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From planting time, blooms 
appear in 70 to 80 days for 
early varieties. 
AMRITA. Clear capacine buff without mark- 
ings. Yellow throat, six large ruffled 
blooms open at one time. Truly a beauti- 
ful glad, very artistic formation. Per doz., 
60c; per 100, $4.50. 
BAGDAD. Smoky old rose shading somewhat 
darker toward the edge and lighter in the 
throat. Smooth clear color. Six to eight im- 
mense blooms open at a time. Blooms often 
six inches or more across. Fine propaga- 
tor. Per doz., 40c; per 100, $3.00. 
BARCAROLLE, Deep, rich, clear, live and 
vivid grenadine orange. No markings. Six 
to seven large ruffled blooms of heavy 
substance open on a medium height spike 
of 18 buds. Per doz., 60c; per 100, $4.50. 
BEACON. Clear bright rose-scarlet with 
large cream blotch. 8 to 10 medium large 
ruffled blooms open on a very tall straight 
theugh willowy spike. One of the most 
popular cut flower varieties. Per doz., 60¢; 
per 100, $4.50. 
CAMELLIA. Blush-white, tinted pink with 
small vivid orange-scarlet blotch on cream 
ground. 6 to 7 large well placed blooms 
open on a tall straight spike of 20 buds. 
Beautiful. Per doz., 60c; per 100, $4.50. 
COMMANDER KOEHL. Massive blood-red. 
Florets of this fine variety are often six 
inches across. Spike is exceptionally long 
and straight. Per doz., 50c; per 100, $3.50. 
DEBONAIR. La-France-pink to shrimp-pink 
in throat with creamy throat mark. The 
tall, strong, always straight spike carries 
six to eight large open flowers. Per doz., 
40c: per 100, $3.00. 
GOLDEN DREAM. Tall spike of clear yel- 
low blooms. The edge of the petals is 
ERPS rolled back. Per doz., 30c; per 
GLADIOLUS 
“EVERYBODY’S ORCHID” 
EARLY ROSE, Early medium rose shading 
to darker blotch. A very popular one for 
home garden and cut flower. One of the 
best earlies. Per doz., 60c; per 100, $4.50. 
HERITAGE. Rich warm pure pink shading 
lighter in upper throat with white throat 
and midribs. Long spike of bloom with 
ten good sized blooms open. Stems are 
strong. A good propagator and a coming 
popular variety. Per doz., 60c; per 100, $4.50. 
LA PALOMA. Fine, tall orange primulinus 
grandifiorus variety. The color is most at- 
tractive, and the spike is exceptionally 
good. Per doz., 40c; per 100, $3.00. 
MAID OF ORLEANS. Beautiful milky white 
with cream throat. Tall sturdy grower 
with eight or more well-placed flowers open 
at a time. Per doz., 40c; per 100, $3.00. 
MOTHER MACHREE. Lavender overlaid 
toward the edges of the petals with gal- 
mon-pink, Should be picked in the bud and 
opened inside where it opens into a really 
beautiful flower. Tall plant with eight to 
twelve blooms open. Per doz., 50c; per 
100, $3.50. 
MINUET. Easily the most popular of all- 
purpose lavenders. The spike is a model 
of excellence, and placement is always 
good. Florets are large and well shaped. 
Per doz., 30c; per 100, $3.50. 
PEGGY LOU. Large decorative, 
bloomer, light rose. Tall 
Fine as a commercial. Is getting more 
popular each season. A dandy Glad for 
any garden. Per doz., 60c; per 100, $4.50. 
PICARDY. Truly immense spikes carry as 
many as eight huge open flowers. Color is 
rich salmon-pink. A sensational glad. Per 
doz., 40c; per 100, $3.00. 
midseason 
strong grower. 
Not less than 6 bulbs at the 
dozen rate, or 25 at the 100 
rate. 
PHYLLIS McQUISTON. Midseason. Large 
deep glowing shrimp-pink shading lighter 
in the throat. Tall vigorous plant with 
five or more large blooms on a long spike. 
An unusual and beautiful shade of pink. 
Per doz., 40c; per 100, $3.00. 
ROSA VAN LIMA. Large formal. Early sea- 
son. Light rose with few darker lines in 
the throat. Eight or more large well- 
placed blooms on a tall, strong spike. A 
fine commercial variety. Grand for exhibi- 
tion. Per doz., 70¢; per 100, $5.00. 
SNOW PRINCESS. Exhibition white of large 
proportions. A magnificent spike with 8 
open at one time. A sturdy grower with 
blooms of fine texture. Per doz., 60c; per 
100, $4.50. 
TIP TOP. Very vivid scarlet-red, producing 
fine straight spikes, early bloomer, im- 
mense flowers that stand the elements. Six 
to eight blooms open at a time. Quite 
showy. Per doz., 60e; per 100, $4.50. 
WURTEMBERGIA. Fiery scarlet with cream- 
white throat. Immense blooms on a very 
tall, always straight spike. Most dazzling 
red. Per doz., 50c; per 100, $3.50. 
McCULLOUGH’S SUPER MIXTURE. 
( Large 
size bulbs. Brilliant colors 
and shades. 
Per doz., 25e; per 100, $1.50, 


OHIO VALLEY COLLECTION 
6 Commander Koeht 
12 Maid of Orleans 
6 Peggy Lou 
12 Picardy 
12 La Paloma 
12 Phyllis McQuiston 
60 bulbs, $2.00, 





CULTURAL HINTS 
Plow or spade your soil deep. 
Use plenty of bonemeal. 
Plant 6 inches deep, 3 feet apart for minia- 
ture varieties, and 4 feet for larger varieties. 
Regular cultivation is essential. 
Cactus 
*JERSEY’S DAINTY. Very beautiful flower. 
White with faint pink shadings in the cen- 
ter. Foliage and stems good. Easy to 
grow. Root, 50c. 
ANDRIE’S SUPERBA. Maroon-red that is a 
fine bloomer. Bush growth very vigorous. 
A fine cut flower and a good root maker. 
Excellent all around. Root, 75c. 
Semi-Cactus 
AMELIA EARHART. Winner that has proven 
its worth. Coral in color and a producer 
of many large blooms. Outstanding va- 
riety. Root, 75c. ; 
MICHIGAN WHITE. A prolific bloomer. May 
be described as an improved Star of Beth- 
lehem with good substance. A fine white 
commercial. Root, 75c. 
ROYAL PURCHASE. Deep straw-yellow; 
outer petals suffused pink. The petals are 
long and slender. The blooms average 10 
inches and over and are held facing side- 
Ways on very long, straight, stiff stems, a 
great exhibition Dahlia. Root, 50c. 
VIRGO. A beautiful chamois-yellow that is 
a very vigorous grower with superb stems. 
Blooms of good formation and keep well 
when cut. Excellent foliage and insect- 
proof. Root, 75e. 
VIRGINIA RUTE. Color is rich oxblood-red 
shaded garnet on edge of petals. Resem- 
bles Cherokee Brave in color and form. 
Blooms have high, full centers. The long, 
strong stems need no support even when 
grown. for exhibition. Root, $1.00. 
Formal Decorative 
CHEER LEADER. Rose-pink flowers. Pro- 
fuse blooms. Fine commercial variety. Ex- 
cellent stems. Early flowering. Low grower. 
oes root maker. Insect resistant. Root, 
c. 
D’ARCY SAINSBURY. One of the best white 
dahlias ever introduced. Beautiful forma- 
tion, wonderful long stems with leathery 
foliage. No mistake about this being good. 
Root, 75c. 
DAHLIAS 
OAKLEIGH MONARCH. A red of huge di- 
mensions. Great long stems. Excellent 
growth, One of the sort that men like. 
Vigorous. Root, 75e. 
VOLCANO. A huge flame-colored giant that 
has won at numerous shows. Low growing 
and extremely vigorous. Can stand the 
elements and produce a fine harvest of 
bloom. Reliable both in keeping and show- 
ing. Root, 75c. 
Informal Decorative 
ALICE MAY. Pure white with slight yellow 
cast at base of petals. Here is a sure 
winner and all-around Dahlia. Stems, bush 
growth, placement and profusion of blooms 
meet all requirements. Root, $1.00. 
CALIFORNIA IDOL. Yellow well-formed 
huge bloom. Low grower but vigorous. 
Excellent stems. A stand-out among the 
yellow. Root, 75c. 
CHEROKEE BRAVE. Here is a red that 
does not fade or burn. Very artistic form 
and extra long stems. A variety that is 
reliable. Root, $1.00. 
MAJOR F. OTIS. A giant amber with: lighter 
suffusions. Develops to enormous size. Great 
long stems. Good keeper and splendid root 
maker. Root, 50c. 
J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH (McCullough). One 
of the most satisfactory dahlias for the 
amateur grower. With minimum care the 
plant is always a flowering success. The 
blossom is a lovely rose-pink and in form 
much like a chrysanthemum. Root, 50c. 
KENTUCKY SPORTSMAN. A bicolor of or- 
ange and white. Unusual formation. Sturdy 
grower with good stems. Outstanding in 
bicolors. Root, 75e. 
MARGRACE. Color, brilliant scarlet, tipped 
and striped with gold. It is a very deep 
flower with an exceptionally fine stem that 
holds the flower erect to facing. Root, 
50e, 
SUNRAYS. In color it is a clear buff suf- 
fused apricot with a distinct peach-red on 
reverse side of netals. It wins everywhere. 
Root, 75c. 
CONTROL INSECTS 
_ Use DX pyrethrum spray or Multicide dur- 
ing the growing season. When plants are in 
bud or bloom, use Pyrocide on the flowers. 
Pompons 
BETTY ANNE. A perfect formed light pink 
that is very popular, A good grower pro- 
ducing abundance of flowers. Root, 50e. 
BURWOOD. The leading exhibition pom in 
its color which is creamy yellow shaded 
with tan. A perfect grower. Root, 50c. 
DORIA, Color, deep wine shaded darker at 
center. Stems are wiry and stiff holding 
the blooms on top of stem. Centers are un- 
usually full. Root, 50c, 
HONEY. Pale yellow with faint suffusion of 
red on edge of petals. Free bloomer, long 
stems, fine for cutting. Root, 50ce. 
MORNING MIST. White with rosy lavender 
center, outlined with lavender. Great 
bloomer. Stiff, wiry stems. Root, 50c. 
Mini 
iniature 
ANDREAS ORANGE. True orange color. Pro- 
fuse bloomer on fine long stems. One of 
the best minatures. Root, 60ce. 
BABY SAGAMORE. Here is an amber-col- 
ored gem that is always covered with fine 
formed flowers, Extra long stems. Vigor- 
ous. Root, 50c. 
DUBONNET. A beautifully formed cactus 
variety of a deep oxblood-red color. Should 
be very popular in the garden. A fine 
grower. Root, 50e. 
FAIRY. Begonia-rose, petals tightly quilled. 
Very artistic and a free bloomer. Stems 
Ppt and stiff. Early bloomer. Root, 
Cc. 
JOYCE ANNE. A silvery clear shell-pink. 
Wonderful sturdy grower. Splendid stems. 
Bush always covered with bloom. Grand 
in every way. Root, 75e. 
MARKET GLORY, A little aristocrat in red. 
Looks good, is good. does good. No mis- 
take in growing this one. Root, 50e. 
ORCHID LADY. Amaranth-pink to mallow- 
pink, Flowering habit excellent. Good 
strong stems, fine cut flower. Root, 50ce. 
SNOWSPRITE. Glistening snow-white in col- 
or. with perfect stems and artistic form. 
Stands out in the garden as it is always in 
bloom. Centers are always good and flowers 
remarkably uniform, Root, 50c. 
