SELECTED DAHLIA SEED 
Large Flowering 
Gathered from the finest varieties and the 
best known seed parents. 
5OTSCEDS: aiiiseicese cae eee Pkt. $1.50 
LOO (SPEUS NTA. Costes. Pkt. $2.50 
CHOICE DAHLIA SEED 
Large Flowering 
Gathered late from good seed parents. 
These will give a large percentage of fully 
double blooms. 
TUL Sh Salty eres ee Pkt. $1.00 
POMPON DAHLIA SEED 
Pompon dahlias are the small “button” 
dahlias. While the seeds of these do not give 
100% pompons, they give a large percentage 
of attractive “button” dahlias. Besides pom- 
pons, these seeds usually produce a number 
of duplex dahlias (small flowers with two or 
three rows of petals), and some attractive 
miniature dahlias. 
OOUISCCOS Hoes she sae ee alee Pkt. 50c 

FROM SPECIAL XXXX DAHLIA SEED 
DWARF BEDDING TYPE 
SALBACH RE-SELECTIONS. One of the 
most outstanding of all recent seed offer- 
ings, being ideal for bedding, fine for cut- 
ting, and having a long blooming period. 
Unusually effective in the garden, as is evi- 
denced by the colorful display at Treasure 
Island in both 1939 and 1940. Single and 
semi-double flowers on plants 12 to 20 inches 
high. Good keepers, invaluable in small 
bouquets, and striking in the garden. Espe- 
cially desirable for massing. Can be planted 
a foot apart. Seed germinates easily. Plants 
bloom the first year from seed, and produce 
tubers—that can be planted the next season, 
100 (or more) seeds to packet. 
Special XXXX Mixture. Selected from the 
finest and most floriferous plants. 
100 S@OdS «oie arcs eis caret Pkt. 50c 
Choice Selection 
100 ‘SeEdS 22), a.pcisieciete elerst) oes Pkt. 25c¢ 
MINIATURE DAHLIA SEED 
Miniature dahlias are from 2% to 3% inches 
in diameter and are cactus, semi-cactus and 
decorative in form. They are very popular 
as cut flowers for home and for florists. We 
have a very fine strain of seeds. 
100 ‘seeds vikicaccneuciels ee Pkt. 50c 
; HOW TO GROW SEEDS 
When sown outdoors, most seeds should be scattered 
over well pulverized ground then covered lightly with 
a layer of finely pulverized soil or sand. Large seeds 
should be covered about twice their thickness. Keep 
ground moist during germination and while plants are 
small. Thin if plants are too thick. 
If seeds are started in boxes or flats, be sure that the 
bottom of the flat provides good drainage. The soil 
should be made up of equal portions of leaf-mold (or 
peat), sand, and good garden loam. This should be 
screened to remove any hard lumps, stones or other 
coarse material. Wet the soil, preferably with boiling 
water the day before planting. When the soil has dried 
out sufficiently to permit planting, loosen the top slightly 
and plant seeds, not too close together. Barely cover with 
light soil, then firm the ground with a smooth board. 
Cover the top of the flat with a newspaper or cheese- 
cloth. If the ground is moist at time of planting, it will not 
be necessary to water at planting time. Too much water 
is apt to cause damping off. The soil should be kept 
“moist” not “wet.” When the seeds begin to come up, 
gradually lift the paper or cheesecloth to permit air and 
light. 
DAMPING OFF will occur only if flats are kept too wet 
or in a greenhouse without proper ventilation. Water- 
ing with a weak solution of clorox, about four to six per 
cent, we have found to be the best cure and preventive. 
The plants should be transferred to other boxes when 
they begin to show the second pair of leaves. Prepare 
the soil as when seeds are just planted, but add a little 
well decayed manure to stimulate the growth. Trans- 
plant to open ground when the young plants are two to 
four inches high, depending on the natural growth of 
the various plants. 
When seeds are sown directly in the ground in dry 
climate, it will be necessary to use a very light covering 
of peat moss or other good mulch to hold the moisture— 
otherwise the small plants will perish for lack of top 
moisture. 
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
BRIDAL VEIL. A magnificent clear white 
hanging basket type. Blooms are large 
and are slightly ruffled, and are produced 
in great abundance, on long pendant 
stems. Very vigorous grower throwing 
out a great many flower stems. Stock 
inbaaulhsel Guia ba dara mas OL OL OREO eI DORCe $2.00 
ROSE DELIGHT. According to Ridgeways’ 
color chart the color is a clear deep Be- 
gonia Rose. Blooms are of good size and 
fully double, and are freely produced on 
long pendant stems. Stock limited. . $2.00 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA TYPE 
DOUBLE HANGING BASKET TYPE. 
Available in scarlet, crimson-rose, pink, 
salmon-rose........ Each 30c; 6 for $1.50 
Specially Selected Double Hanging Bas- 
ket Type in above colors. 
Each 60c; 6 for $3.00 
(Upright) 
Available in apricot, dark red, orange, 
salmon, scarlet and white. 
Each 30c; 6 for $1.50 
Specially Selected Double Camellia Type 
in above colors..... Each 60c; 6 for $3.00 

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