GIRL OF HILLCREST. I.D. An early and continuous 
bloomer. Color is apricot buff with orange shad- 
ing. 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. 
JERSEY BEACON. F.D. Bright scarlet, with buff 
reflex. Very large, early and continuous bloom- 
er. Each 25c. 
JERSEY'S BEAUTY. F.D. A glorious pink bloom 
of perfect form, on long strong stems. Uni- 
versally grown, and the best cut flower of all. 
Each 25c. 
LAWINE. C. A strong, vigorous grower, early and 
profuse bloomer, good cut flower. Color white, 
lightly suffused pink. Each 25c. 
MAGRACE. I.D. Strong plants with good stems, 
flowers large, full centers. Color bright cardinal 
red with tan reverse. Each 50c. 
MISS OAKLAND. F.D. A good clear white, with 
long straight stems and good foliage. An exhi- 
bition flower. Each 40c. 
ROBERT RIPLEY. I.D. A very large flower, a strong 
grower with good stems and foliage. Color soft 
Rhodamine purple with deep rose pink suffu- 
sion. Each 75c. 
ROSE GLORY. I.D. A large strong plant produc- 
ing in profusion large rosy lavender blooms 
which are excellent for cutting. Each 25c. 
THE COMMADORE. I.D. A very large early and 
profuse bloomer. Color clear canary yellow. 
Each 30c. 

Dahlia, Informal 

Pompon Dahlias 
POMPON AND MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
AMBER QUEEN. Pom. A fine deep amber, flowers 
of perfect form. Each 25c. 
BETTY ANN. Pom. A tiny pink flower on good 
stems. Each 25c. 
BISHOP OF LLANDOFF. Min. This is a very at- 
tractive flower, being bright scarlet with gar- 
net center, foliage lacy of a reddish bronze 
color. Plant grows 2% to 8 ft. Each 25c. 
FAIRY. Min. Miniature Jersey Beauty. Color pink 
with golden sheen. Each 25c. 
GERTRUDE. Pom. A beautiful formed flower on 
good stems. Color bright glowing carmine. 
Each 25c. 
VIVID. Pom. A tiny bright red pompox.. A strong 
and profuse bloomer. Each 25c. 
MIXED DAHLIAS. A good mixture of large flow- 
ering, decorative and cactus. There are no 
singles or pompons in this mixture. Each 10c. 

CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
Culture: For best results, plant large flowering Dahlias 
4 feet apart between the rows, and 3 to 4 feet in the rows. 
Pompons 2 feet apart each way. Dig holes 6 inches deep, 
lay roots flat on side (not on end) and cover with fine 
soil that is free from lumps. If you are planting in clay 
soil, cover surface over root with one-half inch of sand or 
ashes to prevent a crust from forming. Dahlias need full 
sun and free circulation of air for healthy growth and to 
prevent mildew. Do not plant under trees or near dense 
shrubbery. It is a safe practice to apply pulverized lime- 
stone 5 pounds per 100 square feet, every two or three 
years and this should be done in fall or winter. In this 
locality, Dahlias may be planted between May 15th and 
July ist. Fertilizer is applied after the soil has been 
spaded, (pulverized sheep manure) 10 pounds for each 100 
square feet, or it may be applied around plant only, using 
1 pound to each plant. A second application of half the 
above amount should be applied about September Ist. 
Keep soil well cultivated. By cultivating at least once a 
week and as soon as ground can be worked after each rain, 
the weeds will be held in check and a soil mulch formed 
which will conserve moisture. For control of insects (leaf 
hoppers, aphids, ete.) spray plants with Red Arrow plant 
spray once a week. To control mildew and red spider, 
dust plants with sulphur. When buds appear, there will be 
2 or 8 at the end of the stem—all but one should be 
removed. After the frost has killed the plants, cut off 
tops. Leave roots in the ground for at least two weeks 
to ripen, then dig and pack in boxes. Cover with soil and 
store in basement or frost proof building. 

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