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Buist's Prize | 
Potash-Fed 
Dahlias 
HE ease with which the gar- 
den 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... Dahblias 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 pointin 
upward, setting them 3 inches deep and* 
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 vere 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. 
Alice May. 
Pure white with slight yellow cast at base of petals. 
$1.00 each 
Barbarosa. FD., Bloom 7 x 5 ins., Bush 4 ft. The 
brightest scarlet in Dahliadom. Full centers and strong 
BEEMAN. inch bas eee De bere ae $1.00 each 
Minnora. ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 5 ft. Apricot 
and rose with a red reverse. Sturdy and strong 
stems 
Pink Giant. ID., Bloom 9 x 5 ins., Bush 51% ft. 
Bright Tyrian pink. An early profuse bloomer. 
ae 75c each 
Rudolf’s Giant. ID., Bloom 12 x 7 ins., Bush 41/4 ft. 
Buff with apricot and pink suffusions. Good size and 
depth. Sturdy plant. Blooms from mid-season on. 
$1.00 each 
San Francisco. ID., Bloom 10 x 5 ins., Bush 414 ft. 
An unusual shade of shrimp-pink. Blooms profusely 
On: Pood vétems eA: esas eee Oe 75c each 
Victory. FD., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 414 ft. Rose 
pink suffused gold. Excellent stem and bush growth. 
keeper. A ‘“‘knockout’’ for sheer beauty. 
75c each 
Watchung Giant. ID., Bloom 11°x 6 ins., Bush 6 ft. 
Deep amber yellow suffused orange cadmium. 
rugged grower, profuse in blooms.........5@c each 
Collection: @ne each of Colossal, 
$5.25. 
ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 414 ft. ~ 
soa Beaton a tS Mo tec dea LIM wiht einen ele 50c each | 
value $6.25. for: 

Decorative Dahlia 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
FD., Formal Decorative. ID., Informal Decorative. 
Arelda Lloyd. ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 51% ft. 
Color a clear lemon yellow with light rose suffusion 
on gends . Of petals tic isneam.e want ec leiee deeraiers . -50c each 
Bandoeng. ID., Bloom 9 x 5 ins., Bush 5 ft. Cinna- 
mon buff suffused and shaded russet orange and scar- — 
let’ Easy to grows: 5 <a caw sae oe 6ct00e ceOCreacn 
Blue. Jersey. FD., Bloom, 6 x 4 ins., Bush 6 ft. A 
beautiful lavender pink with large full-centered flowers. 
: 5Oc each 
Blue River. FD., Bloom 9 x 3 ins., Bush 4 ft. Lav- 
ender mauve. The nearest color to blue in Dahlias. 
Very btiong Setenisamitae i-sea ny soe 5Qc each 
Cherokee Rose. ID., Bloom 8 x 9 ins., Bush 6 ft. 
Lilac pink shaded deep rose pink.........@%5c each 
Francis Larocca. FD., Bloom 6 x 3 ins., Bush 4 ft. 
Pale sulphur yellow, a profuse bloomer....35c each 
Golden Prince. 
Color, a rich gold, blended peach, general effect 
being bronze with gold center..... te... 25c each 
Jane Cowl. 1D., Blooms 10 x 6 ins., Bush 514 ft. | 
Large and impressive blooms of bronzy buff and old 
Old ais 622s ced ae ere meee ...50c each 
Josephine G. ID.? Bloom 8 x 4 ins., Bush 414 ft. A> 
bright rose pink, petals tipped yellow...... SOc each 
Kentucky Sun. FD., Bloom 7 x 5 ins., Bush 414 ft. 
Clear light lemon yellow. Green glossy foliage. Pro- 
duces quantities of large uniform blooms on strong 
stems aja, Win eie oie 0 8 ela Hae eG A ele wien OIRO Potro CRE CLCACEN 
Mrs. George LeBoutillier. ID., Bloom’ 11 5 ins., Bush. 
5 ft. Beautiful carmine red. A winner in the shows. 
- 5Oc-each 
Collection: One each of Decorative, value $5.70 for 
$4.75. 

ID., Bloom 10 x 5 ins., Bush 4 ft. 

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