DAHLIAS 
‘The Dahlia is one of the most popular of garden flow- 
ers. Its flowers may be used for garden decorations, 
house decorations, bouquets, florists’ work and exhibi- 
tion. 
CULTURE. An open, sunny location seems to favor 
them at all times. Dahlias can be planted any time after 
danger of frost is over, but do not plant too early. The 
Dahlia is a fall flower and if planted too early will com- 
mence to bloom in the hottest weather, and either blast 
in the bud or produce one-sided flowers. 
Plant tuber 6 inches deep, on its side, having sprout 
or eye facing upwards; cover with about two inches of 
soil. -When sprouts are 6 inches high add more soil, 
making it level with surface. Cultivation is the prin- 
cipal requirement of the Dahlia—the most important of 
all operations to insure success. 
Abbreviations: (C.) Cactus; (S. C.) Semi-Cactus; (Ff. 
D.) Formal Decorative; (i. D.) Informal Decorative. 
Hach 
Amber Queen. (Pompon.) Apricot and Amber........ 20c¢ 
Autumn Sunset. (D.) Lemon yellow tinted red....... 385¢c 
Barbara Redfern, (I. D.) Large, gold and rose....... 20c 
Bashful Giant. (D.) Apricot and amber, large,...... 20c¢ 
Belle of Springfield. (Pompon.) Bright red.......... 20c 
Betty Amn. (Pompon.) Soft clear pink.............. 20c 
Big Gus. (D.) Giant, orange secarlet...............4.. 20¢ 
Bride’s Bouquet. .(C_)) White. «.. 0...) cbc ee es 20¢e 
Coquettes G5 D.) Dark red-and. Solas yews . TERR 20¢c 
D. M. Moore. (D.) Maroon almost black........... eC 
Elizabeth Slocombe. (D.) Red purple................. 20¢ 
Elleanor Radell. (D.) Rose pink, large............... 35c 
Ellinor Vanderveer. (D.) Glowing rose pink......... 20¢ 
E. T. Bedford. (D.) Purple tinged silver............ 20¢c 
KRashions¢Pompon!) “Bronzer ® 2es ere. Se 20c 
Fireball. (D.) Brilliant scarlet which does not burn 
On LACE HSELEAVY ALOMAR. Baws Heidel sc cwkik bee OPA S 50c 
Flamingo. (D.) Pink shaded salmon and flesh........ 20c 
PEONIES 
The Peony is a native of Siberia which undoubtedly 
accounts for its great vigor and hardiness. The ideal 
flower for 'the great Northwest since it endures the most 
intense cold without injury. The Peony is one of the 
most easily grown, and showiest of the perennial flower- 
ing plants. 
Conditions of the soil, location and cultivation are 
important factors in growing Peonies. Peonies may be 
planted in the spring during the month of April and the 
early part of May, or in September. Work the soil thor- 
oughly to a depth of 8 or 10 inches, applying at the 
same time a generous amount of Vigoro or bone meal 
fertilizer, mixed well into the soil. Plant root in this 
prepared soil so that the crown will be about 1 inch 
below the surface. Press the soil firmly around the roots. 
Peonies should not be planted any closer than 3 feet 
apart and should not be close to trees as the roots of 
the trees take from tthe soil the nourishing elements that 
are needed by the Peonies. Peonies do best in a sunny 
location. 
The following selected warieties we offer for spring 
delivery at very attractive prices, postpaid. Large 3 to 
6 eye divisions. We also have Peony roots during Sep- 
tember and October. 
Reds 
Each 
A very brilliant rose-red, globu- 
fragrant with sturdy growth. 
Blooms MBideseaS Oise «ole site tte  eiela piaue isle! cies a. $1.00 
Karl Rosenfield, 8.8. A brilliant and striking red, 
coming into bloom in early midseason, Flowers 
very large, semi-rose type, slightly fragrant. Fine 
as a Cut flower aAnGd..SHOW VAPECL scree seit sss 29% .85 
Longfellow, 9.0. One of the finest and most popular 
reds, coming into bloom early midseason, It holds 
its bright crimson color without fading in the 
garden: and makes a grand cut-flower........... 1.00 
Felix Crouse, 8.4. 
lar, bomb shape, 
Whites 
Alsace Lorraine, 8.8, A lovely pure white peony with 
slightly creamy buff tint in the center, Blooms 
RA TOMIMIGSSCASONS soc. = au sctaeianel eis tie aiions te eeiefare at alanp e e/s: ¢ .85 
Couronne @Or, 8.1. Snow-white, blooming in late 
midseason. Has yellow stamens with center petals 
tipped with red 
Festivia Maxima, 9.3. An early white with broad 
guard petals surrounding a compact inner mass of 
rich white petals flecked crimson. A fine garden 
and cut-flower variety but blooms too early for 
SOME ct ee HREM Cairns Ma aie cata te Sipete 6 weg si 1.00 
Solange, 9.7. One of the most _ beautiful peonies 
grown and with one of the highest ratings. Outer 
petals delicate waxy white, deepening towards 
center with shades of orange and salmon-pink, 
Flowers very Bloom 
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Francois Laroeeco. (D.) Canary 
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Golden Queen. (Pompon.) Rich 
CED Ey GLU O Wee scene ce ai enel sel seemed Tells 20c 
Golden Standard. (S. C.) Golden 
tan shading to amber, Large 
blooms on long stems........ 35¢ 
Jane Cowl. (I. D.) Bronzy buff 
canta Clan Cl Gig Ef OG ee esc acct «shee! atte a lo) ate 20c 
| Jean Kerr. (D.) Pure white, free 
fLomeninsy: “Meese OF Se eee 0c 
Jersey’s Mammoth. (D.) Giant, 
MAIO ATM yan Cl 30) Gia asp euslmellohaes 20¢e 
Jersey’s Sovereign. (D.) Salmon 
OATS OMNES ee erna late cueieca eters onttel ere 'afe te 40c 
Jimmy Foxx. (D.) Coppery red 
LTO we CIMT srs s suas tele oe ronel sl ole 40c 
Judge Marean. (D.) Orange and 
Dahlia IE Gi iat Gasreacien efeceup: thie siaishe sbskanew c 20c 
Laura Morris. (D,) Giant, deep yellow............... 20c 
Mary Munns. (Pompon.) Fuchsia red orchid sheen....20c 
Minamoto. (C.) Scarlet ...... AGRE heel ahabes ats anil ale ciate we 20c 
Miss Oakland. (D.) Pure white. Free flowering, large 
DLOOMIS. (exGelleMte LOM Cit) LOW OUS!s) sca el el sie ishacs «6 ¢dum 40c 
Monareh of the East. (D.) Golden bronze with a 
coral red reverse. Very large flowers.........<.e0: 50c 
Monmouth Champion. (D.) Orange flame, large......25c 
Mrs. Carl Salbach, (D.) Lavender pink.............. 20c 
Mrs. Geo. Le Boutillier. (I. D.) Deep rich carmine red, 
Immense: SIZE Dam cls evade 5 Gl Fe oth ota ths a els Marea a oetete ois 30c 
Omar Khayyam, (D.) Large, red and orange......... 85c 
Burity3CD:)! (Pune ey Riterai. gis --e un ethes Ase bee 3.8 -..20C 
Purple Wonder. (D.) Rich purple...............02.4. 40c 
Robert Treat. (D.) American Beauty red........... 20c 
Rose Fallon. (D.) Old gold. Excellent cut flower....20c 
San Franeiseo. (D.) Salmon pink. Large bloom on 
SELON Sy Slems. mm OULSTAN GINS VALICUY: majsralain © siicperets <csltbiy 50c 
Sanhiean’s Bluebird. (D.) Bright violet blue........ 20c 
Silver Sheen, (D.) Lavender §.............ss5sccceess 20¢c 
Snowelad. (Pompon.) Pure white ..................-- 20c 
The Commodore. (D.) Large canary yellow.......... 20c 
SPECIAL PEONY OFFER 
Any three of the very select peonies g 2 2 5 
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listed on this page, priced at 85c or 
$1.00 each, for i 
Peonies—As Beautiful as the Rose—Hardy as the Oak. 
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Pinks 
Martha Bullock, 9.1. One of the most beautiful of 
pink peonies. Color is a bright old-rose-pink. 
Flower is cupped rose type and often meaures 
9 to 12 inches in diameter. Blooms late mid-season. 
A constant show winner...... sNalshek theca ci pisbereleiede aca Tee a 
Mons. Jules (Dessert), 9.4. One of the finest of all 
light pink Peonies. The flowers are very large, 
well formed, and of a delicate flesh-pink gradually 
fading to white. Blooms mid-season........... 1.00 
Mons. Jules Elie, 9.2. An immense _ self-colored 
flesh-pink, shading a trifle deeper toward the base 
of petals. One of the largest, handsomest and 
MOStHlAStinie: CULEINE CSOT US y gic ca ashe dereee oho ore) ener oka SEsbe utd -oO 
Sarah Bernhardt, 9.0. The color is a true apple- 
blossom-pink with each petal silver tipped, Another 
fine peony that is always conspicuous in the show 
room. Blooms late mid-season with an agreeable 
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Therese, 9.8. Has the third highest peony rating. A 
most charming shade of violet-rose changing to 
lilac-white. Comes into bloom early mid-season. 
A supreme flower for exhibition purposes, a very 
free bloomer with delicate fragrance............ 1.50 
Walter Faxon, 9.38. <A delicate rose-colored flower 
of semi-rose type, blooming mid-season, A remark- 
able flower, at its best in the show room, Blooms 
are of medium size, well formed and mildly fra- 
grant. One of the best pinks........... § (w 98 ehemeuets «page OO 
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