54 ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE BULBS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
e The most satisfactory of garden flowers, with an endless 
variation of shapes and colors which are to be found in 
a las no other class of plants. No garden should be without 
them. Dahlias should always be planted in an open sit- 
uation away from shade which robs the soil of its fertility. Set out in the open just 
as soon as the weather becomes settled. : 
Amelia Earhart (S- C-) A true 
giant-flowered 
variety of apricot-buff, with salmon 
tints, shading to a soft yellow at the base 
of the petals. 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
Avalon (I. D.) Pure, clear yellow. 
see” The large flowers are very 
distinct and produced in great abun- 
dance. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder (ler 
rich violet purple.The huge blooms can 
be grown to immense size and are fine 
keepers for so large a flower. A strong 
grower and disease-resistant with strik- 
ing foliage on excellent stems. A good 
exhibition variety. Each 50c, 3 for 
$1.25. 
Oakleigh Monarch 4 _¢!ear, 
brilliant 
cerise red. Very large blooms of great 
depth which keep well when cut. Strong, 
rugged grower. Each 75c, 3 for $2.00. 
Mrs. I. de Wer Warner 
(F D ) Superb shade of mauve- 
i 5 pink. An early and gener- 
ous bloomer. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Strikingly 
Jane Cowl (I. D.) — Stzikingly 
dahlia, presenting a blend of bronze, 
buff, and brilliant gold. Massive, well- 
shaped and huge. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Medium- 
Jean Kerr (F5D.) #eeine 
flowers carried on long stems. Free 
blooming. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Jersey’s Beacon (F. D.) 
Chinese-scarlet with lighter reverse; 
very large flowers. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Jersey’s Beauty (F. D.) 
Well-formed flowers, borne on elegant 
long stems. The color is a lovely pink 
with a shading of chamois. Most pop- 
ular. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 

Amelia Earhart 




Big 10 Dahlia Collection 
10 unnamed varieties of various types and colors. Guar- 
anteed plump, strong tubers with at least one live eye. 
A delightful surprise collection at a surprisingly low price, 
$1.00, postpaid. 5 for 60c. 





POSTAGE PAID 
1 Color brilliant scarlet 
Fire Ball which does not fade in 
the sun. While the blooms are not gi- 
gantic, they have great depth, borne 
EA fine clean foliage. Each 75; 3 for 
Kathleen Norris (I. D.) 
True rose-pink shading to coral-pink 
when fully open. | Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Robert L. Ripley 4, beautiful 
color combi- 
nation, rhodamine purple with rose suf- 
fusions throughout. Tubers, each 75c, 
3 for $2.00. 
Carl G. Dahl <1... P-) Aericoe 
buff shaded 
rose or reverse of petals and center. 
A healthy robust bush which blossoms in 
profusion. Is always a_ contestant. 
Tubers, each 75c, 3 for $2.00. 
Lord of Autumn (lI. D.) 
Lemon-yellow flowers of immense size 
and depth. It dominates the yellow 
class. 80c each; 3 for $2.10. 
Margaret Woodrow Wilson 
(1.D.) Face of petals creamy white re- 
verse Phlox-pink. Petals broad and well 
placed, terminating in points, strong up- 
right stems, dark green foliage. Medium 
height bush. Each aot ioe ae mf 
aming red wi 
Satan (S. C.) a slight touch of 
gold at the center. Perfectly rolled and 
incurved petals. Blooms 10 to 12 in. 
across. 35c each, 3 for 90c. 
7 (D). A _ choice 
Thomas Edison {)) 25g Gr 
large size with cane-like stems, the 
bloom very formal. Rich, deep purple 
with the sheen of velvet. Each 50c, 3 
for $1.25. 
Six Charming Pompon Dahlias 
Amber Queen (amber shaded apricot) 
Dee Dee (lavender) 
Ganymede (fawn-pink) 
Snowclad (pure white) 
Sunbeam (rich crimson) 
and Yellow Gem (creamy yellow). 
25c each, 3 for 55c. 6 roots for 90c, 
12 for $1.50. 








No. 1 e Postage The Gladiolus is one of our most beautiful summer flowering bulbs. It has bril- 
© 5 liant spikes of flowers two feet or more in height, often several from one bulb, 
Size Paid of most desirable colors. Plant bulbs 4 inches deep and from 4 to 6 inches apart. 
Betty Nuthall (Salbach). One of the Minuet Wonderful pinkish lavender 
outstanding gladioli of 
the one time. 3 for 18c, 4% Doz. 30c, Doz. 50c, 
tion of great merit. 
Doz. 50c, 100 $3.50. 
tial flowers of a beau- 
en yellow; the best in 
the yellows. 3 for 18c, 2 Doz. 30c, Doz. 50c, 
3 for 20c, 4% Doz. 30c, Doz. 55c, 100 $3.50. 
Jalna Iridescent salmon and ashes of roses. 
A very unusual and beautiful smoky 
variety, the coloring of which is rather diffi- 

cult to describe. 3 for 30c, % Doz. 50c, Doz. ing made up 0 
blooms of heavy substance are 
recent introduction. Light coral with pale orange nicely placed on tall, straight spikes. Of great 
throat and light feathering of carmine. A beauty. 3 for 20c, Y2 Doz. 35c, 12 for 60c, 
beautiful large-flowered variety. 3 for 18c, WV 100 for $3.50. ; 
Doz. 30c, Doz. 50c, 100 $3.00. Maid of Orleans Large white flowers 
with cream centers, 
Bagdad Smoky, old rose, deeper toward  ,erfect in form on straight spike. Excellent 
th a Vv Heke ay ie bite artes bes ar for cutting. 3 for 20c, 4% Doz. 35c, Doz. 55c, 
roat. Very large flowers 100 $3.50. 
100 $3.00. Picardy A most sensational flower of deli- 
eate apricot-pink. The individual 
Large, wide-open floret Il ext ly 1 lightl filed 
oehl : orets are all extremely large, slightly ruffle 
Commander se h blooms of _ bril- and of heavy wax-like substance. Has created a 
liant, deep, scarlet-red without any markings sensation practically every time exhibited. 3 
or blotches. Huge spikes. 3 for 20c, 2 Doz. for 18c, 144 Doz. 30c, Doz. 50c, 100 $3.00. 
35c, Doz. 60c, 100 $3.50. Paul Pfitzer The,.best dark violet-red 
Gladiolus ever offered. 
1 A European origina- 
Charles Dickens Heavily ruffled with very large flowers. 
Very tall, straight spike with large flowers of Strong and healthy. 3° for 25c, Y2 Doz. 45c, 
brilliant purple. 3 for 20c, % Doz. 30c, Doz. Doz. 80c, 100 $5.00. & 
50c, 100 $3.00. Mildred Louise Very large blooms of 
warm salmon on up- 
Dr. F. E. Bennett Fiery orange-scar- per petals, the lower ones tipped strawberry- 
3 let. Tall, straight ink. 3 for 20c, % Doz. 35c, Doz. for 60c 
stems. Very showy. 3 for 20c, 42 Doz. 30c, 700 for $3.50. enya Des = a a " 
Mother Machree 42 exquisite smoky, 
vinaceous lavender, 
‘ Extra-large, substan- 
Flaming Sword edged with salmon-pink, softened with a sheen 
tiful, flaming spectrum-red color. 3 for 20c, WY of neutral gray. 3 for 30c; ¥%2 Doz. 50c, Doz. 
Doz. 30c, Doz. 55c, 100 for $3.50. for 85c, 100 for $4.50. 
Golden Dream Very large, dark gold- Veilchenblau ‘The leading Blue Glad. 
olus. 
vigorous, violet-blue Gladiolus.. Has a darker 
100 $3.00 blotch on the lower petals, which adds to the 
Pid beauty of the flower. Color suggests that of 
’ Deep yellow, penciled : Doz. 45c, Doz. 80c, 100 
Golden Frills DEP Re car ee ane) the Iris. 3 for 25c, Ve , : 
s First size bulbs. 
Superfine Mixture 4 ’sclection of the 
best large flowering varieties. We know this 
to be as good a mixture as you can buy, be- 
f a wide range of colors, from 
d to the most delicate white 
: i re 
EE ranoy a ha ac ae cad a shades. We offer these bulbs at 
Peace Magnificent, bold white blooms, very moderate prices, SO that you may obtain 
feathered rosy carmine in the a large quantity of them in order to get a 
SPECIAL OFFER throat. Tall spikes. 3 for 20c; 2 Doz. 30c, greater variety of colors. °6 Bulbs 25c, 12 for 


One each of the above 
Gladioli for 75c. 
3 Collections for $2.00 
rosy lavender of an un- 
12 for 55c, 100 for $3.50. A2c, 
King Arthur Immense, heavily ruffled Good Mixed, All Colors~ From 
50 for $1.40, 100 for $2.50. \ 
usually distinct shade. 3 for 25c, Y2 Doz. 40c, 6 bulbs for 20c, 12 for 40c, 50 for $1.05, 100 
12 for 75c, 100 for $4.00. for $1.85. d 7 
on 
