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Buist’s Prize 
Potash-Fed 
Dahlias 
HE ease with which the gar- 
den lover can successfully 
grow Dahlias makes them very 
popular. Modern Dahlias have 
many admirers. Each year newly 
developed varieties in endless 
shades and combinations of colors 
are recognized and we offer those 
having the most merit. 
Our Dahlias are Potash-Fed, 
which makes the best tuber de- 
velopment, resulting in the 
strongest plant growth and 
bloom, 
CULTURE. Dahlias will grow in any 
good soil, but do best in a light loam 
or sandy loam. Prepare the ground by 
deep digging and use well-rotted manure, 
bone meal and a top dressing of lime. 
After the ground is warm plant the 
tubers on their side with eyes pointing 
upward, setting them 3 inches deep and 
3 feet apart. Watering is unnecessary, 
but frequent cultivation is desirable. 
Never allow the soil to crust and cul- 
tivate after rain. When plants are 6 to 
8 inches high, pinch out the center 
shoot to induce branching. 
In the Fall, after plants are blackened by the first 
frost, cut the tops off, lift the tubers carefully with a 
digging fork and let them dry out for a few hours. 
Then store in a cool frost-proof cellar or shed, until 
the Spring. To prevent shriveling, cover with dry 
sand or soil. ; 
BUIST’S COLOSSAL DAHLIAS 
Selection of Decorative Types 
FD., Formal Decorative; ID., Informal Decorative 
Colossal Dahlias are a selection of the outstanding 
and more recent Dahlia introductions. The flowers are 
giant in size and perfect of form carried on strong stiff 
stems. They are vigorous, healthy growers, free flower- 
ing and highly effective for display in the garden, cut- 
ting for house decoration, and for exhibition work. 
California Idol. ID., Bloom 12 x 7 ins., Bush 41% ft. 
The largest and best lemon yellow. It is very deep 
with full high centers. A prize winner in any show. 
5O0c each 
City of Cleveland. ID., Bloom 10 x 5 ins., Bush 414 
ft. Flowers are of artistic form in a bright orange 
Bultused mscarletiteicss ssn vias -2 «+. 35c each 
Clara Carder. ID., Bloom 10 x 4 ins., Bush 414 ft. 
Large and strong growing. Soft Cyclamen pink, a 
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Forest Fire. ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 414 ft. 
Spectacular and well named. Lemon yellow at base 
with flashes of fiery red throughout.......5@Oc each 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder. ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 
5\4 ft. Huge flowers of a deep rosy magenta blend- 
ing into a true purple. .cscceccecs cence SOC Cacn 
Golden Prince. ID., Bloom 10 x 5 ins. Bush 4 ft. 
Color, a rich gold, blended peach, general effect 
being bronze with gold center...........-5Oc each 
Margrace. ID., Bloom 10 x § ins. Bush 44 ft. A 
bright cardinal with a tan reverse. Excellent, strong, 
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Opal. ID., Bloom 11 x 6 ins. Bush 4% ft. A striking 
pastel combination of soft salmon rose and centers of 
lightviemon® = s< sien . .5Oc each 
ion: One each of Colossal; value $3.70 for 
$3.00. 
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Decorative Dahlia Robert Emmet 
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DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
FD., Formal Decorative. ID., Informal Decorative. 
Andrea Ericson. ID., Bloom 9 x 4 ins., Bush 44 ft. 
The best moderately priced pure white....35c each 
Anna Benedict. ID., Bloom 9 x 5 ins., Bush 5% ft. 
A beautiful rich, deep garnet with black shadings at 
the center of the bloom.................35¢ each 
Arelda Lloyd. ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 5 ft. 
Color a clear lemon yellow with light rose suffusion 
on ends of petals..... ooo b.slele cele eaen 
Fort Monmouth. ID., Bloom 11 x 4 ins., Bush 614 ft. 
Giant flowers of a rich claret........-..--5Oc each 
Francis Larocco. FD., Bloom 6 x 3 ins., Bush 4 ft. 
Pale sulphur yellow, a profuse bloomer....25¢ each 
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Golden Bounty. FD., Bloom 9 x 6 ins. Bush 4 ft. 
Rich lemon yellow. Foliage resembles holly. A 
favorite Sf-.:0/, dele ise eh eek ee soe ee ee OC each 
Jane Cowl. ID., Blooms 10 x 6 ins., Bush 5% ft. 
Large and impressive blooms of bronzy buff and old 
gol 35c each 
Jersey Beauty. FD., Bloom 6 x 4 ins., Bush 64 ft. 
The ideal pink, large full-centered flowers of great 
depth each 
Josephine G. ID., Bloom 8.x 4 ins., Bush 414 -ft. A 
bright rose pink, petals tipped yellow......35c each 
Kentucky. FD., Bloom 61 x 4 ins. Bush 614 ft. Sal- 
mon pink. Jersey Beauty type...........35¢ each 
Maryland Glory. FD., Bloom 9% x 5 ins. Bush 4 ft. 
Tyrian rose shaded crimson carmine.......35c each 
Red Salute. FD., Bloom 9 x 6 ins. Bush 5 ft. Bright 
cardinal red. A sturdy and profuse bloomer. 5Qc each 
Robert Emmet. ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins. Bush § ft. 
The most beautiful of all red Dahlias. A velvety 
cardinal red .... 45.3 h0 ane ses win’ » uistele Ganntnen nnn 
Collection: One each of Decorative, value $4.90 for 
$4.00. 
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