Dahlias Are the Finest Fall Flowers 
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY’S DAHLIAS 
By Mail Add Postage 5c Each 
Time of Planting: The time for planting Dahlias varies 
quite a good deal, according to the locality. In the Central 
states roots may be set out as early as May ist in some 
sections and from then until the middle of June. Some 
of our best blooms have been grown from roots planted 
out about June 15th. Dashlias should be planted from 2% 
to 8 ft. apart and covered to a depth of 4 in. We list only 
varieties which will do best in our Middle West. 
I.D. Informal Decorative. F.D. Formal Decorative. C. 
Cactus. 8.0. Semicactus. 
ANNA BENEDICT, I.D. One of the most satisfac- 
tory dark red dahlias, centers full throughout the 
season. Stems always good. Each, 50c. 
BECKY THATCHER, F.D. A rugged plant with 
each branch bearing a large and beautiful bloom. 
Color rose-pink with just a touch of gold. A con- 
tinuous bloomer. Each, 50c. 
BRILLIANT LADY, I.D. Purple with tinge of 
red. A strong growing variety with good stem 
and foliage. Each, 50c. 
CALIFORNIA IDOL, I.D. Clear lemon yellow. A 
wonderful grower. The flowers are very large, 
stems strong and erect. Each, 50c. 
CHEROKEE BRAVE, I.D. One of the best red 
dahlias ever introduced. An oxblood red that holds 
its color. It blooms early and is very prolific. 
Each, 75c. 
DARCY SAINSBURY, F.D. A fine white formal, 
inclined sometimes to be informal. Stems are 
strong and foliage well proportioned and rugged. 
Stands sun and heat. Each, 75c. 
DIRECTOR CARL DAHL, ID. Immense blooms 
with slightly curled pointed petals. Color apricot 
buff, shaded old rose. Judged most perfect bloom 
in St. Louis Dahlia show 1939. Each, 75c. 
EDITH HARSH, F.D. Orchid pink. The attractive 
blooms are borne on strong stems. A very early 
free bloomer. Each, 35c. 
FREDA GEORGE, 1.D. A beautiful dahlia. Color 
sulphury yellow tipped and suffused rose. Plants 
strong and free flowering. Each, 75c. 
GOLDEN BEAUTY, I.D. A very artistic golden 
yellow dahlia. The blooms are large, with full high 
centers and strong stems. Each, 50c. 
JANE COWL, I.D. This marvelous dahlia is an 
enormous, deep flower of the warmest shades of 
buff, apricot, and old gold, beautifully formed, 
and held absolutely erect on superb stems. 
Each, 35c. 
JEAN TRIMBEE, S8.C. A beautiful Dahlia of rich 
petunia violet, which can be grown to immense 
size. Very vigorous, with ideal stems and habit, 
and a free bloomer. Hach, 35c. 

JERSEY’S BEAUTY, F.D. A glorious pink bloom 
of perfect form, on long strong stems. Univer- 
sally grown, and the best cut flower of all. 
Each, 25c. 
JERSEY’S DAINTY, C. The best white cactus. 
A strong grower and good bloomer. Each, 25c. 
KATIE K, 1.D. A giant. Color a beautiful rose. 
Plants are strong and stems straight and stiff. 
One you should have. Each, 75c. 
LORD OF AUTUMN, I.D. Clear bright yellow 
strong plants with clean glossy foliage. 
Each, 50c. 
MARCELLINA, F.D. An outstanding seedling of 
Satan, the color a pleasing tangerine. An early 
bloomer with good stems and clean cut foliage, 
an excellent cut flower. While we classify this 
dahlia as Formal Decorative at times it has a 
tendency to be semi-cactus. We recommend this 
dahlia. Each, $1.00. 
MRS. GEO. LeBOUTILLIER, I.D. A sensational 
exhibition dahlia of deep yet bright red that 
can be grown to enormous size. Free blooming, 
easy to grow. Each, 25c. 
PINK GIANT, ID. Deep rose pink with just a 
touch of lilac. A really beautiful flower, a good 
rugged plant with perfect stems. Each, $1.00. 
QUEEN CITY, F.D. This variety without question 
is outstanding in color which is scarlet pink, or 
light cherry red. Each, 35c 
RITA WELLS, I.D. The giant flowers are rose buff 
with golden sheen. A rugged grower. 
Each, $1.50. 
WHITE KING, F.D. A white sport of Francis 
Larocca. An excellent cut flower. Blooms pro- 
fusely on good stems. Each, 25c. 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
Each 
Atom, bronzy red, perfect form........................ $0.35 
Arthur Kerley, bright red 20... 25 
Catherine, pure yellow —.....--202.--.......-.ssescecseesee .25 
Morning Mist, white, tinged pink..................... »30 
MIXED DAHLIAS 
Bach year at digging time there are some 
varieties of which we do not have enough 
roots to list, others the labels get lost. None 
of these are worth less than 25c, many worth 
much more. 
There are no singles or pompons in this 
mixture. We offer these at Hach, 10c. 

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ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 
