Avalon! a bright yellow Dahlia 
FOR DAINTY TABLE DECORATIONS 
The bushes are compact, free branching and 
exceedingly prolific bloomers. Only 2-3 feet in 
height. They make ideal garden borders, and 
furnish an abundance of flowers for cutting from 
early August to frost. 
JOE FETTE. Considered the best pure white 
pompon. - Plants sturdy and very productive, 
with blooms held erect on long stiff stems. Each 
60c. 
LITTLE DAVID. A small perfectly formed 
pompon of deep clear orange, with russet shad- 
ings. Free flowering and unsurpassed for cut- 
ting. Hach 75c. 
MARY MUNNS. A popular pompon, of 
mallow-purple, on fine long stems. One of the 
best miniatures for exhibition or cutting. Each 
75¢c. , 
Fk PS Fk Pn EPP EP PB EP 
| Dahlia Specials | 
( CUT-FLOWER COLLECTION 
One tuber each of: 
Jersey's Beauty—Rose-pink 
Queen City—Scarlet-pink 
Joe Fette (Min.)—White 
Mary Munns (Min.)}—Orchid 
(Regular Value $3.10) 
HARMONY COLLECTION 
( 
( 2.40 
! 
( 
( One tuber each of: 
! Andreas Hofer—Delicate pink 
] Avalon—Clear canary-yellow 
{ 
Libelle—Beautiful aster-purple 
52.25. 
Polar Snow—Pure white 
(Regular Value $2.95) 
How To Keep Dahlias From Wilting 
; After They Have Been Cut 
Dahlias for Bouquets should be cut very early 
in the morning, disbudded and stripped of lower 
foliage, put in a pail of water, and set in a cool, 
dark place for several hours. Then put stems in 
one inch of hot water (almost boiling) for 2 
minutes. Remove, and again place in deep cold 
water to cool. This treatment will keep blooms 
fresh. 



Giant Exhibition Dabtlias 
FD (Formal 
C (Cactus), 
ANDREAS HOFER. (S. C.) Lovely deli- 
cate pink, shading to a cream center. An 
excellent cut flower, on long, wiry stems. 
Blooms early and continuously until frost. 
Each $1.00. 
Key to Abbreviations: 
AVALON, (F. D.) Bright clear canary- 
yellow flowers on strong erect stems. Ideal 
for cutting and a wonderful keeper. Fine, 
large insect free bush, covered with a pro- 
fusion of bloom. Each 65c, 
JANE COWL. (I. D.) This variety is still 
one of the most beautiful of all dahlias and 
deserves a place in every garden. The color 
is a glistening bronze-buff and old gold, blend- 
ing to a deeper shade at center of flower, Has 
the thick, healthy foliage seldom attacked 
by insects, and strong stems of unusual length, 
Hach 65c. 
JEAN TRIMBEE. (S. C.) Bright petunia- 
purple, rich and glowing. Oan be grown to 
12 inches and over. An unusual and out- 
standing variety, unsurpassed for garden and 
exhibition, Blooms early and continuously. 
Each $1.25. 
JERSEY'’S BEAUTY. (Ff. D.) 
the finest true rose-pink dahlias, Its perfect 
form, purity of color, length of stem and 
profusion of bloom make it one of the most 
popular of all varieties. Hach 65c, 
LIBELLE. (C.) Oolor a beautiful aster 
purple. Of splendid form on long stiff stems. 
Plants are strong and vigorous, growing to 
a height of 4 feet. Each 65c, 
LOIS WALCHER. (Ff. D.) This bi-color 
is a consistent prize-winner and one of the 
very best of recent introductions. True pansy- 
purple, with outer third of petals tipped clear 
white. For garden use or cut flower arrange- 
ment, few can equal, none surpass this new 
beauty. Each $1.25, 
One of 
19 Canna Reots 
for $7.90, ppd 
In making a round bed, tall varie- 
ties should be selected for center of 
bed, and low-growing sorts for outside 
row. Roots should be planted 18 inch- 
es apart each way. 
A round bed, 7 feet in diameter, re- 
quires 19 Cannas—one for center; six 
for first row; twelve for second row. 
A round bed, 10 feet in diameter, 
requires 37 Cannas—one for ~center; 
six for first row; twelve for second 
row; eighteen for third row. 
Decorative), ID (Informal Decorative), 
SC (Semi-Cactus). 
POLAR SNOW. (F.D.) A beautiful snow- 
white dahlia, of fine form, full to the center, 
and very large. Blooms freely and makes an 
excellent cut flower. Each 65c, 
QUEEN CITY. (F. D.) Rich scarlet-pink, 
often described as watermelon-pink. This 
dahlia is outstanding for its rapid growth. 
Blooms earlier and more profusely than any 
other variety. Each $1.10. 
Two Dabhlias 
of Tremendous Size 
CARL G. DAHL. (I. D.) A large deep 
flower of apricot-buff, with a golden sheen. 
Reverse of petals old rose, deepening toward 
center. Stems are excellent, holding the flow- 
er facing up. Each $1.25. 
RED MONARCH. (I. D.) This sensa- 
tional Dahlia is a deep, glowing red, which 
does not fade in hot sun. The plants are ex- 
ceptionally vigorous, producing blooms con- 
sistently giant in size. Each $1.25. 
of Flower 
Pp ache Book Gardening 
By Montague Free 
Horticulturist, Brooklyn Botanical Garden 
A handy reference book of practical 
advice for flower lovers. Covers year- 
round gardening problems. Contains 
Gives de- 
article on soil improvement. 
tailed and speciflc instructions on the 
growing and care of Annual and Perennial 
Flowers, Flowering Bulbs, Rose Gardens‘ 
Water Gardens, Rock Gardens and House 
Plants. Makes a fine gift. 
484 Pages 
98 Illustrations 30c ppd. 

Grow Cannas 
For Their Richly Colored Flowers 
and Attractive Tropical Foliage 
We have become so accustomed to seeing 
Cannas in formal beds in parks that we feel 
they have no place in smaller plantings. 
However, the stately plants with their bril- 
liant clusters of flowers hold their own when 
interplanted with shrubs or in bare spots in 
the perennial border. Try placing them in 
groups of three and let them highlight your 
garden this summer. 
KING HUMBERT. 
4 ft. Large trusses of 
orange-scarlet flowers. 
Foliage is bronze, very 
broad and handsome. A ‘‘Gold Medal’’ canna. 
KING MIDAS. 4 ft. Pure rich yellow 
flowers mounted on vivid green foliage. Forms 
a lovely contrast in the garden. 
THE PRESIDENT. 4% ft. Rich glowing 
scarlet flowers, 7 inches across, on strong, 
erect stalks. The foliage is green. 
HUNGARIA. 38% ft. The best pink can- 
na. Leaves bluish-green, never burn. ~Trusses 
are compact and of enormous size. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. Ame tt 
Flowers a deep rich yellow, softly spotted and 
blotched with bright red. Foliage very dark 
green. 
Price, any of the above dormant roots, 
3 for 45c, 6 for 80c, 12 for $1.45, 
25 for $2.75, prepaid. 
Use a Sotl-Soaker to water your Dahlia Plants—it soaks the soil without wetting the foliage. 
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