
Amelia Earhart is a Semi-Cactus Type Dahlia 
Blue River is in the Formal Decorative Class 

Hart & Vicks DAHLIAS 
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The tubers we offer are all grown here in the North by expert Dahlia men. They are dug and taken 
care of correctly and come to you in large divisions, healthy, and with at least one eye or sprout. 
Classifications as made by the American Dahlia Society are as follows: Formal Decorative—F.D.;. 
Informal Decorative—1!.D.; Semi-Cactus—S.C. 
Cultural directions are sent with every order of Dahlia tubers. ; 
LARGE FLOWERING KINDS 
Amelia Earhart. S.C. Large, apricot-buff tinted 
with salmon shading to soft yellow at the base 
of the petals. Long and strong stems. Blooms 
are about 10 inches across and 5 inches deep. 
Plant grows 4 feet high. 
Tubers, 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10 
Adirondack Sunset. |.D. An attractive blend 
of scarlet and gold producing a bright orange 
effect. A grand dry-weather variety. 
Tubers, 75c each; 3 for $2.10 
Avalon. F.D. Many call this the very best yel- 
low of the Formal Decorative type. Blooms are 
large, 8 inches acress, and unusually deep. Petals 
of good substance and clear bright cadmium- 
yellow. Plant rather strong growing with an 
abundance of foliage. 
Tubers, 45c each; 3 for $1.25 
Blue Giant. F.D. A very large flowering, long, 
strong-stemmed variety of rosaline-purple over- 
laid with amethyst-blue. 
Tubers, 45c each; 3 for $1.25 
Blue River. F.D. Deep lavender-blue flowers, 
8 inches across, on long, wiry stems. Plant grows 
about 5 feet tall and bears an abundance of 
blooms very early in the season. 
Tubers, 50c each; 3 for $1.35 
California Idol. |!.D. A large, clear yellow. 
Recommended for exhibition. One of the largest 
of yellows with long, cane-like stems. Very deep 
with high full centers. This is one for the largest 
bloom class. 
Tubers, 75c each; 3 for $2.10 
Countess of Lonsdale. C. This favorite from 
England has always been one of the most popu- 
lar for cut flower and decorative purposes. Most 
abundant blooms, charming old rose tint. 
Tubers, 45c each; 3 for $1.25 
El Toreador. F.D. Red. One of the finest red 
Dahlias in tne Formal Decorative class. Huge, 
perfectly shaped flowers 6 inches or more in 
diameter on long, straight stems. Plant strong 
growing with an abundance of rich green foliage. 
A splendid variety for exhibition.or cut flower 
purposes. Tubers, 50c each; 3 for $1.35 
Fireball. F.D. A true fiery scarlet. Outstanding, 
vigorous grower with ball-shaped flowers. Keep- 
ing qualities are excellent. ‘ 
Tubers, 75c each; 3 for $2.10 
Jane Cowl. |[.D. Exceptionally large and well 
formed flewers of buff, gold and salmon. A tall, 
strong growing kind and very popular. 
Tubers, 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Jersey’s Beauty. F.D. This fine pink was the 
first truly florist’s Dahlia, and still is a standard 
for cutting. The blooms should be cut promptly 
as soon as open and not allowed to fade on the 
bush. Tubers, 50c each; 3 for $1.35 
Jersey’s Dainty. C. Pure white straight Cactus. 
Very good for cutting and exhibition; a prolific 
bloomer with long, straight stems beginning 
about midseason. Foliage dark and healthy. 
Tubers, 50c each; 3 for $1.35 
Josephine C. |.D. A rich shrimp-pink flower, 
faintly blushed with orange and scarlet. Very 
attractive in the garden or in a vase indoors. 
Large blooms, 9 inches across, on strong growing 
plants that are often 6 feet tall. 
Tubers, 50¢ each; 3 for $1.35 
Kentucky. F.D. Salmon-pink shading to orange- 
scarlet. A most unusual flower that is greatly 
admired in the garden. : 
Tubers, 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Margrace. |.D. Scarlet-red with a tan reverse. 
Very fine large flowers on excellent stems. It 
blooms and grows well under a variety of soils 
and conditions. 
: Tubers, 75c each; 3 for $2.10 
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Michigan White. S.C. Here we think this the 
very best white, Semi-Cactus variety. The flower 
has splendid form and substance, good size, 8 
inches across and the 4-foot plant can be de- 
pended on to furnish flowers in quantity. 
Tubers, 85c each; 3 for $2.35 
Nagel’s Superb. |.D. WHuge, sparkling, golden 
yellow flowers, 8 inches across and 5 inches in 
depth. carried erect on very strong stems. A 
splendid flower to cut for house decoration. 
Tubers, 50c each; 3 for $1.35 ~ 
Queen City. F.D. We have been urged by 
many readers of this Garden Book to offer this 
very unusual and very lovely Dahlia. The flower 
is not extremely large but its striking combina- 
tion of colors and its perfection of form have 
endeared it to many. Here is a true Strawberry 
colored Dahlia. Tubers, 50c each; 3 for $1.35 
Silver Lady. F.D. Giant blooms, 10 inches 
across, of pure white, edged and flushed with 
lavender-pink. A very beautiful flower standing 
well above the foliage cn very strong stems. 
Massive, strong growing, 5-foot tall, heavy 
bearing plants with many branches. 
Tubers, $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
Son of Satan. S.C. The largest flower in this 
class of Dahlias. Huge bright scarlet blooms 11 
inches across and 5 inches deep. Plant rugged, 
branching and grows 6 feet tall. Very free bloom- 
ing. Tubers, 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10 
MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
Miniature Dahlias are pocket-size editions of 
the various large-flowering kinds: Cactus, Decor- 
ative, etc. The blooms are about 4 inches in 
diameter, make splendid flowers for cutting for 
house decoration and are becoming rapidly 
popular. 
Bishop of Llandaff. Bright scarlet with garnet 
center. Bronze-green foliage. 
Tubers, 45c each; 3 for $1.25 
Corinna. Smal!, perfectly formed, brilliant yel- 
low flowers of Miniature Decorative type. 
Tubers, 35¢ each; 3 for $1.00 
Fairy. Soft violet-rose shading to mauve at the 
tips of the petals. Blooms continuously. 
Tubers, 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Little Fireball. This is our choice as the best 
red Miniature. A splendid cut flower variety. 
Tubers, 45c each; 3 for $1.25 
Red Head. Scarlet-orange, perfectly formed 
blooms that face upward. 
Tubers, 45c each; 3 for $1.25 
Rosechen. This was the best pink Miniature 
Dahlia we saw jast season. Very strong growing 
and generously blooming plant. 
Tubers, 35¢ each; 3 for $1.00 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
_A miniature cf the Show or Ball type Dahlia, 
with flowers seldom over 2 inches in diameter. 
The plants are easily grown and bear prolificly 
over 2 long season. A type that is becoming very 
popular. 
Amber Queen. Amber shaded rich apricot. 
Catherine. Pure rich cancry-yellow. 5 
Cardinal. The very best red Pompon Dahlia. 
Little Beauty. Dainty rose-pink; tall, strong 
m, 
Price of Any of Above: 
Tubers, 35c¢ each; 3 for $1.00 

