
Decorative 
Cactus 
Show or Ball 
Decorative 
M.-S. SUPERB DAHLIAS 
Cu.ture. Dahlias are at their best during the latter part of 
September or early. in October. To get exhibition blooms, disbud 
plants up to August 1. Spade or plow the soil 1 to 14 feet deep; 
fertilize with Wizard Brand Manures and Hyper-Humus; scatter 
about 14 pound of bonemeal around each hill when planting. If soil 
is very heavy, mcorporate a liberal quantity of granulated peat 
moss. About August 1, apply 14 pound of M.-S. Special Plant Food 
to each plant and work in thoroughly. 
For Parcel Post orders on Dahlias, add 5c to each; 25c for each dozen 
Seven New Giant-flowering 
Dahlias for 1943 
One of the Finest Collections Offered 
Eugenia Ballay. Informal Decorative. 
Mammoth blooms 9 to 12 inches across, of 
clear soft primrose-yellow. Unusually 
long stems, that are stiff as cane, produce 
its gigantic flowers most abundantly. 
$1.00 each. z 
Monarch of the East. Formal Decorative. 
Bloom from 9 to 12 inches in diameter, 
and 4 to 5 inches deep; clear bright amber- 
bronze. Long, stiff stems. $1.00 each. 
Mrs. George Skeen. Informal Decorative. 
Bloom 8 to 9 inches across, an exquisite 
blending of mulberry and orchid, with 
silvery sheen—a pleasing and most un- 
usual shade. Early. Long, stiff stems. 
Plants 3 to 4 feet tall, very free-flowering; 
vigorous grower. 75c each. 
Mrs. William S. Knudsen. Formal Deco- 
rative. Blooms 8 to 9 inches in diameter 
and 4 to 5 inches deep, produced on ex- 
ceptionally long stems. In my estimation 
the finest white Dahlia yet developed. 
Splendid for cutting and ideal for church 
decorations. $1.00 each. 
Red Sunset. Informal Decorative. Tre- 
mendous flowers 8 to 12 inches across, 3 to 
5 inches deep, oriental scarlet, with tints 
of gold. A Dahlia of outstanding brilliance. 
$1.00 each. 
Salem Pride. Informal Decorative. Bloom 
8 to 10 inches across, violet-red overlaid 
and mottled white. Most outstanding 
creation. Plants 24% to 34% feet tall. 
Highly recommended. 75c each. 
Satan. Semi-Cactus. Finest crimson-scarlet 
Cactus yet developed. Bloom 8 to 9 inches 
across. Plants 4 to 5 feet tall. Splendid 
stems. Blooms gigantic size, finest for 
cutting and exhibition purposes. 75c each. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
One each of above 7 varieties, $5.00 
Show or Ball Dahlias 
These Dahlias are excellent cut-flowers 
because they will Iast very Jong in water. 
They do not grow as large as the Decorative 
type but are very pretty. 
All, 25c each The 5 for $1.00 
A. D. Livoni. Pink, on the orchid shade. 
Fine cut-flower. 
White Swan. Pure white. 
Maude Adams. Snow-white, overlaid pink. 
Very lovely as a cut-flower. 
Mrs. Clara D. Anderson. Deep garnet. 
Miss Helen Hollis. Fiery red. Very fine. 

Decorative Dahlias 
All large-flowering Dahlias, excellent for 
decorating or exhibition or for the house, as 
a cut-flower. Proved by test to be the best. 
3 of any 25c variety for 60c; 3 of any 35c 
variety for 75c; 3 of any 50c variety for $1.25. 
The entire list (23 roots) for $7.50 
Avalon. Huge. Finest bright clear yellow in 
Dahlias. Ideal for cutting. 35c each. 
Chemar’s Eureka. Pure white, lavender 
tint at center. 35c. 
D. M. Moore. Rich blackish maroon, 
nearest to black of any Dahlia. 25c. 
Elizabeth Mays. Glowing crimson. Ex- 
cellent long stems. 50c. 
Jane Cowl. A blend of bronze, buff, and 
gold. Excellent stems. 25c. 
aaah: Beacon. Chinese-red. Fine flower. 
Cc. 
Jersey’s Beauty. True pink. One of the 
finest. 25c. 
Jersey’s Triumph. Bronzy apricot giant. 
C. 
Le Grand Manitou. Purple striped and 
splashed white. 25c. 
Mabel Goodacre. Soft pink and salmon, 
suffused with orange. 50c. 
Margaret K. Alexander. Buff-yellow. 25c. 
Mary Curtin. Crimson tipped white. 35c. 
Marshall’s Triumph. Formal decorative. 
Bloom 61% to 8 inches across, rich deep 
velvety maroon-red. 25c. 
Mrs. G. LeBoutillier. One of the finest. 
Bright carmine-red to rich cardinal with 
full center. 50c. 
Mrs. I. de Ver Warner. Mauve-pink, more 
to the orchid shade. Free flowering. Very 
fine. 25c. 
Pride of California. Fine red. Grand 
cut-flower. 25c. 
Pride of Stratford. Mammoth coppery 
bronze with reddish tones. 35c. 
Radio. Blends of deep red and gold, most 
attractive. 35c. 
Ruth Marsden. Brilliant salmony orange, 
nearest to orange of any Dahlia yet 
developed. 35c. 
Sanhican Peach. Clear rich salmon to 
peach. 25c. 
The Grizzley. Informal Decorative. Bloom 
71% to 81% inches across, gorgeous velvety 
deepest maroon, long wavy petals. Free- 
aiibiets Plants 44% to 51% feet tall. 
C. 
Watchung Giant. Informal Decorative. 
Bloom 8 to 10 inches across, bright orange- 
yellow, ideal for cutting and exhibition 
purposes. 3 to 4 feet tall. 50c each. 
Yankee King. Informal Decorative. Bloom 
8 to 10 inches across, coppery red to tan 
and apricot. Very fine. 50c each. 


Miniature or Art Dahlias 
Small-flowering kind. Superior as a cut- 
flower. 
Baby Royal. Miniature Cactus. Plants very 
dwarf, bushy. Earliest Dahlia of all to 
bloom. Lovely coral-pink. 
Jean. Apricot-amber Miniature Cactus. 
Peggy Wood. Flame-orange, tipped white. 
Teddy Johnson. White tipped rose-violet. 
All, 35c each. The 4 for $1.00 
Single and Collarette Dahlias 
Try some of these. You will get much 
pleasure from their unusual beauty. 
Achievement. Deepest maroon, with tiny 
white petals. 
Anemone. Finest pure white for bedding. 
Flanders Field. Brilliant scarlet. 
Gerda Neilson. Outstanding orange-flame. 
Imperialiana. Finest bright pink. Tall. 
Marley. Yellow, edged red; yellow collar. 
Praxitella. Purple, occasional white tips. 
Union Jack. Red, white tips. 
Vestal. Pure white collarette. 
All, 35c each. The 9 for $2.75 
Cactus Dahlias 
These are of the curled and twisted type. 
The 7 for $2.00 
Ambassador. Exquisite blending of amber, 
gold and salmon, with yellow center. 35c. 
Andreas Hofer. Light pink, white center. 35c. 
Countess of Lonsdale. Salmon. 25c. 
Miss Belgium. Rare orange-flame. 50c. 
Miss Elsie Janis. Twisted rose petals with 
blends of yellow and lavender. 35c. 
Roycroft. Golden bronze. 35c. 
Samuel T. Alexander. Japan rose. 35c. 
Pompon Dahlias 
These are sometimes called ‘‘Bouquet 
Dahlias” as they are exceptionally fine as 
cut-flowers. 
All, 25c each. The 7 for $1.25 
Amber Queen. Exquisite blend of amber 
to apricot. 
Cardinal. Finest scarlet. 
Dewdrop. Lavender, white center. 
Golden Queen. Brightest yellow. 
Jessica. Amber tipped dark red. 
Little Herman. Maroon-red and white. 
Salmon Queen. Salmon-pink to coral. 
MODERN DAHLIA CULTURE 
By W. H. Waite 
132 pages, 24 illustrations, and 6 color- 
plates. Cloth $1.50, postpaid $1.65. 

Dahlias 
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