Dahlias Are the Finest Fall Flowers 
ST. 
LOUIS SEED COMPANY’S DAHLIAS 
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Mixed Dahlias 
Time of Planting: The time for planting Dahlias varies 
quite a good deal, according to the locality. In the.central 
states roots may be set out as early as May 1st in some 
sections and from then until the middle of- June. 
of our best blooms have been grown from roots planted 
about June 15th. Dahlias should be planted from 2% to 
8 feet apart and covered to a depth of 6 inches. We list 
only varieties which will do best in our Middle West. 
I.D. Informal Decorative. F.D. Formal Decorative. 
C. Cactus. S.C. Semicactus. 
ALICE MAY. I.D. White with cream white at base 
of the petals. Blooms are large, petals curl back 
almost touching stem. Each 60c. 
ARCTURUS. D. Bright scarlet, gold at base of 
petals. Strong plant, good foliage and stems. 
Each 35c. 
CIGARETTE. C. Petals are quilled and incurved. 
Color cream white with orange-scarlet tips. 
Plants make good growth, stems straight. 
Each 25c. 
DARCY SAINSBURY. F. D. Large, near perfect 
white blooms. Strong plants which stand heat 
well. Each 60c. 
DWIGHT W. MORROW. I.D. A gigantic, rich crim- 
son red flower. Plants grow tall, do not branch 
much. Excellent flowers, good keeper. 
Each 35c. 
Some . 
EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE. I.D. The petals are 
slightly twisted, making it very attractive. 
Color, lilac rose. A good grower, free bloomer. 
Each 60c. 
FIREBALL. F.D. A true formal with good stems 
and foliage. Color rich scarlet and a free 
bloomer. Each 50c. 
GIRL OF HILLCREST. I.D. Flowers are large. 
Color, apricot buff. Blooms profusely through- 
out the season. Easy to grow. Good stems and 
healthy foliage. Each 35c. 
JERSEY'S BEAUTY. F.D. This is probably the most 
popular cut flower. A glorious pink, perfect 
form on long stems. Each 35c. 
JANE COWL. I.D. Plant growth is ideal with 
strong stems, holding the giant flowers upright. 
Color a warm apricot buff with orange shad- 
ings. Each 25c. 
JERSEY'S MAMMOTH. I.D. Giant flowers on strong 
stems. Color mahogany and gold. Each 25c. 
KILGORE’'S KING. I.D. A strong growing plant. 
Flowers are large with long pointed petals. 
Color is flesh pink at center with outer petals 
gold. Each 50c. 
LORD OF AUTUMN. I.D. Flowers are large, color, 
lemon yellow with long twisted petals. It is a 
good grower with clean, glossy foliage. 
Each 60c. 
MAD RIVER CHIEF. D. A dark velvety red flower. 
Good grower, free bloomer. Has good stems 
and keeps well when cut. Each 45c.: 

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