Lovely Miniature Dathlias 
Easy To Grow — Require No SD tthudding 
They are ‘pocket-size’ editions of their big brothers, and come in the same forms and 
types. The dwarf bushy plants average 21/2 feet in height and require no staking or dis- 
& tion. 
. BABY BEAUTY. (F.D.) A miniature 
‘A. Jersey’s Beauty, with the same lovely rose- 
pink color, and strong, erect stems. Bach 35c. 
BABY ROYAL. (S.C.) Salmon-pink, 
shaded apricot and blending to yellow at the 
base of the petals. One of the finest minia- 
tures. Each 30c. 
ELIZABETH PAPE. (S.C.) Soft yellow, 
delicately shaded with salmon-pink. This 
Dahlia is much in demand by florists. Bach 
30c. 
GERDA NEILSEN. Sensational new sin- 
gle, of showy orange-flame, with unusually 
long stems and good growing habits. Hach 45c. 
JEAN. (S.C.) Apricot-buff, suffused soft 
budding. They produce a constant supply of little Dahlias for cutting and garden decora- 
The more you cut them, the better they like it. 
MILDRED WHITESIDE. (F.D.) Unique 
and different in coloring, this miniature Is 
amber-yellow, edged reddish violet. Each 30c. 
ORCHID BEAUTY. (F.D.) Clear, bright 
orchid-lavender. Plants come into bloom 
early, and continue until frost. Each 40c. 
RENE CAYEUX. A bright crimson mini- 
ature cactus. Blooms early and continuously. 
Each 45c, 
PERSIMMON. (F.D.) This splendid new 
miniature, as the name implies, is a pure 
persimmon-red, and its brilliant beauty com- 
mands instant attention. Bach 50c, 
SALMON QUEEN. A pompon Dahlia of 

AVALON, a rich bright yellow Dahlia. 
Exhibition Datlias 
Key to Abbreviations: F.D., Formal Decorative; 
|. D., Informal Decorative; C., Cactus 
ANDREAS HOFER. (C.) A lovely, deli- 
cate rose-pink with cream center. Very early 
and free flowering. Each 40c. 
AVALON. (F.D.) Pure clear yellow. Ideal for 
| cutting, and a wonderful keeper. Each 30c. 
\ JERSEY'’S BEAUTY. (F.D.) Still the most 
| popular cut-flower variety grown. Large, deep 
flowers of perfect form. Color, true rose-pink, 
| Each 30c. 
| MARGARET WOODROW WILSON. 
| (I.D.) Face of petals delicate cameo- pink, with 
orchid reverse. Each 40c. 
MISS BELGIUM. (C.) A foreign introduc- 
tion of unusual merit, and a great favorite with 
| florists. Flowers are an even bright orange, on 
perfect stems. Each 60c. 
MISS ELSIE JANIS. (S.C.) The most ar- 
tistic in form of any Dahlia we have ever seen. 
Shrimp-pink, with cream shadings at center, and 
tipped violet-rose. Long stems. Each 50c. 
MRS. E. J. KIEKENAPP. (F.D.) A 
new introduction for 1948. An _ exquisite 
blending of shrimp-pink, coral, salmon and 
apricot. Early and free flowering. Named by 
our grower in honor of Mrs. Kiekenapp, wife 
of the president of Farmer Seed & Nursery 
Co. Each 60c. 

RADIO. (F.D.) One of the largest Dahlias 
grown. Of deep ‘‘American Beauty’’ red, blend- 
ing to yellow at center, and with yellow tips. 
Each 40c. 
SANHICAN’S PEACH. (1.D.) A charm- 
ing decorative, with oddly twisted petals. Golden 
bronze, shading to reddish salmon. Each 30c. 
YANKEE KING. (F.D.) Rare and unusual 
in coloring. Mammoth flowers of reddish mahog- 
any, on long stiff stems. Each 60c, 
MRS. GEO. LE BOUTILLIER. (1.D.) 
A giant flower, outstanding in every way. 
Always exhibited in the ‘‘largest bloom’’ 
class, it has been shown 14% inches in 
diameter. The color is a rich, velvety car- 
mine-red, Stiff stems. Hach 75c. 
MIXED DAHLIAS. All types and forms. 
Our selection of colors. 3 for 75c, 6 for $1.40. 
Dahlias for bouquets should be cut very early in the 
morning, disbudded and stripped of lower foliage, put in 
a pail of water and set in a cool dark place for several 
hours. Then put stems in one inch of hot water (almost 
boiling) for 2 minutes. Remove and again place in deep 
cold water to cool. This treatment will keep biooms fresh. 
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salmon-pink, shading to’ coral and _ gold. 
Each 30c. 
lilac-rose. Blooms freely and continually 
from early August to frost. Each 45c. 
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Grow Cannas 
For Their Richly Colored Flowers 
’ and Attractive Tropical Foliage 
Planted among low-growing shrubs or 
in the perennial border they will provide 
a colorful summer display. 
KING HUMBERT. 4 ft. Large trusses of 
orange-scarlet flowers. Foliage is bronze, very 
broad and handsome. A ‘‘Gold Medal’’ canna. 
THE PRESIDENT. 4% ft. Rich glowing 
scarlet flowers, 7 inches across, on strong, 
erect stalks. The foliage is green. 
HUNGARIA. 3% ft. The best pink can- 
na. Leaves bluish-green, never burn. Trusses 
are compact and of enormous size. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. 4 ft. 
Flowers a deep rich yellow, softly spotted and 
blotched with bright red. Foliage very dark . 
green. 
APRICOT. 4 ft. Color, buff-yellow over- 
spread with salmon-pink, producing a mass 
effect of rich apricot. 
MRS. ALFRED F. CONRAD. 4 ft. Un- 
pars that ne feel vey ae no surpassed for planting either singly or in 
place in smaller plantings. ow- arge beds. Folia i ri g isi 
ever, the stately plants with their eae PE epee teen ae 
brilliant clusters of flowers hold 
their own when interplanted with 
shrubs or in bare spots in the per- 
ennial border. Try placing them in 
groups of three and let them high- 
light your garden this summer. 
19 
Reats for $1.35 
We have become so accustomed 
to seeing Cannas in formal beds in 
GOLDEN GATE. 4 ft. Color, pure golden 
yellow. Very rich and effective. Flowers of 
good size held well above the foliage. 
: A round Canna bed seven feet 
in diameter requires 19 Cannas 
planted 18 inches apart each way. 
A 10-foot bed requires 37 plants. 
Price, any of the above dormant roots, 
3 for 30c, 6 for 50c, 12 for 90c, 
25 for $1.60, prepaid. 


Fresh Seeds from FARMER SEED & NURSERY CO., Faribault, Minnesota 
