twisted and curled petals. Truly a white Fort Monmouth. 
40c. each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
MIXED DAHLIAS—Our mixture is made up of a wide variety 
of types and colors. By mail, postpaid, 20c. each; 4 for 65c.; 
$1.60 per dozen, Not postpaid, 15c. each; 4 for 50c.; $1.25 
per dozen. 
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. 
BISHOP OF LLANSDAFF—Petals are bright scarlet with a 
center of deep garnet. Foliage is lacy and of reddish bronze 
color. 40c, each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
CHANCELLOR—Coffee brown with pronounced inner circles of 

maroon, 50c. each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
FAIRY—Color is almost the same as Jersey Beauty. Long 
stems nd tall grower. 30c. each; 3 for 75c., postpaid. 
JOAN—Beautiful cerise color that is unusual in Dahlias. Long, 
thin stems and many flowers. 35c. each; 3 for 85c., postpaid. 
LITTLE JENNY—Canary yellow center, shading to light at tips. 
Strong grower with abundance of flowers. 50c. each; 3 for $1.25. 
LITTLE SNOW QUEEN—A miniature pure white cactus. A 
good cut flower variety. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
COLTNESS OR SCARLET GEM—A dwarf single dahlia ‘with 
dark crimson blooms. Free blooming, especially good in beds 
and borders. 30c. each; 3 for 75c. 

Cannas 
Gorgeous and effective bed- 
ding 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 CANNAS 
APRICOT—4 feet. Buff yellow base overspread with rich apricot 
ie salmon pink. A fine bloomer. 15¢. each; 3 for 35c.; 6 for 
60c,; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
Ty OF PORTLAND—3}: feet. 
bebe pink; extra large and borne on heavy trusses. 
3 for 50c.; 6 for 75c.; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 
ANA—6 feet. Orchid flowering; large golden orange flow- 
eers often six inches across. .15¢c. each; 3 for 35¢.; 6 for 60c.; 
$1.CO per dozen, postpaid, 
. A. F .CONARD—4 feet. A grand salmon pink; mag- 
pee eent heads of perfectly formed flowers of great size. 20c. 
each; 3 for 50c.; 6 for 75c.; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 
A warm glowing shade of 
20c. each; 


THE PRESIDENT—4 feet. The immense blooms are a rich 
glowing scarlet; no other scarlet canna is superior in the 
quality and quantity of blooms which are borne on strong, 
erect stalks. 15c. each; 3 for 35c.; 6 for 60c.; $1.00 per 
dozen, postpaid. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT—4 feet. Bears masses of rich 
yellow flowers spotted with bright red; often 5 to 7 inches 
across, Single petals 3 inches. 15c. each; 3 for 35c.; 6 for 
60c.; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
BRONZE LEAVED CANNAS 
AMBASSADOR—4 feet, Brilliant cherry red blooms, one of the 
most gorgeous bedding cannas. 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. 
WYOMING—5 feet. True orchid flowering variety with mag- 
nificent deep salmon-orange flowers. 15c. each; 3 for 35c.; 
6 for 60c.; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
CALADIUMS 
(ELEPHANT’S EAR)—A very effective plant for beds or 
groups, especially in lawns. To have the best results they must 
have an abundance of water and plenty of rich manure. When 
full grown, they stand 6 to 8 feet high and bear immense light- 
green leaves 3 to 4 feet long by 2 to 24 feet wide. 
Mammoth Bulbs—Over 11 inches in circumference. By mail, 
postpaid, 30c. each; 3 for 75c. Not postpaid, 25c. each; 3 for 60c. 
Fancy Leaved Caladiums 
Superb foliage plants for window and porch boxes and shaded 
places outdoors. Beautiful designs and gorgeous colorings. 
30c. each; 3 for 75c.; 6 for $1.35, postpaid. 
