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Buist’s Prize 
Potash-Fed 
Dahlias 
HE ease with which the gar- 
re lover can successfully 
grow Dahlias makes them very 
popular. Modern Dahlias have 
many admirers. Each year newly 
developed varieties in endless 
shades and combinations of colors 
are recognized and we offer those 
having the most merit. 
Our Dahlias are Potash-Fed, 
which makes the best tuber de- 
velopment, resulting in the 
strongest plant growth and 
bloom, 
CULTURE. Dahlias will grow in any 
good soil, but do best in a light loam 
or sandy loam. Prepare the ground by 
deep digging and use well-rotted manure, 
bone meal and a top dressing of lime. 
After the ground is warm plant the 
roots on their side with eyes pointing 
3 feet apart. Watering is unnecessary, 
but frequent cultivation is desirable. 
Never allow the soil to crust and cul- 
tivate after rain. When plants are 6 to 
8 inches high, pinch out the center 
shoot to induce branching. 
In the Fall, after plants are blackened by the first 
frost, cut the tops off, lift the tubers carefully with a 
digging fork and let them dry out for a few hours. 
Then store in a cool frost-proof cellar or shed, until 
the Spring. To prevent shriveling, cover with dry 
sand or soil. ° 
BUIST’S COLOSSAL DAHLIAS 
Selection of Decorative Types 
FD., Formal Decorative; ID., Informal Decorative 
Colossal Dahlias are a selection of the outstanding 
and.more recent Dahlia introductions. The flowers are 
giant in size and perfect of form carried on strong stiff 
stems. They are vigorous, healthy growers, free flower- 
ing and highly effective for display in the garden, cut- 
ting for house decoration, and for exhibition work. 
Bandoeng. ID., Bloom 9 x 5 ins., Bush 5 ft. Cinna- 
mon buff suffused and shaded russet orange and scar- 
sett. Bade to.) grow eres oo keene .+++++5Oc each 
California Idol. ID., Bloom 12 x 7 ins., Bush 414 ft. 
The largest and best lemon yellow. It is very deep 
with full high centers, A prize winner in any show. 
75c each 
Golden Prince. ID., Bloom 10 x § ins., Bush 4 ft. 
Color, a rich gold, blended peach, general effect 
being bronze with gold center...........50c each 
Margrace. ID., Bloom 10 x § ins., Bush 44 ft. A 
bright cardinal with a tan reverse. Excellent, strong, 
heavy stems ..... ie Sava emanate seeeeeees +> 9Oc each 
Milton J. Cross. ID., Bloom 11 x 7 ins., Bush 5 ft. 
Enormous flowers. Apricot with bright golden face. 
A consistent prize winner......... +e eee++ SOc each 
Pink Giant. ID., Bloom 9 x 5 ins., Bush 5Y ft. 
Bright Tyrian pink. Long strong stems. Healthy 
bushes and foliage. Very striking...... $1.00 each 
Rudolf’s Giant. ID., Bloom 12 x 7 ins., Bush 44 ft. 
Buff with apricot and pink suffusions. Good size and 
depth. Sturdy plant. Blooms from mid-season on. 
p $1.00 each 
Watchung Giant. ID., Bloom 11 x 6 ins., Bush 6 ft. 
Deep amber yellow suffused orange cadmium. A 
rugged grower, profuse in blooms........5Oc each 
Collection: One each of Colossal; value $5.25. for 
$4.25. 
Decorative Dahlia Robert Emmet 
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DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
FD., Formal Decorative. ID., Informal Decorative. — 
Arelda Lloyd. ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 514 ft, 
Color a clear lemon yellow with light rose suffusion~ 
on ends of Petals. ss. ees esses sees see ee BSc each ; 
Cherokee Rose. ID., Bloom 8 x 9 ins., Bush 6 ft. 
Lilac pink shaded deep rose pink.........75c each 
City of Cleveland. ID., Bloom 10 x § ins., Bush 414 
ft. Flowers are of artistic form in a bright orange 
suffused.-scarlet ute. Coe voice ba ve eee 
Forest Fire. ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 4% ite 
Spectacular and well named. Lemon. yellow at base 
with flashes of fiery red throughout.......5OQc each 
Francis Larocco. FD., Bloom 6 x 3 ins., Bush 4 ft. 
Pale sulphur yellow, a profuse bloomer....25c each 
Jane Cowl. ID., Blooms 10 x 6 ins., Bush 514 ft. 
Large and impressive blooms of bronzy buff and old 
sold eden eceeeevesee sec each 
Jersey Beauty. FD., Bloom 6 x 4 ins., Bush. 614 ft. 
Ideal pink, large full-centered flowers.... . -35c each 
ee eT 
Josephine G. ID., Bloom 8 x 4 ins., Bush 4% ft. A 
bright rose pink, petals tipped yellow......35c each 
Kentucky. FID., Bloom 614 x 4 ins. Bush 6% ft. Sal-— 
mon pink. Jersey Beauty type...........85c each 
Maryland Glory. FD., Bloom 9 x § ins. Bush 4 ft. 
Tyrian rose shaded crimson carmine.......35c each 
Mrs. George LeBoutillier. ID., Bloom 11 x 5 ins., Bush 
5 ft. Beautiful carmine red. A winner in the shows. 
5Oc each 
Robert Emmet. 
The most beautiful of all red Dahlias. A velvety 
cardinal: ‘red ov. oss acts nes 0 eka don ue a 
Collection: One each of Decorative, value $4.80 for 
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ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 5 ft. 

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