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NURSERIES 
University, 4700 25th Avenue N. E. 


Dahlia Bulbs 
The varieties: listed below include the best standard sorts and selected 
prize-winning varieties. Other choice and rare varieties not listed, price 
on application. D—Decorative; HC—Hybrid Cactus; S—Show; C—Col- 
larette; P—Peony; ID—Informal Decorative; SC—Semi-cactus; FD—For- 
mal Decorative. 
ALMA MAE—(FD) Beautiful clear golden yellow. Effective in the garden 
and excellent for cutting, a blue ribbon winner. 75¢ each. 
BALLET GIRL—(C) Striking flower, orange with white edge, some blooms 
solid orange. 25c¢ each. 
BLUE RIVER—(FD) Large flowers of French violet blue. 50c each. 
BOB PLEUSE—(SC) Beautiful rich maroon tipped white. 35¢ each. 
CAVALCADE—(FD) Beautiful new shade of old rose or mulberry pink. 
Splendid garden variety and ideal for cutting. 50c each. 
aa Manet hao hy Beautiful satiny pink. Long strong stems. 
c each. 
GOLDILOCKS—(Miniature) Perfectly formed flowers of a rich gold. 25c ea. 
GRACE CURLING—(ID) Extra large pure lavender blooms. Fine for 
cutting. 50c each. 
JANE COWL—(ID) An immense glistening bronzy buff and old gold. 
Strong stems. Fine show and cut flower. 25¢ each. 
JERSEY BEAUTY—(D) One of the outstanding varieties as a cut flower. 
Flowers large, of a clear pure pink. 35c each. 
KATHLEEN NORRIS—(ID) A wonderful dahlia of true rose pink with 
mellow shadings. A prize winner. 50c each. 
MRS. CARL SALBACH—(D) One of the finest lavender dahlias grown. 
Fine cutting variety. 35c each. 
MRS. GEORGE LEBOUTILLIER—(ID) Rich velvety carmine. 
large flowers, vigorous grower. 50c each. 
MYRA HOWARD—IID) Beautifully blended shades of light and dark 
bronze. Ideal for cutting. 35¢ each. 
NATHAN HALE—(FD) Rich autumn bronze. One of the best cut flowers. 
50c each. 
ROUGE BOUQUET—(SC) A striking color combination of orange and 
metallic red with purple suffusions. Fine cut flower. 50c each. 
SAGAMORE—(D) A deep old gold. Free blooming, good for cutting. 
35c each. 
SAGAMORE BEAUTY—(FD) Beautifully blended shades of peach, rose 
and cream. 50c each. 
SALBACH WHITE—(D) Fine pure ivory white of perfect form. 50c¢ each. 
SATAN—(SC) Flaming red with a slight touch of gold at center. Petals 
incurved. 75¢ each. 
THOS. EDISON—(FD) Gorgeous royal purple of large size, good stems. 
35c each. 
COLLARETTE DAHLIAS 
DIADEM—Rosy pink with white collar. 25¢ each. 
GRANITE FALLS—Very fine showy red wtih bright yellow collar. 25¢ ea. 
SWALLOW—Pure white with white collar. 50c¢ each. 
THE FAWN—Luminous amber, shaded creamy rose. Cream collar. Extra 
fine for cutting. 50c¢ each. 
MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
Miniatures are the same type as the large varieties but much smaller 
and very dainty. Bloom profusely and make an ideal cut flower. 
BABY ROYAL—A beautiful new English miniature. Perfect incurved 
semi-cactus form. Shades of soft salmon pink and apricot. 50c each. 
CORONNE—Pure white, small and waxy. 50c each. 
SANHICAN SWEETHEART—(SC) Low growing plants covered with tiny 
golden bronze blooms. 35c¢ each. 
WINE DROP—(FD) Tiny little wine red flower. Very attractive in flower 
arrangements. 35c each. 
Extremely 
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POMPON DAHLIAS 
This class of dahlias produces small double flowers in great profusion. 
Splendid for cutting. 25¢ each, $2.50 per doz. 
AMBER QUEEN—Rich golden amber. 
BANTAM—Bright scarlet, long stems. Fine for cutting. 
BOSSY—Lavender, darker center, long stems. 
DEE DEE—Beautiful mauve tinged pink. 
GIRLIE—Pure deep pink. Perfect form. 
JOE FETTE—One of the best pure whites in this class of dahlias. 
MARY MUNNS—Fuchsia with a deep orchid sheen. 
PHYLLIS—Deep yellow, tipped brownish orange. 
TOM THUMB—Orange-red, smallest grown. Less than 1 in. in diameter. 
TY TEE—Rose blending to creamy peach. 
VIVID—Brilliant scarlet, good for cutting. 
SILVER TIPS—Small purple, reverse silver gray. 

Peony, Sarah Bernhardt 
Peonies 
Peonies are of easy culture and may be planted in the spring or early 
fall. The plants thrive best in loose rich soil and should be kept well 
fertilized. Cover the buds but an inch or two over the eyes. They do 
well in our climate and their lavish bloom provides excellent cut flowers 
as well as making a very colorful garden display. 
BARONESS SCHROEDER—9.0. Rose type; late. Immense white blossoms 
with blush shadings, long lasting, fragrant; one of finest. 75¢ each. 
EDULIS SUPERBA—7.6. Bright rose-pink; early. Fragrant and extremely 
free-flowering. 50c each. 
FELIX CROUSSE—8.4. Very brilliant red; mid-season. A strong grower, 
delicately fragrant. 60c¢ each. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA—9.3. Beautiful pure white with crimson flecks in 
center; early. Strong grower, floriferous, excellent for cutting. 50¢ each. 
KARL ROSENFIELD—8.8. Glowing crimson; early. Large blossoms, vig- 
orous growing and free flowering. 50c each. 
KELWAY’S GLORIOUS—9.8. Blush pink buds opening into iridescent 
white blooms; late mid-season. Very fragrant, and undoubtedly one 
of the best. $1.50 each. 
LE CYGNE—9.9. The highest rated white peony; mid-season. Perfectly 
formed, creamy white blooms with no markings or stamens, very 
fragrant. $1.50 each. 
MARY BRAND — 8.7. Glowing deep crimson; mid-season. Immense 
blooms of crinkled and fringed petals, delightfully fragrant, a prize- 
winner. 75c each. 
MONS. JULES ELIE—9.2. The peerless pure pink; early. Handsome 
silvery pink, extremely fragrant and free blooming. 60c¢ each. 
OFFICINALIS ALBA MUTABILIS—Light pink changing to white; early. 
75c each. 
OFFICINALIS RUBRA—8.6. Large brilliant crimson; early. 60c each. 
OFFICINALIS ROSEA—Rich clear pink; very early. $1.00 each. 
PRIMEVERE—8.6. Deep creamy yellow guard petals with sulphur yel- 
low center petals; mid-season. The yellowest of all Herbaceous 
Peonies. $1.50 each. 
RICHARD CARVEL—8.8. Glowing bright red; early. Large, long lasting 
blooms, pleasingly fragrant. $1.00 each. 
RUBRA SUPERBA—7.2. Rich brilliant crimson; 
blooms, best latest red. 60c¢ each. 
SARAH BERNHARDT—9.0. Apple blossom pink; late. Large imbricated 
petals of excellent form, ideal for cutting. $1.00 each. 
SOLANGE—9.7. Outstanding variety of unusual shade of golden bronze; 
late. Large compact flowers wtih outer petals a delicate waxy white 
deepening toward the center with orange and golden brown shades, 
free blooming. $1.00 each. 
THERESE—9.8. Lovely blend of translucent pink, lavender and old rose; 
mid-season. Should be included in every collection, very fragrant. 
$1.00 each. 
SINGLE VARIETIES 
DEFIANCE—Bright crimson petals in striking contrast to golden stamens. 
$1.00 each. 
DUCHESS OF PORTLAND—Rich pink and flesh, free bloomer, medium 
early. $1.50 each. 
SINGLE WHITE—Pure white, yellow center. $1.00 each. 
late. Very full large 
